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The Expo Group Sells Majority Stake to Private Equity Firm

EventMB

Skift Take: Private equity takes aim at an events company, again. In the latest deal, New State Capital Partners, a private equity firm, has acquired a majority stake in The Expo Group.

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Will GLP-1 Drugs Radically Change Event Catering in the Next Decade?

Event Industry News

As the events industry adapts to trends in technology, sustainability, and attendee experiences, a new development might quietly reshape one of its most integral aspects—catering. GLP-1 drugs, known for their use in managing type 2 diabetes and, more recently, weight loss, are growing in popularity.

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Enough Already With All These Extra Fees

EventMB

Skift Take: A fee for turning on the electricity? Or putting an item in the minibar to keep it cold? When it comes to unexpected and unfair fees, planners say the situation has gone too far.

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The Brief: Golden Porta Potties and Boozy ‘Sailgates’

Event Marketer

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover boozy “sailgates,” Golden Porta Potties and a “Bridgerton” bust. FYRE FEST MEETS WONKA? THIS ‘BRIDGERTON’ EVENT WAS A SPECTACULAR FAILURE Come to the ball, they said. It’ll be glamorous, they said. Let’s just say the only fancy thing about the “Bridgerton”-themed ball in Detroit was the majority of superfans who arrived dressed to the nines in their “Regency era” finest.

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Elevate Your Event Experience to the Next Level

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Skift Meetings Forum Video: Connecting with Destinations to Inspire Delegates

EventMB

Skift Take: Private equity takes aim at an events company, again. In the latest deal, New State Capital Partners, a private equity firm, has acquired a majority stake in The Expo Group.

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Skift Meetings Forum: How Did It Go?

EventMB

Skift Take: Editor-in-Chief Miguel Neves and Executive Editor Andrea Doyle share their favorite moments from Skift Meetings’ annual event—and look ahead to next year.

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Agency HR Update: The Talent Pool and Creative Roles

Event Marketer

Gabriela Neves, Partner, Factory360 Data from Event Marketer’s annual Event Agency Business Forecast indicated that 2024 would be a year of growth, as agency leaders reported business development, hiring and marketing among their top three investments. Early findings from our 2025 forecast (out this November) show “people” continue to be a key investment for agency leaders, remaining second in line in their top investments heading into next year.

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UFI Selects Chris Skeith as Next CEO

Exhibitor Magazine

PARIS � UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has selected Chris Skeith, OBE, as the organisation's next Chief Executive Officer, t.

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A Day of Collaborative Learning: What to Expect at Agency Forum 2024

Event Marketer

The third annual Agency Forum convenes at Dream Downtown in New York City on Nov. 13, where experiential agency leaders will hear about agency growth strategies and blueprints, trends, client retention, and driving innovation. But this year, we’re reimagining the format. Leading Agency Forum 2024 are the experts from Projectory.live, who will incorporate playful, collaborative content experiences throughout the day that will have leaders thinking differently about not only their roles, bus

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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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Cvent CONNECT Set to Return to San Antonio, Texas in June 2025

Exhibitor Magazine

TYSONS, VA and SAN ANTONIO, TX � Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, announced that its customer and ind.

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GovNet makes history with two flagship events in record-breaking week

Event Industry News

GovNet, the UK’s leading provider of public sector events, has hailed its “outstanding team” after successfully delivering the busiest week in the company’s 27-year history.

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Cendyn Acquires Knowland and Announces Private Equity Partner Haveli Investments

Exhibitor Magazine

AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA � Cendyn, a global hospitality cloud-based technology company, has acquired Knowland, the US-based leader in data-as-a-service int.

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Content is King with Present Communications

Event Industry News

As technology continues to advance, particularly with the advent of 4G, 5G, and the widespread influence of social media, the world has come to expect content delivered to our devices in real time.

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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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One Way to Engage Attendees and Give Back to the Community

PCMA Convene

Participants add LEGO bricks to a LEGO representation of the WasteExpo 2024 logo in May at the Las Vegas Convention Center. “We were looking for something that we could offer our attendees that is interactive and gets them engaged and just is fun,” Informa Markets’ Christina Sanchez said about WasteExpo 2024, held May 6-9 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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Insert Productions launch eye-catching new website

Event Industry News

Technical solutions specialists, Insert Productions have launched a detailed and engaging new website, detailing the innovative solutions they provide for live events, exhibitions and brand activations—including a range of detailed case studies showcasing recent projects.

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A Magical Evening at the Royal Academy of Arts: Secret Garden Dinner Party

Prestige Events Magazine

On July 30th, 2024, the Royal Academy of Arts played host to a magical evening at the exclusive Keepers House, where guests were treated to an unforgettable Secret Garden Dinner Party. The evening began with a warm welcome in the secluded secret courtyard, a hidden gem brimming with lush palm trees and a tranquil ambiance. Guests mingled over expertly crafted cocktails and delicate canapés, setting the tone for the elegant affair.

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Recordly

Event Industry News

Recordly is a state-of-the-art transcription platform designed to meet the diverse needs of various industries. Our platform boasts a 98% accuracy rate with an exceptionally low Word Error Rate (WER), supporting transcription in over 100 languages.

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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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The experts discuss key event sustainability trends in 2024

MPI

We asked several meeting professionals—including several members of the MPI Sustainability Advisory Council—the following question: “Tell us about a sustainability success story you experienced or learned about this year.” They shared insights about ISO 20121 certification, reducing waste with a gifting suite, employing the use of reusable cups and partnering with stakeholders to protect the environment.

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AEV introduces new mentoring programme for junior event managers

Event Industry News

The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has, today, unveiled a new mentoring programme for junior event managers. The programme rose out of the junior event managers working group which launched in January of this year.

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Sustainability in meetings, events and conferences: A call to action

MPI

Change is needed, and it starts with us. Let us commit to making sustainability a cornerstone of our industry, proving that when we meet, we truly can change the world.

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TEPS: your platform for seamless events…

Event Industry News

TEPS (The Experience Plug Systems) is a software as a service provider dedicated to empowering event organizers with the tools to create and curate memorable and personalized experiences for their attendees. Our philosophy is simple: an event may last a day, but experiences last a lifetime.

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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!

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Event Marketing Statistics & Worldwide Trends In 2024

Event Academy

Discover what global data about the events marketing industry reveals and what the current 2024 trends and statistics show. This industry is on the rise.

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TEPS: The Experience Plug Systems Wins Bronze at Event Tech Live Las Vegas

Event Industry News

TEPS (The Experience Plug Systems) is thrilled to have won the bronze medal in the prestigious Eventech Launchpad Competition at Event Tech Live Las Vegas. This remarkable achievement highlights our dedication to revolutionizing event management with innovative solutions. TEPS was created to address the universal challenges faced by event organizers and owners.

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MPI Italia auction donates €10,000 to MPI Foundation

MPI

The MPI Italia chapter's auction raised €10,000 for the MPI Foundation, reinforcing its commitment to the international meeting industry.

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New Tech’s Role In The Events Industry

Event Guru

Immersive technologies are the talk of the tech world and there are numerous ways that these are being used to enhance the event industry and the event planning process. From artificial intelligence to virtual reality, there are endless possibilities for what can be done. Venues have been creating more immersive experiences when it comes to viewing spaces.

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The Ultimate Guide to Hosting Hybrid Events For Your Association

For associations, the hybrid model is the future of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry. Hybrid events provide increased reach and scalability, improved engagement with association members, and insights from real-time analytics, making them an absolute necessity. This ready-to-use playbook presents a framework for event organizers embarking on the hybrid events journey.

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Redefining Networking: A New Era of Connection at Events

MPI

Companies increasingly turn to events to bring together remote teams, making networking an even more vital component of in-person gatherings.

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Deadline Extension: Submit Your Event for a Gala Award

Special Events

New Late Bird Deadline: October 30, 2024

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Google’s Audio Overview is an AI love-bath and a propagandist’s dream

Conferences that Work

Why are people raving about the conversations produced by Google NotebookLM ‘s Audio Overview? Because Google’s Audio Overview is an AI love-bath! I can’t take credit for characterizing Audio Overview’s appeal like this. Kudos to Johnnie Moore , who responded to my first post on Audio Overview with this insight: “And you’ve really nailed the trouble with the relentless enthusiasm.