Eventmobi
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Making events that work in different settings for different types of attendees reflects the reality that people need different things from continuing education and collaboration. Some attendees are busy parents, or may run their own business, which can make it difficult to step aside for a few days to attend an in-person conference. The costs of flying, staying in hotels, and even of the event itself could be a deterrent.
Conferences that Work
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Here we go again—another generative AI service churning out plausible-sounding, but misleading content. This time it’s Google’s NotebookLM , branded as “your personalized AI research assistant powered by Google’s most capable model, Gemini 1.5 Pro” It now includes Audio Overview , which creates audio discussions between “two AI hosts” who supposedly engage in a “lively deep dive” based on your sources.
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EventMB
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Skift Take: TED’s chief program and strategy officer took center stage at Skift Meetings Forum, inspiring 250 meeting professionals to think strategically about their careers.
Expo Pass
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
We’ve got some new kids on the block! The oldest Gen-Zers are nearing 30, which means they’ve entered the professional world and are attending trade shows, conferences, and other events. While millennials and Gen X still make up most of your event attendance, Gen Z is quickly joining the ranks—they currently comprise 27% of the global population. What worked for one generation won’t necessarily work for another.
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Event Marketer
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Equal parts music festival, cram marathon and a family reunion, Dreamforce, Salesforce’s annual user conference and flagship marketing event, welcomed more than 45,000 attendees to its massive national park-themed campus around Moscone Center in San Francisco Sept. 17-19, with millions watching online. What started as 2,000 people in a ballroom in 2003, has grown into a cultural phenomenon that finds ways to evolve at the speed of AI, which is now the company’s driving force while keeping its au
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Eventmobi
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Events have a lot to offer your organization. They bring more awareness, opportunities to fundraise, time for engagement and networking, and can even boost supporter recruitment and retention. Having great event management software and practices in place is key to making these occasions a success—but so is attracting the right attendees. To reach potential event participants, get them to your registration page, and inspire them to attend, you’ll need a compelling digital marketing strategy.
Conferences that Work
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
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.
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Skift Take: As the world's geopolitical landscape shifts, the meetings industry finds itself again navigating uncharted territory, making it more critical than ever to speak the language of politics.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
MPI Academy shares insights into how planners can master their continuing education journey Ah, the continuing education conundrum. With so many options out there for credentials, certifications and courses—in an industry where everyone seems to have a mini alphabet behind their name—how do you know which one is right for you, right now? To find out more about the range of paths planners can take in their continuing education journeys, and why continuing education is so important to this industr
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Event Marketer
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
In the era of remote work and global teams, organizations have to work harder than ever to maintain company culture, motivate employees and ensure they feel connected to one another and to the business. And there’s one strategy that solves for each of those objectives: internal events. Whether it’s a meeting designed to galvanize the salesforce or a beach retreat that rewards staffers for their achievements, companies are leaning on team-building events to support—and retain—employees.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
The Box Group, a leading provider of innovative ground protection and event temporary infrastructure solutions, is excited to announce the launch of Stadia XHD, a cutting-edge modular ground protection system designed to revolutionise events hosted at stadiums and sports venues.
Prestige Events Magazine
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
ICC Wales is celebrating a huge business milestone with its confirmed event pipeline, which is expected to generate more than £75.8m in local economic benefit, with 2025 events contributing more than £39m alone. The extensive lineup of conferences, exhibitions, and large-scale events which are booked from now until as far ahead as 2028 span a range of sectors including technology, healthcare, education and renewable energy.
Conferences that Work
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Rereading a 2012 post by Jeff Jarvis , I was struck by the parallels between his take on news organizations’ responsibilities to their platforms and the responsibilities of conferences. Here’s the post in full: Let’s compare Jeff’s points about media platforms’ responsibilities with my views on the responsibilities of conferences.
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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
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Skift Take: It’s not always possible to take time after a meeting to get back to equilibrium, but many planners consider it a must. Ten event organizers share their relaxation rituals.
PCMA Convene
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
With Lake Erie as a backdrop, sustainability expert Leor Rotchild shared case studies of sustainable business events held in Canada during the ASAE day trip. Earlier this year, when the team at Destination Canada brainstormed how they could add “oomph” to their brand activation at the 2024 American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Annual Meeting & Exposition, they had an epiphany: Canada’s Pelee Island is just 20 minutes by air from Cleveland, ASAE’s host city.
Event Marketer
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Sheetz customers were treated to something out of the ordinary on Aug. 23 in Bethel Park, PA, when a tour bus pulled into the convenience store chain’s property and formed the backdrop of a one-hour, pop-up concert featuring up-and-coming country singer-songwriter Ian Munsick. For Munsick, it was a full-circle moment, as his first-ever concert took place in a parking lot.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
– New research shows that 94% of multilingual event planning professionals said they would consider using AI as part of the live translation services at their events.
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Prestige Events Magazine
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
IBTM has revealed human connection specialist and award-winning author, Simone Heng , will be a keynote speaker at its flagship IBTM World event. Simone is part of an electrifying line-up of speakers at the leading global trade show who will amplify the unparalleled power of events to offer personal experiences. With a mission to inspire people to connect, Simone has shared her wisdom with organisations including the United Nations, Harvard University and Google.
Canadian Special Events
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
I’ve always been drawn to stories of resilience and the pursuit of authenticity. Last week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Shanee Silver, Co-Owner and Head of Events at Heart Space Events. Her journey resonated deeply with me, not just because of the challenges she faced, but because of her commitment to building a space where joy, connection, and inclusivity are at the forefront.
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Skift Take: Sotheby’s and Marriott have teamed up to auction off two high-end travel experiences. With bidding closing soon, are these exclusive packages extraordinary enough to attract the VIPs they are aimed at?
MeetingsNet
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
An inside look at one tech company’s annual sales kickoff that hit the mark by borrowing from the world of art and music events. When Quest Software partnered with production company edgefactory to build out its 2024 sales meeting, the idea was to craft an event that was more like an art and music festival than a corporate event. Here are the sights, sounds, and activations, that helped the four-day gathering sustain a high-energy atmosphere that kept the 1,200 attendees wondering: What’s next?
Speaker: Adam Dorfman, Lindsay Harrison, and Erin O'Brien
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Event Marketer
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Nine ways the internal event got a festival-inspired upgrade It was out with the old and in with the new at Quest Software’s 2024 internal sales conference in Anaheim, CA, as the brand overhauled the annual event with a festival-inspired theme designed to support its forward-looking company vision. In that spirit, the event was rebranded as “NXT” and transformed to make all 1,200 attendees feel like they had dodged the traditional hotel venue and landed at SXSW.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Multi-award-winning creative agency Sledge can boast an impressive catalogue of clients, Sage, Aruba and O2 contemporary among them. Managing director Sarah Yeats has been with the company for more than 12 and a half years, so she knows a thing or two about live experiences.
Prestige Events Magazine
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Ahead of the United Nations’ International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste on 29 September, heart of London events venue, IET London: Savoy Place , has launched new sustainable menus in partnership with renowned caterers Searcys. The delectable menus, for autumn and winter 2024, have been meticulously designed to provide event planners with insight into the environmental impact of different foods and beverages.
StraussCA
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
In times of uncertainty and challenge, whether due to global events, personal struggles, or change within your organization, it can be difficult to maintain motivation in your work. As Association Volunteer Leaders, you are the backbone of countless organizations, making an impact in your individual communities and beyond. But when the going gets tough and life gets busy, staying engaged and inspired can feel harder than ever.
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EventMB
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Skift Take: Skift Meetings Forum provides a platform for candid, high-level conversations with meetings industry leaders and practical discussions focused on day-to-day challenges among planners.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Meet Boricua brought culture and heart into El Conquistador Resort ballroom Smart Meetings Leadership Experience at El Conquistador Resort in Puerto Rico set the stage for top meeting professionals to make new connections to improve their effectiveness—and add some spice to their programs. Over three days, attendees danced, tasted and laughed their way through one of the top resorts in the world.
Lasso
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
About the Episode This special bonus episode of the podcast ‘Corralling the Chaos’ looks back at a session from the virtual festival, LASSO Fest. The session was an ‘Ask Us Anything!’ event where the hosts answer questions about the company and its products, focusing on the speed of development, how customer feedback is incorporated, plans for the mobile app, customer support, and future plans for LASSO.
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