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Foresight backs growth at global event management company Live Group

Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Foresight Group, the leading listed private equity and sustainable infrastructure investor, is backing growth at Live Group, an established and respected live event management company, with £2.8 million VCT funding to support its development of audience engagement technology.

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The complete guide to event management software for corporate events

Attendease

JULY 13, 2021

A State of the Event Industry Survey for the first quarter of 2021 found that a good 68% of respondents expect their events to be hybrid events once they go back to business. . Finding the best event management software for your objectives. In other words, you need to think from a design-first perspective. .

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AEV launches new junior event managers working group

Event Industry News

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has this week launched a new working group for junior event managers.

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The complete guide to event management software for corporate events

Attendease

JUNE 30, 2021

A State of the Event Industry Survey for the first quarter of 2021 found that a good 68% of respondents expect their events to be hybrid events once they go back to business. . Finding the best event management software for your objectives. In other words, you need to think from a design-first perspective. .

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The best pharma event management companies in 2023

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

With so many logistics to handle and compliance regulations to consider when managing pharma events, working with expert pharma event management companies can help reduce stress and ensure you achieve your business goals more easily. We regularly update our list of the top pharma event management companies.

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Informa Group appoints Jill Dougan as Group Chief Marketing Officer

Event Industry News

MAY 8, 2024

Jill Dougan joins the Informa Leadership Team in the newly created role of Group Chief Marketing Officer. As the Group continues to expand internationally, […]

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Arena Racing Company appoints new Group Head of Sales

Event Industry News

MARCH 18, 2024

Julie Coates-Walker has been appointed as Group Head of Sales for conferences, events, and hospitality at Arena Racing Company (ARC), the UK’s largest racecourse group, which comprises 21 venues, including 16 horse racing venues.

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Introducing Events Venture Group: Event industry trailblazers lead Board of Directors

Event Industry News

MAY 20, 2024

Designed to nurture bold ideas into flourishing event businesses that shape the future of the event industry, the Events Venture Group (EVG) proudly announces its official launch.

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Blue-I Group lands in Europe

Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The Blue-i Group, a leading provider of Event Technology & Technical Production, today announced that they are opening a new office in Mechelen, Belgium, to accommodate the requirements of its growing client base, to furthermore support their current ongoing European clients, and to continue expanding its operations by investing in a new base in (..)

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Hilton Birmingham Metropole Partners with NEC Group

Event Industry News

JUNE 19, 2023

Hilton Birmingham Metropole and NEC Group, the UK’s leading live events business, have announced a partnership that will further develop the customer experience for exhibitors, organisers and visitors on the Group’s campus.

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NEC Group hires industry pro Andy Gibb as new MD

Event Industry News

APRIL 16, 2024

The UK’s leading live events business, NEC Group (“Group”), announces that Andy Gibb will join the leadership team as Managing Director of Conventions. Andy will lead the Conventions and Conference division of the business based across ICC Birmingham, NEC Birmingham, and the Vox Conference Venue.

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Re-imagining a London icon: Broadwick Group unveils The Pelligon

Event Industry News

APRIL 11, 2024

Broadwick Group, the pioneers behind renowned venues Printworks and Drumsheds, has completed the redevelopment of a Canary Wharf architectural icon. Hosting its first events in Spring, The Pelligon is a striking glass space amongst the city skyscrapers.

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The Opus Group names Kim Kopetz as President & CEO

Event Industry News

APRIL 18, 2024

The Opus Group, a global experiential agency network, today announces the promotion of Kim Kopetz as its President and CEO. Kopetz brings over 25 years of invaluable experience to this pivotal role and will lead all of The Opus Group’s brands—Opus Agency, MAS, TENCUE, and Verve—and will report directly to the Board of Directors.

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INCON expands to include ICOM Group

Event Industry News

JANUARY 3, 2023

INCON the partnership of the world’s leading conference organisers and association management companies is expanding with the inclusion of ICOM Group. ICOM is a leading international Events Management Company with offices in Egypt, UAE, Bahrain and Germany.

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NEC Group signs Menopause Workplace Pledge

Event Industry News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The UK’s leading live events business, NEC Group, has signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge. The pledge marks the NEC Group’s commitment to recognising that the menopause can be an issue in the workplace and how the business will talk openly, positively, and respectfully about the menopause.

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Broadwick Group launches innovative hybrid event space: Broadwick Studio

Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Broadwick Group, the pioneers behind the renowned venues Printworks and Drumsheds has announced its latest venture, Broadwick Studio. Situated in the heart of Canary Wharf, Broadwick Studio promises to be at the forefront of dynamic event spaces in East London.

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AEV introduces the new faces of the 2024 working groups

Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has announced seven new chair and vice chairs leading four of its 16 working groups. Rachel Parker, AEV director, said, “Our working groups continue to be a vital part of AEV and our sister associations. Last year we held 72 meetings both in person and online equating to 129.5 […]

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Raccoon Media Group set to double with latest acquisition

Event Industry News

JANUARY 30, 2024

Raccoon Media Group (Raccoon) is set to double its portfolio in the first year since it was acquired by Cuil Bay Capital (CBC) with the acquisition of Abilities Expo in the USA. This announcement brings Raccoon’s UK and US show portfolio to 17 events with more launches and acquisitions to be announced later in the year.

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New hotel partnership for NEC Group

Event Industry News

JANUARY 23, 2023

Live events specialists the NEC Group have further enhanced the customer experience for venue visitors by announcing a partnership with Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport. The deal, which is the business’ first hotel partnership post-pandemic, promotes more flexible accommodation options to those visiting or exhibiting at the NEC Campus.

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Cvent and hivr.ai Partner to automate meetings and groups sales

Event Industry News

MARCH 2, 2023

hivr.ai, a travel technology start-up that automates meeting and group sales processes for conference hotels, today announced an integration partnership with Cvent, a market-leading meetings, events and hospitality technology provider. The new integration will allow hivr.ai

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mci group publishes 2022 Sustainability Report

Event Industry News

JULY 19, 2023

mci group publishes 2022 sustainability report. In 2022 the group helped raise nearly €3.5m for charity, launched 80 client projects about sustainability or with an integrated sustainability approach and organised 3 Net Zero carbon events.

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JL Group expands technical production services to USA

Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

For the last 15 years the JL-Group’s (JLL) DNA has been synonymous with a commitment to client service, strong values and pushing boundaries in the ever-evolving world of technical production across the television and event industries.

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Building a Winning Corporate Events Program: 7 Critical Success Factors

Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Prioritize strategic planning and execution Once you’ve defined clear objectives, the next step is developing an in-depth event strategy and plan that aligns with organizational goals. This includes considering your internal resources (budget, stakeholders, event management software) and external resources (sponsors, vendors, partners).

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NEC Group announces support for Alzheimer’s Research UK

Event Industry News

JANUARY 25, 2023

The NEC Group has announced that its fundraising efforts for 2023 will be for Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia research charity. The Group – which operates a host of first-class live event venues in Birmingham – will be organising a range of fundraising activities throughout the year.

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Strata appoints Kevin Robinson as Group Head of Strategic Accounts

Event Industry News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Strata has appointed a Group Head of Strategic Accounts, cementing the award-winning brand experience agency’s ambitious growth and expansion plans. As Group Head […]

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CYE Group to partner with Venue View

Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

CYE Group, the specialist event services business, has partnered with Venue View to offer venues within its listings access an enhanced package that will include the sought after Matterport digital twin 3D virtual tours.

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mia launches peer groups to tackle industry issues and opportunities

Event Industry News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Eight peer groups have been launched by the Meetings Industry Association (mia) to support the evolving needs of the business meetings and events sector.

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Raccoon Media Group unveils inaugural Allergy & Free From Business Event in conjunction with Allergy & Free From Show

Event Industry News

MARCH 5, 2024

Raccoon Media Group has announced the latest addition to its rapidly expanding portfolio with the launch of its first B2B conference – the Allergy & Free From Business Event, scheduled to debut alongside the highly anticipated Allergy & Free From Show at Olympia, London, in June 2024.

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mci group names Sylvia Andre Chief Creativity Officer

Event Industry News

MARCH 17, 2023

mci group names Sylvia Andre Chief Creativity Officer, to spearhead and advance the focus on creativity. Sylvia Andre has been leading the marketing for the mci group as Chief Marketing Officer.

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Cuil Bay Capital launches with acquisition of Raccoon Media Group

Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

-based Cuil Bay Capital (CBC), a new investment vehicle led by exhibition industry entrepreneur Doug Emslie, former CEO of Tarsus Group, announces its inaugural investment, the acquisition of a majority stake in the dynamic U.K.-based based Raccoon Media Group (Raccoon).

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The All Party Parliamentary Group For Events and The Business of Events announces annual general meeting & policy unit briefing

Event Industry News

APRIL 10, 2024

The Business of Events (TBOE) has announced that the All Party Parliamentary Group for Events (APPG) is to hold its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 16th April 2024, in line with current Parliamentary rules and requirements.

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Verve acquired by US-based global agency network, The Opus Group

Event Industry News

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Verve, the Irish headquartered multidisciplinary experience agency has announced it has been acquired by a US-based global network, The Opus Group. The Opus Group, a purpose-built network creating experiences that drive action for the world’s most influential brands, is […].

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Strata appoints Caroline Lumgair Wiseman as group head of strategic meeting solutions

Event Industry News

APRIL 3, 2024

Strata, the award-winning brand experience agency, has appointed Caroline Lumgair Wiseman as Group Head of Strategic Meeting Solutions, a new position created to develop Strata’s Strategic Meetings Management (SMM) offering.

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Northstar Travel Group names Nick Powell Managing Director, EMEA

Event Industry News

JANUARY 18, 2023

Northstar Travel Group (“Northstar”), the largest information services, data, events, and marketing solutions company focused exclusively on the travel industry, has named Nick Powell Managing Director, EMEA effective today.

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TBA Group expands into the United States, propelling growth with new US entity

Event Industry News

JULY 6, 2023

Specialist brand experience agency group, TBA Group, is excited to announce its expansion into the United States, with the establishment of a new US office based in Los Angeles.

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Nineteen Group commits to NEC until 2025

Event Industry News

MAY 23, 2023

Nineteen Group has signed a contract to bring its portfolio of shows to NEC Birmingham until 2025. Most […]

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British Thoracic Oncology Group chooses First Sight Media for first Belfast event

Event Industry News

MARCH 27, 2023

The British Thoracic Oncology Group has chosen First Sight Media as the turnkey supplier of video production services for its 21st annual conference at ICC Belfast, 26 – 28 April, 2023.

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The ACC Liverpool Group looks ahead to packed programme of events

Event Industry News

JANUARY 13, 2023

The ACC Liverpool Group is looking forward to another packed calendar of events at its waterfront venues. The organisation, which this year celebrates 15 years since opening, is set to attract tens of thousands of visitors to shows, conferences and exhibitions at the M&S Bank Arena, ACC Liverpool and Exhibition Centre Liverpool.

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Design Mumbai: New international design event to land in India’s financial and design capital

Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Montgomery Group announces a brand new international trade event: Design Mumbai. It will be the first contemporary design show in India with an international perspective and exhibitor presence, showcasing leading brands, manufacturers and designers.

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Eventscase Brings EMA and AEVEA to ‘Event Tech Live’ in London

Eventscase Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

At Eventscase, we’re always seeking new ways to connect with event organisers and empower the events community. Day 1: Journey with EMA Our CEO and Co-founder, Jose Bort, and our Head of Global Sales, Tatiana González, led a group of corporate event experts from Madrid and Barcelona to London.

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The ACC Liverpool Group celebrates 15 years of live events

Event Industry News

JULY 12, 2023

The ACC Liverpool Group is celebrating 15 years of live events. The organisation, operator of the M&S Bank Arena, ACC Liverpool and Exhibition Centre Liverpool, has welcomed 8.3 million visitors and generated £2.1bn in economic impact for the city region since it opened its doors.

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Brandfuel boosts its client offering with new Group Business Director

Event Industry News

MARCH 27, 2023

In the face of unprecedented new business demand, Brandfuel is delighted to announce the appointment of Jeremy Read as Group Business Director. By heading up the Account Management team, Read will nurture Brandfuel’s client relationships and help to drive projects as the team delivers them on a global scale.

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PKL Group win Supplier Team of the Year at Festival Supplier Awards

Event Industry News

JANUARY 31, 2023

PKL Group, a temporary kitchen and catering equipment supplier based in Cheltenham, won the Supplier Team of the Year award at the Festival Supplier Awards, held at the Hurlingham Club London on the 26th January. The Festival Supplier Awards celebrate outdoor events and all the fantastic suppliers and production teams who deliver them.

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Venues of Excellence welcomes Mark Field, Victory Services Club onto Advisory Group

Event Industry News

MARCH 30, 2023

The UK’s leading sales and marketing consortium, Venues of Excellence (VOE) is expanding its Advisory Group of member venues, welcoming Mark Field FIH, Operations Director, Victory Services Club. The Advisory Group comprises of senior leaders from a selection of member venues throughout the UK.

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Foresight backs growth at global event management company Live Group

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