Event Marketer

MARCH 27, 2024

Welcome to this month’s event marketing industry news digest, featuring updates on new hires, promotions, acquisitions, and launches. Submit your news here. With the deal, OBE expands the global footprint—adding a London-based team to its existing offices in Los Angeles, New York City, and San Francisco.

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2027 Healthcare Trade Shows Entertainment 52

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Until January of this year, Martin was partner events manager for RingCentral, and before that, she was senior meeting manager for National Conference of State Legislatures, both in Denver. Shafi is director of operations for the AC Hotel Miami Dadeland , and Salinas is now the hotel’s food and beverage manager.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2021

Sklencar is sales development manager for etc.venues USA in New York City. Sklencar previously was national sales manager for Choose Chicago’s Northeast region. Before this, he worked as national sales manager, North America, for Visit Britain and executive meetings manager for Destination DC.

Hotels 98

Hotels Sponsorships Travel Sports 98

Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2023

Daniel Tiepelman Tiepelman is vice president of operations and asset management for Cort Events. Aurore Braconnier Braconnier is general manager of Event Leaders Exchange in London. She is currently a board member of Raccoon Events. Erik Grazetti Grazetti is Viceroy Chicago ’s director of sales and marketing.

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Master the Event

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Your thoughts are turning to a career in the Hospitality and Event Management Industry. More and more colleges are offering post graduate event planning degrees and diplomas in Hospitality Industry related fields. From Hotel and/or F&B Management to travel and tourism to event and conference planning.

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Master the Event

APRIL 6, 2022

I’m very pleased to tell you the same is true in event management. This event management tip that I’m about to offer stems from a function that I helped organize early on in my event planning career while I was working for a destination management company (DMC). An Event Management Lesson.

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All Seated

OCTOBER 26, 2018

(New York City, October 25th, 2018) Sandy Hammer has been named a Top Event Management Influencer by Fit Small Business. Hammer provides outstanding event management advice and suggestions to her over 49,200 Facebook, 16,400 Twitter, and 6,000 Instagram followers.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Convene, a hospitality company that designs, builds, and manages premium meeting, event, and flexible office spaces, today announced that it has acquired etc.venues, an established leader in urban day conferencing with venues across the United Kingdom in London, Manchester, and Birmingham, and in the United States in New York City.

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Meetings Hospitality Venues Management 62

Stova

JUNE 2, 2023

Download the Case Study In August of 2022, the Gabelli School of Business partnered with Stova to host their new student orientation over the course of three events. The first event was fully virtual, introducing incoming students to the Stova platform and what to expect when arriving on-site.

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Stova

JUNE 2, 2023

In August of 2022, the Gabelli School of Business partnered with Stova to host their new student orientation over the course of three events. The first event was fully virtual, introducing incoming students to the Stova platform and what to expect when arriving on-site.

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2022 Event Apps Event Management Management 52

Stova

JUNE 2, 2023

In August of 2022, the Gabelli School of Business partnered with Stova to host their new student orientation over the course of three events. The first event was fully virtual, introducing incoming students to the Stova platform and what to expect when arriving on-site.

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2022 Event Apps Education Conference 52

Eventmobi

MAY 18, 2020

We asked event professionals from all over the map how they have modified their businesses to accommodate the new considerations brought on by the pandemic. My goal has been to take a deep inhale, pay attention to what has been happening, and to see what the proper pivot needs to be in the event world.

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Entertainment Hotels Venues Retail 397

Unique Venues

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Having hosted thousands of conferences, the Queens campus has everything planners need for a successful event. John’s University - Queens is the can’t miss choice for your next event. Contact the office of Auxiliary and Event Services today and find what’s possible when you choose Adelphi. New York, NY.

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Meetings Food and Beverage Transportation Education 53

Capterra Event Management

AUGUST 23, 2016

In my time blogging about event management software and the industry as a whole, I have come across many influencers with tons of useful ideas to share. These are the top 25 event management Twitter users you ought to be following. Her style will class up your next backyard event! contivecchi. Followers: 2,191.

Event Management 40

Event Management Management Tech Social Media 40

Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2018

While these event professionals you will learn more about are young, there is much everyone in the industry can learn from them. They are proactively changing the world for the better through conference, meetings and other events. 38 • Sales Manager. 37 • Conference and Events Manager. New York City.

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2018 Sponsorships Travel Hotels 76

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 27, 2023

Kristen Babich Babich is events manager for The Gant Aspen in Colorado. Rachel Riggs, CMP, DES, SEPC Riggs is general manager of environmental strategy for Maritz Global Events. Riggs joined Maritz Global Events Design Studio in 2018. She most recently worked as general manager at Eden Roc and Nobu Miami Beach.

Hospitality 97

Hospitality Hotels 2023 Global Events 97

Smart Meetings

APRIL 1, 2022

Hubilo demonstrated the answer to these and other questions in its Mastering Immersive Experiences (MIX) 2022 hybrid event this week. The day-long presentation mixed content from three in-person hubs—San Francisco Bay Area, New York City and London—along with thousands making up the remote audience from around the world.

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2022 Technology Meetings Marketing 98

Smart Meetings

APRIL 1, 2022

Hubilo demonstrated the answer to these and other questions in its Mastering Immersive Experiences (MIX) 2022 hybrid event this week. The day-long presentation mixed content from three in-person hubs—San Francisco Bay Area, New York City and London—along with thousands making up the remote audience from around the world.

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2022 Technology Meetings Marketing 98

zkipster

JUNE 28, 2023

I started out in Las Vegas, which was an interesting experience – I really enjoyed living there in my 20s – before moving to New York City. I helped with development when the brand opened a new boutique, partnering with a Scotch whisky producer on a launch event. Tell us about your role at zkipster. “I

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Meetings Retail 2019 2023 62

Unique Venues

MAY 13, 2021

Planning an event in the New York/New Jersey area leaves one with endless options and wondering where to start. No matter what type of event you are planning, there’s a chance the Conference Center at Montclair State University is the right choice for you. THE CONFERENCE CENTER AT MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY.

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Venues Conference Corporate Meetings Tech 70

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2022

Shaffer has also been association and corporate sales manager at The DeSoto Savannah in Georgia, sales manager for Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Airport Hotel & Convention Center and more. Lilly has been in hospitality, tourism, event management and sales for 15 years. Bree DiBernardo.

Tourism 98

Tourism Hospitality Food and Beverage Hotels 98

Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Hotel developers have recognised the need to create experiences within their hotel, resort or venue, meaning they are now redesigning the existing spaces within their restaurant, beachside, poolside or ballroom areas – specifically to cater towards events. But what are the requirements necessary to build a proper event space?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Switch , an event and marketing agency in Chicago, appointed Hirsch to senior vice president of sales and marketing. Hirsch brings three decades of experience in hospitality and business event sales and marketing to his new position. Carre has been in hospitality and event management for over 25 years. Joe Hirsch.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In this new role, he will all event management, venue operations, public safety and guest service at the 2.6 Jitter Garcia Jitter Garcia Entire Productions welcomes Garcia as their new vice president of operations. Yuni Hunter Yuni Hunter Hunter joins AC Hotel Irvine as general manager.

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Hotels Hospitality Tourism Entertainment 105

zkipster

JUNE 17, 2022

At zkipster I look after companies that use our tool for events across the US, Canada and Latin America. I work directly with our clients, who are the leading event organizers in the region, and my goal is always to help them streamline their workflows and deliver the very best events with zkipster.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

De Tessan was most recently director of events at Grand Hyatt Denver and, in 2019, was named Hyatt Hotels’ Director of the Year for her feat of achieving 109 percent of the event sales yearly quota and customer service excellence. Before her time at ACVB, Zackery held the role of event coordinator at Georgia State University.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2017

One of the main reasons event professionals learn with us is to hone the skills needed to advance their event planning careers, and many of them ask us about job openings. Meeting & Event Job Openings | January 2018. Design & Event Coordinator | AlliedPRA | Chandler, AZ. Event Manager | streamlinevents, inc.

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zkipster

AUGUST 17, 2023

Irish Arts Center is located in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City. In 2021, almost 50 years after it was first founded in 1972, Irish Arts Center moved into a state-of-the-art new facility. At first the Center used zkipster to streamline event check-in , before expanding their usage to embrace additional features and tools.

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Hospitality 2022 2021 Events 62

Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2022

Cartwright is sales and events manager at Fort Worth Convention Center (FWCC). A seasoned sales professional, Cartwright has worked with the The Fort Worth Club; was senior account manager of group sales at Billy Bob’s Texas, a massive country music arena; Omni Hotels & Resorts and many more. Jamie Gold. Mark Catuogno, CGSP.

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Hospitality Hotels 2003 52

Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2022

Cartwright is sales and events manager at Fort Worth Convention Center (FWCC). A seasoned sales professional, Cartwright has worked with the The Fort Worth Club; was senior account manager of group sales at Billy Bob’s Texas, a massive country music arena; Omni Hotels & Resorts and many more. Jamie Gold. Mark Catuogno, CGSP.

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Hospitality Hotels 2003 52

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

He has also served as general manager of Grand Hyatt Nashville, resort manager at Grand Hyatt Baha Mar in Nassau and as director of rooms at Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle’s Eastside, among other roles and properties. Most recently, Clover joined the company as head of event management. Anna Clover. Joe Holody.

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Hospitality Tourism Hotels 52

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Thompson is catering sales and event manager for The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Avon, Vail Valley in Colorado. She also worked as reservations agent and manager in training for conference services and groups sales. Rachel Thompson.

2012 98

2012 Hospitality 2023 Hotels 98

Bizzabo

JUNE 12, 2020

Featuring Beyond 8, Andrew Roby Events, W.P. Miller Special Events, and other leading firms. We already have extensive lists covering US experiential agencies and UK event agencies. Andrew Roby Events. Andrew Roby has 13 years of experience in the events industry. Headquarters: New York City, New York.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

Search the Internet for the phrase “event planning challenges” and you will find countless surveys and lists (like here and here ) that name reduced event budgets or budget cuts as one of the top challenges facing event professionals every year. Craft a unique event theme and name.

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Food and Beverage Negotiating Contracts Hotels 133

Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2018

Jim Clapes, 37, works in New York City as conference and events manager at the Drug Policy Alliance. As a 2018 40 Under 40 honoree, Clapes discusses his passion for the events industry. and marry my interest in event coordination with the non-profit sector. Connect with Clapes on Instagram.

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2018 Sponsorships Site Selections 2014 76

Connect Your Meetings

JULY 9, 2019

Natasha Stamper Pedigo, CMP, 38, works in Lexington, Kentucky, as a meeting planner and event manager at The Asphalt Institute. A s a 2019 40 Under 40 honoree, Pedigo discusses her passion for the events industry. I am responsible for every aspect of the event. I had four months to plan, sell and market the event.

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2019 Site Selections Contracts Trade Shows 81

Smart Meetings

JULY 27, 2021

Maida is area director for Hyatt Place New York Chelsea. Previously, Maida was general manager of Hyatt Place New York Times Square; and area general manager for Hyatt Place Midtown South and Hyatt Herald Square, both in New York City. Amir Vahdani. Based in Washington, D.C.,

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