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Nine Ways to Make First-time Conference Attendees Feel at Home

Event Marketer

And that makes it critical for conference organizers to ensure that their first-time attendees are set up for successparticularly as a tidal wave of newcomers continues to flood the b-to-b event landscape. Providing first-time attendees with both a comfortable and valuable experience, however, requires a measured approach.

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Confection Convention: Sweets & Snacks Expo Returns as First Post-Pandemic Food Show

Event Marketer

The Sweets & Snacks Expo—a gathering that draws the biggest brands in candy, chocolate and snack foods sold at major retailers—made a sweet return as the first post-pandemic food show, taking place June 23-25 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Agency: MC2, Paramus, NJ. Agency: MSM , Webster, NY.

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Meet at the Movies

Smart Meetings

Frank Rikus Hosting corporate meetings and events at a movie theater presents an opportunity to make a lasting impression on attendees, moving meetings from the traditional conference space to a familiar but unexpected venue in the theater. SM What type of corporate events have you hosted there?

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The Brief: ‘Zero Bodegas’ and Tunnels of Love

Event Marketer

Beauty fans were invited to stop by to interact with the new collection by customizing a Balm Dotcom product with different charms, snap photos in a themed booth featuring digital frames, snag exclusive swag and samples, and indulge in cherry-flavored food and beverages. You (OK, we) might call the event the balm diggity.

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Atlantis Bahamas: A Leader in Environmental Stewardship

Smart Meetings

The annual commemorative date was established following a 1992 proposal by Canada’s International Centre for Ocean Development and the Ocean Institute of Canada at the Earth Summit – UN Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. But at the end of the day, it benefits our environment.”

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Smart Moves in Lake Tahoe, Laguna Beach and More

Smart Meetings

Maeder brings 20 years of hospitality experience to the position, most recently serving as director of food and beverage at The Maybourne Beverly Hills. Among other properties he has worked for are Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara and The Setai, Miami Beach, as director of food and beverage at both.

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Agriculture and Agritourism in Virginia Beach

Smart Meetings

Although the city has multiple suppliers who often sell large quantities to major retailers, farmers also have their eyes set on smaller, more memorable experiences right on the farm. Why sell something wholesale if you can sell it at retail?” He recounted last April when he visited a farm and had a meal where all the food was local.