IMG

AUGUST 28, 2024

Over the last decade, marketing has become increasingly dominated by impersonal channels like email and social media in favor of automation and frequency. And while this digital market shift has become an integral part of running a successful business many have forgotten about the unique power of in-person connection. For the last ten years, Innovate Marketing Group been on a mission to harness the dynamic blend of digital advancements with the timeless impact of face-to-face engagements.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 26, 2024

I recently attended a conference session that made me uneasy, and not in a constructive way. I won’t name names, but the session was centered around a specific program to increase “ belonging ” in organizations and included statistics such as: “Only 13% of organizations are ready to actually implement belonging as a practice.” “47% of our audiences are lonely.” When the presenter said increasing belonging would be beneficial, I asked: “To whom, the

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EventMB

AUGUST 26, 2024

The highly-anticipated Skift Meetings Forum returns for its second edition, preceding the prestigious Skift Global Forum. This one-day event, held on September 17 at The Glasshouse in New York City, is where the industry’s most influential planners will converge for unparalleled learning, networking, and inspiration. If you’re serious about staying ahead in the meetings industry, here are ten compelling reasons why Skift Meetings Forum should be on your calendar: Experience Skift’s Editorial Exc

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EventSource

AUGUST 30, 2024

Celebrating the launch of their 2025 carefully curated catering menu, the team at Daniel et Daniel Catering & Events invited various professionals from across the industry to their sneak peak dinner at The Royal Conservatory. Naturally, RCM served as the perfect venue host for the occasion. With plenty of natural light, a perfect blend of history and modern architecture, and an ideal downtown locale, this venue never fails to impress.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2024

Nteractive, the global brand experience agency, has appointed Ian Cummings as Global CEO. Founded in 2010 by Neil Evans and Matt Brownfield, Nteractive is an agency that architects experiences; consistently setting the standard for delivering exceptional client experiences, particularly within the tech and lifestyle sectors. The agency has earned the trust of some of the world’s most prestigious brands by combining creativity and precision to create unforgettable experiences on a global scale.

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EventMB

AUGUST 30, 2024

Skift Take: Who better to ask for packing tips than meeting planners who are constantly on the road? From the 5-4-3-2-1 rule to a portable Nespresso machine, they have all the tricks.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 29, 2024

When more than 1,200 Quest Software employees went to Anaheim Hilton in California for the company’s annual fiscal end celebration, NXT FY25, the setting looked more like one created for a music festival. With that, it wouldn’t have been all too surprising if some attendees questioned if they were in the right place. Luckily, the inventive branding by edgefactory ensured they knew where they were.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2024

The changing dynamics of the workplace and the role of AI in the business meetings and events industry are among the topics being discussed at the miaSummit 2024. Hosted by the Meeting Industry Association (MIA) , the event at Hilton Liverpool City Centre on 7 November 2024, will re-connect and inspire leaders and future leaders through a series of topical discussions led by industry experts.

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EventSource

AUGUST 29, 2024

On a picturesque day filled with love, laughter, and lavish details, Sarah and Mark celebrated their union at the stunning The Arlington Estate. The journey to this day was as beautiful as the wedding itself. They moved from friendship to love, with Mark’s persistent efforts to get to know her better eventually blossomed into a deep, meaningful relationship.

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AUGUST 28, 2024

Skift Take: No amount of bonding will help if employees are overworked, management is toxic, or the activity of choice is either ‘cliché’ or a poor fit for the group.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

DI and Fort Lauderdale encourage supporting local destinations by continuing to bring events When the news came out about the Visit Florida removal of its LGBTQ+ resources page from its site, it sent the media into a tailspin, and in turn, all of us who consume it. What will this change mean for meeting professionals planning events in Florida with help from the nearly 40 CVBs and DMOs throughout the state?

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 28, 2024

5 th -7 th SEPTEMBER 2024 London’s largest garden party Cocktails in the City is back for its last hurrah of the summer, shaking up a new kind of nostalgia. From 5 th to 7 th September, Bedford Square Garden will become a treasure trove of summertime memories waiting to be unlocked for the cocktail festival’s Newstalgia Edition; bringing our favourite throwback drinks trends into the here and now with clever 2020s twists.

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eventplanner

AUGUST 30, 2024

The ongoing antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation has gained significant momentum, with ten additional American states joining the Department of Justice's (DOJ) case against the live music and ticketing giant.

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AUGUST 29, 2024

Skift Take: Could we be making our jobs more stressful by constantly talking about how stressful they are? Some experts say yes, and there’s even a term for it.

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EventSource

AUGUST 27, 2024

Love radiated from every corner as Nadeen and Waseem’s luxurious wedding unfolded with breathtaking grandeur at the Chateau Le Parc. Modelled after classic French sophistication, the venue created an exceptional setting for a celebration to remember. Everlasting Moments captured each precious memory of Nadeen and Waseem’s big day, preserving the magic in a gallery of stunning images that tell their love story with unparalleled beauty.

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Event Marketer

AUGUST 29, 2024

School buses are among the experiential marketing industry’s earliest rides. In fact, a quick flip back in our archives to 2002 will reveal a Peeps tour housed in a school bus, one of many longer haul programs to emerge in that era as event budgets increased and the concept of the event campaign grew along with them (read: tours). Flash forward to last month, as Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS World Tour blew up on TikTok with a purple star-covered school bus as the hub, and it’s clear the charm and conve

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

How the gig economy is impacting the events industry In honor of Labor Day, Smart Meetings chatted with Tracy Judge, founder and CEO of Soundings , to get the latest scoop on the trends currently emerging within the freelance meeting planner gig economy. Tracy Judge, CEO and Founder of Soundings Smart Meetings What are the trends of freelance meeting planner gig workers?

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AUGUST 27, 2024

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas has unveiled the first completed phase of its $188 million convention center renovation. The renovation started in 2023 and will continue through 2026. It is the first significant investment from new owners Apollo Global Management and VICI Properties, which acquired The Venetian Resort Las Vegas from the Las Vegas Sands Corporation in February 2022.

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AUGUST 25, 2024

Let’s start by saying that event success measurement is not the same for everyone. What might be crucial for you may be irrelevant for someone else. This in part has to do with the goals you’re trying to achieve with your event.

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EventSource

AUGUST 30, 2024

Celebrating the launch of their 2025 carefully curated catering menu, the team at Daniel et Daniel Catering & Events invited various professionals from across the industry to their sneak peek dinner at The Royal Conservatory. Naturally, RCM served as the perfect venue host for the occasion. With plenty of natural light afforded by the venue’s stunning floor-to-ceiling windows and terrace, perfect blend of history and modern architecture, and ideal downtown locale, this venue never fail

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 28, 2024

Exciting openings across Europe for your next, best meeting How’s a Europe meeting for an incentive? Well, beyond a must-do, these three new and renovated properties answer: artsy and stylish; elegant and stately; historic and hip. With options from London to Helsinki to Hamburg, you just might find your perfect fit below. Live it Up in London Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch Virgin Hotels opens its first London location with Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch.

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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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AUGUST 26, 2024

Have you ever attended a party where the food was so delicious that it became the talk of the event? That’s the kind of impact great event catering can have. It’s more than just a meal; it’s an experience that turns a simple gathering into something extraordinary. Whether it’s a high-profile corporate gathering or an intimate celebration, exceptional catering can turn the ordinary into the remarkable.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Female led and fully remote working B2B marketing agency, Electric Cat Productions announces a new strategic partnership with the leading news source for event professionals, Event Industry News (EIN).

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Event Marketer

AUGUST 30, 2024

Lighting effects can greatly impact your mood and, thus, the moods of your event attendees. It may affect how they take in information, their energy levels and their overall happiness. But beyond mood lighting (which, side note, MGM Resorts International studied extensively as it developed its Stay Well Meetings program), a/v elements within experiences create feasts for the eyes, generate fodder for social posts and have the potential to increase brand loyalty (check out this compilation of ins

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

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 explore top travel apps and services, can’t-miss pricing for those planning a South American getaway, new international airline routes and more. American Airlines Launches Massive Fare Sale to South American Destinations Have you been dreaming of a sunny incentive program in Colombia, Chile, Peru or another top destination in South America?

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AUGUST 28, 2024

Three ways to get your employees to share your company mission

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AUGUST 30, 2024

The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has launched the AEV academic endorsement framework for event management degrees. AEV academic associate membership was launched in 2022, the new endorsement framework follows nearly two years development within the AEV academic working group.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 29, 2024

The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance debuted the ECA Advocacy Network, allowing organizers to more easily promote the benefits of their meetings and trade shows to public officials. As a coalition of professional, industry, and labor associations within the business-event industry, the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance engages state and federal officials to encourage them to boost the economic impact of business events through tax policy and other legislation.

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