Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
As environmental responsibility takes centre stage in the events industry, BMA House remains a top-tier, sustainable venue in London, blending historical charm with forward-thinking environmental practices.
Velvet Chainsaw
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
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Conferences that Work
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
In June 1958, science fiction writer Brian W. Aldiss published “But Who Can Replace a Man?” As a teenager, I discovered this thought-provoking short story while browsing the sci-fi shelves of my local library. Cover of “Who Can Replace A Man” by Brian Aldiss, originally published by Infinity Science Fiction in 1958. Like much science fiction, Aldiss’s tale explores humanity’s fraught relationship with technology in a dystopian future.
EventMB
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Skift Take: Monique Ruff-Bell exemplifies leadership at TED rooted in strategic vision, emotional intelligence, and bold thinking. She balances vision with empathy, inspiring others.
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Prestige Events Magazine
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
30 Euston Square, the award-winning events venue in central London, has appointed Salem Retibi to the position of Venue Director. Salem brings with him over two decades of exemplary leadership in the hospitality industry and joins from Tewinbury Farm Hotel where he was Operations Director for the past 13 years. Under his leadership, Salem helped elevate venue standards at the Hertfordshire destination with the hotel consistently exceeding revenue targets, achieving outstanding guest satisfaction
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Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The Coalition’s 41st convention emphasized strength and resilience National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) held its 41st annual convention in Birmingham, Alabama, at Sheraton Birmingham Hotel and Westin Birmingham Hotel Nov. 13-16. This year’s theme, Strength and Resilience, was an acknowledgement that the 2024 elections and the resulting shifts in DEI legislation would engender tension among attendees, says Jason Dunn, executive director at NCBMP.
EventMB
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Skift Take: Completing registrations, collecting sponsorship materials, and communicating updates to exhibitors adds time and resources to planners with already-filled plates. Stova’s new platform aims to improve the experience for exhibitors and planners.
Prestige Events Magazine
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The Meetings Show , the UK’s leading event that brings together the world’s meetings and events community, is calling for innovators and industry experts to submit their game-changing ideas and insights for the 2025 show. Can you confidently talk about the future of event marketing? Are you bursting with top tips for improving well-being in the industry?
Guidebook
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Sustainability isn’t just a trend—it’s a movement transforming industries, and the event planning world is no exception. From festivals and conferences to campus orientations, the environmental impact of these gatherings is undeniable. But here’s the good news: event planners and venues are embracing innovative, eco-friendly strategies to reduce their footprint.
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Event Marketer
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover $0 Days, cosmic luggage and AI Journey Accelerators. DONUT UNDERESTIMATE BRAND PARTNERSHIPS Freebies abounded on Nov. 19 during the first-ever “$0 Day” as Grubhub celebrated its Delivery’s Other Half campaign, which offers Amazon Prime Members $0 Grubhub delivery fees.
EventMB
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Skift Take: Forever changing the lives of front-line hospitality workers – one person at a time – is Mary Jo Blythe’s mission as founder of The Above and Beyond Foundation.
Prestige Events Magazine
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
London hotel group, The Wesley, has recently achieved ECOSmart gold Accreditation following an in-depth examination process that was conducted by Greengage, an organisation that supports hospitality businesses on their individual sustainability journeys. The accreditation process involved a survey that closely examined five key areas, including Energy & Water Conservation, Waste Management & Recycling, Rooms & Facilities, Food & Beverage, and Corporate & Social Responsibility
eventplanner
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
You may not like to hear it, but chances are your conference is not as unique as you think. If it is any consolation, most conferences are copy-paste replicas of each other.
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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
Caterease
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
For caterers and chefs, understanding how social media algorithms work is crucial for effective promotion and business growth. These algorithms determine what content gets seen and by whom, making them powerful tools for businesses that know how to harness them. Understanding Social Media Algorithms Social media algorithms are complex formulas that determine the order and placement of posts, videos, and other content on users’ feeds.
EventMB
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Skift Take: Randall Barney knew he would need to sharpen certain skills, like public speaking and sales, to work his way up at the World Teleport Association. So he made that his mission.
Prestige Events Magazine
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
On Tuesday, 26 November 2024, DRPG kicked off its 45th-anniversary celebrations with a live broadcast, partnering with LightBulb Teams to deliver ‘The Big Build’ initiative. The event, streamed across the globe, brought together clients, agencies, venues and suppliers to construct prosthetic hands as part of the Give a Hand programme. The 60-minute broadcast, hosted live from DRPG ’s HQ studio complex in the Midlands, guided participants through the assembly process in real time, fostering colla
eventplanner
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) is the world-renowned annual tech show for the pro AV and systems integration industry. Connecting people with markets, it’s the pre-eminent event for bringing together the international audio, video and lighting community.
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Event Marketer
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
At Groceryshop , a trade show for grocery and consumer packaged goods that took place Oct. 7-9 in Las Vegas, Instacart brought a fresh approach that invited attendees to “level up” their business and enhance customer experiences. A bold visual statement with checkerboard patterns and bright, splashy colors, the eye-catching 20-by-40 square-foot activation, designed and produced by MoonLab Productions in collaboration with its in-house fabrication partner BloqLab, featured distinct home and stor
EventSource
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Sarah and Michael’s wedding at Henderson Brewing Co. showcased a flawless fusion of modern sophistication and rustic charm. The venue’s industrial aesthetic, marked by exposed brick and a cozy ambiance, offered a striking contrast to the warmth and intimacy they desired for their special day. From beginning to end, their day was a vivid reflection of their unique love story, celebrated in a way that felt true to who they are as a couple.
Prestige Events Magazine
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
East London is now home to Last Days , an exciting new venue collection group rethinking how we use underutilised spaces. Last Days turns dormant locations into lively hubs for creativity, community, and culture. From conferences, awards shows, to immersive pop-ups, their collection of versatile venues is designed to inspire and bring people together.
eventplanner
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
If you're an event planner, you've probably experienced the nagging feeling of forgetting something.
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.
Event Marketer
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Team Summit is DISH’s annual expo that brings together a global network of partners, retailers and vendors (approximately 3,500 attendees) over three days in one space where the brand can showcase new DISH products, strategies and technology through training and general sessions. The approximately 45,000-square-foot space features different business units and anywhere between 13 to 20 different featured partners each year.
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
After a record-breaking year, Elevate – the fastest-growing community for mentoring and training in the events industry – is excited to announce applications for its 2025 mentorship programme are now open and it is looking for new mentees and mentors to get involved.
Prestige Events Magazine
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Butlin’s, the UK’s leading destination for fun-filled events, is taking its Conference & Events offering to the next level with brand new menus designed to meet the evolving expectations of corporate clients. The newly designed menus—crafted by Butlin’s in-house Food Development team—offer a wide range of choices to suit all tastes and dietary needs, while reflecting current trends in client requests.
Eventscase Blog
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
November is always a special month for Eventscase, and 2024 was no exception. From international trade fairs and Christmas celebrations to exciting new launches, we closed the month with enthusiasm and remarkable achievements. Here’s a round-up of the highlights: Event Tech Live 2024: Technology and Innovation on Stage On 20 and 21 November, Eventscase took centre stage at Event Tech Live, Europe’s most prestigious event technology fair.
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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.
Event Marketer
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” has been on the air since 1999, but until recently, fans have mostly experienced a “one-way” relationship with the show. For the 25 th anniversary of “SVU” this year, NBC flipped the script and leaned into events to give back to the fandom and provide new avenues for connecting with the legacy IP. In March, the network transformed New York City’s Rockefeller Center into “ Olivia Benson Plaza ” for two days, paying homage to the iconic character portrayed b
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
We’re proud to provide an event venue finder service that provides reassurance to our clients that their event suppliers are powered by good. Locus Point continuously advocates for a responsible supply chain by highlighting venues and suppliers with social sustainability at their core so that our clients can be confident that their events support businesses with purpose.
Prestige Events Magazine
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Live Group is proud to announce the appointment of two senior executives, James Barrett and Ben Pearson , as the company continues to sharpen its focus on delivering a best-in-class client experience and accelerates its ambitious growth strategy into 2025. These strategic hires reinforce Live Group’s standing as an industry leader, driving innovative client and delegate engagement solutions.
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