Rating the Pyeongchang Olympics: Event Producers Give Opening Ceremony a B+

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Rating the Pyeongchang Olympics: Event Producers Give Opening Ceremony a B+
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The opening ceremony of the 23rd Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, took place February 9, [...]
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February 12, 2018: NBC Apologizes for Olympic Opening Ceremony Remark on South Korea-Japan History, Google Introduces New Rules to Fight Deceptive Event Ticket Sales, Honoree Calls Out Film Academy at Its Own Sci-Tech Awards

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February 12, 2018: NBC Apologizes for Olympic Opening Ceremony Remark on South Korea-Japan History, Google Introduces New Rules to Fight Deceptive Event Ticket Sales, Honoree Calls Out Film Academy at Its Own Sci-Tech Awards
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1. NBC APOLOGIZES FOR OLYMPIC OPENING CEREMONY REMARK ON SOUTH KOREA-JAPAN HISTORY: NBC has apologiz [...]
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Valentine's Day Inspiration: 17 Sweet Ideas for Event Decor, Catering & Activities

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Valentine's Day Inspiration: 17 Sweet Ideas for Event Decor, Catering & Activities
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Think beyond the red roses and heart-shaped chocolates. Valentine's Day is an opportunity for e [...]
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How Hilton and American Express Wowed Influencers at a Kickoff Event

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How Hilton and American Express Wowed Influencers at a Kickoff Event
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A new portfolio of credit cards from Hilton and American Express offers perks including access to ex [...]
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Podcast: How Millennial Event Agencies Are Making Brands Cool Again (Episode 84)

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Podcast: How Millennial Event Agencies Are Making Brands Cool Again (Episode 84)
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In this episode of GatherGeeks, David Adler, C.E.O. of BizBash, and Beth Kormanik, editor in chief o [...]
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February 6, 2018: Why NYFW: Men's Is No Longer Its Own Event, Winter Olympics Security Guards Face Norovirus Outbreak, Super Bowl Draws Lowest Ratings in Nine Years

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February 6, 2018: Why NYFW: Men's Is No Longer Its Own Event, Winter Olympics Security Guards Face Norovirus Outbreak, Super Bowl Draws Lowest Ratings in Nine Years
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1. WHY NYFW: MEN'S IS NO LONGER ITS OWN EVENT: For the past three years, New York Fashion Week: [...]
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Rating Super Bowl LII: Event Producers Give Justin Timberlake Halftime Show a B

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Rating Super Bowl LII: Event Producers Give Justin Timberlake Halftime Show a B
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The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots 41-33 to win Super Bowl LII on Sunday, in [...]
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January 30, 2018: How #MeToo Is Changing Film Festivals, North Korea Withdraws From Joint Pre-Olympics Cultural Event, Grammy Ratings Hit Nine-Year Low

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January 30, 2018: How #MeToo Is Changing Film Festivals, North Korea Withdraws From Joint Pre-Olympics Cultural Event, Grammy Ratings Hit Nine-Year Low
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1. HOW #METOO IS CHANGING FILM FESTIVALS: The latest edition of the Sundance Film Festival, which fe [...]
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6 Big-Picture Rules for Event Activations

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6 Big-Picture Rules for Event Activations
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Mark Zablow is the founder and C.E.O. of Cogent Entertainment Marketing, a New York-based firm that [...]
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What Successful Event Planners Know About Event Tech

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What Successful Event Planners Know About Event Tech
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Event planners who keep up with cutting-edge mobile event technology hold an advantage over those wh [...]
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June 30, 2018: How #MeToo Is Changing Film Festivals, North Korea Withdraws From Joint Pre-Olympics Cultural Event, Grammy Ratings Hit Nine-Year Low

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June 30, 2018: How #MeToo Is Changing Film Festivals, North Korea Withdraws From Joint Pre-Olympics Cultural Event, Grammy Ratings Hit Nine-Year Low
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1. HOW #METOO IS CHANGING FILM FESTIVALS: The latest edition of the Sundance Film Festival, which fe [...]
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Exclusive: Condé Nast Launches New Event Management Software—With a Twist

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Exclusive: Condé Nast Launches New Event Management Software—With a Twist
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Condé Nast continues to invest in events in a big way. Riding on the heels of the buzzy Teen [...]
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Lab Work: Why Event Production Companies Are Investing in R&D

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Lab Work: Why Event Production Companies Are Investing in R&D
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As more companies and brands look to leave an impression on consumers by incorporating innovative te [...]
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18 Mobile Food and Drink Options for Event Catering

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18 Mobile Food and Drink Options for Event Catering
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From festivals to weddings and corporate events to parties, mobile catering can be used to avoid the [...]
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How to Use the Web to Increase Your Event Attendance

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How to Use the Web to Increase Your Event Attendance
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  88% of consumers gather information online before purchasing a product or service. Wh [...]
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January 18, 2018: Trump's "Fake News Awards" Didn't Manifest Into an Actual Event, NBC to Live Stream Olympics Opening Ceremony for the First Time, Sundance to See Fewer Parties in Post-Weinstein Era

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January 18, 2018: Trump's "Fake News Awards" Didn't Manifest Into an Actual Event, NBC to Live Stream Olympics Opening Ceremony for the First Time, Sundance to See Fewer Parties in Post-Weinstein Era
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1. TRUMP'S "FAKE NEWS AWARDS" DIDN'T MANIFEST INTO AN ACTUAL EVENT: President Do [...]
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5 Event Challenges Your Attendees Want You to Solve

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5 Event Challenges Your Attendees Want You to Solve
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When it comes to event tech, make it simple and personal. Read More [...]
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January 17, 2018: Informa and UBM In Talks to Merge and Create Massive Conventions Group, Live Nation Debuts New Event Production Company, NBC Partners With Netflix to Preview Winter Olympics

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January 17, 2018: Informa and UBM In Talks to Merge and Create Massive Conventions Group, Live Nation Debuts New Event Production Company, NBC Partners With Netflix to Preview Winter Olympics
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1. INFORMA AND UBM IN TALKS TO MERGE AND CREATE MASSIVE CONVENTIONS GROUP: British events organizer [...]
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6 Ways to Create a Live Event That Encourages Social Sharing

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6 Ways to Create a Live Event That Encourages Social Sharing
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It takes a lot of work to create a live event that will attract the largest attendance possible. Hav [...]
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3 Reasons to Use Tracking Pixels to Market Your Next Event

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3 Reasons to Use Tracking Pixels to Market Your Next Event
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Less than 20 percent of event creators say their promotional efforts are very effective. Don’t [...]
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Rising From the Ashes: How Event Pros and Venues Recovered After the California Wildfires

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Rising From the Ashes: How Event Pros and Venues Recovered After the California Wildfires
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The wildfires that raged through Northern California’s wine country in October killed 42 peopl [...]
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No Pain, No Gain? Event Planning Ranks High on the Stress List

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No Pain, No Gain? Event Planning Ranks High on the Stress List
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Someone give our readers a backrub, please. The high stress level of event planning is evident to an [...]
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Event Technology Special Report: Before the Event

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Event Technology Special Report: Before the Event
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No time or budget to travel to visit venues? No problem, thanks to virtual reality. Hotels and m [...]
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Event Technology Special Report: During the Event

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Event Technology Special Report: During the Event
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Artificial intelligence is creating a variety of valuable solutions for events. One of the most comm [...]
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Event Technology Special Report: After the Event

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Event Technology Special Report: After the Event
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When the last guest leaves an event, planners dive into the next phase of their work: evaluating the [...]
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Event Technology Special Report: The Future of Events Is Here

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Event Technology Special Report: The Future of Events Is Here
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The core purpose of events, from conferences and trade shows to festivals and fund-raisers, is the s [...]
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10 Worst Ways to Sell Out Your Event

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10 Worst Ways to Sell Out Your Event
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If attendees aren’t snatching up tickets to your event, chances are you’re committing on [...]
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An Insight for Your Next B2B Event: Millennials Are Social Business Travelers

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An Insight for Your Next B2B Event: Millennials Are Social Business Travelers
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Millennials enjoy traveling with colleagues, are “more sociable” than older business tra [...]
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January 5, 2017: Seth Meyers Faces Delicate Task as Golden Globes Host, F.C.C. Chairman Cancels C.E.S. Appearance, New Facebook Messenger Event Assistant Streamlines Ticket-Buying Experience

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January 5, 2017: Seth Meyers Faces Delicate Task as Golden Globes Host, F.C.C. Chairman Cancels C.E.S. Appearance, New Facebook Messenger Event Assistant Streamlines Ticket-Buying Experience
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1. SETH MEYERS FACES DELICATE TASK AS GOLDEN GLOBES HOST: Actor and late night TV host Seth Meyers i [...]
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How to Promote an Event on Social Media in 12 Steps

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How to Promote an Event on Social Media in 12 Steps
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  Wondering how to promote your event on social media most effectively? Use these 12 s [...]
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Freeman’s Fuzion Platform Gains Momentum with Leading Event Technology Companies

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Freeman’s Fuzion Platform Gains Momentum with Leading Event Technology Companies
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Freeman, today announced that a founding group of top event technology companies have joined its ope [...]
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2018 Preview: Event Tech Predictions From Industry Experts

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2018 Preview: Event Tech Predictions From Industry Experts
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BizBash asked event professionals known for their expertise and innovation in technology to identify [...]
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14 Wellness-Focused Event & Catering Ideas for a Healthy New Year

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14 Wellness-Focused Event & Catering Ideas for a Healthy New Year
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Meetings and conventions can often conjure images of sitting inside all day, snacking on unhealthy p [...]
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10 Event Sponsors Reveal Why They Chose to Support Events

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10 Event Sponsors Reveal Why They Chose to Support Events
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If you want to win over the right sponsors, you need an understanding of why brands choose to suppor [...]
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Picture Perfect: The Best Event Photography of 2017

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Picture Perfect: The Best Event Photography of 2017
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You know a good event when you see one—in the photos. Capturing an event in a photo is as easy [...]
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7 Signs You Need Event Management Software

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7 Signs You Need Event Management Software
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You’re probably already using software to plan and manage your events, but are your tools real [...]
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20 New Year Corporate Event Ideas

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20 New Year Corporate Event Ideas
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Bring your corporate event to the next level with these inspirational ideas for a memorable new year [...]
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Podcast: How to Grow Your Event Portfolio (Episode 79)

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Podcast: How to Grow Your Event Portfolio (Episode 79)
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Hosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik Guest: Rebecca McFarland In this episode of GatherGeeks, Da [...]
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Santa’s Workshop Inspired This Holiday Event

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Santa’s Workshop Inspired This Holiday Event
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On a snowy afternoon in Brooklyn, Old Navy and PopSugar invited consumers into their version of Sant [...]
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Match Game: How Apps Like Tinder and Bumble Are Connecting With Event Guests

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Match Game: How Apps Like Tinder and Bumble Are Connecting With Event Guests
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When the Pew Research Center first polled folks about online dating in 2005, it heard crickets&mdash [...]
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