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5 Unconventional Ways to Boost Engagement at Your Next Event

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Conference Aston launches ‘Make Mondays Matter’ to champion eco friendly dining

Prestige Events Magazine

Conference Aston, Birmingham’s leading residential events and conference venue, has launched its latest sustainability initiative, Make Mondays Matter. Following the success of last year’s low carbon, eco-friendly Christmas dinner, this innovative programme reimagines the traditional Monday lunchtime buffet with a bold shift towards sustainable, low-carbon dining.

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Inside Cannes Lions 2025: Activations from Amazon Port to Motel Yahoo

Event Marketer

Word on the Croisette has it that Cannes is sizzling-hot, and we’re not just talking about the convergence of the world’s top creatives. High temps and humidity at the annual Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity , this year June 16-20, have made cool spaces and cold treats a premium (hello, brand opportunity) as top advertising, marketing and comms leaders—and, now, a large cohort of creators —unite for a week of education, inspiration, recognition, community networking and, of cour

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C2: A Can’t-Miss Event

Smart Meetings

The C2 runway was filled with curiosity, people and visions of the future If planners only pay attention to things like last-minute registrations, marketing tactics, event sponsorships, declining event attendance, the shift from content to experience, audience retention, KPIs and ROI, a young person looking from the outside in will look twice and wonder if this industry is as glamorous as they thought.

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Engage Better, Gift Smarter, Win Big: Events That Deliver ROI

Speaker: Hanan Polinovski, Events Manager and David Brown, Sr. Marketing & Events Lead

Are your events living up to expectations? Are you getting quality leads from your sponsorships? Have you ever wondered if that branded notebook actually makes an impact? Get ready to transform your event strategy! Join event marketing pros Hanan Polinovski from Printfection and David Brown from Bonusly for a fast-paced webinar about turning your event efforts into serious ROI.

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A Wedding of Timeless Glamour and Candlelit Romance at York Mills Gallery

EventSource

Couple: Amanda & Michael | 300 Guests | Venue: York Mills Gallery There’s something magical about a wedding that begins with gorgeous details and blossoms into a complete celebration of love, and Amanda and Michael’s York Mills Gallery wedding was the perfect example. The day, seamlessly orchestrated through the full planning and event design of Fab Fête Event Planning Boutique , was captured beautifully by Everlasting Moments.

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The Brief: BagMobiles and ‘Komboomcha Boxes’

Event Marketer

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover BagMobiles, floating activations and Komboomcha Boxes. LIPTON’S ‘KOMBOOMCHA BOX’ GETS BRITS IN THE GROOVE There’s a “sun’s out, buns out” vibe infiltrating the industry as a host of brands celebrate the onset of summer with feel-good outdoor events designed to get the seasonal party started.

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Smart Moves at EOS Hospitality, Marriott International, The Ritz-Carlton and More

Smart Meetings

Patrick Berwald EOS Hospitality , a full-service hotel management, has appointed Patrick Berwald as senior vice president of food and beverage. In this role, Berwald will oversee all food and beverage operations across EOS Hospitality’s portfolio, focusing on innovation and strategic growth. With more than 25 years of diverse hospitality experience, Patrick Berwald joins EOS Hospitality from Pyramid Global Hospitality, where he most recently served as senior vice president of food and beverage.

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A Dreamy Blue and White Wedding at Hotel X Toronto

EventSource

Couple: Yaotong & Haochen | Venue: Hotel X Toronto | Total Cost: $85,450 ( Budget Breakdown ) Yaotong and Haochen’s wedding at Hotel X Toronto was a celebration filled with love, joy, and unforgettable moments. From the breathtaking views to the thoughtfully curated details, every part of the day felt like a perfect reflection of their journey together.

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CHS Birmingham to Tackle the AI Question Head-On

Prestige Events Magazine

– You + AI – Hype, Hope, or Headache? – Following overwhelming feedback from attendees, CHS Birmingham is tackling the subject of AI throughout its return to Birmingham later this year, 28 th October, the 5 th time it brings the industry together in the city. AI continues to dominate industry dialogue with CHS’s research indicating uncertainty and fear amongst event professionals.

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Prospect, Personalize, Profit: The New Way Sales & Marketing Teams Are Aligning with AI

Speaker: Kevin Burke, Founder & Managing Director at Digital One and AI & Automation Consultant

AI and automation are currently transforming the way sales and marketing teams operate. Generative AI crafts personalized outreach at scale, while conversational AI bots are engaging prospects in real time. Robotic process automation streamlines manual workflows by triggering tasks the moment a prospect takes a key action, and advanced AI analytics surface hidden patterns in the pipeline, improve forecasting, and help teams make data-driven decisions with confidence.

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See Eye-Catching Brand Activations From the Gov Ball Music Festival 2025

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Experiences That Speak Gen Z: Fresh, Real, and Built for Belonging

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Gen Z isn’t just attending events—they’re reshaping what events are. At Innovate Marketing Group, we’ve seen firsthand that this generation craves more than just photo ops and swag bags. They want meaning. They want movement. They want moments that feel like them. So how do we design experiences that click with Gen Z? Here’s how we’re doing it: Shorter Formats, Stronger Impact Think punchy panels , immersive pop-ups, and workshops with takeaways they can actually use.

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Planning vs. Worrying: Navigating the line between preparedness and paralysis

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When we commit to a future action or outcome, we also implicitly or explicitly commit to the steps required to make it happen. This typically sets us down two paths: planning and worrying. Planning involves strategy, sequencing, and intentionality. It lives in the thinking brain—the part that envisions steps, evaluates scenarios, and acts. Worrying, on the other hand, resides in our emotional centers.

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Unleashing Imagination: 5 Essential Steps to Transform Creative Event Design

Smart Meetings

How creative are you? How creative do you want to be? What does your brand represent? Push the boundaries of your comfort, of your fears and create something new and unexpected. Creativity is about letting your imagination soar and letting yourself enjoying the process. Webster’s Dictionary defines “creative” as possessing the quality of something created rather than imitated and “creativity” as the ability to bring ideas to life.

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Elevate Your Event Experience to the Next Level

In order to create a successful event, you must: Optimize Event Website and Registration Process Utilize Social Media Platforms Effectively Implement Targeted Email Campaigns Harness the Power of Video Content Benefit from a Mobile App Download now and learn how to simplify this process with Eventpedia.

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Cvent’s AI Makeover Targets Planners, Hotels, and the Future of Sourcing

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Skift Take: The launch of CventIQ represents a significant bet on AI becoming the backbone of Cvent's entire ecosystem, predictable buzzwords included.

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Off the Sidelines: 10 Ways to Turn Soccer Hype Into Brand Heat

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Soccer is stealing the spotlight in 2025. With the FIFA Club World Cup on the horizon, these 10 experiences bring the match-day energy to your next event.

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Parnham hands Meeting Needs reins to Corgan after two years at the helm

Prestige Events Magazine

Event industry foundation Meeting Needs has announced changes at the top of its management structure with Chair Chris Parnham stepping down after serving two years, the maximum permitted. He is replaced by Vice-Chair Lene Corgan who has served as a member of the committee for 9 years, focused most recently on fund-raising and 6 years as vice-chair. The changes were announced at this week’s annual showcase at the London’s Spencer House when sponsors, fund-raisers, supporters and beneficiaries lea

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Trade Show Industry Updates: News, Data, Trends

Event Marketer

Exhibit industry news for corporate trade show marketers, featuring intel on research, trends, and company updates. Celebrate Global Exhibitions Day The world’s top exhibition organizers, Clarion Events, Comexposium, Emerald, Informa, and RX, joined forces on June 4 to celebrate the 10th edition of Global Exhibitions Day (GED). Under the theme “Exhibitions Unleash Potential,” the milestone event, “underscores the invaluable role of exhibitions in driving multi-industry growth through in-pe

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Unlock the Secrets of Event Marketing Masters

The greats learn from the greats. Set yourself and your team up for success with tried and tested strategies and insights from event marketing geniuses at Vanta, Partnership Leaders, Quantum Metric, Rocketlane, and Explori.

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Smart Travel: The Ritz-Carlton and Sotheby’s Team Up for Travel, Pan-Am’s Retro Voyage, DerbySoft and Ryanair Partner and More

Smart Meetings

Thinking of planning an event in Canada? You might want to keep an eye on new proposals that could open domestic routes to foreign airlines, shaking up travel options across the country. Looking for an incentive trip that blends luxury and culture? Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and Sotheby’s just unveiled a Mediterranean voyage that promises to inspire as much as it indulges.

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See Inside This High-Tech, Multisensory Experience from Don Julio

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Part guided tasting, part interactive art experience, the latest activation from the spirits brand immersed guests into the culture of the popular tequila.

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Drift Inn – a new hotel experience is launched at Wyboston Lakes Resort

Prestige Events Magazine

Its Meeting Point is a new approach to corporate meetings space Drift Inn is the new hotel experience at Wyboston Lakes Resort. Created by the transformation of the Waterfront Hotel, Drift Inn offers a new experience for today’s business traveller, social seeker, and everyone in between with its bold, contemporary interior designs, simplified, smart, smooth service and a warm, human, flexible hospitality ethos.

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How Gen Z Shopping Habits Led Urban Outfitters to Redefine its Back-to-Campus Campaign

Event Marketer

Back-to-school season usually kicks off in mid-July, but Urban Outfitters is getting an early start, like really early. The brand launched its UO Haul back-to-campus campaign in May, before some schools around the country even let out for the summer. “We have a 365, ongoing platform for consumer insights. Our customers said, ‘My back-to-school season starts in May,’ and I was shocked,” says Cyntia Leo, head of brand marketing and communications at Urban Outfitters.

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Making the Moment: The Art of Creating Events That Drive Results

Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective

In a world where every brand is vying for attention, how do you make your events stand out? ✨ From creative swag strategies to immersive brand experiences, the key lies in fostering real connections that inspire action and leave a lasting impression. Whether you're planning a large-scale conference or an exclusive executive gathering, this session will explore how to elevate event engagement, strengthen brand perception, and maximize ROI.

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International Yoga Day: Breathe In, Plan On

Smart Meetings

Celebrate International Yoga Day with your team and attendees For many planners and attendees, this time of year marks the midpoint of a calendar that rarely slows down. But fear not—your day of respite is closer than you think. June 21 marks the 11th annual International Day of Yoga, themed this year around “ Yoga for One Earth, One Health. ” The goal of International Yoga Day is to raise awareness of yoga’s benefits while encouraging individuals to stay physically active and make healthi

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What's New in Meetings and Trade Shows: June 2025

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How Louisville Looks at the Bigger Picture of Event Sustainability 

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Skift Take: As event organizers aim to uplevel their sustainability efforts, Louisville is the place to make it happen. Bourbon City is leading the way toward a brighter future with programs that are building a better community.

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Unlocking the Future of Events: Tips for Engaging Gen Z with Authenticity and Impact

Event Marketer

The generation that gets all of its information from social media has officially entered… the workforce. And that means event marketers have to work more thoughtfully than ever to craft impactful event strategies that can transform these digital natives into brand loyalists in the real world. Finding out what makes Generation Z (consumers born between 1997 and 2012) tick was the topic of the hour at a recent panel discussion hosted by Destination Toronto, where (mostly) Gen Z event professionals

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Relevance, Reach, Return: How to Turn Marketing Trends From Hype to High-Impact

Speaker: Alexa Acosta, Director of Growth Marketing & B2B Marketing Leader

Marketing is evolving at breakneck speed—new tools, AI-driven automation, and changing buyer behaviors are rewriting the playbook. With so many trends competing for attention, how do you cut through the noise and focus on what truly moves the needle? In this webinar, industry expert Alexa Acosta will break down the most impactful marketing trends shaping the industry today and how to turn them into real, revenue-generating strategies.

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How to Write a Post-Event Report: A Step-by-Step Guide for Event Planners

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9 Hosting successful events offers businesses a variety of benefits. In fact, stats show that 83% of brands enjoy increased sales from event marketing, and up to 74% of event participants agree that attending the event improved their opinion of the brand/company that hosted it. However, how can you determine whether your event was a success or a failure?

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C2 Montreal 2025: How the Business Conference Puts Creativity in 'Motion'

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The event—known for its out-of-the-box experiences—returned to the Grand Quay with the theme "Motion: The Art of Taking Action.

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Who Attends Skift Meetings Forum (And Why You Should Too)

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Discover who typically attends Skift Meetings Forum. Learn about the audience, their budgets, and the industries represented.