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Is Event Software Worth It? How to Get Leadership Buy-In

Attendease

Planning and executing a corporate events program is no simple task. From managing registration lists and building an event website, to scheduling sessions and marketing the event… the logistics never end. Many corporate event managers quickly become overwhelmed by having to jump between so many different tools and tedious manual processes. Does this sound familiar?

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Innovative Corporate Event Planning Ideas to Elevate Your Events

Eventtia

Corporate events are powerful channels for fostering connections, inspiring creativity, and educating your employees and managers. Yet, standing out requires more than just a good venue and agenda, it demands innovation and thoughtfulness. Whether you’re organizing a conference, a team-building activity, a client appreciation event, creative ideas can transform your events into unforgettable experiences.

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The Kabaddi World Cup 2025 comes to Wolverhampton and the West Midlands – 100 Days to Go!

Prestige Events Magazine

World Kabaddi today celebrates the official 100-day countdown to the Kabaddi World Cup 2025 which will be held in Wolverhampton and the West Midlands between 17 th and 23 rd March 2025, with the team draw for the 16 participating nations taking part in the competition. World Kabaddi is delighted to announce bookmaker Paddy Power as the competition’s Title Sponsor at the launch event which welcomes around 200 West Midlands partners and stakeholders to enjoy an exhibition kabaddi match.

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Finding Balance: The Heart and Mind of Sustainable Event Planning

Canadian Special Events

When we talk about sustainable events, we often focus on the technical aspects – waste reduction, carbon footprints, and procurement policies. But beneath these practical considerations lies a more profound, more personal journey that every event planner must navigate. It’s a journey filled with hope, doubt, determination, and, sometimes, overwhelming pressure.

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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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How Will Medical Meetings Be Affected by the New Trump Administration?

Smart Meetings

Will the incoming Trump Administration affect the meetings industry? Experts say impacts could be significant, although their precise dimensions will not be known until Trump’s executive team is in place and his policy and legislative changes are actually implemented. That said, medical meetings may be among the meetings most likely to be impacted. Why?

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Corporate event experts Eventurous take home record number of awards!

Prestige Events Magazine

Corporate event management agency, Eventurous have had the year no one predicted. Eventurous started out as a small team building company, going on to excel and expand into a multi-award winning corporate event agency, offering premium corporate event management services. The rapidly growing team of experts are achieving some outstanding results, which haven’t gone unnoticed by the wider industry.

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20th Annual UHN Grand Cru Culinary Wine Festival

Canadian Special Events

Hints of brilliance and notes of innovation were in the air on the evening of October 24, 2024, at the 20th Annual UHN Grand Cru Culinary Wine Festival. This wasn’t just an event—it was a testament to 20 years of unrelenting generosity, bringing together the finest in wine, art, and philanthropy under one glamorous roof. Over 115 of the most celebrated winemakers showcased their finest vintages swirling in crystal glasses, each sip is a story of craftsmanship.

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Best of 2024: CSR

Smart Meetings

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has steadily grown into an essential component of meetings, and more planners than ever are tackling CSR requirements, innovative programming and the huge range of opportunities available to those in search of them. Over the course of 2024, we saw CSR’s role expand, with new nonprofits and initiatives reimagining what CSR can be.

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Celebrating a Decade of Community Impact: Top Events That Shaped Our Journey

IMG

As Innovate Marketing Group celebrates 10 years of creating memorable experiences, were taking a moment to reflect on the community events that have truly shaped our journey. Our mission has always been to bring people together, foster connection, and make a difference through purposeful event planning. Over the years, weve had the privilege of partnering with incredible organizations who share our commitment to community, impact, and inclusivity.

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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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Trends in the Events Industry for 2025: Key Insights and Data

Prestige Events Magazine

by Adam Quigley, Founder & CEO The Events Consultant As we move into 2025, the events industry is facing both challenges and opportunities. The latest data from Venue Directory offers an in-depth look at how the industry is evolving. Below is a comprehensive analysis of these trends, with a focus on the implications for event organisers and venues. 1.

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Podcast: Looking Back on the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, with GMR’s Jeff Handler and Dennis Jenders

Event Marketer

The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games took the world by storm this summer. After the last Games in Tokyo had to go without spectators and were locked down due to pandemic restrictions, fans and brands returned with a renewed spirit of celebration and unity. Hundreds of event and experiential professionals were on the ground taking in the sights and sounds of the French capital, while making brand activations happen.

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What if Wellness Pumped Up the Inclusive Power of Events?

Smart Meetings

Creative ideas for corporate wellness events Wellness has become a buzzword, particularly in corporate and event spaces. But designing events to support our attendees’ mental and physical being is much more than a trendy concept—it’s a transformative approach to how we live, work and connect. It’s about creating environments that allow people to feel seen, supported and empowered to care for themselves and others.

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Artificial Intelligence: A Gamechanger for Meeting Minute Takers For Association Board Meetings

StraussCA

Ensuring association Board meetings are documented accurately and efficiently is crucial. Traditionally, minute-taking has been a time-consuming task, requiring meticulous attention to detail. But thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), meeting minute takers now have access to powerful tools that streamline this process, making minute-taking more efficient, accurate, and accessible.

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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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The Business of Events releases Events Economy Tracker for Q3 2024

Prestige Events Magazine

Q3 indicates the year will end strongly Revenue Per Delegate reaches an all-time high Lead times remain stable at 87.26 days (-5 days versus Q2) Average delegate size falls to 57.59 The Business of Events (TBOE), in association with Venue Performance, has published its Events Economy Tracker for Q3 2024. The tracker, which analyses data from a sample of 350 venues from across the UK, details comparative booking trends, revenue per delegate, booking lead times, and delegate numbers.

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How to Change Your Party Time and Inform Your Guests

Sendo

Life happens, and sometimes, plans need to change. If you’ve decided to adjust the time of your party, it’s important to communicate the update clearly and promptly to ensure your guests can still attend. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to smoothly change your party time and announce it, including how to use Sendo Invitations for quick and efficient updates.

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Women in Events: The 2024 Career Progression and Satisfaction Report

Event Marketer

Women in Events 2024 All-new Women in Events Research How are salaries stacking up in 2024 for women in the industry? How are mothers and caregivers faring in this fast-paced world? Are women finding career opportunities in their event roles or taking on more “invisible” work? And how are different generations of working women experiencing the workplace… differently?

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Medical Meetings and the Trump Administration

PCMA Convene

As President-elect Donald J. Trump prepares to take office, event organizers must consider the effects of his policies and appointments on the medical meetings industry. I’ve been getting many inquiries about the future of medical meetings under the new Trump administration. While none of us has a crystal ball, it’s wise to explore the ways in which health-care conferences and conventions may — or may not — be affected.

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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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Clarion Events North America promotes Liz Irving to CEO

Event Industry News

Clarion Events North America is proud to announce the promotion of Liz Irving to CEO, recognising her exceptional leadership, transformative vision, and deep commitment to fostering business growth and industry collaboration.

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Jo Austin Takes on New Sustainability Role for Lime Venue Portfolio & Levy

Prestige Events Magazine

Lime Venue Portfolio is delighted to announce that Jo Austin, currently serving as Sales Director, has taken on an additional leadership role as the new Conference & Events Sustainability Lead for Compass Group UK&I. This dual position underscores Jo’s dedication to driving event sustainability, leveraging her extensive experience and standing as one of the most recognised faces in the UK meetings and events industry.

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Cheetos Challenges Fans to Escape Chester Cheetah’s Cabin Using their ‘Other Hand’

Event Marketer

It’s impossible to enjoy Cheetos without getting a little, or a lot, of Cheetle on your fingers—you know, that signature orange dust. A Cheetle-covered hand can get messy, and that’s the premise behind Cheetos’ “Other Hand” campaign, which launched in the spring and highlights the challenge of keeping one hand free while eating the cheesy snack with the other.

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Best of 2024: Event Safety and Security

Smart Meetings

Before the luxurious accommodations, the experience, the F&B and all the rest, the safety of attendees is front and center. Although these other event aspects can happen without security, if attendees safety is in question, its questionable if things will. Here are several stories from the last year that covered the many security checkpoints that follow attendees from the airport to their hotel room.

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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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St. Norbert Arts Centre (SNAC): A Sanctuary of History and Art

Canadian Special Events

Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Prairies, Winnipeg, Manitoba, is home to a hidden gem that seamlessly blends history, charm, and modern amenities— The St. Norbert Arts Centre (SNAC). Within the tranquil St. Norbert Provincial Heritage Park, SNAC offers a unique and inspiring setting ideal for small meetings, intimate weddings, and retreats. SNAC is housed in the historic Trappist Monastery, established in the early 20th century by Trappist monks seeking solitude and spiritual reflection.

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Scottish Gas Murrayfield enters new era with the launch of “The Murrayfield Experience”

Prestige Events Magazine

Elior UK, in partnership with Scottish Rugby, can confirm the launch of The Murrayfield Experience following its successful unveiling during the 2024 Famous Grouse Nations Series which ran throughout November. The Murrayfield Experience is a bespoke, world-class hospitality and events brand enabling Scottish Gas Murrayfield stadium to offer a wider range of tailored services for events of all sizes.

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Anatomy of a Sleepover: Four Takeaways from CBS’s Overnight ‘Tracker’ Events

Event Marketer

CBS’s Comfy Blue Sofa Tour has been on the road this fall promoting a slate of programming, but the network’s hit action-drama, “Tracker,” warranted standalone events of its own. To hype season two of the series, CBS invited a group of influencers, as well as press and a few lucky fans, to “live like Colter Shaw” at overnight events hosted in Joshua Tree, CA (Oct. 2-3), and New York’s Catskill Mountains (Oct. 20-21).

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Modernize Traditional Recipes with Smart Catering Solutions

Caterease

Balancing tradition and innovation lies at the heart of successful catering. Todays clients expect the nostalgic flavors of traditional recipes while also seeking customization, dietary inclusivity, and modern presentation styles. For caterers, event planners, and restaurant owners, mastering how to adapt these cherished dishes can differentiate your services in a competitive market.

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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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Melton Mowbray Town Estate launches first music festival (and the town’s largest event to date)

Event Industry News

Melton Mowbray Town Estate has announced its first live music festival: Melton SKA Fest, 26 July 2025. Melton SKA Fest will be the largest event of its kind to be held in the Leicestershire market town and is billed as a one-day festival of SKA, 2Tone and Reggae music in the park.

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Unlocking talent: Applications now open for Elevate’s 2025 mentorship programme

Prestige Events Magazine

2024 has been a record-breaking year with more mentors and mentees than ever before Elevate unveiled its NewGen in July, aimed at empowering young talent aged 18-25 Looking ahead to its 10th anniversary in 2025, Elevate has big plans to expand its reach After a record-breaking year, Elevate – the fastest-growing community for mentoring and training in the events industry – is excited to announce applications for its 2025 mentorship programme are now open and it is looking for new mentees and men

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Turning an Event’s Budget Constraint Into an Opportunity

PCMA Convene

Earlier in his career, Johnnie White found a budget-friendly way to entertain more than 11,000 attendees at a convention by working with street performers from San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf. Johnnie White, CAE, CMP Fellow, CEO of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE), got his start as an association program manager and event specialist.