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Their paths to events vary, but they all share that collective spark—that “…and I was hooked” moment. In our fourth annual showcase of the b-to-b event marketers we’d pick for our “dream” brand marketing department, we uncover why it’s such an exciting time to be on the business side of the event industry.

There’s something unique about pro basketball that sets hoops fans apart from other sports enthusiasts. It’s that melding of athletics, fashion, music, technology and other elements of pop culture that makes NBA All-Star Weekend the new must-visit fan destination—and brand destination, too. At this year’s event, Feb. 15-17, in Charlotte, NC, EM got a firsthand […]

Three years ago, AARP took its marketing on the road, aligning with consumer events that would allow the nonprofit, which is dedicated to helping people live their best lives as they age, to engage multiple generations. The insight: That AARP isn’t simply a Baby Boomer brand or a Gen X brand; instead, there are different […]

There are many exciting ways to use 2019 trends to make your events look polished and playful, but personalization is arguably the most versatile and important trend. Event planners should engage guests with branded and personalized items, excite with modern details and luxurious textures, and enable connectivity with updated tech features for successful events this […]

Event marketers are always on the hunt for new ways to digitally engage audiences, and although Instagram TV, which launched last June, is still relatively new, the platform has potential for brands that have compelling content to share. The standalone mobile app offers several benefits. For one, all videos are full-screen and vertical—exactly the way […]