Event Industry News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

While many other industries have embraced sustainable practices, event organisers must navigate varying regulations, regional requirements and growing demands from sponsors and attendees for environmentally responsible solutions. Live events such as festivals, sporting events, trade shows and concerts have a significant […]

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Akkroo takes home the ‘Best use of Technology for Engagement & Interaction (B2B)’ award at the 2019 Event Technology Awards. Chris Wickson, Co-Founder of Akkroo, now GM of Events at Integrate after the acquisition of? Integrate Events exists to improve event experience and results for exhibitors and attendees.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Agencies: Drury Design, Champs Sports. Best Sports Activation. Client: NBC Sports. Best Use of Events for Content. Client: Dell Technologies. Client: NBC Sports. Best Use of Technology or Social Media. 2021 EXPERIENCE DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY AWARDS. Best Combination of Event Technologies.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

During all our years designing and deploying event technology for events, one thread remains a constant – that technology adds the most value when it succeeds in actively facilitating human connection and communication. Bringing teams together with event technology. Brand Events. Event Tech.

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Lennd

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In the wild world of live sports events, the most intense preparation work isn’t done by the teams or the coaching staff…it’s performed by the event organizers. Thankfully there are sports credential software solutions available that can bring order to the chaos that is credential management.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 11, 2021

Associate Professor & Director, Sports Management Programs, The George Washington University School of Business, 2020-21 PCMA Visionary Award educator honoree. The EventTech800” infographic from MarTech 8000 demonstrated the 400-percent growth in event-tech companies in 2020. Let’s try and do all the things for a virtual event.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

INCA Productions are a strategic creative agency who connect brands and audiences through live digital experiences. With offices in London and New York, their clients include Netflix, Meta, Moet and Chandon, Apple and Sky.

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Event Industry News

JULY 26, 2019

During the panel discussion, the three experts discussed the progression of event technology drawing upon their predictions on upcoming trends. Defining the practicality of technology, Felix stated that just because a piece of tech is ‘trendy’ doesn’t necessarily mean it is useful to implement into an event. Brand Events.

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Event Marketer

JULY 18, 2022

Take the State Farm Football Find, a digital + live sponsorship program developed based not only on the knowledge that multichannel programs vastly extend reach, but the fact that modern sports fans rely on their second screens to enhance the viewing experience.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 22, 2025

PMY Group (PMY), a global leader in technology solutions for sport and major events, has acquired UK-based EVENT360, a premier producer of match-day entertainment, immersive stadium ceremonies, and unforgettable live experiences.

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Event Industry News

JULY 25, 2019

Tim Sutter, Cvent’s regional business development manager, made his predictions on the future of event technology while reflecting on past equipment and services during Confex North. Each of these stages requires technology to market the event, enhance audience experience or create more efficiency. Brand Events.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 21, 2022

18-20 at Cleveland Public Square, Klarna officially made its first foray into the sports arena with the pop-up “Klarna All-Star Vault” experience that showcased the crossover between fashion and basketball throughout the league’s 75-year history. During NBA All-Star Weekend in Cleveland, the brand once again tackled a new sphere.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Athena, the iconic Art Deco events venue in Leicester’s vibrant cultural quarter, has conducted new research shedding light on the top priorities of sports event organisers. Planners highlighted the importance […]

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Popular brand personality Jake from State Farm made appearances at two live tailgating events. Sports fans are a digitally savvy audience that rely on their devices to supplement the game-viewing experience.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Nine cultural and sporting events set to take place in the West Midlands have shared £3 million of Commonwealth Games legacy funding to help bring hundreds of thousands of people together in the region. Giving an estimated £11.5

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Event Industry News

APRIL 24, 2024

The Arnold Sports Festival UK made a triumphant return to the NEC Birmingham over the weekend of March 15-17, 2024, boasting an impressive line-up of sports and activities, attracting a community of 30,000 competitors and visitors.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

London Marathon Events (LME), the worlds leading mass-participation events organiser and the first-ever sports buyer of carbon removals, has signed its third deal with CUR8. In 2022, LME became the first sporting organisation […]

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

If there is a reasonable expectation of privacy, such as in a personal office, closed meeting room, or private residence, live streaming your event without permission is a no-go. Since most events take place in what would be considered a public place, you’re in the clear, right?

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

These unique sporting venues have transformed into […] When you think of horse racing, you might envision a thrilling race, the thunder of hooves, and the elegance of jockeys guiding their steeds to victory. But what if we told you that The Jockey Club are not just about horseracing? They are so much more than that!

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 13, 2023

Duelbox is an audience engagement platform that brings customizable, mass-participation digital games to live events! Duelbox is great for team buildings, corporate events, trade […]. Participants join on their personal device by scanning a QR code, no apps or downloads needed.

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GEVME

OCTOBER 1, 2019

How are you expected to find out about the latest technological trends when you never seem to have any free time? Event management podcasts can certainly come in handy. Organisers can listen to them when they’re cooking, playing sports, or driving home from work. Podcasts for event planners are easy to use.

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Event Industry News

MAY 22, 2024

Recognising Excellence in Event Tech Innovation The highly anticipated 2024 Event Technology Awards are officially open for entries. For many years, these prestigious awards have celebrated the remarkable achievements of event tech innovators, and this year promises to be no different.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The 2023 edition of the Event Technology Awards is fast approaching and finalists for each of the 34 categories have been announced. Take a look at the shortlist here. This year saw six new categories in the mix, all of which have been embraced by the industry with plenty of entries and at least three […]

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Ten local authorities trial Green Events Code of Practice (GECoP) to introduce new minimum environmental standards Findings from 60 music, sports and community events demonstrate overwhelming support for nationally aligned standards A landmark pilot project has demonstrated that local authority-led assessments can drive widespread sustainability in (..)

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Voting is open for #eventprofs to choose their favourite event technology supplier to win the People’s Choice at the Event Technology Awards 2021. The accolade is awarded to the three top-most popular event tech providers – as decided completely by the industry – in the form of gold, silver, and bronze.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 27, 2023

According to PetSmart’s research, more than one-third of pet parents are also major sports fans, so the brand left no stone unturned when it came to finding creative ways to engage with the crossover audience throughout the 2022-2023 NFL season.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 4, 2024

As part of its innovative approach to business events, major events, tourism and event hosting, Ottawa Tourism is further aligning its focus on major association congresses with leading sporting events.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 25, 2024

Joy Squad, the premier provider of custom photo booth activations for events across the United States, is thrilled to announce its headline sponsorship for the Event Technology Awards U.S & Canada. The sponsorship marks a significant milestone in Joy Squad’s commitment to innovation and excellence in event technology.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Interactive and immersive technology specialist Arcstream has appointed sports and leisure specialist David Bright as Sales Director. David, known for his extensive experience in digital solutions for the sports and events sector, most recently as Head of Sports and Leisure at LED specialists Bendac.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 22, 2024

After more than a decade of recognising and celebrating groundbreaking achievements in event technology, the prestigious Event Technology Awards (ETA) is thrilled to announce its expansion to the United States and Canada.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

He looks at historically black colleges and universities, hotels, sales and customer service employees and even gamers (they adapt quickly to new event technology) to find aspiring servant-leaders by considering what they have accomplished outside the classroom in the work and social sphere. “We

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 10, 2025

The cap would apply to tickets in the live events industry including sport, music, comedy and theatre. The government has announced plans to cap the price of resale tickets in a clamp-down on ticket touts who bulk buy tickets and then resell them for huge profits.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

Think sports broadcast or late-night talk show. One event with two experiences for in-person and online attendees with inter-two-way connectivity.”. She continues, “This new hybrid model is really fostering a much deeper engagement set between both of those audiences, by way of more evolved event technology and online event platforms.

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Event Marketer

JUNE 20, 2024

NVIDIA ceo Jensen Huang, sporting his usual black leather jacket, made an impressive entrance riding his own star power, with the screen behind him black. Closeups of both ceos were fed to the screens hovering in the center of the Sphere, while the rest of the background offered a vivid representation of technology.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The brand tapped celebrities representing a range of sectors to appeal to a variety of fans: Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas, sports commentator Erin Andrews, daytime TV personality Clinton Kelly and actors Misha Collins and Dulé Hill.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

The proliferation of smartphones and other digital devices means engaging event attendees via social media, event apps, live polls, push notifications, and other apps available is no longer a nice-to-have for event planners. The Event Technology Breaking Point – When Your Tools Are Not Talking To Each Other.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 24, 2022

Before and during the event, fans connected through mobile viewing within the NFL app, a co-viewing experience in the Yahoo Sports mobile app and inside the virtual 5G stadium in Fortnite. Verizon’s virtual stadium allowed players to create content, try out football-themed games and embark on scavenger hunts.

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