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01/17/2025

50+ ways brands wowed at CES 2025! 🚀✨

The Consumer Technology Association's CES is undoubtedly the world's most influential technology show—and is quickly becoming one of the world's most influential trade shows in general. This year's event was no exception, hosting more than 141,000 attendees (40% of whom were international), 4,500 exhibitors, 6,000 members of the media, and 12,000 speakers spread across 300 conference sessions ✨

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Here's how brands like Delta, Bose, Pinterest, Abbott, and Amazon Ring stood out among the show's 4,500 exhibitors.

01/16/2025

🌟 9 must-know hotel openings in 2025 for event pros! 🏨✨ Stay ahead of the trends and explore your next event venue.

The start of a new year is always a prime time to look ahead. In the world of hospitality and business events, that often means checking in on the hotel pipeline around the country. From luxury brand debuts to impressive restorations, these new hotels are designed to impress, with top-tier amenities and locations. Keep scrolling to see which properties caught our eye, including the first-ever Graduate Hotel in Texas and the reopening of a swanky South Florida resort!

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From New York to Dallas, these noteworthy, events-ready properties will debut this year in the U.S.

01/16/2025

⚡Redefine sports leadership at the summit everyone's talking about ⚡

The Sports Leadership Summit is taking over Wynn & Encore Las Vegas from April 22-24—and you need to be there. This is your chance to connect with trailblazers, tackle today’s biggest challenges, and leave equipped with strategies to lead the future of sports.

Why attend?
👉 Build powerful connections with top decision-makers.
👉 Transform your approach with hands-on workshops and dynamic sessions.
👉 Leave inspired, equipped, and ready to make an impact—immediately.

Apply now and get ready to level up your sports leadership game 👇

https://informaconnect.com/sports-innovation-forum/

01/15/2025

Discover how cities are using big bucks to attract major events! 💰✨

Oftentimes, cities become hot spots for meetings and events because of their accessibility, attractions, transportation options, and state-of-the-art facilities. But some destinations are offering a bigger perk—money—with programs that award grants to help incentivize event organizers to host in their cities, ultimately driving economic growth.

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Destinations use government-backed grants—also known as subvention programs—to entice organizers and meeting planners to host their gatherings in their cities.

01/14/2025

Golden Globes: See inside the award show—plus, learn how the wildfires are affecting other Hollywood events.

Just two days before deadly wildfires broke out in Los Angeles, the entertainment industry gathered for the 82nd Golden Globes. In the spirit of supporting and showcasing the countless small businesses that work tirelessly to produce these events, we've rounded up some event highlights from the standout pre- and post-parties.

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Photos: Line 8 Photography, Stewart Cook/CBS, Sonja Flemming/CBS, David Rodgers Inc., Stefanie Keenan, Phillip Faraone, and Paul Archuleta

Just two days before deadly wildfires broke out in Los Angeles, the entertainment industry gathered for the 82nd Golden Globes. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at some of the weekend's biggest events.

01/14/2025

A hospitality icon. A bestselling author. A keynote you won’t forget.

Will Guidara is taking center stage as the Connect Spring Marketplace keynote speaker! 👏

Author of the National Bestseller Unreasonable Hospitality and the visionary behind the world-renowned Eleven Madison Park—named #1 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list—Will Guidara knows what it takes to deliver unforgettable experiences. Guidara’s keynote at Connect Spring Marketplace will bring game-changing lessons on leadership and service, packed with real-world tactics to elevate your events and redefine what’s possible 🎤

Get ready to learn, engage, and leave inspired. Register today for Connect Spring Marketplace ⬇️
https://informaconnect.com/connect-spring-marketplace/

01/13/2025

🏟️ The Rise of Alt-Casts: How sports leagues are winning fans with next-level experiences! 🙌✨

Mickey Mouse can dunk. Who knew? On Christmas Day 2024, during the first animated National Basketball Association (NBA) alt-cast, called “Dunk the Halls,” the Disney icon showed off his B-ball skills, along with Minnie, Donald, and, of course, big man Goofy. Elves operated the cameras and Santa Claus, ESPN's SkyCam 🏀

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The broadcast production trend aims to attract new viewers, including multigenerational audiences, with cartoon characters and high-tech hijinks.

01/10/2025

Our hearts are with California and everyone affected by the devastating wildfires. 💔

If you’re looking for ways to help, consider supporting the SEARCH Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to assisting individuals in the event, meeting, and catering industry facing crises, including catastrophic losses like these fires.

SEARCH Foundation 👉 https://searchfoundation.org/

01/09/2025

Step inside Netflix's epic experiential marketing for Squid Game! 🎭🔥

It’s been more than three years since the first season of Netflix’s Squid Game debuted and turned into a worldwide craze. With the launch of the second season on Dec. 26, the streaming service pulled out all the stops, hosting an extensive global marketing campaign aimed at reigniting interest in the show ✨

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To promote the second season of the widely popular series, the streaming service hosted events around the world.

01/08/2025

Creating inclusive events for guests who don’t drink? Discover the and make everyone feel welcome! 🍹✨

In late 2023, while speaking on a wellness-focused panel, Laura Nelson decided to conduct an experiment: She asked the event’s 125 attendees if they identified as "sober, sober-ish, or sober-curious." The response, she remembers, was telling 🔍

Are you sober, sober-ish, or sober-curious? Click the link below to find out what your event guests might say 👇

Sober Life Rocks Professionals

In her new book, The Inclusive Event Planner, author and advocate Laura Nelson shares ways to create engaging and inclusive environments that extend beyond the bar.

01/07/2025

Step into Olivia Rodrigo’s purple wonderland as she takes over the NYC subway! 💜✨

There’s no getting déjà vu here (IYKYK), because it’s not every day that a pop star uses a New York City subway station as a venue for their launch party. Olivia Rodrigo, however, partnered with the MTA to celebrate Sony Electronics’ release of its LinkBuds Fit and Open models at a former subway station on NYC’s Lower East Side 👩‍🎤

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The pop star's new partnership with Sony LinkBuds came to life as a two-day subway takeover with '90s-inspired touchpoints, purple decor, and butterflies.

01/06/2025

🌟 Calling All Changemakers! 🌟

For BizBash’s 2025 40 Under 40 feature, we’re highlighting 40 standout event professionals under 40 whose impact within the industry knows no bounds. The winners will be an impressive list of industry leaders who are changing the meeting and event industry in impressive ways—and before even celebrating their 40th birthday 🥳👏

⏳ Nominate before January 10th and help us celebrate the visionaries shaping tomorrow 👇

For BizBash’s 2024 40 Under 40 feature, we’re highlighting 40 standout event professionals under 40 whose impact within the industry knows no bounds. The winners will be an impressive list of industry leaders who are changing the meetings and events industry in impressive ways—and before even ...

01/03/2025

Keep your guests cozy this winter! ❄️✨ Check out 20 toasty tips for warm and welcoming events🔥

As the temperature drops, event planners face the challenge of keeping guests warm—without sacrificing style. While traditional solutions like tenting and heaters are always essential, there's a world of other creative possibilities that can enhance your event's theme while ensuring everyone stays cozy. From themed hot beverage stations to candle-filled decor to stylish blankets, here are some creative ways to add warmth to your events this winter ❄️☃️

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Discover how to infuse warmth into your event—without sacrificing style and creativity.

12/31/2024

Missed these? Check out 29 cool ideas from Gymshark, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, J.Crew, and more💡✨

Our December 2024 roundup includes a Christmas tree made from medicine balls; a holiday party's bathroom-line karaoke; a climate change-inspired holiday sweater display; a truly gorgeous event designer showcase; and other clever ideas from brands like Gymshark, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, J.Crew, Moroccanoil, Netflix, Waymo, and more!

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Here’s a look at some steal-worthy ideas we spotted in December 2024.

12/30/2024

How MJBizCon 2024 is sparking growth in the cannabis industry! 🌱

"Fuel your fire" was this year's theme for MJBizCon. Billed as the largest B2B cannabis event, the trade show chose the 2024 theme as a way to "ignite" passion and "spark" meaningful conversations about the industry. Progress was also an important pillar for the show this year 🔥

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The largest B2B cannabis event brought 30,000 attendees to Las Vegas and more than doubled its partnerships this year.

12/27/2024

Check out our 25 Most Popular Stories From 2024 ✨

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re looking back at the stories that resonated most with BizBash readers. From Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and CES to Coachella, Lollapalooza, and the Super Bowl, these top moments captured the spirit of the year. Check out what else made the list 🎉

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This year, readers continued to love event inspo from high-profile events like Coachella and Cannes Lions.

12/26/2024

2024 was full of amazing stories! What was your favorite BizBash piece you wrote this year? 📝

As the year wraps up, the BizBash team reflects on the year’s most impactful stories—showcasing creativity, innovation, and resilience in live events. Check out our editors’ favorites, from passport-inspired sessions to office-supply decor ✨

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Our editors share the most memorable stories they worked on this year.

12/24/2024

See how one company made this year’s biggest holiday events unforgettable! ✨🎄

For some companies, the work slows down as the holiday season approaches. But the team at Production Resource Group has been busier than ever, helping bring to life some of the country's most iconic holiday events including the Macy's , the , the in Washington, D.C., and more 🤩

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Over the last month, the team at PRG has handled technical production for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Christmas Tree Lighting in Rockefeller Center, and other high-profile holiday events.