Conferences
How Modern Dietary Needs are Affecting B-to-B Events
It’s no secret that food plays an important role in the overall success of business events. But as b-to-b conferences become increasingly international and diet trends gain momentum, delivering meals that satisfy everyone’s dietary needs is becoming a complex part of the event planning process. From restrictions based on religious beliefs to food allergies, preparing...
An Insider Look at Fast Company’s Magazine Event Strategy
Fast Company is well versed in the value of the live magazine event as a way to bring its pages to life—the publication’s event schedule kicks off in March with the Fast Company Grill at South by Southwest Interactive, continues in May with its L.A. Creativity Counter-Conference and ends in November with its upcoming 20th...
How to Handle the B-to-B Event Venue Shortage
The big squeeze: booming economy + increased experiential spending It’s a problem most industries would love to have—so much business that there aren’t enough places to put it in. For b-to-b event marketers, that means convention centers in major cities are already booked up five, 10, as much as 15 years in advance. Key dates are...
12 Tips For Locking Down An Event Space
Experts weigh in: How to navigate a tight venue market and secure a space for your events 1. Brace for sticker shock, especially the hotel rates. “Not only is the event industry strong, but transient business demand is very high in most major cities, too,” says Michael Hughes, managing director-research and consulting at the Event...