Event Industry News

APRIL 4, 2024

Cotton joined the mia team in 2008 and has a wealth of experience and knowledge of the association’s diverse membership, accreditation and assessments. […]

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 6, 2020

Informa Markets has today announced the appointment of Margaret Ma Connolly as President – Asia, Informa Markets, effective 1 January 2020. The Informa Markets business in Asia delivers over 300 exhibitions across China, India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and South East Asia, which include FURNITURE CHINA, COSMOPROF ASIA and CPhI CHINA.

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Event Marketer

JUNE 22, 2023

If you were working in the event industry in 2008, you no doubt recall the almost immediate impact the recession had on live events. This has especially become true for b-to-b event organizations that have found themselves more imbedded in overall sales and marketing strategy. Complete this form to download the full report.

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Event Marketer

JUNE 21, 2024

Unexpected economic downturns like the 9/11 attacks, the 2008 financial crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic reminded us the importance of retaining cash in the business. Clients want experts… so market your skills! Keep your powder dry. Wise financial management has helped us weather tough times without stunting long-term growth.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

When we invited event professionals to participate in this Annual Meetings Market Survey in November, the U.S. and those that travel to international markets. million (with the exception of 2008, when it hit $1.7 economy’s growth was outpacing expectations. MORE THAN A DECADE OF DATA. million in 2007 to $6.6 million today.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In this new position, Oshiro focuses on the wholesale, military, groups and travel agent markets for Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head , Waikiki Malia and Hotel Renew. Formoso comes from Kempinski Hotel Cancun, where he worked as director of sales and marketing and played a role in rebranding the property from The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 1, 2022

Norwalk joined Visit Seattle as senior vice president of sales and marketing, and was promoted to president and CEO in 2008. Before Visit Seattle, Norwalk held marketing and leading roles with Seattle Hospitality Group, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts and The Golf Club at Newcastle.

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Plan Your Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2016

For some time now, there has been a lot of discussion on social media channels about the effectiveness of business-to-business (B2B) social media marketing. The key question has been: Can the results that have been generated through business-to-consumer marketing (B2C) be replicated when marketing to businesses?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2022

Aventri, which was founded in 2008, had grown into a global provider of data-driven solutions for event sourcing, marketing, registration, onsite technology, data security and reporting. Capabilities include: Event Marketing Website and Registration to create a seamless attendee journey from beginning to end.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Trimmer, who became the city’s agricultural director in 2008, parallels the city’s agricultural education with how the city and many other states have been showing and continue to show off their wineries. “We We would sell stuff at markets and we would sell it through stores and sell it through wholesalers,” he says.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2021

She also worked as area director of sales and marketing for Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts’ properties in Toronto and Vancouver; before this, she worked with Destination Toronto as director of citywide sales and event management. Westdrift Manhattan Beach in California named Jones director of sales and marketing.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 11, 2020

The Event Marketing Association (EMA) THE Association exclusively for corporate or client-side event professionals has launched an online forum for members to discuss COVID -19 and the effect it is having on their events and businesses at large. EMA is a not-for-profit industry association exclusively for in-house corporate event planners.

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EventMB

JUNE 29, 2022

Event tech leaders have publicly shared their frustration at the current market conditions. “ However, it’s hard to find credible data on actual real market size for event and virtual event tech specifically. In hindsight there was clearly a misplaced feeling that virtual events were here to stay and markets would grow exponentially.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The announcement comes as Wonder strengthens its team to further realise its long-term ambition of shaking-up the worlds of B2B and B2E events and marketing, broadening the offer to cover more longform campaigns and experiences that help businesses think differently about building meaningful connections through an audience-first approach.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Complete Guide to Event Marketing This guide will tell you what matters now and what will matter going forward in event marketing. To succeed, the event marketer of the future needs to stay on top of the event marketing game. What is Event Marketing? Therefore, it deserves to be marketed in its own unique way.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Andrew Luan started ExperienceFirst Walking Tours in the wake of the 2008 financial crash. Andrew put together a tour for his friend centered around the 2008 crisis. As someone who’s familiar with the financial markets and went through experiences there, I can share a personal connection.”

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Looking for a go-to event technology solution that maximises pre- and post-event engagement gives personalised matchmaking and networking solutions and offers year-round marketing? Founded in 2008, Zerista (a Simpleview brand) created a customisable event app that is backed by its world-class support team.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 20, 2024

IslandWood is a 40-minute ferry ride across the Puget Sound from Seattle, and its meeting spaces and sleeping lodges make it a popular venue for corporate meetings and retreats, said Rachel Samuelian, the nonprofit’s director of communications and marketing.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 14, 2021

His first major challenge was to steady the business through the global financial recession in 2008. He has played an active role in the European Rental Alliance over many years, and supported the sector through the Global Rental Alliance. When he joined, he began the process of restructuring the association.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Crouch/Maher catered for businesses across the boroughs at the same time, and the events market, where the business has been focused, exclusively, since 2008.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

As part of EventMobi’s new suite of Modern Event Marketing tools (Advance Registration and Social Media Analytics), we are very excited to now offer event planners, marketers and social media managers, the first off-the-shelf, affordable social media Augmented Reality (AR) experiences designed for events and conferences.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 26, 2021

Managing Director Sharon O’Sullivan established Mabrouka Events in 2001 following a successful career in hotel sales and marketing. Sharon’s other daughter Layla Warfield then joined in 2008 after working as an Executive Assistant within the pharmaceutical industry.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 19, 2022

Leadership: Managing Director Sharon O’Sullivan established Mabrouka Events in 2001 following a successful career in hotel sales and marketing. Sharon’s other twin Daughter Layla Warfield then joined in 2008 after working as an Executive Assistant within the pharmaceutical industry.

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Event Industry News

MAY 28, 2019

He co-founded INVNT in 2008, and under his leadership, INVNT has redefined the way organizations communicate to their employees, customers, and business partners. I stayed there for 18 years, running the agency’s New York office, and then Kristina McCoobery – our COO – and I co-founded INVNT in 2008.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Allison comes from a 24-year tenure with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, her most recent role being senior vice president of sales and marketing for MICE and leisure. Mardell is general manager and Bruce is director of sales and marketing for Thompson San Antonio—Riverwalk. Read More : Oak View Group Is Leaving a Trail of Partnerships.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

He previously worked at Drift as the VP of Content and Community and at HubSpot as the VP of Marketing. My journey started pre-HubSpot when I was a Hu bSpot customer in 2008 or 2009. I try to create connections in my mind and understand how they relate to something that might be beneficial, like development, growth, or marketing.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 4, 2021

COVID forced The Atlantic , which has held The Atlantic Festival annually since 2008, to go virtual for the second time. We are an evolving and growing business, so we have to think creatively about how we are going to market,” she said. “It When asked whether the event will be ticketed next year, Montgomery said they weren’t sure. “We

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Use AV to broadcast important marketing or event content, and host important speaker, sponsor or event information on an app or website. Since taking on green initiatives in 2008, “Nearly 900 tons of food waste has been converted into nutrient-rich compost for gardens and farms,” including the flower beds at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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Event Marketer

JULY 31, 2023

Top players from the marketing and advertising community cruised into the French Riviera in June for five days of industry collaboration and education at the 70 th annual Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Among the printed grievances: “Had that idea in 2008,” “Called my CFO ‘Mom’” and “6 a.m. bed, 7 a.m.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 16, 2019

GL events UK group marketing manager, Rachel Baker, added: “Sustainability is high on the agenda for many organisations and consumers, with awareness and practice increasingly addressed by individuals and businesses.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 31, 2016

But for the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), change became an essential ingredient in the recipe for long-term success. After the announcement, Convene talked to Margaret Core, CAE, FMI’s vice president of marketing and industry events, to learn how the organization came to this decision, and what it means for FMI’s face-to-face strategy.

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Event Industry News

JULY 19, 2021

Corner has successfully grown digital marketing and communications businesses, specialising in strategic leadership in digital policy, strategy and transformation for public and private organisations. I’ve been a proud supporter since it opened in 2008 and to be appointed as a non-executive independent director is an absolute privilege.”.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 23, 2018

The industry grew as the economy improved and even thrived during a short buyer’s market in 2008, according to Smith. Freitag, senior vice president of lodging insights at hospitality research company STR, echoed that 2017 was both a sellers’ market and a transient-oriented one. Flash Forward to 2018.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

Kimpton Sylvan Hotel appointed Perry to director of sales and marketing. Over the last 20 years, Perry has become experienced in catering, meetings, events and hospitality sales and marketing. Perry was most recently director of sales and marketing at Ellis Hotel, Atlanta, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott. Michelle Flippo.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Formed: 2008. Formation: INVNT was established in the summer of 2008 – at the height of the financial crisis – with the aim of challenging and changing perceptions, attitudes, and behaviours. James Pavey, Senior Field Marketing Manager, EMEA at New Relic noted: “FutureStack London was a great success thanks to INVNT!”

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

He’s been with the company since 2008 when he started as a bellman at Kimpton Hotel Madera while he was in college. Most recently, she was director of sales and marketing for Secret Puerto Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort. Georgina Godoy Grand Velas Los Cabos in Mexico appointed Godoy director of sales.

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Endless Events

MARCH 23, 2021

In 2008, he launched his very own event planning business, RSVP with Will. But when you’re about ten years too late, I wonder why didn’t you do this possible when the US elected its first Black president back in 2008. ” Diversity Shouldn’t Be Reduced To A Marketing Strategy.

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