EventMB
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Skift Take: Liz Irving's journey to CEO of Clarion Events North America proves that sometimes the best career moves start with saying "yes" to the jobs nobody else wants. In a candid interview, Irving dishes on leadership, vulnerability as a superpower, and why you should never wait for permission to speak.
Conferences that Work
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
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Prestige Events Magazine
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Giles Perry is a driving force behind the Ideal Home Show , who has been leading the show for over 15 years, expanding its reach to include Spring and Christmas editions, as well as the Eat & Drink Festival, and The Cake & Bake Show. The Ideal Home Show, in partnership with La Redoute, which has been a cornerstone of British culture since 1908, is set to return to Olympia London from 21 st March to 6 th April 2025.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
The renowned promoter behind the Isle of Wight Festival, John Giddings, was named Festival Promoter of the Year last night at the esteemed FestForums awards in Santa Barbara. The award comes shortly after the Isle of Wight Festival was named Best Large Festival at the UK Music Festival Awards in December last year.
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Event Marketer
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Super Bowl LIX brought a weeks worth of events to New Orleans, and while we hit more than 15 events and experiences during our time on the ground, we werent able to fit all of the citys branded programs, parties and pop-ups into our schedule. There was a lot going on. Dont just take our word for it; explore 16 more activations that delivered fetes, food and fun to football fans ahead of the Big Game.
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EventSource
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
As their magical day unfolded, Kelsey and Darcy shimmered with pure love and bliss, filling the air with a sense of joy that touched the hearts of those who came to witness their wedding celebration at The Royal Conservatory. Thanks to Leann Weston Photography behind the lens, every moment of their day was beautifully preserved, turning them into lasting memories.
Prestige Events Magazine
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Butlins has announced the appointment of Ervina Kiezaite as the new National Sales Manager for Conferences & Events. With over 12 years of experience in sales, events, and marketing, Ervina is set to lead the continued growth of Butlins Conference & Events across its three resorts in Bognor Regis, Skegness, and Minehead. Ervina joins Butlins from Clermont Hotel Group, where she successfully worked in Sales and Marketing for more than four years.Her wealth of expertise in delivering high-
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Attendees volunteered in the Sustainability Hub at Greenbuild in Philadelphia, PA. If we could build an economy that would use things rather than use them up, we could build a future, said one of the foremost world leaders on building a circular economy, Ellen MacArthur an accomplished English sailor who learned those principles firsthand while navigating the worlds oceans.
Event Marketer
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
At last years Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, PepsiCo took over the sidewalk area in front of the New York-New York Hotel & Casino with its Chip Strip , one of the weekends most popular pop-up experiences. (After all, who could pass up the chance to get married by Chester Cheetah in the Cheetos Chapel?) For Super Bowl LIX, the brand upgraded the activation with a New Orleans spin and a bigger footprint.
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EventMB
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Skift Take: Make sure your attendees are aware of these 5 new changes regarding travel document requirements to avoid hassles at the airport.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
As more and more events look to reduce their power consumption and power up on their green credentials, one element of live events that makes a huge impact is the stage. But no live event can do without stage and sound so what gives?
Prestige Events Magazine
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Woodhead installed as commercial director at XSEM A Yorkshire-headquartered brand engagement agency has strengthened its leadership team with the recruitment of a new commercial director. Rob Woodhead has joined Leeds-based XSEM with the aim of growing its already widening client base. The former managing director of Simply Better, a Bingley-based events and marketing agency which ceased trading in 2024, has paid tribute to XSEM for successfully riding out a period that devastated the events ind
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Professor Sonali Diddi (in green) at the Fashion and Circularity Symposium held at Colorado State University in 2023. Sonali Diddi, an associate professor in the Department of Design and Merchandising at Colorado State University (CSU) and a faculty affiliate at CSUs School of Global Environmental Sustainability, is an expert on textile waste, including the environmental impact of fast fashion low-priced, cheaply made apparel thats meant to be rapidly replaced and often ends up in landfills.
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In this best practices guide, you’ll learn how to tap into the cost-efficiencies of advocacy and word-of-mouth marketing with video. Examples include speakers providing a preview of their upcoming sessions, exhibitors creating “please stop by” invitations and attendees creating “looking forward to seeing you” introduction videos. Learn about best practices and programs created by leading companies and associations including ASIS, AUVSI, SuperZoo, National Restaurant Association, World of Concret
Event Marketer
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
The 74 th annual NBA All-Star Game and its new mini tournament format received some harsh criticism , but when it came to brand activations and events hosted over the weekend, fans gave rave reviews. Throughout NBA All-Star 2025, hosted Feb. 14-16 in the San Francisco Bay Area, sponsors flooded the NBA Crossover experience at Moscone Center, as well as the leagues All-Star Alley activation space, with hands-on engagements built for hoops superfans and casual viewers alike.
EventMB
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Skift Take: While others chase instant booking, Hivr's AI voice agent is tackling a current pain point in booking meetings: endless back-and-forth emails and calls.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Jennifer Vance, Founder at Time & Space has 15 years of event experience. But when she took seven years off to raise and care for her three children, she found she was returning to not only a vastly different landscape but with a crisis of confidence and a feeling of where do I go now.
Prestige Events Magazine
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Following a competitive tender process, the Science Museum in South Kensington has revealed its new approved catering list for events at the museum, which features a mix of both new and retained caterers. The museum will continue its long-standing relationships with Blue Strawberry, By Word of Mouth, Food by Dish, Moving Venue and Rocket. These retained suppliers bring with them incredible knowledge and experience of the venue along with creative ideas and event solutions that regularly elevate
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rsvpBOOK
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
We’re excited to announce the launch of rsvpBOOK’s International SMS Messaging feature! This new capability empowers event organizers to connect with attendees across the globe through real-time text messaging. In today’s fast-paced event landscape, effective communication is crucialand now, it’s easier than ever.
Event Marketer
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This weeks hot takes on hot topics in experiential cover Duos death, Third Nipples and pop-up radio stations. DEATH BY CYBERTRUCK: RIP DUO When fake tragedy strikes, the internet is at its finest. Were talking, of course, about the Feb. 12 death of Duolingos wise(ass) owl mascot, Duo, and the flood of mourning fans and brands who have reacted to his untimely demise on social media.
EventMB
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Skift Take: Wordly CEO Lakshman Rathnam highlights the growing demand for live translation in meetings and events, emphasizing how AI and automation are transforming efficiency, scalability, and accessibility to better serve diverse global audiences and attendees.
Eventscase Blog
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Gamification refers to the use of game-like elements and dynamics in non-playful contexts to enhance motivation and engagement. Specifically, gamification in events aims to transform the attendee experience, making it more interactive and memorable. Integrating game mechanics promotes greater participation and fosters deeper connections between attendees and presented content.
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Prestige Events Magazine
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The All Party Parliamentary Group for Events (APPG) will hold its first event of the new Parliament since being reconstituted in December. The event, hosted by Shaun Davies, Member of Parliament for Telford, and Chair of the APPG, will be a private dinner held in the House of Commons on Tuesday 6th May 2025. Invited guests will include Parliamentary members of the APPG, along with the recently registered Group and Corporate members, alongside senior leaders from across the UK events sector.
MPI
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
If you want to be a more conscientious listener, try embracing nature, says Ciara Feely, who will be presenting “The Superpower of Listening: Building Harmony and Unity Beyond Words” during MPI’s European Meetings & Events Conference (EMEC), 22-25 February in Istanbul. “Go out into nature, whether it’s in the middle of the country or in the middle of the city, because nature is everywhere,” says Feely, an author and sales mindset speaker.
StraussCA
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
The effectiveness of a Board is pivotal to the success and growth of every association. One of the most powerful tools at the disposal of association volunteer leaders is a Board self-evaluation. This process is not just a formality but a critical mechanism to ensure that the Board is functioning at its potential, continuously improving, and aligning with the association’s mission, vision, and goals.
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Items like these reusable handmade name tags, created for a Fashion and Circularity Symposium, allow event organizers to tangibly connect participants with an the event and remain consistent with its focus on the reducing waste and reusing resources. There are ways to connect with meeting participants by giving gifts that dont have adverse environmental effects.
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Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
PLASA Focus Leeds returns to the Royal Armouries on 13-14 May 2025, bringing together the latest innovations and the brightest minds in live events, installation, and entertainment technology. The show will celebrate the people behind the industry, providing a unique platform for learning, networking, and hands-on exploration of cutting-edge technology.
Prestige Events Magazine
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
The name might be new, but the expertise isnt. Match My Venue, previously operating under The Events Consultant, has now launched as a standalone brand, dedicated solely to helping businesses and event planners find the perfect venue. The rebrand reflects the rapid growth of its venue-finding service, which had outgrown its place within The Events Consultant.
Event Marketer
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Experiential stunts used to be executed for the sake of causing a stir, but marketers are replacing the just because approach with more research-driven tactics. By tapping into data and audience pain points, savvy brands are pouncing on the opportunity to craft more meaningful stunts that offer both relevance and wow-factor. Lets look at the trend in action.
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