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 2, 2024
One of the most valuable tools I use liberally at the start of peer conferences is a variety of human spectrograms , also known as body voting. There’s no quicker and more entertaining way to publicly uncover vital information about who’s in the room. [For a full description of the why, when, how, and tremendous range of this tool, check out Chapter 33 of my book: The Power of Participation.
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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.
EventSource
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Love stories find their most enchanting chapters in the moments that become timeless memories. Such was the magical day when Kristina and Jonathan pledged their love at the breathtaking Graydon Hall Manor. This historic estate in Toronto provided a fairy-tale setting for Kristina and Jonathan’s nuptials. The stately stone façade of the manor, combined with its ivy-clad walls and beautifully manicured grounds, offers a blend of old-world charm and modern luxury.
Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective
In a world where every brand is vying for attention, how do you make your events stand out? ✨ From creative swag strategies to immersive brand experiences, the key lies in fostering real connections that inspire action and leave a lasting impression. Whether you're planning a large-scale conference or an exclusive executive gathering, this session will explore how to elevate event engagement, strengthen brand perception, and maximize ROI.
Prestige Events Magazine
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Only A Pavement Away’s flagship charity event, “Cook & Dine”, will take place on Tuesday 24 September at the Honourable Artillery Company (HAC). The annual fundraising lunch, brought to life by The HAC and its inhouse caterer Searcys, is designed to support the charity’s mission to rebuild lives through employment opportunities in the hospitality sector.
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Event Marketer
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The summer music festival season is coming to a close, and it was as eventful as ever. In the midst of all the collective Chappell Roan love (H-O-T-T-O-G-O, anyone?) and Usher’s headlining of Essence Fest in celebration of the 20 th anniversary of his “Confessions” album, experiential brands were busy making their festival debuts, leaning into windowless “enclosures” for their activation builds and painting the landscape with bright, bold colors.
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Skift Take: As long as there have been fams, there have been fam scammers. They’re a costly nuisance that the industry can’t seem to get under control.
Prestige Events Magazine
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Experiential marketing agency TRO will be working with BMW and MINI to create interactive and participatory brand experiences for automotive fans at Goodwood Revival 2024. Taking place at the Goodwood Motor Circuit, West Sussex, from 6-8 th September, Goodwood Revival is an immersive celebration of iconic cars and fashion, and the only automotive event to be staged in a period theme.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Alison Piatkiewicz Alison Piatkiewicz, Visit Baton Rouge Visit Baton Rouge welcomes Piatkiewicz to its team as destination sales manager. She has spent nearly two decades in the hospitality industry, working in roles at the Belle of Baton Rouge and the Sheraton, and the Residence Inn, Towne Center in Baton Rouge. She now will spearhead efforts to market and sell the Baton Rouge area with a focus on state government/public administration, state government associations, nonprofit associations/soci
Speaker: Alexa Acosta, Director of Growth Marketing & 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.
Event Marketer
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Fans have been flooding the grounds at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center since Aug. 26 to catch the action at the 2024 US Open tennis tournament in Queens, NY. In fact, this year’s Opening Day drew 74,641 fans, marking the biggest single-day crowd in the event’s 56-year history. And that’s been a victory for tournament sponsors who’ve had the opportunity to engage with legions of sports fanatics at what has become a high-profile affair.
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Skift Take: Cvent has acquired event marketing technology company Splash, the event technology giant’s fourth acquisition this year.
Prestige Events Magazine
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Excitement is building for the 2024 edition of Event Buyers Live (EBL), the hosted buyer event’s tenth-anniversary outing and the biggest and best one yet. Registration for the “Rolls Royce of industry events” is now open and organisers are being encouraged to attend the most exclusive and inclusive industry event of the year. There are just 100 spaces available so if you organise events, procure suppliers and would like to attend (November 11-13) jump online and fill in the registration form AS
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
From screen to scene, elevate your next event Finding the perfect meeting space is a process. Planners looking for a unique space that checks the appropriate boxes but also offers attendees a different experience may want to explore their local movie theater as a possible location. To get a better sense of what is possible when you host your event at the movies, Smart Meetings took a look at Galaxy Theatres Grandscape in The Colony, Texas, and chatted with Frank Rimkus, CEO of Galaxy Theatres ,
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Event Marketer
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover disco ball dance parties, car-grown diamonds and Mountain Dew Time. AMAZON MGM STUDIOS GOES ‘ALL OUT FOR FALLOUT’ (AND SMALL BUSINESSES) Amazon MGM Studios gave its Emmy Award-winning, post-apocalyptic series “Fallout” a boost in time for FYC (For Your Consideration) season with a multifaceted campaign executed across Los Angeles.
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Skift Take: Mocktails have been getting a bad rap lately because of all that sugar. Here are some creative alternatives for non-drinking attendees, from kombucha kegs to a water sommelier.
Prestige Events Magazine
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Elliot Brown has joined Exclusive Collection as Group Client and Partnership Manager. He will be responsible for developing relationships with corporates and agencies, as well as expanding Exclusive Collection’s leisure, concierge and brand partnerships in an exciting year for the collection. Elliot joins from The Grove and brings extensive experience in the MICE, partnerships and leisure sectors as well as developing affiliate partnerships.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
The corporate event landscape is saturated and companies face a challenge: ensuring their gatherings stand out and be memorable. While content, speakers and networking opportunities are vital, an often-underestimated element can set an event apart—decor. More than just a backdrop, decor can significantly impact an event’s success, influencing everything from attendee engagement to brand perception.
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Expo Pass
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
As the saying goes, “The more you know, the better you can plan!” Okay, maybe we made up that last part—but it’s still true! A deep understanding of attendee behavior empowers event planners to create unique, strategic, personalized experiences that make an impact. Tracking attendees isn’t just about looking back, either. New event technology can track attendee behavior in real-time, allowing you to make instant changes that prevent your event experience from becoming one among many forgettable
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Skift Take: The upcoming U.S. presidential election is certain to impact the meetings industry. Based on previous administrations' policies on some of the most contentious topics on the political agenda, there's plenty to consider.
Prestige Events Magazine
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
VisitScotland Business Events will play host to the second meeting of 2024 for The Strategic Alliance of the National Bureaux of Europe , a network of 29 national destination marketing organisations, on 5 – 6 September 2024 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa in Edinburgh. The alliance, led by Eric Bakermans of the Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions and Matthias Schultze of the German Convention Bureau , serves to strengthen Europe’s position as a leading destination for inte
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Reimagined meeting spaces up and down the West Coast Let’s face it: the West Coast is a big region; but the style you’ll find from sunny SoCal to vibrant Vancouver is unmatched, all along the way. From sun-filled open spaces along the San Diego Bay to elegant wooden-paneled corridors in Vancouver, your meetings will have a direct ticket to a sense of place, whether you meet in beautiful British Columbia, fun-filled Seattle or upscale San Diego.
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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
SmartMeetings
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
How hospitality schools leverage technology and practical training to shape the industry’s future Knowledge is power. From an up-and-coming planner’s perspective, information and on-the-ground experience are the ultimate teaching tools for understanding the expectations of a meeting planner on a mission to develop engaging, enlightening and entertaining moments.
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Skift Take: More than 9,000 hotel workers in nine U.S. cities were on strike over Labor Day weekend disrupting group events. Continued strikes are imminent.
Prestige Events Magazine
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
A boutique Wiltshire hotel is marking a record first half of the year with a raft of promotions, new appointments, long service awards, and even more stars and rosettes. Beechfield House , a secluded retreat inspired by 16th century Italian Renaissance, in Beanacre, has welcomed a new General Manager and Head Chef to its team, as well as celebrating the long service and achievements by its Head Housekeeper and newly appointed Head of Reservations and Sales.
StraussCA
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Sometimes an association’s email marketing campaigns can become ‘cookie-cutter’ in style when regular communications regarding invoices, membership, and annual events come up. Repeating the same messages over and over. So, how do you keep your email marketing campaigns to members fresh, innovative, and meaningful – even when the content may be the same year-over-year?
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.
SmartMeetings
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Leaders come in many forms. What’s your leadership style? This edition of Smart Meetings Magazine is centered around leadership and celebrating the leaders of our community—we’re looking at you, reader. So, how do you become the most effective leader possible? One way is to identify your leadership style. From there, you can identify your strengths and areas of improvement to style the way you lead.
MeetingsNet
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
A veteran planner reports on how Taylor Swift’s engagement-driven approach can make business events better. On August 20, my daughter Sofia and I attended the final show of the European leg of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour—the fifth night that Taylor played to a sellout crowd at London’s massive Wembley Stadium. Saying that the show was an unforgettable experience feels like an understatement.
Prestige Events Magazine
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) is excited to announce its partnership with Nipperbout, a renowned event childcare provider, to offer a new on-site crèche service at its upcoming annual conference. Scheduled to take place from 6 th to 10 th September 2024, at the FIRA Convention Centre in Barcelona, the conference is set to attract 15,000 delegates from over 120 countries.
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