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How Four Major Global Events Pivoted from In-Person to Virtual

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As abrupt as it was, the shift to virtual programming hasn’t been all bad news for event managers; as HubSpot has shared, “Being online allows us to invite more people to be part of the INBOUND community. How do you get people on different continents to participate in discussions?

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Maverick Live are thrilled to announce the appointment of three key hires to kick off 2023!

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Vicky Cruse (Senior Event Producer), Lucy Russell (Event Producer) and Cathryn Rigby (Accounts & HR Manager) have all joined the thriving Warrington based start-up. Vicky boasts a 10-year events background, most recently delivering global events in Singapore, Dubai, New York, and London.

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Glow Global Events’ 2021 Year-End Recap

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Internally, Tea Shepherd, our new Event Manager, joined the team in late November. Without question, however, our most memorable moments were defined by new connections. We wish you all a safe holiday and a prosperous New Year. Tea brings a wealth of experience, and we’re excited to have her onboard.

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Smart Moves in Colorado, Utah and More

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Kristen Babich Babich is events manager for The Gant Aspen in Colorado. Riggs joined Maritz Global Events Design Studio in 2018. Before joining Maritz, she worked as Tourism Vancouver’s meeting and convention sales manager for Chicago and the Midwest.

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March: Event Industry People, Deals, and Moves

Event Marketer

Acquisitions OBE Worldwide (parent of On Board Experiential) has acquired a majority stake in London-based agency Playmaker Experiential , led by managing partners Ian Hayne and James Hogben. 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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Smart Moves in South Carolina, Missouri and More

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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. Kimberly McCarden Foster, CTE.

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7 Smart Moves in Boston, Memphis and Malibu

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He also held the general manager role with Radisson Resort Celebration in Orlando, Sheraton Orlando North Hotel and Las Alcobas in Napa Valley, California. Maida is area director for Hyatt Place New York Chelsea. Vahdani is hotel manager for Nobu Ryokan Malibu in California. Gary Maida. Amir Vahdani. Andre Brose.

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