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How Snoop Dogg’s Role at the 2024 Paris Olympics Can Inspire Event Planners

EventMB

Skift Take: From beach volleyball and gymnastics to tennis and dressage, hip-hop star Snoop Dogg was in the crowd cheering during the 2024 Paris Olympics. His involvement underscores how an unconventional celebrity can amplify an event's impact and broaden its appeal.

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‘Alien: Romulus’ Unleashes Facehuggers in NYC, Plus Six More Head-turning P.R. Stunts

Event Marketer

It’s been a big summer for movie and TV premieres, but an even bigger week for marketing stunts in New York City. Ahead of the premiere of “Alien: Romulus” on Aug. 16, 20th Century Studios has been unleashing Facehuggers and Chestbursters on unsuspecting passersby and consumers. New Yorkers encountered Facehuggers attached to the faces of unconscious, twitching people lying on the sidewalk, propped up on stairs and leaning out taxi cab windows.

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How Snoop Dogg’s Role at the 2024 Paris Olympics Can Inspire Event Planners

EventMB

Snoop Dogg did more than show up at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He dominated coverage of the Games. He carried the Olympic torch, supported the women’s gymnastics team, watched dressage with his friend Martha Stewart, and swam laps with former Olympian Michael Phelps. You may not have the Olympic-sized budget NBC had, but there’s plenty from that playbook for meeting professionals to emulate.

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OPINION: IET London: Savoy Place

Prestige Events Magazine

Engineering impact: transforming events to transform the world Martyn Westcott-Wreford, Operations Manager at IET London: Savoy Place, says that event planners should strongly consider aligning themselves to the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, and with engineering and technology weaved into the very fabric of the IET’s DNA, they are the perfect venue partner to help event planners on their journey.

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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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Data-driven Sampling: Inside Primal Kitchen and Pinterest’s ‘Colorful Kitchen’ Pop-Up Events

Event Marketer

Digitally native CPG brands often find themselves in a pickle when it comes to driving trial and conversion. So when Pinterest user data revealed that searches for “clean food” have risen by more than 9,700 percent and searches for “dips and snack hacks” have increased by 100 percent, clean-eating condiment brand Primal Kitchen decided to take its online business into the wild.

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Corporate Event Planners: What They Do and Why You Need One

Event Smart

Have you ever thought, “This event could truly shine if only I had someone to manage all the details” or “I’d love to focus on my business, but event logistics are taking up too much of my time”? If so, hiring a corporate event planner might be exactly what you need.

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Kilimanjaro Live partners with Tixel to revolutionise resale ticketing for its UK concerts and festivals

Event Industry News

Tixel, the honest resale marketplace continues to expand its UK footprint at pace and today announces a new partnership with leading UK concert and festival promoter Kilimanjaro Live. This latest collaboration from Tixel sees resale reimagined for Kilimanjaro Live, maximising on innovative data-driven solutions to the resale puzzle, as their summer day sessions roll out.

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Event Planning Timeline: Templates and Best Practices for Event Planners

Event Smart

Event planning timelines are an event planner’s best friend. When a vendor can’t deliver or when your team gets lost in a marketing campaign, the event manager will always go back to their event planning timeline to see its impact on the event.

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Bookings and Business to take priority at CHS Birmingham

Event Industry News

CHS Birmingham is expecting another increase in visitor numbers this year and, with attendees again asking for more variety, innovation, and education, the show’s organisers are already feeling confident for the event and the industry.

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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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3 New Event Tech Tools to Bling Your General Session

Smart Meetings

Augmented reality, 3D Visualization and AI add branding, logistics and meaning to programs Could event tech end up being a meeting professional’s best friend after all? For those looking to further develop their marketing, sourcing and engagement strategies, three new products may be convincing arguments on the pro side of relying on digital assistants.

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Leading event professional announced as a Special Advisor to Victoria Baths venue

Event Industry News

To help the venue develop its corporate and private events business, hospitality consultant and leading event management specialist, Liz Taylor, has been selected to serve as a Special Advisor to the unique heritage events space in Manchester, Victoria Baths.

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Episode #15: Maintaining Your Marketing Strategy During Wedding Season

The Planner's Lounge

Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS Feed Show Notes Introduction -Maintaining Your Marketing Strategy During Wedding Season Introduction to the episode with a welcome back to returning listeners. Overview of the episode’s focus on maintaining your marketing strategy during the busy wedding season. A personal anecdote about the importance of having up-to-date information accessible to potential clients and referral sources encountered during events. 1.

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Industry leaders to launch the Event 100 Club

Event Industry News

The Showman’s Show, Qdos Event Hire, and the National Outdoor Event Association (NOEA) have partnered to launch the Event 100 Club.

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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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Episode #16: How to be More Productive in Your Planning Business

The Planner's Lounge

Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS Feed Show Notes Introduction -Be More Productive in Your Planning Business Amber welcomes listeners back to the podcast and introduces today’s topic: supercharging productivity for wedding planners. She discusses the common challenge of never-ending to-do lists in the wedding planning industry and introduces the framework of Delete, Delegate, Automate, and Do to streamline operations and boost productivity.

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EATS and FPSA Announce Production Lines for 2025 Tradeshow

Exhibitor Magazine

ATLANTA, GA - Production lines announced as the equipment selection process begins for the 2025 edition of the Equipment, Automation and Technology Sh.

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Episode #17: Preparing Your Business for Back-to-School Season

The Planner's Lounge

Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS Feed Show Notes Show Notes: Preparing Your Business for Back-to-School Season Episode Overview: In today’s episode, Amber Peterson discusses essential strategies for wedding planners navigating the transition from a laid-back summer to the structured demands of the school year. Learn how to adjust your business operations to maintain productivity while supporting your family through this busy back-to-school time.

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IFA Announces Keynote Speakers, Conference Programs

Exhibitor Magazine

BERLIN - IFA today announced keynote speakers and conference programs that combine history, culture, entertainment, business, product innovations and.

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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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A Look Back at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics Ceremonies

Special Events

A brief review of the unique and artistic performances at this year's Olympics

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Event Sustainability Live and the Association of Event Venues announce strategic partnership to champion sustainability in the event industry

Event Industry News

Event Sustainability Live (ESL) is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Association of Event Venues (AEV) aimed at promoting and supporting sustainability within the events sector. This collaboration marks a significant step towards fostering environmentally responsible practices among event professionals and venues.

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New and Renovated: Calling All Incentive Planners

Smart Meetings

It’s time to treat your attendees to something special. Planning an incentive or executive retreat? Start here. These three new and renovated properties each offer their own distinct style—so whatever experience your attendees are looking for, you’ll be sure to walk away with top-notch approval ratings. From a historic inn (we’re talking 2 ½ centuries) to the luxury lakeside resort of your dreams, discover your next incentive destination here.

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RainFocus named to Inc. 5000 List for fourth time

Event Industry News

Inc. has revealed that RainFocus™, provider of the next- generation event marketing platform, ranks No. 2349 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment – its independent, entrepreneurial businesses.

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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!