Event Marketer

JANUARY 25, 2024

Having launched its Ranch Water hard seltzers in April 2020, initially in Brown’s home state and in Tennessee, Lone River has spent the last few years cultivating its fanbase online. Lone River leveraged experiential marketing to introduce its hard seltzers and margarita-style beverages in new markets, like New York and L.A.,

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DECEMBER 29, 2021

Event planners are already preparing to bring the best to 2022. Here are some of the biggest events to come in 2022. Haute, the marketing, sales and event services company in Cedar Park, Texas, is taking 80 professionals to Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas for a week-long event on a brand-new industry metric.

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JUNE 21, 2022

Smart Meetings was in attendance and brought back this report on how to blend the richness of a destination into the agenda for a meaningful event. Smart Tip: When the event champion is dedicated to the cause, everyone is invested in whipping up the best outcome possible. A Personal Mission.

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MARCH 18, 2024

Women are Making Events Industry History in Leadership Roles Access —the largest destination management company in the United States, and the only woman-owned and led National DMC—makes history with its appointment of three women as Co-Chief Executive Officers: Jennifer Miller, Danielle Phippen and Heidi Brown.

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Unique Venues

JULY 26, 2022

In search of a unique location for your upcoming corporate social event? Want to impress your guests with a memorable event that everyone will enjoy? We have some venues that will end your search and dazzle your guests – check out our list of Top Pick venues for your next corporate social event.

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

Vuong previously worked as director of operation for Informa Markets, managing event logistics, transportation, security, sustainability and signage for Florida Boat Shows. Most recently, Dorney worked as director of the Blues Hall of Fame Museum in Memphis, Tennessee. Thuy “Twee” Vuong. Josh Delgado.

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Unique Venues

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

These spots offer top-of-the-line amenities, conference centers, and event facilities, making them ideal for professional development. The University of Tennessee First on our list is The University of Tennessee , situated in Knoxville, TN. experience for all event attendees! In need of lecture halls?

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DECEMBER 19, 2022

Why not inspire your leadership team with an event at a hotel with ties to historical leadership? Read House, Chattanooga, Tennessee. of renovated event space. Winston’s on the Beach is the hotel’s nod to their famous artist in residence, and is one of the many choices available for events at Four Seasons Surf Club.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 13, 2022

Sina is a Certified Meetings Professional (CMP) with extensive knowledge in organizing hybrid, online and in-person events. She organized the ICCA Congress 2020, a global hybrid event with 8 hubs around the world that attracted 1500 delegates, featured 220 speakers and over 100 hours of content. Who has inspired you in your career?

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JANUARY 25, 2022

Melis joined snöball event marketing, headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, as head of growth. Melis has previously been director of North American operations at key4events, a French hybrid event and digital tech company, vice president of business development at Showcare event services and more. Tony Melis. Luis Arturo Aguilar.

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Brilliant Event Planning

JULY 24, 2020

The below is the most recent information we were able to gather on event restrictions in New York and New Jersey in order to stop/slow the spread of Covid-10. If elevators are necessary at an event, only one individual is permitted at a time unless all individuals are wearing face coverings. Photo by Lindsay Madden Photography.

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

2022 welcomed the launch of New Intent, an organization focused on promoting diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) and environmental advocacy with destinations and event planners. New Intent’s plan is to create educational sessions, white papers and knowledge sharing by partnering with events industry supply chain and speaker services.

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JULY 27, 2021

White is general manager for Hu Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. Before this, White was general manager for The Chattanoogan Hotel in Tennessee. Greenwald also was account director of new business development for Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ six Boston properties. Based in Washington, D.C., Andre Brose.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Throughout the month of August, Shipt visited The University of Alabama, Georgia Tech, Purdue University, Ohio State, Florida A&M University and an event for the Atlanta University Center Consortium, which includes HBCU member institutions Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine and Spelman College.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

In this new role, he will all event management, venue operations, public safety and guest service at the 2.6 Garcia will work to further elevate the company’s reputation as a leader in the experiential event and entertainment industry. He most recently worked with Summit Hospitality Group in Nashville, Tennessee.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

Ali Amin Ali Amin, One10 Leading travel, events, incentives and marketing services company One10 has appointed Amin EVP, Product Management and leader in SaaS product. Currently, she serves as vice president of the Global Business Travel Association Tennessee Chapter and on the global association’s Government Relations Committee.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Skip to content Menu Solutions Interactive Floor Plans Collaborative event sales software that increases qualified leads and drives direct revenue. Event Diagramming Collaborative event management software that saves time, boosts revenue and drives loyalty. One powerful way is with top-tier event planner website design.

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Unique Venues

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Nothing tops the location of the southern United States as a place to hold events. Event venues in cities with stunning architecture and event teams with southern charm ready to meet yours and your guests’ every desire. It can accommodate your social or business event for up to 2,200 in their 100 meeting rooms.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 7, 2019

Join us for the launch of new study findings from the EIC, in collaboration with IAEE and SISO, on the extent of deceptive practices, consumer fraud and scams affecting the events industry, with an emphasis on attendance list scams and room block poaching and piracy. Meetings and exhibitions continue to be impacted by room block poaching.

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Unique Venues

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Did you know that you can rent your favorite team’s home turf for events? From fancy feasts to game day fare, your next event can be as casual or sophisticated as you choose. Typically, there are packages that you can book or create your own event package for a successful party, gala, dinner, fundraiser, training, meeting, and more.

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AUGUST 12, 2021

McAninch has also held leadership roles for Hyatt Regency Knoxville in Tennessee, plus Hyatt Regency Sacramento and Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach, both in California. Woodley is area director of events and event operations of Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino ; and Resort at Squaw Creek in Incline Village, Nevada.

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APRIL 6, 2023

meetings and events industry be volume for March. Year-over-year comparison: March 2023 event volume increased 79.6 Top five markets (by event volume): Washington DC-MD-VA was in the lead hosting National Associations, followed by Education and Healthcare. MD-VA market is leading the U.S. percent over March 2022.

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AUGUST 5, 2022

of indoor and outdoor event space that can host up to 200 guests. Historic Beaux Arts lobby retains its characteristic hand-painted glass ceiling, ornamental plasterwork and Tennessee marble. In The Hermitage Hotel Ballroom, the biggest of four event spaces at more than 2,000 sq. Events can also utilize more than 17,000 sq.

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MAY 25, 2023

This is the first time Cvent has generated the list since the pandemic halted events. While Orlando, Florida retained the number one spot in North America from 2019, both Nashville, Tennessee (No. Nashville, Tennessee 3. Las Vegas can often be found within the Top 10 because it’s a city built for meetings and events.

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Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2018

safe environment is crucial, not only because of attendees’ expectations but also because every phone, tablet and laptop is an entry point for potential harm to planners, delegates and their events. Understand the types of attacks that we currently face individually and at business events. Explore approaches to reduce cyber risk.

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JULY 19, 2021

Schaeffer is director of experience and Fortner is director of sales for Virgin Hotels Nashville in Tennessee. This marks a return to this property for Sharpe after having leading positions with Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, JW Marriott, and Wonderful Weddings and Events. Mishaal Eid.

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JUNE 11, 2020

Now is the best time since the epic efforts of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s to take action, say industry leaders like Faith Morris , chief marketing and external affairs officer with National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee. This is the time for black voices to be heard, social commentators say. Support Black Businesses.

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MARCH 27, 2020

With hotels closed, events postponed and financial strains increasing anxiety levels, a little bit of time from list-making pros can go a long way toward helping a community cope. Plus, an opportunity to put your planner skills to work in the fight against the virus. Destinations Lend Support During Coronavirus Slowdown.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Just for you, tourism bureaus and hospitality professionals are hanging holly, preparing their spaces to host events and—beginning Black Friday and Cyber Monday—sales for holiday business travelers. Here are some of the best experiences and Cyber sales on hotels and the most festive corporate-friendly events and giftable trips of the season.

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AUGUST 22, 2022

The Bobby Hotel and The Westin Nashville in Tennessee introduced cryptocurrency as payment in April 2021. The benefit of accepting crypto is that it has separated us from our competitors and has created an additional way for guests and businesses to pay for their hosted events,” Crabiel says.

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JUNE 17, 2022

A new collaborative program based in Memphis, Tennessee, could do more than bring executives together. Morris was inducted into Smart Meetings Hall of Fame in 2021.

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Unique Venues

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Holding your next musical event at the right venue adds absolute magic for your guests. Whether you are planning a personal or professional social event, celebration, meeting, training, conference, retreat, wedding, ceremony and reception, or a musical performance, our Top Picks guarantee an unforgettable event for your guests.

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MAY 12, 2021

After canceling its annual in-person event, the American Association of Endodontists launched the 2020 Endo Wellness Challenge for its members on a Heka Health app that kept track of participants’ progress and gave sponsors a chance to connect. 24–27, 2020, as an alternative event.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Fairlane Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee Since it opened earlier this year, Fairlane Hotel has been inviting guests to experience the modern vibrancy Nashville has to offer. of meeting space, two rooms comprising the hotel’s penthouse combine for a one-of-a-kind event experience—complete with 1,800 sq. On top of the 1,291 sq.

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AUGUST 3, 2018

As a 2018 40 Under 40 honoree, Kenney discusses his passion for the events industry. My hospitality experience came back after receiving my master’s degree and working for the University of Tennessee, where I was able to experience summer camps and conferences. Connect with Kenney on Twitter and Instagram.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

With 21 years of experience in college athletics in the realms of marketing, promotions, advertising, sponsorship sales and activation, graphics, licensing and event production, Suitt provides unsurpassed expertise. He will draw on this expertise to identify, develop and execute sports tourism strategy in Baton Rouge. Charles Kingston, Jr.

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Unique Venues

AUGUST 3, 2020

Don’t Just Plan an Event…Plan an EXPERIENCE! They have everything you need for a successful event - plus offer unique experiences that your guests will remember for years to come. Turn Your Next Event into a Beach Getaway. The team on ole Rocky Top down in the Tennessee hills is ready for your next visit.

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