Event Industry News

JUNE 18, 2018

Community Brands, the leading provider of cloud-based software solutions for associations, nonprofits, schools and faith-based groups, today announced it has acquired Expo Logic, a global event technology company. Details of the deal were not disclosed.

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Eventmobi

MARCH 6, 2024

How Can My Organization Choose the Best Event Management Software? Best Event Management Software Solutions With the global event management software market projected to reach $18.4 billion in 2029 , it’s time for your organization to hop on board and reap the benefits of this transformative event technology.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Event Tech Live (ETL) London, the leading global event technology expo, is thrilled to announce a dynamic new partnership for 2024 with Premagic, an AI-powered event tech platform designed to revolutionize organic event marketing.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The inaugural International MICE Summit (IMS24) concluded on a high note in Riyadh, bringing together 1000 key industry leaders from the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector for three days of strategic panel discussions, networking, and announcements that will shape the future of the global events industry.

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Socio Events

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

A situation like this is a doomsday scenario for an event planner. However, it’s one that can be avoided if you have a well-defined event marketing strategy on your side. After all, in-person, hybrid, and virtual events rarely sell themselves, no matter how engaging or exciting they might be. What is event marketing?

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Global event industry PPC specialist firm, Tag Digital , has been announced as the first ever sponsor of Event Tech Live’s (ETL) new MarTech Stage. The stage has been introduced to provide a dedicated area for speakers and panellists to discuss the technology used for event marketing.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

– Technology and innovation – Trends and research – People and planet – Business practices – Experience design – Event marketing “That’s on purpose,” Endean said. “We We have the same needs in the industry that keep us up at night.”

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

Lesson 2: Managing an Institutional Events Program Rachel Andrews, head of global events for Cvent, presented planners with the framework of her organization’s 30-person events division that coordinates more than 700 large, mid-sized, and small in-person and online meetings each year. Everyone has help along the way.

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

It’s all about coming up with one event experience that engages two different audiences in unique and uniform ways while getting them to interact with one another. To host a successful hybrid event, you have to bring together in-person and virtual event technology, and merge aspects of in-person and virtual event planning.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 13, 2020

The Sussex-based marketing and PR agency, which focuses on getting technology and suppliers seen, known and loved by event organisers, goes into 2020 on a huge high after a period of exciting growth in 2019.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

This practical session will also give attendees vital tips and takeaways on how to get greater coverage, build engagement and ultimately achieve greater exposure for their events and brand. 52eight3 is a highly skilled marketing and PR agency focused on getting technology and suppliers seen, known and loved by event organisers.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Foresight Group, the leading listed private equity and sustainable infrastructure investor, is backing growth at Live Group, an established and respected live event management company, with £2.8 million VCT funding to support its development of audience engagement technology.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 17, 2023

Vicky Cruse (Senior Event Producer), Lucy Russell (Event Producer) and Cathryn Rigby (Accounts & HR Manager) have all joined the thriving Warrington based start-up. Vicky boasts a 10-year events background, most recently delivering global events in Singapore, Dubai, New York, and London.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

It will allow organisers of large-scale events to monitor attendance. CEO, Chris Newlands, told Event Industry News: “Spelfie aims to positively disrupt the $144 billion events marketing and sponsorship industry, allowing brands to increase revenues by driving event attendees, influencers and their traffic directly to the brands’ websites.

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Bizzabo

JANUARY 15, 2019

Values-based events. Intimate events. Event apps. For the more information and expert advice, download the Event Marketing 2019: Benchmarks and Trends Report. Kimber Lancaster, Senior Global Event and Field Marketing Manager, Split. Aleksandra Panyukhina, Head of Event Marketing, SEMrush.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 18, 2021

Back in February, Marriott announced that its Connect with Confidence program would integrate meeting space provider Convene, audiovisual experts from Encore, event technology company Cvent and the virtual meeting platforms of Hopin and MeetingPlay (which just raised $85 million to fuel what the company described as an aggressive growth phase).

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Event Marketer

MAY 17, 2023

More than 1,000 members of the event marketing community convened at Caesars Palace Las Vegas for the 21 st annual Experiential Marketing Summit, May 9-11. More Scenes From EMS 2023: Photo credit: PWP Studio Mark your calendars for Experiential Marketing Summit 2024, April 24-26 at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Over the past 12 years, we’ve served over 30,000 global events with virtual, hybrid, and in person event solutions. From event planning to execution, our association event software puts all the AMS tools you need in one place.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

On the 7th of November, emc3 is set to host a captivating new edition of their highly regarded Reimagine event series. Reimagine brings together diverse panels of accomplished speakers and industry experts to delve into crucial topics, such as sustainability, diversity and inclusion, emerging technology, artificial intelligence, and more.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 10, 2024

Event lifecycle measurement specialist, Event Footprints, has celebrated a spectacular first year of trading, securing major partnerships with global event technology companies and a raft of leading experiential agencies and brands, all of which are seeking clarity of ROI measurement for their events.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This holds true for event management, which when done sustainably can help the environment, as well as improve an organization’s reputation, cost efficiency and long-term success. According to a study published in Nature Communications, the global events industry accounts for more than 10% of global CO2 emissions annually.

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Maritz Global Events

APRIL 9, 2019

Taylor’s story doesn’t begin like most event or meeting professionals. During his sophomore year at Humboldt State University, Taylor started his own event technology company, Hubtag, specializing in cutting-edge experiential activation and livestream broadcast management. Meet Taylor Ward. Fast-forward six years.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

We’ve also picked some top-rated blogs to follow in the event management niche. Global event industry insights from the leading South Asian event organisers. Event Manager Blog. An event technology and trends how-to guide for professionals. Event Industry News. The top 5 blogs to follow.

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Eventbase

JANUARY 30, 2020

However, with increased competition in the space, it’s more difficult than ever to attract and retain new event sponsors. Over 90 percent say that sponsor retention rates are static or decreasing — a worrying trend that event marketers need to pay attention to. The event app is a great place to start.

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Eventscase Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

She highlighted the benefits of AI tools and invited attendees to formulate and direct their questions at a later time––after she interviewed Fátima Barbero, VP of Event Managers Association (EMA) in Spain and Head of Global Events at Forto.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 4, 2023

Wales defeated Italy 28-24 in a final vote, announced by Worldchefs, to host the global event which is expected to attract 1,000 chefs and more than 5,000 visitors from 100-plus countries around […]. A Team Wales partnership has secured the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026 for the nation.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 15, 2021

Event tech was well represented,” Kathryn Frankson, director of event marketing at Informa Connect, who was one of the speakers, said. “We are thrilled to have been a headline sponsor and with the results from our collaboration,” Cathy Song Novelli, SVP – marketing + communications – for Hubilo, said.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 27, 2023

Global event crewing specialist Showforce has announced that Becky Meers has been promoted to the role of Head of Operations UK & Europe. Moving forward Becky will oversee the account management, crew management and operations functions for Showforce’s UK and European business.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Here, we cover the top 19 trends which promise to shake up event planning and hospitality in 2019 and beyond. Industry Performance Trends Attendee Experience Trends Meeting Destination Trends Event Technology Trends Meeting Design Trends. It’s clear that large-scale, global events like the olympics leave a lasting legacy.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 18, 2024

The Event Industry Council has recognized Johnny’s invaluable contributions since 2020 and his new leadership role is set to amplify Johnny’s impact on the global events industry. Johnny’s enthusiasm for driving the events industry towards greater […]

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InGo

MAY 24, 2022

Whether the purpose is to skyrocket sales, cement brand recognition, or bring together industry thought leaders, an event can be a game changer. In fact, 60% of leaders believe that events are the most critical marketing channel for achieving business goals. But, challenges remain in ensuring a truly successful hybrid event.

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InGo

MAY 24, 2022

Whether the purpose is to skyrocket sales, cement brand recognition, or bring together industry thought leaders, an event can be a game changer. In fact, 60% of leaders believe that events are the most critical marketing channel for achieving business goals. Event management software. Event technology adoption.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 4, 2024

Meet Blackpool has announced it has become a member of three key industry associations: the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO), beam and the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), further cementing the town’s dedication to the global events and tourism sectors.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Meetings & Events. tojulius Julian Solaris, Editor of The Event Manager Blog, always has the low-down on attendance-worthy events and the newest event technology. Tahira Endean tweets about the intersection of experiential, immersive meeting design and technology. TahiraCreates. DahliaElGazzar.

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Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 30, 2018

Ellen Boddington (President, Stellar Conference & Event Management Inc., Lots of people can’t commit to a full day-long event and we are adapting our meetings to take this into account. Use of Event Technology — The tech has made everything easier today. From booking OYOs to Airbnb, everything is digital now.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 16, 2024

A Greener Future (AGF), the not-for-profit company committed to helping events, festivals and venues around the world to become more sustainable, announce their Autumn training schedule with events taking place in London and Manchester.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 31, 2023

Award-winning global events agency emc3 today announce certification as a B Corporation (B Corp). This means that emc3 has been certified by B Lab as having met the highest verifiable social and environmental standards and its commitment to pursuing purpose alongside profit.

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