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14 Meeting Pros Share Their Best Packing Tips

EventMB

Skift Take: Who better to ask for packing tips than meeting planners who are constantly on the road? From the 5-4-3-2-1 rule to a portable Nespresso machine, they have all the tricks.

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Daniel et Daniel 2025 Menu Sneak Peak at RCM

EventSource

Celebrating the launch of their 2025 carefully curated catering menu, the team at Daniel et Daniel Catering & Events invited various professionals from across the industry to their sneak peak dinner at The Royal Conservatory. Naturally, RCM served as the perfect venue host for the occasion. With plenty of natural light, a perfect blend of history and modern architecture, and an ideal downtown locale, this venue never fails to impress.

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Empowering Latinx Nonprofits in the Fundraising World

PCMA Convene

‘I decided I’m going to make something … culturally relevant,’ said Armando Zumaya (third from left in front row), who in 2018 founded the professional development organization Somos El Poder to address the disparities he saw within the fundraising community. “As a Latino, it’s hard not to notice what a rarity I am at these events, and even more important, how few representatives from Latinx-focused nonprofits are in attendance,” Armando Zumaya wrote about his experiences attending confere

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Labor Day Spotlight: The Growing Demand for Specialized Freelance Meeting Planners

Smart Meetings

How the gig economy is impacting the events industry In honor of Labor Day, Smart Meetings chatted with Tracy Judge, founder and CEO of Soundings , to get the latest scoop on the trends currently emerging within the freelance meeting planner gig economy. Tracy Judge, CEO and Founder of Soundings Smart Meetings What are the trends of freelance meeting planner gig workers?

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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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10 more states join antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation

eventplanner

The ongoing antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation has gained significant momentum, with ten additional American states joining the Department of Justice's (DOJ) case against the live music and ticketing giant.

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Introverts, Extroverts, and the Majority in the Middle

PCMA Convene

More than a decade ago, Susan Cain ignited a conversation about introversion and extroversion that continues today. In her book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking , and a 2012 TED Talk, which has since been viewed more than 34 million times, Cain argued that even though one-third to half of the population are introverts, the world is biased toward extroverts.

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Daniel et Daniel 2025 Menu Sneak Peek at RCM

EventSource

Celebrating the launch of their 2025 carefully curated catering menu, the team at Daniel et Daniel Catering & Events invited various professionals from across the industry to their sneak peek dinner at The Royal Conservatory. Naturally, RCM served as the perfect venue host for the occasion. With plenty of natural light afforded by the venue’s stunning floor-to-ceiling windows and terrace, perfect blend of history and modern architecture, and ideal downtown locale, this venue never fail

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AEV endorses first event management degree

Event Industry News

The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has launched the AEV academic endorsement framework for event management degrees. AEV academic associate membership was launched in 2022, the new endorsement framework follows nearly two years development within the AEV academic working group.

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Design Inspiration: 10 A/V Ideas for Your Next Event or Experience

Event Marketer

Lighting effects can greatly impact your mood and, thus, the moods of your event attendees. It may affect how they take in information, their energy levels and their overall happiness. But beyond mood lighting (which, side note, MGM Resorts International studied extensively as it developed its Stay Well Meetings program), a/v elements within experiences create feasts for the eyes, generate fodder for social posts and have the potential to increase brand loyalty (check out this compilation of ins

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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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Production Light & Sound brings silent, emission-free power to events with Green Voltage partnership

Event Industry News

Production Light & Sound, a provider of production equipment hire in the live events industry, is proud to announce that it has become the leading supplier in the North of England for Green Voltage’s cutting-edge sustainable power solutions.

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We Created a Course!

Brilliant Event Planning

At Brilliant Event Planning , our passion has always been creating unforgettable wedding experiences for couples who seek the extraordinary. Now, after over a year of careful planning and development, we are thrilled to announce something new: How to Plan Your Wedding —an online course designed to empower couples who want to plan their own weddings with expert guidance every step of the way.

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The Stage Bus – Events on the Move

Event Industry News

The Stage Bus is a mobile stage hire company based in Birmingham, specialising in fast set-up, solar-powered stages.

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5 tips to incorporate sponsors into your event

MPI

Creating mutually beneficial partnerships with your sponsors is key to a successful event. Check out these tips for incorporating your sponsors into your event.

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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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The Planner’s Choice for Expos & Trade Shows

Unique Venues

Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall stands as an architectural marvel, a blend of timeless design and contemporary functionality in Los Angeles, CA. Crowned this year’s Planner’s Choice Award winner for Expos & Trade Shows, this iconic venue has carved its niche as a versatile space that seamlessly marries old-school elegance with modern technology.

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Meetings Industry Controversy After Visit Florida Removal of LGBTQ+ Resources Page

Smart Meetings

DI and Fort Lauderdale encourage supporting local destinations by continuing to bring events When the news came out about the Visit Florida removal of its LGBTQ+ resources page from its site, it sent the media into a tailspin, and in turn, all of us who consume it. What will this change mean for meeting professionals planning events in Florida with help from the nearly 40 CVBs and DMOs throughout the state?