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Announcing the Finalists for the 2014 National Event Style Awards
What was the most innovative event concept this year? Who came up with the smartest integration of social media? Which new venue is the best option for meetings and events? For the second year, BizBash is honoring the best ideas, strategies, products, and venues across North America with the 2014 National Event Style Awards.
With Cartier Sponsorship and Sold-Out Kanye West Performance, MoMA Refines Party in the Garden
With a headliner like Kanye West and sponsor Cartier helping to underwrite the event, the Museum of Modern Art had no trouble drawing a big crowd for its annual Party in the Garden: Some 700 guests turned out for dinner, while the after-party attracted 1,500 patrons. But this year, as in years past, the institution's planning team sought to widen its base of supporters even further and find new ways to keep the spring fund-raiser fresh.
Seriously Weird: 10 of the Strangest Events and Festivals
There is, apparently, an event for everything. Want to race while being chased by zombies? Baltimore-based Reed Street Productions created Run for Your Lives, a 5K obstacle course where participants are hunted by the living dead. Big fan of LOLcats or other famous felines on YouTube? On August 30, the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis will host its first Internet Cat Video Festival and already has more than 7,000 submissions.
19 Wacky Menu Ideas Inspired by Famous Artists
Iconic artists have long been a source of inspiration for event decor—think Roy Lichtenstein's primary colors, the tin foil and silver paint of Andy Warhol's Factory, and René Magritte's surreal visuals—but recently planners and chefs have been incorporating references to works on canvas and sculptural pieces into the food served at events. Here's a look at how galas, launches, and pop-ups put artful creations on the menu.
See the Winners of the 2015 BizBash Event Style Awards
Winners of the 2015 BizBash Event Style Awards were announced at BizBash Live: The Expo New York on Tuesday at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Honoring the best ideas, strategies, products, and venues in North America and beyond, the awards were given to entries that demonstrated innovation, quality of execution, effectiveness, and an influential impact on the event and meeting industry.
Announcing the Finalists for the 2015 BizBash Event Style Awards
Who produced the most innovative product launch? What was the best use of technology at an event or meeting? Which rooftop space is best suited for live experiences? For the third year, the BizBash Event Style Awards will honor the best ideas, strategies, products, and venues in the industry. And, after examining nearly 1,000 submissions, the judges have narrowed down each category to the finalists. The winners will be announced at BizBash Live: The Expo New York on October 27 at the Jacob K.
Who's Speaking at the 2015 Event Innovation Forum and Workshop Series in Florida
Next month the Event Innovation Forum and the Workshop Series returns to the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center with a new line up of industry thought leaders and innovators to discuss the latest ideas and strategies challenging the industry today. Part of BizBash Live: The Expo South Florida, held April 29, the Forum is a single-track education conference divided into two 90-minute sessions, and the Workshop Series is a selection of hands-on, hour-long seminars that take place in the morning.
Announcing the Finalists for the 2014 National Event Style Awards
What was the most innovative event concept this year? Who came up with the smartest integration of social media? Which new venue is the best option for meetings and events? For the second year, BizBash is honoring the best ideas, strategies, products, and venues across North America with the 2014 National Event Style Awards.
Announcing the Winners of the First National BizBash Event Style Awards
Photos: Courtesy of the Bentley Reserve (ballroom), Irja Elisa Photography (bar), Courtesy of RedBliss (elephant), Walid Azami (dollhouse), BFA NYC (flower wall), Maya Myers Photography (Psy) The winners of BizBash's first National Event Style Awards were announced at the BizBash IdeaFest on Wednesday at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
Announcing the Finalists for the First National BizBash Event Style Awards
The winners of the first national Event Style Awards will be announced at the BizBash New York IdeaFest in October. Expanding what once honored the best in the event and meeting industry by region, BizBash is bringing back the Event Style Awards as a national program. And after nearly 1,000 entries from across North America, the judges have narrowed each category down to the finalists. The winners will be announced at the BizBash IdeaFest New York on October 30 at the Jacob K.
Event Innovation Forum Speakers to Discuss the Future of Events, Fan Engagement, Holograms
On June 19, the BizBash IdeaFest Los Angeles will bring thought leaders and innovative event professionals to the Los Angeles Convention Center as part of the Event Innovation Forum. The conference, designed as a single track of quick sessions, is presented by the Event Leadership Institute and BizBash and will cover an array of topics, including how events can build brand loyalty and go viral, as well as what technological innovations to expect in the coming years.
BizBash and the Event Leadership Institute Launch First Event Innovation Forum—Los Angeles
After revamping the conference at the BizBash IdeaFest New York last year—and successfully taking the new concept to the recent show in South Florida—BizBash and the Event Leadership Institute are bringing the Event Innovation Forum to the BizBash IdeaFest Los Angeles. Divided into two 90-minute sessions packed with a mix of presenters and presentation types, the forum will cover an array of topics, from sponsorship and social media to tracking attendee behavior and growing an event business.
Site Inspection Checklist: 11 Things Event Planners Should Never Forget to Ask
When planning an event or meeting, one of the most important tasks is the site inspection. Not only can examining a venue in person help determine the best space for an event, but also the advantages and limitations of what's available. With a thorough site inspection, planning and production teams can avoid unexpected costs, last-minute changes to layouts, and even mishaps during an event. 1. What's the legal capacity?
BizBash New York Readers' Choice Awards: Voting Is Now Open
BizBash has announced the event and meeting professionals who have been named as finalists in our New York Readers’ Choice Awards.
Rating the Olympics: Event Producers Give Opening Ceremony a 'B'
The world's biggest sports competition, the Summer Olympic Games, kicked off its 2012 run in London on Friday night, with filmmaker Danny Boyle's opening ceremony that was titled "Isles of Wonder," a nod to Shakespeare's The Tempest.
Net-a-Porter Brings Karl Lagerfeld Collection Offline With Pop-Up Shop
After a successful foray into experiential marketing during last year's Fashion's Night Out, Web-based retailer Net-a-porter broadened its efforts by devising a digital and physical promotion to launch its exclusive partnership with fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld.
Burger King Builds 15-Foot Crown to Promote New Kids Program
Photo: Diane Bondareff/AP Images for Burger King Corporation In hopes of making a big splash, on Monday morning Burger King built the world's largest aluminum sculpture in the shape of a crown and sailed it on a barge to the Statue of Liberty. The stunt, which also involved the Miami-headquartered fast food chain presenting the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island foundation with a $125,000 donation, was all part of the launch of a new initiative for children.
New York Gay Marriage Bill: Vendors Predict \'Lot of Legs,\' But What\'s the Effect on Corporate Events?
Since the New York State Senate voted to legalize same-sex marriage late Friday night, there's been plenty of conjecture regarding how gay nuptials might impact the local event industry, as well as the state's overall economy. Before the bill was approved, we gauged the expectations of designers, planners, and others and as a follow-up, asked more to weigh in on the potential effect it could have on the business of hosting events, both social and corporate.
ISES Big Apple Awards Submissions Due May 23; 10th Gala to Honor Gordon, Kalpak, Meeker
On June 30, the New York Metro chapter of the International Special Event Society will host the 10th iteration of the Big Apple Awards. This year, the industry association is making some tweaks to the yearly ceremony. Replacing the gala layout of previous years, the event at the TimesCenter will be presented in a seated theater format, with cocktails and dinner served prior to the ceremony in the venue's auditorium and a dessert and reception to follow the award presentation.
Wine & Food Fest Preview: Sandwich Showdown, Master Cooking Class Series, and Guy Fieri-Hosted Closing Party
Tonight the New York City Wine & Food Festival begins its four-day run of gastronomic activities, demonstrations, classes, and tastings, stuffing the meatpacking district, west Chelsea, Midtown, and Brooklyn with some 120 events, most of which sold out weeks in advance.
Producers See Javits Center Expansion as "Compelling," Money-Saving Site
What was originally envisioned during former governor George Pataki's administration—and subsequently subject to numerous revisions and budget cuts—has finally come to fruition: a bigger and arguably better Javits Center. The spanking new Javits Center North, an expansion of the 14-year-old exhibition hall, debuted August 1 to about 10,000 attendees at Business Journal Inc.'s FAME expo.
New York's Top Entertainment Industry Events 2010
1. Upfront Week TV networks rebounded from the writers-strike-addled 2008 upfronts with a renewed commitment in 2009 to the yearly gathering of advertisers and media buyers. The May presentations of their fall schedules were followed by lavish parties, including a celebrity-filled CW event on the roof of the Gramercy Hotel and a three-floor celebration for CBS at Terminal 5. 2.
Pedestrian Plazas Now Available for Events, Provide New Revenue for City
The crowded car-free zone next to Macy's After debuting in May, the car-free areas on Broadway are still in the development stages—lingering traffic cones cordon off some sections, and the lawn chairs in Times Square will soon be replaced with sturdier ones—but the city has already started renting them out for events and promotions. The move is a positive one for New York—the usage brings in an additional revenue stream—as well as for planners and producers, who value the added visibility.
Luncheon Invitation Embossed on Bottles of Bubbly
The luncheon's invitation Photo: Jessica Torossian for BizBash To grab the attention of prospective guests for a luncheon on Saturday, the Metropolitan Club and the Wedding Library sent out invitations etched onto miniature bottles of champagne. Created by sisters Susan Turnock and Heather Arak, owners of Gifts for the Good Life, the personalized pieces were hand-delivered to 75 wedding planners, designers, consultants, and editors in crates filled with straw.
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