Picatic by Eventbrite
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Take an elevator up three floors in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, and you’re inside UrbanGlass, one of the coolest glass studios in the world. At over 17,000 square feet, it’s enormous, and its shops are arranged into a circle, each open door emanating light, heat, and the noise of craftspeople. In the Cold Shop, artists wearing […].
Velvet Chainsaw
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Since the pandemic moved our event cheese, industry experts have been quick to proclaim that meetings are forever changed and hybrid is here to stay. If only it was that easy! Event organizers are quickly realizing that hybrid isn’t cheap and it requires a lot more work. While hybrid can improve reach, it does not necessarily serve your top customers.
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Attendease
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
We have recently concluded our first 3X30 Live Talks Series with event expert guests. In our last conversation, we discussed hybrid event agenda design with guest Mahoganey Jones, CEO & Founder at Event Specialists. Mahoganey shared some insightful ideas around agenda design and debunked some myths around hybrid event budget and content delivery.
Conferences that Work
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
I do not have a magnetic personality. I would never have been cast as the lead in the classic ad series “ When E.F. Hutton talks, people listen “ Yes, I’m a recovering academic, so I love to talk. But that doesn’t mean that people always hear me. And that can occasionally be a problem when I’m facilitating group work. Ultimately, as we’ll see, it’s a good problem to have.
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.
Picatic by Eventbrite
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
A grand opening isn’t just any other event — it’s your only chance at a first impression. Here are grand opening ideas to jumpstart your business.
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Event Marketer
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
A partnership with Chance the Rapper helped Pinterest amplify its messaging and enabled the artist to scale his charitable work in Chicago. Inspired by user data that showed searches for “Sunday reset routine” have increased sevenfold and “destressing tips” have risen 12-fold, Pinterest launched a hybrid experience, “Havens: Invest in Rest” timed to honor World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10.
EventSource
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
In all honesty, wedding planning can be hard work. In fact, surveys have found that couples can become so overwhelmed with planning their wedding that they often consider eloping or getting hitched at city hall instead. While wedding planning can be stressful at times, it needn’t be impossible by staying organized. With some careful organization, you can not only reduce sleepless nights but also find the fun again when it comes to creating your special day.
Picatic by Eventbrite
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
Come December, consumers are overwhelmed with sales pitches. Make your event marketing stand out this holiday season with these creative ideas.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
When snowfall starts to look a lot like magic in the dusk sky, the holidays have indelibly arrived. (Even if it settles around others of us as light rain and winter-bitten cheeks after coming in from the chill air.) For many, however, the bracing weather of the holiday season also comes with travel plans. And if you’re tasked with planning a comfortable, Covid-conscious, festive and fun company holiday party or other group experience, you’re likely seeking cost-effective options—and it’s crunch
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
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
There’s something about Halloween that inspires scary-good experiential programs, and this year was no exception. With greater opportunities to activate after a low-key 2020 Halloween season, a variety of brands came out to celebrate with spooky pop-ups, haunted houses and other immersive experiences built to send chills down attendees’ spines. Some even went as far as to design experiential costumes.
EventSource
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Not only do you want to feel great on your wedding day, but you also want your guests’ memories of that day to be special as well. So how do you make them feel welcome? Include them in your day as much as possible! Add small tokens of appreciation throughout your nuptials to show them how much you cherish them. With their comfort and experience in mind, here are a few ways to make sure they feel the love on your wedding day.
Picatic by Eventbrite
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
Technology continues to transform the way we conduct our lives, and one result is the rise of hybrid meetings — that is, meetings that include people attending both in-person and remotely. As business becomes more global and as more companies offer employees the chance to work from home, it’s becoming increasingly important to be able […].
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
Planning your return to in-person? You might want to take a second look at big city venues, where the access is convenient, amenities are abundant and hotel partners are eager to welcome you back. Smart Meetings asked some urban hotel executives what they are seeing in their ballrooms today, what types of groups are returning, what protocols are being required and what are some creative uses of the space they have seen.
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Event Marketer
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
Themed placemats and customized F&B were inspired by the series and its characters. Whether out on the town, or cozy at home, HBO Max believes in date night. The subscription video on-demand streaming service built excitement for the launch of Max Original “Love Life” season two with a four-day series of romantic evenings for couples at eight Black-owned restaurants in New York City, Los Angeles, Detroit and Atlanta.
EventMB
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Meeting and event planners will be converging on Las Vegas for IMEX America in less than a week, and EventMB will be there. As IMEX’s official tech media partner, we’re here to give you the scoop on what not to miss. IMEX America 2021 marks the landmark exhibition’s first onsite event in more than two […]. The post 7 Big Reasons Not to Miss IMEX This Year by Angela Tupper appeared first on [link].
Attendease
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
We have recently concluded our first 3X30 Live Talks Series with event expert guests. In our last conversation, we discussed hybrid event agenda design with guest Mahoganey Jones, CEO & Founder at Event Specialists. Mahoganey shared some insightful ideas around agenda design and debunked some myths around hybrid event budget and content delivery.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Holy Mickey Pretzel and Jumbo Turkey Legs! Even Walt Disney himself probably didn’t see this one coming. Michelin-starred dining is coming to Orlando. And Miami. And Tampa. Michelin and Visit Florida have jointly announced that the latest expansion of The Michelin Guide, the bible of gourmands everywhere, is coming to the Sunshine State. The vaunted guidebooks, published since the early 1900s when French industrialist Andre Michelin and his brother Edouard wanted to stimulate road tripping—and t
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Event Marketer
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
The experience offered everything from samplings and mini beauty services to a build-your-own Glam Bag station. To celebrate its 10-year anniversary and bring together its community offline, subscription cosmetics service Ipsy hosted a “Glamiversary” Oct. 9-10 at Hudson Yards in New York City. Featuring activations by more than 15 partnering brands, the experience offered samplings and mini beauty services to a build-your-own Glam Bag station with bags held in an oversized gumball machine.
EventMB
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
The term “hybrid” is now commonly used to describe event formats that combine in-person and virtual experiences. While the concept of a hybrid event may be familiar, it raises an important question: Is there such a thing as a hybrid attendee? Hybrid events were a hot topic at EventMB’s recent Experience Design Summit, and many […]. The post Why Event Planners Can’t Afford to Overlook Hybrid Attendees by Angela Tupper appeared first on [link].
Expo Pass
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Sales teams have worked wonders this year. They leaned into virtual, hybrid, and anything they could to close the deal. But rewarding all that ingenuity with an in-person sales kickoff (SKO) hasn’t been in the cards lately. . That all changes in 2022. With the advances we’ve made in meeting safely, hybrid technologies, and our general understanding of ways to get together, in-person SKOs are back on the table.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals ( FICP ) could have gone hybrid—bosses with a tight budget may even say should have —but the organization opted for intimate, up close and personal. Several chairs with FICP shared what it took in recent Smart Meetings webinar, “ Adapt and Execute: A behind the Scenes Look at Planning a Major Industry Event.”.
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Event Marketer
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
Above, one of 20 artists selected by NBC live-paints a mural depicting the matchup between the 49ers and the Colts. A disrupted 2020 NFL season left many fans feeling deflated, so to reignite their energy and drive viewership for “Sunday Night Football,” NBC is activating live painting events powered by local artists in six markets. Dubbed canVS, the season-long campaign will culminate in a 100-yard-long mural inspired by fan contributions that will be revealed at Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles.
EventMB
OCTOBER 31, 2021
Meeting planning has always been a pressure-cooker of a job, but the challenges of the pandemic may be creating a mental health crisis for many event professionals. Getting mental health support is crucial, but where and how can event professionals get it? Even before the pandemic, event planning was considered one of the world’s most […]. The post How the Event Industry Is Meeting a Growing Mental Health Crisis by Maria Lenhart appeared first on [link].
Gallus Events
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
COP 26 Glasgow fails to punch above its weight. From creaking infrastructure to meat feast sandwiches Glasgow’s hosting of COP 26 tells us a lot about the long journey ahead of us as we move to a more diverse, resilient, sustainable world. Glasgow is Scotland’s biggest city. The conurbation of the old “second city of the empire” is home to over one and a half million people but it has been swamped by the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP 26).
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
ME Cabo , Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. This 170-room property has reopened after a top-to-bottom renovation and the addition of four new restaurants. Confessions Skybar & Tapas, one of the new adds, is a rooftop bar and lounge that can host up to 500 guests, in addition to hotel’s previous 2,500-person event capacity, including the 1,225-square-foot Evolution Meeting Room.
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.
Eventbrite UK
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Even though in-person events are continuing to gain popularity, it’s clear that virtual events are here to stay, with many creators looking for hybrid event ideas that will let them capture both in-person and online audiences. You can provide the best of both worlds – live and virtual – in one event to best meet […]. The post Event Success Showcase: Hybrid Events Examples appeared first on Eventbrite UK.
Prestige Events Magazine
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Paul Michaels is proud to announce the creation of luxury meeting and event spaces at his famous Hexagon Classics Showroom in North London. Paul is renowned for one of the finest classic car and modern art collections in Europe. The three new event spaces that now surround his collections create a truly unique atmosphere for both business and personal events.
Endless Events
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Do you consider yourself an entrepreneur? Today’s iconic guest, Deanna Nwosu , thinks that all event and meeting planners should nurture an entrepreneurial spirit. She joins Sarah to talk about her vast experience in the events industry, what the future holds for event organizers, and the importance of community engagement. For almost 20 years, Deanna has worked on fundraisers, conferences, trade shows, and other events ranging in size from 10 to 20,000 attendees.
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