Event Planning

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Strategic Planning Hacks Every Event Pro Should Steal Strategic Planning Hacks Every Event Pro Should Steal

MCI USA outlines five strategic planning approaches for event professionals, emphasizing clear objectives, measurable benchmarks, engagement mapping, early stakeholder involvement, and flexible execution to drive successful outcomes beyond traditional logistics-focused planning.

Aug 12, 2025

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Trade Shows & Conferences

San Diego Comic-Con 2025: A Blueprint for Building Hype, Elevating Engagement, and Prolonging Impact San Diego Comic-Con 2025: A Blueprint for Building Hype, Elevating Engagement, and Prolonging Impact

byShannon Thaler

Aug 4, 2025

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Adapting Under Pressure: The Shift Toward Domestic Event Support in North America Adapting Under Pressure: The Shift Toward Domestic Event Support in North America

Jul 30, 2025

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Immersive, Interactive, Intelligent: 8 Tech-Driven Production Trends Reshaping Business Events Immersive, Interactive, Intelligent: 8 Tech-Driven Production Trends Reshaping Business Events

byLoren Edelstein

Jul 29, 2025

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State of the Sustainable Events Industry: Summer 2025 Trends & Risks Report State of the Sustainable Events Industry: Summer 2025 Trends & Risks Report

Jul 29, 2025

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Deal Tracker: Emerald, Questex, Hyve, CloserStill, Marketplace Events, and THM Media Make Acquisitions Deal Tracker: Emerald, Questex, Hyve, CloserStill, Marketplace Events, and THM Media Make Acquisitions

byDanica Tormohlen

Jul 28, 2025

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Earnings: Informa Delivers Double-Digit Growth in First Half of 2025, Raises Full-Year Forecast

Earnings: Informa Delivers Double-Digit Growth in First Half of 2025, Raises Full-Year Forecast

byDanica Tormohlen

People & Career Development

Experts & Opinions: Expo! Expo! 2025 is ONE EPIC EVENT that Redefines Professional Development

Experts & Opinions: Expo! Expo! 2025 is ONE EPIC EVENT that Redefines Professional Development

byMarsha Flanagan, President & CEO

Venues & Destinations

What’s New in Venues: Upgrades and New Offerings at Convention Centers in Minneapolis and San Diego

What’s New in Venues: Upgrades and New Offerings at Convention Centers in Minneapolis and San Diego

byLisa Plummer Savas

Launch Spotlight: TrailCon Festival Attracts 3,000 Attendees to Olympic Valley

Launch Spotlight: TrailCon Festival Attracts 3,000 Attendees to Olympic Valley

byDanica Tormohlen

Trade Show Marketing

Exclusive Interview: Abilities Expo Revenue Surges 62% Since Raccoon Acquisition Last Year. MD Reveals Strategy Behind The Numbers.

Exclusive Interview: Abilities Expo Revenue Surges 62% Since Raccoon Acquisition Last Year. MD Reveals Strategy Behind The Numbers.

byDanica Tormohlen

Experts & Opinions: How Trade Shows Can Leverage Modern Technology to Improve Safety

Experts & Opinions: How Trade Shows Can Leverage Modern Technology to Improve Safety

byShannon Torres, Customer Success Manager

Trade Shows & Conferences

2025 Summer Fancy Food Show Cooks Up Record Attendance: Expanded Footprint, Global Flavors, and Other Spicy Highlights

2025 Summer Fancy Food Show Cooks Up Record Attendance: Expanded Footprint, Global Flavors, and Other Spicy Highlights

byShannon Thaler

Tech News: Cvent and Genesis Exhibits Unveil New AI Solutions

Tech News: Cvent and Genesis Exhibits Unveil New AI Solutions

byLisa Plummer Savas

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From Fragmented to Fearless: How Unified Event Intelligence Is Powering the Next Era of Trade Shows

From Fragmented to Fearless: How Unified Event Intelligence Is Powering the Next Era of Trade Shows

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The Triple Win of Sustainability Sponsorships: Smart Funding for Sustainability Programming

The Triple Win of Sustainability Sponsorships: Smart Funding for Sustainability Programming

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Done Deals: CloserStill Media North America and Business Strategies Group Announce Acquisitions and Agreements

Done Deals: CloserStill Media North America and Business Strategies Group Announce Acquisitions and Agreements

byLisa Plummer Savas

Exclusive: WTC Miami CEO & COO Share How They're Adapting to Market Shifts in 2025

Exclusive: WTC Miami CEO & COO Share How They're Adapting to Market Shifts in 2025

byDanica Tormohlen

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10 questions planners can ask MCI's Jade AI for critical insights about their event

10 questions planners can ask MCI's Jade AI for critical insights about their event

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Experts & Opinions: 3 Smart Strategies for Trade Show Leaders to Stay Ahead of Global Shifts

Experts & Opinions: 3 Smart Strategies for Trade Show Leaders to Stay Ahead of Global Shifts

byTim Heffernan

One Trade Show Organizer Says This New AI Agent Is a Game Changer for Event Marketers. Find Out Why.

One Trade Show Organizer Says This New AI Agent Is a Game Changer for Event Marketers. Find Out Why.

byLisa Plummer Savas

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San Francisco Hosts Largest-Ever RSAC as Rebranded Conference Draws 44K

San Francisco Hosts Largest-Ever RSAC as Rebranded Conference Draws 44K

byShannon Thaler

Venues & Destinations

What's New in Convention Centers: Flex Spaces, New Builds, Renovations, and New Names

What's New in Convention Centers: Flex Spaces, New Builds, Renovations, and New Names

byLisa Plummer Savas

Informa Selects Louisville to Host Connect Spring Marketplace in 2026

Informa Selects Louisville to Host Connect Spring Marketplace in 2026

byDanica Tormohlen

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Maximizing Sponsorship Sales: 5 Strategies for Event Organizers

Maximizing Sponsorship Sales: 5 Strategies for Event Organizers

byIrina Shateeva

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Meet Well: Integrating Wellness Into Your Event at MGM Resorts

Meet Well: Integrating Wellness Into Your Event at MGM Resorts

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Building a Better Supply Chain: Sustainable Procurement for the Events Industry

Building a Better Supply Chain: Sustainable Procurement for the Events Industry

How to Grow a Trade Show and Keep It Relevant in a Saturated Market

How to Grow a Trade Show and Keep It Relevant in a Saturated Market

byCatherine McNeil, Director of Operations

Tech News: Cvent Acquires Prismm, Expo CCI Partners with 42Chat

Tech News: Cvent Acquires Prismm, Expo CCI Partners with 42Chat

byLisa Plummer Savas

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Building an Effective Event Security Strategy: 9 Takeaways from SISO Webinar

Building an Effective Event Security Strategy: 9 Takeaways from SISO Webinar

byLisa Plummer Savas

AI Meets Events: Inside the Launch of Event Copilot

AI Meets Events: Inside the Launch of Event Copilot

byDanica Tormohlen

Event Management

Fanatics Events Hosted WWE’s Largest Fan Experience Yet: What Trade Show Organizers Can Learn

Fanatics Events Hosted WWE’s Largest Fan Experience Yet: What Trade Show Organizers Can Learn

byShannon Thaler

The REAL ID Deadline Finally is Here. What Show Organizers Need to Know Now

The REAL ID Deadline Finally is Here. What Show Organizers Need to Know Now

The REAL ID Deadline Finally is Here. What Show Organizers Need to Know Now

byDanica Tormohlen

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Raccoon Media Deepens Investment in Disability Market With New Conference Series

Raccoon Media Deepens Investment in Disability Market With New Conference Series

byDanica Tormohlen

How to Remain Sustainable in Uncertain Times: Stay Under Budget and On Track for Goals

How to Remain Sustainable in Uncertain Times: Stay Under Budget and On Track for Goals

How to Remain Sustainable in Uncertain Times: Stay Under Budget and On Track for Goals