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10 Ways to Save on Meeting Costs Without Attendees Even Noticing

EventMB

Skift Take: The best cost-saving ideas are the ones that are easiest to implement and invisible to attendees.

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Sustainability event trends for 2025: Part 2

MPI

We asked sustainability experts in the meeting and event industry to tell us about sustainability trends event planners should be paying more attention to in 2025, from certification to evolving regulations to measuring carbon footprints. _ Sustainability certification is finally reaching a tipping point and gaining traction. There are multiple options to cover the entire event ecosystem.

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How Non-endemic Brands are Crashing New York Fashion Week

Event Marketer

You might say that Goldfish walked so that other outliers could run during New York Fashion Week (NYFW). The semi-annual event offers top-tier global designers an opportunity to showcase their collections for the upcoming season, and provides sponsors with an opportunity to connect with a high-brow audience. But following the cracker brands strut down the runway last fall, it seems that a growing number of non-endemic brands (and fashion iconsdid you see Bill Nye work the catwalk this week?

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Your guide to maximizing profits with a killer event package strategy

Planning Pod

As an event professional or business owner, you know the hustle of creating memorable experiences. But are you maximizing your profits while doing it? A smart event package strategy for your services is your secret weapon for streamlining your operations, and ultimately, boosting revenue. Were here to guide you through building a packaging strategy that not only helps you attract clients, but also optimizes your bottom line through upselling and cross-selling.

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Beyond the Buzz: How to Turn Marketing Trends into Revenue-Driving Strategies

Speaker: Alexa Acosta, B2B Marketing Leader

Marketing is evolving at breakneck speed—new tools, AI-driven automation, and changing buyer behaviors are rewriting the playbook. With so many trends competing for attention, how do you cut through the noise and focus on what truly moves the needle? In this webinar, industry expert Alexa Acosta will break down the most impactful marketing trends shaping the industry today and how to turn them into real, revenue-generating strategies.

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Smart Moves at Explore St. Louis, BCD M&E and More

Smart Meetings

Brad Dean Brad Dean, Explore St. Louis. Dean takes on the role of president & CEO at Explore St. Louis , bringing over two decades of leadership in travel and tourism. Both in his most recent position as CEO of Discover Puerto Rico, and earlier, his 20 years as president & CEO of the Myrtle Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, his work significantly expanded tourism and the tourism economy.

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Two Convention Centers, One Big Meeting

PCMA Convene

Participants at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) annual meeting network, work, and hang out in the multi-story staircase in the Seattle Convention Center’s Summit building. (Alabastro Photography) Along with thousands of audiologists, speech-language pathologists, researchers, and students, I traveled to Seattle in early December, headed to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Associations (ASHA) annual conference.

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Job Opportunity: Event Producer (B2B tech exhibition & conference)

Event Industry News

Employment type: Full-time.Office location: London (Canary Wharf) until August 2025. After that Farringdon or Paddington (TBC).Start date: February 2025.Annual salary: Competitive salary depending on experience and expertise.Benefits: Comprehensive private medical insurance (also includes therapies, dental, optical care and a substantial gym discount), Annual performance bonus, Hybrid work, 25 days of PTO and more.

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Thrive Youth’s Anti-Gala: A Fundraiser Like No Other

Canadian Special Events

Thrive Youth Development Canadas 2024 Anti-Gala was a night where art, music, and community came together to celebrate young leaders and support the future of youth programming. Held at Steam Whistle Brewery , and produced by hala inc. , the Anti-Gala shattered the mould of traditional fundraising events, trading formal dinners for interactive experiences and unforgettable performances.

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GEI17 welcomes music and climate heavyweights as full agenda announced

Event Industry News

TheGreen Events and Innovations Conference (GEI) has announced its full agenda and a stellar lineup of music, sports and environmentalist thought leaders including Moby, Dale Vince OBE, Declan McKenna and award-winning musician and activist Madame Gandhi.

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Elevate Your Event Experience to the Next Level

In order to create a successful event, you must: Optimize Event Website and Registration Process Utilize Social Media Platforms Effectively Implement Targeted Email Campaigns Harness the Power of Video Content Benefit from a Mobile App Download now and learn how to simplify this process with Eventpedia.

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Smart Travel: President Trump Calls for New Computerized Air Traffic Controls, Romania Gains VWP Status, Hilton Grows in India, Breeze Airways Expands…Again

Smart Meetings

In response to the recent fatal air collision in Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump called for an upgrade to the U.S. air traffic control system. Romania has been added to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, opening up new opportunities for international tourism. Hilton announced a major expansion in India, with the first DoubleTree by Hilton set to open in 2027.

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Smart Travel: President Trump Calls for New Computerized Air Traffic Controls, Romania Gains VWP Status, Hilton Grows in India, Breeze Airways Expands…Again

Smart Meetings

In response to the recent fatal air collision in Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump called for an upgrade to the U.S. air traffic control system. Romania has been added to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, opening up new opportunities for international tourism. Hilton announced a major expansion in India, with the first DoubleTree by Hilton set to open in 2027.

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