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JUNE 21, 2024

Skift Take: Outdoor events should always be handled with care. Contingency plans are a must, especially when the temperature soars.

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EventSource

JUNE 21, 2024

I had the pleasure of attending Henderson Brewing Co’s Open House – an evening that perfectly blended style, taste, and sophistication. Stepping into the brewery space , guests are greeted by a cool, industrial-chic vibe perfectly setting the tone for the evening. The exposed brewing barrels and equipment added an authentic touch, creating the perfect backdrop for a hip couple’s big wedding day or a fun and casual corporate event.

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JUNE 21, 2024

“We have a lot of giveaways across all 11 cities—everything from hotel stays to etched wine glasses or Savannah watercolor kits… This allowed [our small businesses] to have some representation with a minimum of 10 items. We covered the shipping costs; they just had to provide the items.” –Lauren Cleland, VP-Strategic Marketing, Visit Savannah and Visit Tybee Island Surprisingly Savannah: The Mobile Tour will make its way to 11 cities this summer.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2024

In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environment, the importance of supporting employee mental health cannot be overstated. Meeting professionals, often at the helm of high-stress projects, are uniquely positioned to influence their teams’ well-being. However, balancing the need to maintain productivity while addressing mental health concerns can be challenging, especially since managers are not trained therapists.

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“We have a lot of giveaways across all 11 cities—everything from hotel stays to etched wine glasses or Savannah watercolor kits… This allowed [our small businesses] to have some representation with a minimum of 10 items. We covered the shipping costs; they just had to provide the items.” –Lauren Cleland, VP-Strategic Marketing, Visit Savannah and Visit Tybee Island Surprisingly Savannah: The Mobile Tour will make its way to 11 cities this summer.

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JUNE 21, 2024

Amanda Finck, Senior Director-HR and Administration, LEO Events Once an event professional, always an event professional. While some seasoned members of the event marketing industry left roles in the wake of the pandemic as they faced instability and the unknown, many have returned this year to what they know (well) and love. It’s one of several people and policy insights we picked up from our quarterly agency HR conversation.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 21, 2024

Lime Venue Portfolio and Stress Matters have expanded their partnership with the launch a new Neurodiversity Toolkit at The Meetings Show this week. The guide has been created using the expertise of Stress Matters, and as part of Lime Venue Portfolio’s own strategy of ‘Betterment’ across the industry.

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Event Marketer

JUNE 21, 2024

Pro tips on combating tight timelines, creating frictionless brand experiences, tapping into AI and working smarter Creativity and innovation are the hallmarks of the experiential marketing industry but event teams are more challenged than ever to continue raising the bar with less. Indeed, less time, fewer resources and persistent logistical challenges seem to be the new norms when it comes to producing live events.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 21, 2024

Filming and streaming specialist, First Sight Media, has doubled the streaming and on-demand content at this year’s NHS ConfedExpo 2024, the largest health and care event in the UK. Organised by the NHS Confederation and NHS England, the event took place at Manchester Central on 12-13 June 2024.

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JUNE 21, 2024

Rick Cosgrove, President, Agency EA By: Rick Cosgrove, President, Agency EA From surprising Oprah’s audience with a trip to Australia to launching the Samsung Galaxy Fold at Unpacked, our journey from a two-person event production company to a 100+ person, employee-owned, global experiential agency has been a hell of a ride—one that I’ve had the pleasure (and sometimes pain) of being on for over half of its existence.

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Event Smart

JUNE 21, 2024

Nonprofit organizations face various financial challenges, from tax obligations to accurate budgeting and understanding financial statements. Many nonprofits today face the challenge of unpredictable funding that can lead to financial instability. This guide provides comprehensive insights into effective financial management practices essential for the sustainability and growth of nonprofits.

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Event Marketer

JUNE 21, 2024

A large chunk of the U.S. may be battling a heat wave, but with planning already underway for agency holiday gatherings, many industry minds are on snowflakes and twinkling lights. Of course, planning an event for event professionals requires a little more pizzazz than your typical corporate soiree. So we gathered some agency intel and rounded up nine ideas for adding more sparkle to your team’s holiday get-together this year.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 21, 2024

In Washington D.C., unionized employees at 20 hotels will have new contract terms over four years, starting in September. As hotel-labor contracts signed before the Covid pandemic near their expiration, unionized workers at big-city properties in particular are seeing significant pay raises in their latest contract agreements. Since late 2023, this has happened in Orlando, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and other popular meeting destinations.

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What do music festivals and football games have in common? Well, rabid chanting and a passion to see some of the world’s best entertainers are just a few things. But did you know that sustainability is something on the minds of your fellow promoters and football governing bodies? That’s right. Football is going green, with EURO 2024 set to place a considerable focus on ensuring the moving parts of the competition hit climate-friendly goals.

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