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San Diego Comic-Con returned to its former glory last week after the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes took some wind out of the event’s sales in 2023. The pop culture convention, this year July 25-28, once again served as a playground for both superfans of comics, movies, TV, gaming and multimedia, and the brands that create larger-than-life activations to engage them.
In the splendid setting of their luxurious tented celebration, Lidia and Daniel’s love story came to life, beautifully captured by Mango Studios. Guided by the expert coordination of Rebecca Chan Events , they embarked on a journey that would unite them in a day filled with beauty, love, and unforgettable moments. Lidia’s radiant beauty, expertly enhanced by the talented teams at Fancy Face Inc. and Hair by Ladylyn , added an extra layer of elegance to the occasion, while the exquisi
Over 350 DRPG team members from across the organisation’s global offices came together for its annual global summer conference last week at the Hilton Metropole, Birmingham. The spotlighted theme of the conference was wellbeing, developing resilience and retaining positive mental health during this busy period for the global creative communications group.
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Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective
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The Schools Engagement Programme Pilot, launched in January 2024 with grant support from the EIF, has been completed, delivering key event industry career messages to schools in the East of England. The pilot programme: Engaged 6,500 students in 35 schools Delivered a consistent and compelling message about career opportunities across the seven core sectors Increased student understanding of the UK events industry to 65% post-presentation from an initial 1% Received hugely positive feedback from
Skift Take: As the nation’s capital, Washington, DC, has a mix of international allure and enriching opportunities that can transform meetings into a monumental experience.
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Skift Take: As the nation’s capital, Washington, DC, has a mix of international allure and enriching opportunities that can transform meetings into a monumental experience.
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Speaker: Alexa Acosta, Director of Growth Marketing & 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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As summer approaches and August looms near, the Eventscase team is taking a well-deserved break to recharge and prepare for the final stretch of the year. Before we switch off completely, we want to share some highlights from the first seven months of 2024. This year, artificial intelligence (AI) has been the shining star of the events industry, and at Eventscase, we have fully embraced it, placing AI at the heart of our strategy.
Skiddle, the UK’s leading independent event ticketing platform, has unveiled the latest addition to its growing toolkit of practical event-planning features – ‘Event Series’.
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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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Psst, we’ve got exciting news. There’s a brand new addition to the list of free event-planning tools in the Skiddle Promotion Centre. It’s called Event Series , and it’s been designed to make it easier for you to add and manage repeating events – known as ‘Dates’ – across the calendar year. If you’re an organiser of a regular club night, comedy showcase or a recurring gastro festival, this feature will transform your listing routine.
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Speaker: Jennifer Hodroge, Omni-Channel Strategic Leader, Forrester CX Certified
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The Schools Engagement Programme Pilot, launched in January 2024 with grant support from the EIF, has been completed, delivering key event industry career messages to schools in the East of England.
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