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Confession of a Blogger: Writing for Myself

Conferences that Work

I have a confession to make. Though I’ve written over a thousand blog posts for this website , to be honest, I’m often writing for myself. Writing for oneself is as old as writing itself. Writers have always written privately. Famous writers like Franz Kafka , Zora Neale Hurston , Edgar Allan Poe , and Emily Dickinson. And countless amateurs like me, writing private journals not for publication.

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4 Ways to Bring the Surprise Travel Trend to Meetings

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Skift Take: The trend for mystery trips is on the rise — but your destination doesn’t have to be a secret to be a surprise. We reveal how event planners can inject the unexpected into their next off-site meeting by seeking out classic activities with a dash of quirkiness, creativity, and place.

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Three U.S. Destinations Innovating for More Sustainable Events

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Skift Take: Sustainability is top of mind for event planners around the world today. Consider hosting your next meeting in a smaller city already introducing green energy, waste reduction, and nature conservation solutions in the local community.

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California Drops the Hammer on Hidden Fees

MeetingsNet

7 things meeting professionals need to know about the Golden State’s new “Honest Pricing Law” that goes into effect on July 1. While Congress works on passing the Junk Fee Prevention Act for the whole country, California isn’t waiting around. The Golden State’s “Honest Pricing Law” or “Hidden Fees Statute,” SB 478, goes into effect July 1, making it illegal for businesses to advertise or list a price for goods or services that doesn’t include all mandatory fees or charges.

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Unlock the Secrets of Event Marketing Masters

The greats learn from the greats. Set yourself and your team up for success with tried and tested strategies and insights from event marketing geniuses at Vanta, Partnership Leaders, Quantum Metric, Rocketlane, and Explori.

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Corporate Luxury Boxes Suck.

Event Farm

Welcome to the mantra behind a massively successful new revenue growth strategy we call Branded Hospitality. Lots of companies use hospitality as a tactic to win and retain customers. And most of the time that takes the form of sitting in some sort of stiff corporate luxury box at a sporting event or concert or even just going out to a dinner. While those can offer opportunities to connect with customers and prospects in a personal way, there’s a growing thought that it’s a tired strategy that d

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Field Report: Inside the HPE Discover Keynote at Sphere Las Vegas

Event Marketer

There is a new bar set for keynote brand storytelling and corporate events: If what you’re experiencing makes your skin tingle. That’s how the audience felt at the HPE Discover keynote , “Intelligence Has No Limits,” held at Sphere Las Vegas on June 18, the first corporate event to leverage the venue’s “largest LED screen on Earth,” with its 1.2 million LED lights, immersive sound system and landmark futuristic vibe.

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How the Soaring Heat Impacts Events

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Skift Take: Outdoor events should always be handled with care. Contingency plans are a must, especially when the temperature soars.

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Master Your Fourth of July Catering Planning

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The Fourth of July, a day filled with fireworks, celebrations, and, most importantly, food, is quickly approaching. This holiday presents an incredible opportunity for caterers and event planners to showcase their culinary skills and organizational prowess. But with the excitement comes the challenge of meticulously planning every detail to ensure a successful event.

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Three new UK host cities back national movement to support wellbeing in hospitality

Event Industry News

UK charity Hospitality Action’s annual initiative, Walk for Wellbeing, expands into three further UK cities to mark its fifth and biggest year to date. Originally created and powered by hospitality talent partner mum in partnership with Caterer.

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How to Get Speakers, Exhibitors, and Attendees to Promote Your Event With Video

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

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Toronto Caterers’ Top Summer Food Trends 2024

EventSource

As we step toward a vibrant 2024 summer, the world of Toronto catering is abuzz with exciting new culinary trends and delicacies. From refreshing twists on classic favorites to innovative presentations that celebrate local flavours, this summer’s food scene is all about creativity and sustainability. Whether you’re planning a backyard barbecue, a chic rooftop soirée, or an intimate garden party, these summer food trends are sure to inspire and delight your guests.

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HPE CMO Jim Jackson Talks the ‘Sphere Effect’ and the Future of Keynote Content

Event Marketer

Hosting the first-ever corporate keynote event at Sphere Las Vegas as part of HPE Discover, June 17-21, is just the beginning for the Hewlett Packard Enterprise team. The brand is hosting its biggest showcase buildout ever for the conference this week at The Venetian Convention and Expo Center, has made a high-profile partnership announcement with NVIDIA, collocated the formerly separate Atmosphere event by its Aruba Networks brand at Discover, and is welcoming its biggest audience (more than 14

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Sphere Hosts its First Corporate Keynote

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Skift Take: Sphere in Las Vegas hosted Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Discover 2024, which gave attendees a glimpse into the future of keynote events.

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Smart Moves in Fort Worth, Burlington and More

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Carl Rogers and Biljana Djokovic Carl Rogers (left) and Biljana Djokovic (right), Delta Hotels Orlando Celebration Delta Hotels Orlando Celebration makes two new leadership appointments. Rogers takes on the role of general manager. He brings nearly 40 years of hospitality experience across numerous leading hospitality companies, including 20 years with Starwood Hotels & Resorts.

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

Download 200+ new RFP questions for hybrid and virtual event technology success. After 10,000 downloads, the SpotMe Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template is the ultimate procurement tool for event technology. This template is ideal for companies looking for a vendor to fulfill their specific virtual + hybrid event platform needs and requirements!

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Exploring Radisson Meetings in the UK: Premier destinations for meetings and events

Event Industry News

Radisson Meetings the dedicated meetings and events arm of Radisson Hotels has firmly established itself as a leading choice for meetings and events in the UK, offering a variety of venues that cater to diverse needs.

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Nicole and Parker’s Effervescent Elora Mill Wedding

EventSource

Nicole and Parker’s wedding at the Elora Mill Hotel & Spa was a breathtaking celebration that perfectly captured their love and joy. Towering above the thundering falls of the Grand River and Elora Gorge, the mill’s rustic yet classy atmosphere provided the ideal backdrop for their special day. The couple chose this location for its unique blend of old-world charm and modern amenities, ensuring a comfortable and memorable experience for all their guests.

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May/June: Event Industry People, Deals, and Moves

Event Marketer

Welcome to this month’s event marketing industry news digest, featuring updates on new hires, promotions, acquisitions, and launches. Submit your news here. Promotions and Hires Allied Global Marketing has announced the promotion of Melanie Wills to managing director, EMEA. She will be based in London and report to Adam Cunningham, chief strategy officer and Kelly Estrella, chief of marketing operations.

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Pixl Evolution Secures 10-Year Technical Partnership for Town Hall by Bottaccio

Prestige Events Magazine

Pixl Evolution Ltd, part of the Entertainment Technology Partners (ETP) Group, is positioned to deliver exceptional technical production solutions for a wide range of events following a decade-long partnership with luxury event brand Bottaccio at Town Hall, London’s latest and most exciting event space. Located opposite St Pancras Station in trendy Kings Cross, the historic Camden Town Hall is undergoing a remarkable transformation.

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Dominate Your Local Market With These 4 Reputation Management Strategies

Speaker: Adam Dorfman, Lindsay Harrison, and Erin O'Brien

Did you know that 4 out of 5 consumers use local search and 88% use smartphones for those searches? With that in mind, I think it's safe to say your online presence is the silver bullet of your business. Think about the revenue you could be missing by not prioritizing local search optimization. Fortunately, there are a handful of steps you can take right now that will immediately impact your business's pace in local search, and we're happy to share them.

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The Meetings Industry Association reveals new brand to critical acclaim at The Meetings Show

Event Industry News

The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) unveiled its vibrant new brand to critical acclaim at The Meetings Show. For over three decades, the MIA has been setting the industry standard for business meetings and events and at last week’s show that brought the sector together for two days of networking and education, it revealed its new identity.

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Rina and Sungjun’s Bohemian Rhapsody in Minimalism and Chic Wedding at Hotel Ocho

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When love is as pure and profound as that between Rina and Sungjun, it deserves to be celebrated in a way that is both elegant and true to the core of their bond. Hotel Ocho , with its perfect blend of historic charm and contemporary chic, served as the idyllic backdrop for their bohemian-inspired, minimalistic wedding. As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden hue over Toronto, the stage was set for a day filled with intimate moments, heartfelt vows, and the kind of joy that lingere

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Lessons in Longevity: Agency EA Reveals Five Business Insights from the Past 25 Years

Event Marketer

Rick Cosgrove, President, Agency EA By: Rick Cosgrove, President, Agency EA From surprising Oprah’s audience with a trip to Australia to launching the Samsung Galaxy Fold at Unpacked, our journey from a two-person event production company to a 100+ person, employee-owned, global experiential agency has been a hell of a ride—one that I’ve had the pleasure (and sometimes pain) of being on for over half of its existence.

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AI-Powered Venue Booking Is Here

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Skift Take: AI-powered startup Nowadays features a virtual assistant that can communicate, negotiate and book event venues, all via email.

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5 Things Businesses Need to Know to Thrive in a Post-COVID World

People are itching to get back into the world. 54% of consumers say they plan to dine out at a restaurant at least once a week this year. As COVID-19 restrictions ease, the competition for their business is stronger than ever. Download this eBook today to learn how your restaurant can be prepared!

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IBTM launches Exceptional Experiences programme at Cannes Lions

Prestige Events Magazine

IBTM has introduced an exciting new addition to its flagship IBTM World event taking place in Barcelona from 19-21 November. The new programme, called Exceptional Experiences , has been developed as a direct response to the challenges faced by in-house event professionals and marketers, and will showcase innovative strategies to help this community create event experiences that fuel business growth.

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The Meetings Show 2024 reunites, excites and inspires eventprofs

Event Industry News

More than 6,000 #eventprofs reunited at ExCeL London on 19-20 June for two days of insightful education, dynamic meetings and networking at The Meetings Show. The UK’s leading event for the meetings and incentives industry kicked off with a singalong, a dance-off and spontaneous poetry session as part of its innovative and inspiring education programme.

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Ally and Joey’s Modern Minimalist Wedding with Classic Elegance at The Quay

EventSource

The crisp breeze of early spring carried with it a sense of anticipation and joy as Ally and Joey celebrated their union at The Quay. The venue provided the perfect backdrop for their love-filled wedding with its picturesque waterfront setting and modern architectural charm. Guided by the expert hands of Duet Events , every detail of their special day was meticulously curated to blend contemporary style with timeless elegance.

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Nine Ideas for Elevating Agency Holiday Gatherings

Event Marketer

A large chunk of the U.S. may be battling a heat wave, but with planning already underway for agency holiday gatherings, many industry minds are on snowflakes and twinkling lights. Of course, planning an event for event professionals requires a little more pizzazz than your typical corporate soiree. So we gathered some agency intel and rounded up nine ideas for adding more sparkle to your team’s holiday get-together this year.

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B2B Events in 2023 - What You Need to Know

Get ahead of the curve and stay informed with Zuddl's industry report on the future of B2B events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights from leading experts in the field. Make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.

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Are Celebrity Speakers Worth It?

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Skift Take: Jason Sudeikis, the creator of Ted Lasso, was a no-show at a recent convention he was to speak at. Business events professionals are asking if celebrity speakers are even worth it.

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The Meetings Industry Association reveals new brand to critical acclaim at The Meetings Show

Prestige Events Magazine

The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) unveiled its vibrant new brand to critical acclaim at The Meetings Show. For over three decades, the MIA has been setting the industry standard for business meetings and events and at last week’s show that brought the sector together for two days of networking and education, it revealed its new identity. The colourful new branding has been brought to life by Fore Studio, who were briefed to modernise and refine the association’s brand.

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AEG Europe announces most sustainable festival season to date

Event Industry News

Set in the heart of London and kicking off this Friday, American Express Presents BST Hyde Park has become a staple in the summer festival calendar, featuring legendary global performers in the capital’s celebrated Royal Park.