Attendease
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
As a project coordinator or marketing manager, you’ve likely been tasked with planning company and product events —even though event planning isn’t a core function of your role. Your boss wants improved workflows and better results…but provides little guidance on how to get there. You’re left scratching your head, wondering where to even start.
Conferences that Work
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
10 years ago, I pointed out that most meetings are small meetings. It seems the meeting industry is finally catching on to this reality and its benefits. Yes, s mall is the new big ! From eSpeakers ‘ report on IMEX America 2024 : “ Small is the new big. Smaller meetings, known by industry experts as micro events, continue strong growth. Simpler internal team meetings, VIP events, and client advisory boards will be among the most common types of meetings as we go forward.
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EventMB
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Skift Take: Despite skepticism from critics, proponents argue convention centers are vital economic drivers that support local businesses, tourism, and hospitality industries.
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Cvent CONNECT Europe, one of the region’s largest meetings, events and hospitality technology conferences, hosted by Cvent, brought together thousands of industry professionals both in-person in London and online last week for three days of networking, education and hands-on technology training.
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StraussCA
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Planning a multi-day trade show can feel like a balancing act—there’s a lot to manage, from educational sessions to networking and logistics. But when everything falls into place, it’s incredibly rewarding. The key is to stay organized, keep it fun, and ensure that attendees leave feeling like they gained real value. Here are a few strategies that work wonders for a successful event. 1.
Event Pro Update brings together the best content for event, conference, and meeting planning professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
EventMB
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Skift Take: Hyatt’s Senior Vice President of Events, Steve Enselein, spoke with Skift Meetings about the most interesting takeaways from IMEX America. While “doing more with less” was a consistent theme, optimism for the future of meetings and events remains strong.
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Temporary inflatable event structure specialist, Evolution Dome, is set to return to Event Sustainability Live which will run alongside Event Tech Live (ETL) at ExCeL London on November 20-21, 2024.
EventSource
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Get ready for a stunning showcase of wedding and event inspirations at the Waterfront Boutique Venue in Burlington! We were invited to their exclusive Open House event. Nestled along the picturesque shores of Lake Ontario, the Waterfront Hotel offers an unbeatable view that’s perfect for any wedding or special event. Imagine exchanging vows or hosting a reception with the lake as your backdrop – it’s a truly unforgettable setting that will leave you and your guests in awe.
Prestige Events Magazine
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, has released research on the importance and understanding of ‘Event Flow’ for successful meetings. In collaboration with Kelly McCormack, The Event Psychologist , the venue looked to understand how best to create momentum and productivity amongst delegations, using movement. Speaking on the research findings, Kelly McCormack, who is finishing her master’s on event psychology at the University of Leicester, commented; “A good event flow is closely related to Environme
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EventMB
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Skift Take: Long-time partners in business and in life chose IMEX America as the site of their wedding and MPI Rendezvous as their reception.
Event Marketer
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
ION, a TV network known for its crime and justice procedural programming, recently underwent a rebrand, that not only updated its color palette and key art, but also added a slate of women’s sports. What started with broadcasting WNBA games has grown to include the NWSL, accessible to fans without a paywall. To reintroduce ION as a robust entertainment network and continue building its community of sports fans, the brand staged a multipronged campaign that kicked off at Advertising Week New York
PCMA Convene
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Negotiation coach Alex Carter will lead two PCMA Business School sessions during Convening Leaders 2025, on Jan. 14, as well as a live coaching session afterward. Negotiation coach Alex Carter starts off her April 2024 TEDx talk, “How to Ask for More — and Get It,” by saying the most important things she knows about negotiation she learned in a kayak.
Prestige Events Magazine
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Hilton Birmingham Metropole has launched a new industry resource as part of its ‘A Place for Everyone’ initiative, aimed at sharing best practices with businesses looking to improve diversity and inclusivity within their teams. The digital brochure, which has been designed in an accessible format, provides helpful information, as well as inspirational case studies and advice, so that other businesses can benefit from the experience of the hotel.
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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
EventMB
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Skift Take: Even with the possibility of Clarion Events being sold by its private equity owner Blackstone, the company is still bullish about its acquisitions. Its most recent is Eaton Hall Exhibitions.
EventSource
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Ava and Mark’s wedding in downtown Toronto was a perfect mix of simplicity and charm. Their love story is down-to-earth and genuine, much like their wedding day. With an urban chic ambiance and exposed brick, the Storys Building provided the ideal setting for their dream fall celebration. Ava and Mark wanted something minimalist yet warm, and this venue delivered exactly that.
eventplanner
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Event name badges might seem like a small detail, but their impact is anything but minor. A well-crafted badge doesn't just identify an attendee; it enhances networking opportunities, reinforces security, and aligns seamlessly with the event's branding.
Prestige Events Magazine
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Optimism in the business meetings and events sector is high, with average event budgets on the rise, according to the Meetings Industry Association’s (MIA) latest MIA Insights. The latest edition of the association’s quarterly benchmarking report has revealed that almost three quarters (74%) are confident in the future growth and sustainability of the sector – a slight increase on sentiment reported in June.
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EventMB
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Skift Take: At FICP’s Annual Conference this week, the team that is working toward getting the event certified by the EIC shared their story.
Event Marketer
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The New York City Marathon set a new record this year, with more than 55,600 athletes competing in a five-borough race on Nov. 3. In the days leading up to the event, runners and their families stopped by the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon Expo that took place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center to pick up their race numbers, get insights on the track and stock up on the latest in gear.
eventplanner
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Event name badges might seem like a small detail, but their impact is anything but minor. A well-crafted badge doesn't just identify an attendee; it enhances networking opportunities, reinforces security, and aligns seamlessly with the event's branding.
Prestige Events Magazine
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Envoku, the newly launched delegate engagement platform from Live Group, is collaborating across a series of international and domestic events to expand industry knowledge, understanding, and thought leadership around AI driven audience insight. As part of the product’s launch programme, Managing Director Stephen D. Pickett will be speaking to event organisers, in house event professionals, and event marketers from across public and private organisations, both in the UK and internationally.
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.
EventMB
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Skift Take: At FICP’s Annual Conference this week, the team that is working toward getting the event certified by the EIC shared their story.
Event Marketer
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Glambulances, hologram chefs and SoCal vibes at Meta Lab. SABRINA CARPENTER’S ‘SHORT N’ SWEET CAFÉS’ LEAVE QUITE AN IMPRESSION Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” was arguably the track of the summer, so it was only a matter of time before she got her very own café.
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The latest ICE Annual Benchmarking Research Report, produced in collaboration with Cvent, has revealed concerning trends amongst corporate event professionals regarding the adoption of sustainable event practices. A mixture of knowledge, cost and time, all taking their toll on organisers.
Prestige Events Magazine
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
· Strata expands into brand services · Strata attracts multi-million-pound investment to fund growth · Accelerated acquisition strategy given green light Strata, the award-winning brand experience agency, has acquired Element London and raised significant investment to fund further acquisitions and international expansion. Element is a market-leading prize, reward and incentive specialist with more than 15 years’ experience in delivering promotions, activations and reward programmes for leadin
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EventMB
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Skift Take: Cvent has slowly but surely created a behemoth of an industry event, showing no signs of slowing down.
MeetingsNet
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
When the goal of your meeting is relationship building, here’s what you should be measuring and one key question to ask on your post-event survey. When stakeholders invest the time and budget to bring people together face-to-face, they want to know they achieved their goals. It's not enough simply to host an event; organizations need to be able to measure its impact.
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
RX UK is delighted to announce that it has become a member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network, reinforcing its commitment to creating a fully inclusive and diverse workplace. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a globally recognised symbol that supports individuals with invisible disabilities.
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