Category: Events & Socials

Best Cvent Competitors and Alternatives in 2024

Disclaimer: This Cvent competitors analysis was conducted considering the leading event management platforms based on the informat...

Cvent vs Eventbrite: Which Event Management Softwa...

Selecting the right event management software can be time-consuming. With numerous options available, each must be carefully evalu...

C2 Montreal 2024: How a New Venue Aimed to Inspire...

The three-day event was built around some of the key industries driving the Montreal economy, including sustainability and artific...

ROI & ROE Strategies to Supercharge Your Event Val...

Delve into expert tips for creating impactful experiences that impress both your audience and C-suite.

Event Personalization Moments

Personal touches, from custom playlists to innovative swag, are redefining attendee engagement. Here, event professionals share so...

Behind the Scenes at Canva Create

The graphic design platform's largest-ever event drew 3,500 people for a day of keynotes, product demos, community spotlights, act...

Guest Column: 7 Common Anniversary Event Pitfalls ...

For many event teams, anniversary celebrations are the most pressure-filled to be perfect. Explore common mistakes and the best pr...

Evolving Risk Management for Events, Straight from...

As events chief for the Risk and Insurance Management Society, Stuart Ruff-Lyon is always focused on participant safety and securi...

Headquarters Hotel Coming to New Orleans C.C.

A 1,000-room Omni will be the long-awaited addition to the Morial Convention Center’s nearby hotel offerings.

Assn. Interest Group Launched for Responsible A.I....

ASAE’s new Association Coalition for AI brings together nonprofit leaders to better understand and properly implement artificial i...

Mandalay Bay Finishes $100-Million Conv. Ctr. Upgr...

Home of the business-events industry’s IMEX America show, the property has 2.1 million square feet of newly refreshed meeting and ...

Event Agencies Ashfield and WRG Join Forces

The new agency, Emota, comes together under parent company Inizio Engage to serve the healthcare industry and global brands.

See Inside Prime Video’s Immersive 'For Your Consi...

Prime Experience took attendees through an interactive journey into the making of the streaming service's hit series like Fallout,...

Ceiling Designs That Caught Our Eye at Recent Even...

What is "skychology" and how does it immerse guests further into an experience? Plus, get inspired by steal-worthy designs that dr...

Jacksonville Sports Foundation Launch

With the establishment of the Jacksonville Sports Foundation, Jacksonville aims to boost the local economy and unite the community...

How To Design Perfect Name Badges

A feature from Conference Badge.

Robin Hood 2024 Benefit Gala

With a theme nodding to the 1999 film, the event was a milestone in philanthropy, raising upward of $68 million this year—all whil...

“Meeting Room of the Future” Report: 4 Takeaways f...

The latest look at how operators of residential and non-residential conference venues are adapting to groups’ changing needs.

Summer Sponsorships: Unleashing the Power of Outdo...

From captivating challenges to thrilling sports simulators, bring your brand to life with outdoor activations that harness the ene...

See the Fun, Playful Elements From Public Art Fund...

The organization's annual event celebrated its upcoming exhibition season with artist-designed activations and whimsical drinks an...

Transition Moments at Events

Moving guests from one room to another can be an unexpected place for some surprise-and-delight moments.

What's New in Meetings and Trade Shows: May 2024

BizBash rounds up the latest news related to meetings, trade shows, and CVBs/DMOs.

Visa Wait Times: The Latest Update

In advance of the May 30 Legislative Action Day in Washington, organized by Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance, learn more about a...

Helping Attendees Defeat Jet Lag

InterContinental properties now offer guests access to the Timeshifter app to acclimate quickly coming into meetings and then goin...

Emerging Hotel Trends for 2024

Hilton recently hosted BizBash at several of its Nashville properties. From unique design elements to robust digital capabilities,...

Details Released on New Event-Sustainability Confe...

Set for October 2-3, the Convene 4 Climate event will immediately follow PCMA’s Convening EMEA conference in Barcelona, but attend...

Luxury Marriott Brand Bound for Nashville

Less than a block from the Music City Center, real estate developer Turnberry plans to break ground on a St. Regis property with t...

Cvent vs vFairs: Which Event Management Software I...

Finding the best event management software can take many resources. With multiple options to choose from, they must be carefully a...

See Inside Expedia’s Day-to-Night Activation at th...

Expedia celebrated New Orleans with a yellow parasol motif. Check out how it shaded guests from the daytime sun, then served as st...

Event Venue News for May 2024

BizBash rounds up the latest news from hotels, convention centers, meeting spaces, restaurants, and other event venues around the ...

F&B a Losing Battle? Focus on a Better HCP Exp...

As prices rise but meal-spend caps do not, planners need to get creative to deliver satisfying, impactful events for attending pra...

[Webinar] Creating Events with AI

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 2pm ET / 11am PT

6 Things HCPs Want Life-Science Event Planners to ...

At Pharma Forum 2024, a panel of physicians detailed their likes and preferences around elements of meetings hosted by life-scienc...

[Webinar] Digging into the Event Data Goldmine

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2pm ET / 11am PT

A Miami Beach Classic to Open New-Build Meeting Fa...

At Fontainebleau Miami Beach, work is underway on the adjacent 45,000-square-foot Coastal Convention Center, with plans to host gr...

Inside WIPA Philadelphia's First-Ever Gala

WIPA Philadelphia's first-ever gala paid homage to the city's musical history with an elaborate event design created by 30 differe...

See How Knix Celebrated Its Customers with This Im...

The intimates and apparel brand hosted a two-day experience in Mexico to launch its new swimwear collection.

How to Host an Event Inside an Airplane Hangar

Take insights and inspiration from the grand opening of The Executive Hangar, a new venue in Fullerton, Calif.

Formula 1 Miami 2024 Events and Activations

Get an inside look at Hard Rock Stadium’s Formula 1 strategic planning and execution, along with on-track brand highlights and the...

See Inside Jeff Leatham’s New Immersive Floral Exh...

Physical meets digital in this colorful, Korean-inspired installation at Genesis House in NYC. Take a peek.

New Convention Hotel Secured for Detroit Riverfron...

The 600-room property, expected to open in 2027, will be attached to Huntington Place via skybridge.

Powerful Pre-Meeting Engagement: A Case Study

Here’s how one organizer used pre-event connections to drive attendance, content creation, and buzz.

The Winning Ingredient: Power Teams

A leadership conference for the convenience-store industry launched last fall with an integrated strategy for engaging attendees t...

Nashville, Madrid, Singapore, and Dubai: Nailed It...

Cvent’s lists of top hotels and destinations based on 2023 booking activity are out. Where are groups sourcing most often in North...

The Secret to Using A.I. Effectively: Persistence

While touted as a time-saver, generative A.I. requires some “collaboration” between the user and the technology to generate conten...

What Breaks Through to Distracted Attendees

According to a survey of marketing executives done in conjunction with the debut of Amex GBT M&E’s Experience Studio, events need ...

Live! Hotel and Casino Gets the Go-Ahead in Virgin...

A new $1.4 billion entertainment district has been approved for Petersburg, Va., that includes pro football hall-of-famer Bruce Sm...

Doomed Convention: A Lesson in Prepping Volunteers

Long waits at registration, undelivered items to booths, safety and security lapses, and other mishaps were partly the result of o...

Top 8 Hospitality Platforms for Events and Consume...

Events play a crucial role in building strong connections between brands, their consumers and suppliers. Also, they help boost bra...

Top Event Management Platforms in 2024

Event management platforms offer a holistic approach to planning logistics, attendee registration, promotion, check-in, and more. ...

Best Event Ticketing Solutions and Platforms in 20...

Choosing the right event ticketing platform can be a game-changer for event managers. One can use ticketing solutions for multiple...

Best vFairs Alternatives and Competitors in 2024

Disclaimer: This article looks at the top event management platforms based on information available on their websites and reviews ...

Best White Label Event Management Platforms in 202...

Selecting the right white-label event management platform is key for companies looking to offer on-brand event experiences. These ...

KPIs to Track so You Understand the Impact of Your...

We’re super excited to be able to turn the mic over to Tayler Cusick Hollman of Enji for this blog post – she’s truly a thought l...

We’re hiring!

OFD Consulting LLC is an award-winning boutique agency that focuses exclusively on the wedding industry. We’re expanding and now ...

An Event Pro’s Guide to Podcast Pitching

With nearly 60 percent of consumers listening to podcasts, now’s the time for event professionals to dive headfirst into this PR ...

Wedding Industry Conferences: Which One Should I A...

In the last fifteen years, the wedding industry has exploded with wedding conferences, workshops, and general opportunities for c...

Real Wedding Submissions: The Best Publications to...

Real wedding submissions are one of the best ways to create publicity for your business, establish your credibility, and attract ...

Episode 58: Pandemic Positives: Rethinking the Mem...

While the pandemic had many troubles for our industry, Ann chooses to […]

Allow Me to (Re)introduce Myself

Allow me to (re)introduce myself. While I’m starting a brand new Instagram […]

Reinvention

This is perhaps the hardest part of reinventing yourself. I’ve experienced this […]

Simple Rhythms for Success

This is my office/studio. Simple, right? But from this office, I’ve produced […]

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Industry Associations Have Been Busy This Spring: ...

6 need-to-know news briefs tracking the initiatives of MPI, EIC, SITE, IAEE, CEMA, and other industry groups, plus a calendar of c...

Resort and Arena Complex Proposed for Site Near La...

Real-estate development company LVXP will submit permitting requests this summer for a mixed-use development on the Las Vegas Stri...

4 Clauses to Re-Examine in Your Meeting Contract

To avoid unpleasant surprises, you should zero in on cutoff dates, attrition calculations, prepayment requests, and disputed-charg...

In Austin, A New Plan for Hosting Citywides

With the Austin Convention Center closing in March 2025 to be fully rebuilt, three nearby hotels will partner to accommodate assoc...

How to Understand Exhibitors from the Inside Out

A new Freeman Trends Report profiles four types of exhibitors based on their primary objective for attending the event.

From Matchmaking To Content Creation: How AI Is Re...

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is more than a passing fad. Thanks to the increasing popularity of tools like ChatGPT ...

Do You Need Event Planning Certifications?

The events industry is a melting pot of talent and diverse backgrounds, with event professionals bringing rich experiences and uni...

New Report Finds B2B Event Attendees Are Getting Y...

A recently published Freeman report highlights a significant shift in the demographics of B2B event attendees. With this new gener...

Crafting Corporate Events That Resonate with Gen Z

You’ve heard this before, but it bears repeating: Gen Z is unlike any generation we’ve ever seen. These young professionals and yo...

The Line Between Attendee Data and Privacy

Navigating event attendee data requires the right balance between collecting valuable information and respecting event attendee pr...

Behind EA Sports and LALIGA's FC Futures Initiativ...

The video game developer and Spanish football league LALIGA demonstrated their commitment to "grassroots football" by redesigning ...

Why Fans Are Spending More on Sports Travel—and Ho...

A recent study revealed that nearly one-third of millennials and Gen Zers want to travel to a sporting event this year. It’s the p...

The Event Impact Equation: Measuring What Matters

Demonstrate event impact, and showcase your value using Smart Experience Design.

Inside Disney's 'Bluey' Premiere Party

To celebrate the beloved series' first-ever extended-length episode, Disney Branded Television transported celebrities and their c...

2024 NFL Draft: See How Detroit Welcomed Football ...

The annual league event took over the city, setting an attendance record and offering locals and visitors alike plenty of interact...

’60 NEVER LOOKED BETTER’- CELEBRITIES PRAISE BILLI...

Nigerian economist and philanthropist Anthony Onyemaechi Elumelu, popularly known as Tony Elumelu, is celebrating his birthday, 22...

“BILLIONAIRE MOVES”: FLAVOUR, WIZKID SETS TONY ELU...

Popular Nigerian stars Wizkid and Flavour thrilled fans with their performance at Tony Elumelu’s birthday party earlier today.

BRIT AWARDS: BEYONCÉ WINS INTERNATIONAL ARTISTE OF...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SPARTO TV CEO, JUDE SOLOMON

ACTRESS NKECHI BLESSING CELEBRATES OONI OF IFE ON ...

IGBOS AND CULTURE OF PLAYING UNDER MOONLIGHT (EGWU...

HAPPY BIG 49TH BIRTHDAY TO APOSTLE CHIBUZOR CHINYE...

NOT EVERYTHING HAS TO GO ON SOCIAL MEDIA

COUPLE GET MARRIED ON HUSBAND'S SICK BED IN LAGOS

BEN MURRAY-BRUCE GAVE HIS DAUGHTER'S HAND IN MARRI...

THE WEEKND LOSES HIS VOICE TWO SONGS INTO HIS CONC...

CHRIS ROCK TURNS DOWN OFFER TO HOST 2023 OSCARS

NIGERIAN LADY WEDS A MANNEQUIN TO REPRESENT HER FI...