Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In the events industry, floorplans are more than just simple diagrams – they are essential tools for event professionals of any kind. From improving team efficiency to landing new clients, these designs and documents play a crucial role in the success of any event business. In this article, we’ll give an overview of the different types of floorplans used in event businesses, the value of accurate and detailed floorplans, and how you can use them to land more leads, delight clients, and kee

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Board meetings are vital for organizational success. However, planning successful internal meetings can be challenging when juggling attendee coordination, agenda building, venue selection, and more. Plus, the traditional format for board meetings just doesn’t cut it anymore! No one wants to attend a boring meeting that lacks focus and doesn’t foster meaningful dialogue.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Still from the 1995 movie “Leaving Las Vegas” of alcoholic Hollywood screenwriter Ben Sanderson (Nicolas Cage) sitting in a Las Vegas cocktail lounge, staring at a Martini as he drinks himself into oblivion. On November 14, 2024, I said goodbye to Twitter Like hundreds of thousands of users in the weeks following the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, I decided it was time to leave Twitter.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Skift Take: Panos Tzivanidis, director of corporate events and services for the International Olympic Committee shares lessons learned from the 2024 Paris Games.

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StraussCA

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Attracting and maintaining sponsors is crucial for the financial sustainability of any association, but it’s no easy task. Not only do association leaders need to identify potential sponsors, but they must also ensure that the sponsorship packages offered are flexible enough to fit a range of budgets—whether it’s a budget for a small local business or a large corporation.

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Guidebook

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Yes – it really is finally happening! We have listened to our customers’ repeated demands to build integrated event registration capabilities, and we are proud that you all trust us to do so. In early 2025, Guidebook will be ready to support your events from start to finish. An event technology ecosystem: Introducing 3 new event management features for 2025 Guidebook will be extending our offering with three new capabilities, the first of which is already live.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Skift Take: Independent planners are looking beyond their industry associations for the resources and connections they need to build their small businesses.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel has opened its eagerly awaited ‘Garden View’ room, now available for meeting and event bookings. Designed with delegate well-being in mind, this new events space features an inspiring ‘garden wall’ and floor-to-ceiling glass windows, offering panoramic views of the historic Piccadilly Gardens in the centre of Manchester.

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The MICE

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Everyone knows Stuttgart as the birthplace of mobility and a powerhouse in the automotive industry. But there’s much more to this dynamic destination. Stuttgart is constantly evolving, offering a unique setting for hosting business events. In this blog post, I’ll showcase the unique opportunities Stuttgart offers for your event, from hotels and venues to experiences, all with sustainability woven into the event planning process.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover COLAsseums, Date Week adventures and Barbie’s Stream House. PEPSI CONQUERS FAN ENGAGEMENT AT THE ‘ COLA SSEUM’ With Paramount Pictures’ “Gladiator II” debuting on Nov. 22, Pepsi invited fans to strap on their sandals and get pumped for the sequel on Nov. 19 at The Pepsi COLAsseum.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Skift Take: With Gen Z officially surpassing Boomers in the workforce, new values are reshaping industries, including the events sector. According to the Freeman 2024 Event Organizer Trends Data. a workforce that spans five generations is driving change and innovation.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The IBTM World Forum for Advocacy , in partnership with The Business of Events , brought together 80 senior leaders and policymakers from around the world on Monday, to discuss various issues related to communicating the economic and social impact of global business events. The Forum, which took place at the Torre Melina Gran Melia Hotel in Barcelona, sparked insightful and thought-provoking debate from the outset.

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EventSource

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Love has a way of finding us in the most unexpected places. For Marcella and Daniel, it was a chance meeting at a downtown nightclub that sparked an unforgettable journey. From that night, they became inseparable, and their story culminated in a breathtakingly luxurious wedding at The Arlington Estate. This magical day, expertly planned by Upon Occasion and beautifully preserved by Everlasting Moments , was a true celebration of their love and commitment.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

A rash of major brands have revoked their DEI support over the last few months, but e.l.f. Cosmetics is racing toward its diversity goals at full throttle. In May, the company became the first-ever beauty brand to serve as a primary sponsor of an Indy 500 driver—Katherine Legge, the only female driver that competed in the race. Then, from Nov. 2-3, e.l.f. teamed up with Purdue University to up the ante on its “Lip Oil Change” activation with “In My STEM Era,” a free, maker-centric event held at

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Skift Take: ALHI President & CEO Mike Dominguez breaks down economic and hotel industry trends – from compression to the price of eggs – as they relate to meetings.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

CSE , a leading logistics and management firm for major sporting events, has extended its partnership with British Athletics , following a successful 25-year relationship with the sporting body. Headquartered in Birmingham, CSE was initially established by Managing Director, Simon Hainsworth, and has firmly cemented itself as leaders in delivering solutions for large-scale and mass participation sporting events, notably World Athletics Championships 2017, European Championships [multi-sport] 201

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Corporate events have become essential moments for companies to connect, inspire, and grow. Far from being routine gatherings, these events are strategically crafted experiences that drive business goals, strengthen bonds with clients and partners, and reinforce company culture. When executed effectively, a corporate event leaves a lasting impression, turning attendees into advocates and deepening their loyalty to your brand.Corporate events come in various forms, each tailored to fulfill differ

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The editors of Event Marketer have unveiled the winners of the 2024 Experience Design Awards, an annual recognition of outstanding event design, innovative builds, interactive tech, and environmental creativity across a wide variety of consumer-targeted and business-to-business event formats. The post Full Coverage: The 2024 Experience Design Awards appeared first on Event Marketer.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Skift Take: Independent planners are looking beyond their industry associations for the resources and connections they need to build their small businesses.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The meetings and events facilities at the Celtic Manor Resort have been renamed the Ian Edwards Conference Centre to celebrate the memory of the venue’s long-serving Chief Executive Officer, who sadly passed away last month. Ian was the conference centre manager when the Resort Hotel opened in 1999 and, after returning to Celtic Manor in 2008, he played a huge part in attracting and delivering a wide variety of successful events within the facilities that now bear his name.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The Green Events and Innovations Conference (GEI17) will once again bring together global innovators and sector leaders to share, network, and accelerate environmental and social actions to make impactful changes in all kinds of events.

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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.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The meteoric rise of artificial intelligence has enabled the industry to focus on collecting the right data—and make it actionable. Marketers are prioritizing metrics that inform strategic decision-making. They’re using new, and much improved, technology and taking cues from neuroscience. As a result, they’re gathering meaningful intel from, and about, their audiences, then reimagining their events based on attendees’ needs.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Skift Take: Self-taught from TikTok and YouTube videos, Invesco’s Elyse Dawson challenges herself every day to come up with routine tasks that could be simplified using AI.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

As part of the latest proposals for RIBA’s House of Architecture modernisation programme, which includes a transformation of the Grade II* listed home of RIBA, 66 Portland Place will close from June 2025. Refurbishment of the building is anticipated to take approximately two and a half years. This sensitive restoration of 66 Portland Place will ensure the London landmark building is accessible, environmentally sustainable, and remains a vibrant, welcoming destination for members, clients and del

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

I am grateful every day for the busy hospitality leaders who take the time to share their success secrets with the Smart Meetings Community on the What One Thing? podcast. I have learned so much this year about everything from relationships to the power of persistence and what the next generation of event prof needs to stay engaged. I asked these event thought leaders for their approach to gratitude during the holiday season and all year long.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Lumiere London’s Underwood flagship is a beacon of sustainability, inclusivity, and community impact. Owned by the LGBTQIA+ community and proudly green-accredited, Underwood offers exclusive hire options across six versatile, light-filled spaces. Conveniently located with excellent transport links and full DDA compliance, it’s the perfect setting for events that inspire creativity and connection.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Skift Take: Organizations rarely include potential mental health crises in their risk management planning. The time to start is now.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

DRPG celebrated its career-focused educational event, Sparks Live on Thursday 14 November 2024, aimed at inspiring the next generation of creative talent. Held at DRPG’s Hartlebury studio headquarters, this second event of its kind welcomed over 120 young people from across UK colleges and universities, all eager to explore careers in the creative industries and gain insights from experienced professionals.

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