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Paying it forward!

Conferences that Work

I’m a proponent of paying it forward. Throughout my professional life, I have been fortunate to receive invaluable advice, support, and encouragement from mentors at critical times. Most importantly, when I hesitantly approached someone I deeply respected and asked them whether something I was planning—often, something I had never done before, or something no one had ever done before—was a good idea.

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The ‘New’ Outsourcing for Meetings: On-Demand and Task-Specific

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Skift Take: Companies are leaning heavily on “just-in-time” talent, hired for tasks like sourcing or registration, or to spend a couple of weeks doing site inspections or hotel contracting.

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The Brief: ‘Sauceographs’ and Painting the Rent

Event Marketer

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover “sauceographs,” wild LEGO adventures and painting the rent. ZOO VISITORS ENCOUNTER THE ENCHANTED CREATURES OF THEIR LEGO ‘DREAMZZZ’ To celebrate the second season of the “LEGO DREAMZzz” TV series and the launch of the LEGO DREAMZzz brick sets debuting this month, the brand brought a “LEGO DREAMZzz: A Wild Adventure” experience to the Los Angeles Zoo.

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Extreme Weather Impacting Events

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Skift Take: As climate change accelerates, the events industry faces an urgent wake-up call. Shawna McKinley reveals how planners and destinations must evolve or risk being caught off guard by increasingly unpredictable weather—it’s no longer business as usual.

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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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Award-winning culinary talent set to gather to support Hospitality Action

Prestige Events Magazine

Hospitality Action is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated Winter Chefs’ Gala Dinner, set to take place on Monday 28 October in the grand ballroom of one of London’s newest luxury destinations, Raffles London at The OWO. This incredible event offers a one-of-a-kind experience for attendees to indulge in a four-course meal, curated with a selection of dishes from some of London’s most acclaimed chefs, all while supporting a vital cause that gives back to the hospitality industry by raising

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4 Ways to Think About Heat Waves and Your Events

PCMA Convene

Taking proactive measures, including making water stations available to encourage regular hydration, is essential for meetings planners dealing with a heat wave. In 2023, which was the hottest year on record, the number of deaths in the U.S. related to excessive heat were the highest recorded in 45 years. And this year could be even hotter — in the first six months of 2024, an “unprecedented” number of record-breaking temperatures were reported around the world, including “tens of thousands” of

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Finding My Flow

Special Events

How to find your flow state for better events

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ADE and Eventix present the upgraded ‘Festival Access Map’

Event Industry News

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) and Eventix present the upgraded ‘Festival Access Map’, which gives ADE Pro Pass Holders a real-time overview of the entire range of ADE Festival events in one glance.

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The Ice Crystal Gala 2023: A Night of Groovy Generosity

Canadian Special Events

The Ice Crystal Gala, an annual fundraising event supporting HSC Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, has become a beacon of hope and philanthropy in the community. This edition of the gala, themed “Groovy Disco,” perfectly encapsulated the event’s principles of giving and hope, blending nostalgia with innovation to create a memorable evening that raised significant funds for critical equipment, cutting-edge research, and c

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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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Day in the Life of a Wedding & Event Planner with Wannida Kasiwong

The Planner's Lounge

Welcome to our “Day in the Life” series! We feature wedding and event planners worldwide with many different levels of experience. If you would like to be featured, download our questionnaire here and email your responses and photos to info@plannerslounge.com. We are excited to Wannida Kasiwong. Name: Wannida Kasiwong Business Name & Location: Wonders & Weddings — serving Thailand & Italy Years Working in the Event Industry: 4+ years (since 2019) Years Owning Your Event Planning Busi

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From Passion to Powerhouse: How ABSTRKT Inc. Blends Art and Technology

Canadian Special Events

At ABSTRKT Inc. , the journey began with a deep passion for the arts and a commitment to sharing those awe-inspiring moments when artists take the stage to perform what they love. This passion quickly evolved into a mission to support the next generation of talent, particularly students from Fanshawe, OIART, Metalworks, and Western, by helping them bridge the gap between classroom theories and real-world practice.

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Get The Most From Your Freshers Week Events With These Skiddle Features

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The times they are a-changin, and this is especially true for the annual tradition of Freshers Week. September marks the time of year when newly accepted undergraduates fledge the nest and move into their new university residencies, eager to meet new people and explore their surroundings through a week filled with activities and events. The post Get The Most From Your Freshers Week Events With These Skiddle Features appeared first on Skiddle Promotion Centre.

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Extreme Weather Impacting Events

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Shauwa McKinley, principal at Clear Current Consulting, has made a career balancing event planning , travel and tourism, environmental education and sustainable business consulting. She has worked with diverse organizations wrestling with the trade-offs between delivering positively impactful human experiences and minimum environmental impact. In this episode of the Skift Meetings Podcast, McKinley discusses the impact of climate change on events and how the industry must adapt to increasing ext

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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