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On not knowing at conferences

Conferences that Work

To evaluate an event, conveners focus on knowing key conference metrics. Our analytic minds seek numbers to quantify the experiences of event stakeholders. Metrics such as ticket sales, KPIs , social media mentions, booth visits, and net promoter scores create a picture of event outcomes, satisfaction levels, and areas for improvement. But is there value in not knowing at conferences?

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Radisson Individuals Aims to Meet Demand for Local Character in Upper Upscale Hotels

EventMB

Skift Take: Travelers are increasingly prioritizing authentic experiences over cookie-cutter luxury travel. Choice Hotels has relaunched Radisson Individuals to cater to this demand with accommodations that fuse local elements with upper upscale amenities.

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Planners Respond to Fatal Food Allergic Reaction at an Event

PCMA Convene

The recent death of a participant at an event due to a food allergy led a number of event organizers to comment about event planners taking attendees health concerns seriously. The recent death of a social media influencer at a brand event after suffering an allergic reaction is sparking conversation about duty of care in the event professional community.

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Influencer’s Death Highlights Food Allergy Dangers at Events

EventMB

Skift Take: Influencer Dominique Brown died after suffering a reported food allergy at an event in Los Angeles. How can you prevent something like this from happening?

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Beyond the Buzz: How to Turn Marketing Trends into Revenue-Driving Strategies

Speaker: Alexa Acosta, 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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Budget Woes Top List of Event Planners’ Biggest Challenges

PCMA Convene

Business event planner respondents to Convene s 31st Annual Meetings Market Survey shared their biggest work challenges in open-ended responses, which fell into similar categories as the 2023 responses, but with budget woes taking the lead. Budget constraints respondents indicated frustration over budget cuts, rising costs, and the challenge of delivering high-quality events with reduced financial resources.

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Sustainable Events: How Event Apps Reduce Environmental Impact

Guidebook

Sustainability is a critical and essential factor for events today. More organizations are waking up to their environmental impact, and the events industry is no different. In 2019, National Geographic reported that since the first global environmental outlook in 1997, the Earths health has drastically declined. Time to step up and make a difference.

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15Hatfields celebrates a record-breaking quarter

Prestige Events Magazine

One of central Londons leading sustainable events venues, 15Hatfields , has recorded its best trading quarter to date. The South Bank venue, which opened its doors in 2008, has achieved a 13.6% year-on-year increase in revenue for September, October and November 2024, thanks to its live business meetings and events bookings being up by 11.68%. Interest in the venue, which is owned by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, has continued to soar as planners welcome its unwavering commitm

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3G Productions Names Jennifer Moore National Director of Business Development

Exhibitor Magazine

LAS VEGAS, Nevada Leading West Coast-based live event production and systems integration services provider 3G Productions LLC announces the appoint.

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Room Set: Volvo Cars’ Woodland Wonderland

PCMA Convene

Florist Emily Thompson said on her Instagram account that designing for the Volvo Cars x D.S. & Durga Swoodish Launch Event was a thrilling contortion of the real and illusory. (All photos courtesy Volvo Cars) If you happened to have walked by the Greenpoint Terminal Warehouse in Brooklyn this past June, you might have noticed something peculiar: the feathery, emerald-green tendrils of dozens of ferns spilling out of the buildings red brick faade.

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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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Fern Highlights Innovation, Growth, and Community Partnership at Expo!Expo! in Los Angeles

Exhibitor Magazine

ATLANTA, GA Fern, an Nth Degree company, today announced its participation at Expo!Expo! IAEE's Annual Meeting and Exhibition, taking place next week.

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Gold leaf, chandeliers and Corinthian columns: BMA House’s private event rooms scream opulence

Event Industry News

Slip under BMA Houses arched lodge and suddenly youre the main character in an Edwardian period drama. Behind wrought iron gates, a trickling fountain awaits, encircled by neoclassical sculptures. Nothing says splendour like Londons iconic BMA House.

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UFI Releases 2024 Edition of the World Map of Exhibition Venues

Exhibitor Magazine

PARIS The availability of exhibition space is a cornerstone of the global exhibition industry's success. UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibi.

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Skiddle’s 12 Tools of Christmas

Skiddle

You’ve heard of The 12 Days of Christmas, but have you heard of Skiddle’s 12 Tools of Christmas ? No French hens or turtle doves here Just all the Skiddle features and services you need to make your Christmas and New Year’s Eve events the most successful they can be. In this blog, you’ll discover the benefits of free features like RapidScan, Event Series, Artist Alerts, Session-Based Ticketing and more, learning how theyre perfectly adapted to help you squeeze everything

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Campaigns that Click: Practical Personalization Strategies to Boost ROI

Speaker: Jennifer Hodroge, Omni-Channel Strategic Leader, Forrester CX Certified

Marketers know that personalization is the key to engagement—but with limited budgets and time, how do you prioritize what, where, and how to personalize? Aligning your content, campaigns, and buyer experiences requires a deep understanding of customer needs. In this new webinar with expert Jennifer Hodroge, we’ll explore how to leverage insights and customer journey mapping to build personalization strategies that deliver real impact.

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The Best of Smart Meetings’ 2024 Obsessions

Smart Meetings

Rushing for last-minute gifts this holiday season? Weve zeroed in on our 2024 Obsessions product list to bring you six cant-fail options for friends, colleagues and clients. January/February Issue: Intelligent Change Notebook No matter the method of task-tracking or goal-achieving, the Intelligent Change notebook is designed to set your giftee up for success.

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How to Conduct a Training Needs Analysis in 2025 (10-Step Process)

Arlo Training & Events Software

What is a training needs analysis, and can training providers offer it as a service? In this guide, we answer these questions and provide tips along with a 10-step process to help you carry out your own training needs analysis, either for yourself or your clients. Let’s jump straight in What is a training needs analysis? A Training Needs Analysis (TNA) is a systematic process that helps organizations identify skill gaps, knowledge deficiencies, and performance issues among employees.

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The Best of Smart Meetings’ 2024 Obsessions

Smart Meetings

Rushing for last-minute gifts this holiday season? Weve zeroed in on our 2024 Obsessions product list to bring you six cant-fail options for friends, colleagues and clients. January/February Issue: Intelligent Change Notebook No matter the method of task-tracking or goal-achieving, the Intelligent Change notebook is designed to set your giftee up for success.

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