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Photos: Inside the Inaugural Fanatics Fest for Sports Superfans in New York City

Event Marketer

Digital sports platform Fanatics brought its wide-ranging ventures across merchandising, trading cards, collectibles, special events and more to life with the inaugural Fanatics Fest , Aug. 16-18, in New York City. What’s being referred to as the new Comic-Con for sports fans, the event attracted more than 70,000 sports fans and collectors to the Javits Center, and featured appearances from a roster of celebrity talent, from Tom Brady to Derek Jeter to Travis Scott.

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Culinary Experience in Vegas Nourished Relationships

Smart Meetings

Accessible, healthy, creative food and the people who order F&B for events took center stage at Smart Meetings Culinary Experience at Paris Las Vegas this week. Partnering with Caesars Entertainment , Smart Meetings brought to life the innovative ideas, tasty solutions and business-friendly strategies that leave attendees feeling nourished and KPIs crushed.

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Legends – ASM Deal Is Done

EventMB

There are now two main players in venue management: Legends-ASM Global and Oak View Group (OVG). Legends finally closed on its acquisition of ASM Global following a nine-month review by the Department of Justice that resulted in a $3.5 million civil penalty. ASM Global manages more than 350 venues, a business Legends hadn’t previously been in. Its venues include Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas; Caesars Superdome Convention Center in New Orleans; Target Center in Minneapolis; and Accor Stadium in

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Smart Moves in St. Louis, Atlanta and More

Smart Meetings

Mercedes Miller Mercedes Miller, The ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau Miller takes on the role of president of The ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau , the destination marketing organization for the cities of College Park, Hapeville and Union City, following Cookie Smoak’s retirement. She brings nearly 30 years of hospitality industry experience, throughout which she has been recognized for her leadership and industry knowledge.

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Making the Moment: The Art of Creating Events That Drive Results

Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective

In a world where every brand is vying for attention, how do you make your events stand out? ✨ From creative swag strategies to immersive brand experiences, the key lies in fostering real connections that inspire action and leave a lasting impression. Whether you're planning a large-scale conference or an exclusive executive gathering, this session will explore how to elevate event engagement, strengthen brand perception, and maximize ROI.

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Sales Kickoff Events: Getting Them Right

MeetingsNet

Here are strategic and logistical factors to consider when building the company’s most important meeting of the year. It’s that time of year again when corporate-event planners must focus on creating a sales kickoff meeting that hits the mark for the reps as well as the executive team. No pressure, right? In a recent MeetingsNet webinar , Jason Jenkins, a senior enterprise sales executive for Cvent, noted that the primary goals of an SKO should be to engage reps and make them feel valued, celebr

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Unlocking Inclusivity: 5 Key Takeaways from Experts on Accessible Events  

Event Leadership Institute

“If identical isn’t possible, make it comparable.” – Stephen Cutchins, Senior Manager, Accessibility at CVENT Creating an accessible event isn’t just about meeting regulations—it’s about making every participant feel included and valued. Accessibility considerations should be integrated into every phase of event planning, from pre-event logistics to on-site execution and beyond.

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Industry News for August 23, 2024

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Maximise your ticket sales during Freshers Week with Skiddle Reps

Skiddle

Looking for a way to maximise your ticket sales this Freshers Week? Reps is the feature for you. The feature, located in The Skiddle Promotion Centre, is a great way to drive sales and get people through the doors of your event. In our latest article, we’ll take a look at the inner workings of the feature, show you how it can help you maximise ticket sales over the Freshers period and point you in the direction of further information.

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Greater Farallones Association – Donation Forms, Salesforce and the Click & Pledge Foundation

Click & Pledge

Greater Farallones Association – Donation Forms, Salesforce and the Click & Pledge Foundation One of the best parts about not being in school is that you get to look over at your neighbor’s work, and it’s not cheating! We caught up with Greater Farallones Association to hear some examples of how they’re using the Click & Pledge fundraising toolkit, and we hope all nonprofits can benefit from their expertise.

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Relevance, Reach, Revenue: How to Turn Marketing Trends From Hype to High-Impact

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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Smart Travel: 2024 Global Tourism to Set Records, Travel Tips for Women and More

Smart Meetings

Welcome to Smart Travel, our weekly column where we share our latest tips and tricks to stay up to date on the can’t-miss news in travel. Today, we have details on a new U.S. Travel initiative, data on global tourism, advice for solo female business travelers, Boeing’s latest hiccup and the most recent addition to Universal Orlando’s upcoming Epic Universe theme park.

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Case Study: The Environmental Center of San Diego – Fundraising as a Small Nonprofit

Click & Pledge

Case Study: The Environmental Center of San Diego – Fundraising as a Small Nonprofit At Click & Pledge, one thing we pride ourselves on is that over the last two decades, we’ve built a fundraising platform that is completely scalable for any size nonprofit. It’s a platform that can fit needs in the moment but also grow or consolidate in step with the trajectory of each individual organization.

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Case Study: Assateague Coastal Trust – Campaign and Payment Forms

Click & Pledge

Case Study: Assateague Coastal Trust – Campaign and Payment Forms Every nonprofit mission is unique, and so are the communication and audience that go along with it. That’s why creative and technical freedoms for each user are core tenets of the Click & Pledge fundraising platform interface. Assateague Coastal Trust advocates for clean water along the Maryland, Delaware and Virginia shores, and they shared with us some of the advantages they’ve experienced using Click & Pledge Campai

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