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Navigating the Future: Top Event Marketing Trends for 2024

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Hey marketing leaders, buckle up because we’re about to dive into the exciting world of event marketing trends for 2024! We are thrilled to share some insights that will not only keep you at the forefront of the industry but also empower you to get more out of your events. The world of event marketing is a bit like a roller coaster – thrilling, dynamic, and always changing.

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What’s In and What’s Out for Meetings in 2024

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Skift Take: Here’s a look at meeting planning trends that have passed and those that are being embraced with the arrival of a new year.

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Handbook #1 – Finding The Right Event Management Platform

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Critical steps you need to take to find the right event management platform Hosting corporate events means different things to different people. There is not just one event management platform on the market. So, how do you find the right one to fit the needs of your attendees and your organization? Whether planning conferences, seminars, product launches, or even team-building retreats, the key to orchestrating seamless and impactful events often lies in the technology you use to manage them.

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The Top 20 Event Check-in Software Options for 2024

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For event planners and organizers, reliable event check-in software can mean the difference between excited and frustrated attendees. The right tool not only streamlines the registration process but also ensures a smooth, professional experience for attendees from the get-go. However, with so many options on the market, identifying the best event check-in software for your conference attendance tracking can be quite a task.

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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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How Top Brands are Championing Black Excellence Beyond Black History Month

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65% of Black Americans say the increased national attention on racial inequality has not led to changes that improved their lives. 44% of Blacks say equality for Black people in the U.S. is not likely to be achieved. 161,031 is the number of Black-owned employer businesses in the United States. As we prepare to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth , some forward-thinking brands are actively embracing diversity, elevating Black voices, and contributing to a more inclusive narrative throughout the enti

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How to Design an Event Sponsorship Packages

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Running an event is a costly experience. Even for small events, costs can ramp up quickly and out of budget if you are not prepared for issues that might pop up. With event costs rising yearly, you will want to bring in revenue from as many channels as possible. Luckily, sponsors are here to make event costs easier to manage and to help generate significant revenue for your event.

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Executive Q&A: The Strategy Behind Adobe on Main at Sundance Film Festival

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For a creative brand like Adobe, Sundance Film Festival is a hot-spot in a cold spot to reach filmmakers and creatives that utilize the brand’s tools daily to deliver works of cinematic art. Over the last 13 years as a lead sponsor, Adobe has leveraged the festival as a platform to merge product announcements with events and CSR missions to help tell a cohesive story about its brand and mission.

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A Guide to Hosting an Unofficial SXSW Event

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The South by Southwest (SXSW) festival is an integral part of Austin’s identity as a global center for innovation and creativity. The annual event attracts thousands of attendees from around the world, generating revenue, supporting job creation, and providing opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs to showcase their products or services.

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Creating a Target Audience of One

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Skift Take: Dive into the AI-powered future of events with Matthias Sondermann, senior director of events at SAP, and learn from his experience in creating strategic event experiences.

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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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EventSource’s List of 2024 GTA Open Houses and Wedding Shows

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We’re thrilled to bring you the latest roundup of wedding shows and open houses across the GTA. Whether you’re in the early stages of wedding planning , on the hunt for the perfect wedding venue , or looking to seek out those final touches, these events are not to be missed! To help you find exactly what you’re looking for, we’re diligently updating the below comprehensive list of the all 2024 wedding shows and open houses happening throughout the GTA.

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CES 2024 Coverage: Theme Park-Style Thrills Take the Cake on the Showfloor

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Magic carpets? Marshmallow splatter? Major brands went all in for theme park magic at CES 2024 to deliver their brand messaging while delighting attendees. Move over, traditional product demos. Full-on immersive theatrical thrills are coming fast and furious, and attendees are not afraid to wait in line for them. Walmart The retail giant made a splash at this year’s CES with a keynote and a 10,000-square-foot, two-storied booth in Central Plaza that walked attendees through the company’s vision

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Alexandra Carvalho, CMP

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If you’re pursuing your CMP, you may be all too familiar with imposter syndrome; Alexandra Carvalho, CMP, says that when she was working towards the esteemed designation, she certainly was. “But,” she says, “the biggest thing is to have confidence that you can do it. In reality, the fears that come with imposter syndrome could not be farther from the truth.

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Organizers Should Give Attendees What They Want

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Skift Take: The latest Freeman Trends Report sheds light on a discernible misalignment between the offerings provided by organizers and the preferences of both attendees and exhibitors. It’s time to close the gap.

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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

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John and Chevon’s Romantic Candlelit Wedding at Ricarda’s

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This candlelit wedding, a celebration of John and Chevon’s love, beckons us into a world where romance takes center stage. Captured by Eyekahfoto and flawlessly orchestrated by A Blush Moment , this day unfolds with timeless elegance and pure affection. Ford Beauty and Sara Awdish ‘s artistry illuminated the bride’s inner radiance, enchanting every moment of this unforgettable celebration.

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CES 2024 Coverage: How Siemens Builds Stories into its Exhibits

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Glowing overhead LED cubes with brand colors and messaging made it impossible to miss the Siemens Digital Industries Software exhibit at CES 2024 , where attendees could explore the brand’s innovative technologies solving real-world challenges through the stories of companies and people who use them. “Our motto is that technology transforms the everyday for everyone,” says Stacey Gromlich, senior director-audience engagement and global events at Siemens.

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Four sustainability stars for Solutions2

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The award-winning design and build company reaches the penultimate level of ESSA accreditation in its first year of assessment. Solutions2 has achieved one of the top tiers of ESSA accreditation on its first attempt.

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The Clintons and Mayim Bialik — PCMA Doesn’t Shy Away From Controversial Speakers 

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Skift Take: President Bill Clinton, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, and actress Mayim Bialik were all keynote speakers at PCMA Convening Leaders 2024. Were these controversial choices worth the risk?

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

Download 200+ new RFP questions for hybrid and virtual event technology success. After 10,000 downloads, the SpotMe Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template is the ultimate procurement tool for event technology. This template is ideal for companies looking for a vendor to fulfill their specific virtual + hybrid event platform needs and requirements!

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START Summit injects innovation into Europe’s startup conference scene

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START Summit offers an innovative take on entrepreneurship conferences – entirely student-run it gives a fresh perspective on Europe’s startup landscape. It’s scheduled for March 21-22, 2024, in St. Gallen, Switzerland. The history of START Summit dates back to 1997 when it was established as START Global by students from the University of St.

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The Brief: Karaoke Gondolas and AI Experience Centers

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FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential cover the world’s first karaoke gondola, Tropicana’s splash at CES and Swifties duped by AI. ORANGE YOU GLAD TROPICANA MADE IT TO CES? We hit the ground in Vegas last week for the 56 th annual CES to hunt for fresh booth trends and design tactics. And amid the sea of endemic brands exhibiting AI-powered products and services was none other than Tropicana—and a decidedly anti -artificial intelligence strategy.

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Integrating child safeguarding into event risk assessment

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Written by Thomas Stead, Owner of X2Consult – Safeguarding and Child Protection. In the dynamic and ever-changing landscape of event management, a crucial aspect often overlooked is child safeguarding.

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Hilton Debuts First Signia Property in Atlanta 

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Skift Take: Hilton introduced its first Signia property in the State of Georgia this week offering more than 100,000 sq. ft. of meeting space following the largest hotel development in Atlanta in over 40 years.

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Dominate Your Local Market With These 4 Reputation Management Strategies

Speaker: Adam Dorfman, Lindsay Harrison, and Erin O'Brien

Did you know that 4 out of 5 consumers use local search and 88% use smartphones for those searches? With that in mind, I think it's safe to say your online presence is the silver bullet of your business. Think about the revenue you could be missing by not prioritizing local search optimization. Fortunately, there are a handful of steps you can take right now that will immediately impact your business's pace in local search, and we're happy to share them.

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Top Business Travel Trends Coming in 2024

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WTP’s Frank Harrison Shares the Top Three Business Travel Trends for the Coming Year Frank Harrison As the travel industry around the world continues to recover post-pandemic, new business travel trends have emerged that meeting professionals will have to master to optimize attendance. Public safety expert Frank Harrison, who serves as regional security director, Americas at World Travel Protection , predicts that three central trends will shape business travel in 2024: Remote work, a focus on s

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NRF 2024: Eight Booth Trends Spotted at Retail’s Big Show

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If your NRF 2024 booth didn’t have a coffee bar, did you really exhibit at “Retail’s Big Show?” Indeed, many of the 1,000-plus exhibitors at the annual trade show, this year Jan. 14-16, arrived at New York City’s Javits Center armed with ample caffeine that kept the energy flowing as they showcased the retail industry’s latest innovations (AI dominated the landscape) and collaborations.

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Trinity House

Event Industry News

Trinity House is a Georgian gem located on Tower Hill with rare, direct views of the Tower of London and overlooking Trinity Square Gardens.

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Organizers Should Give Attendees What They Want

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Skift Take: The latest Freeman Trends Report sheds light on a discernible misalignment between the offerings provided by organizers and the preferences of both attendees and exhibitors. It’s time to close the gap.

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B2B Events in 2023 - What You Need to Know

Get ahead of the curve and stay informed with Zuddl's industry report on the future of B2B events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights from leading experts in the field. Make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.

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Event Case Study: Walmart Experience at CES 2024

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Walmart makes its debut at Las Vegas’ annual tech tradeshow In June 2023, Walmart executives went to their longtime partner Leo Events with an idea: bring Walmart to CES for the first time. The Walmart team wanted to give CES attendees a peek into what the company has done and is doing in the technology field, seeing CES as an opportunity to highlight that, beyond convenience and low prices, Walmart is a tech-forward company.

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Q&A: 10 Minutes with Stacey Gromlich of Siemens

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Stacey Gromlich, Senior Director-Audience Engagement and Global Events, Siemens Designing a brand experience that influences and inspires has always been a passion for Stacey Gromlich, senior director-audience engagement and global events at Siemens Digital Industries Software. Starting her career in journalism and working on both the agency and corporate sides of events, she now oversees more than 300 events annually for Siemens, ranging from small meetings to massive trade shows, such as CES a

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Diversity Alliance Unveils Groundbreaking Data Project: How Event Companies Can Drive Success through Diversity

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) have become cornerstones of progressive workplaces in the events industry, and this exclusive project is set to transform the way organisations approach DE&I in the workplace, offering invaluable insights into employee engagement, retention, and productivity. Diversity Alliance are proud to announce the launch of a pioneering data project, “Driving Success through Diversity: Unveiling the Data-Backed Roadmap to High Employee Engagement and Ret