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ESCA Shares Details for 2026 Summer Educational Conference
Exhibition Services & Contractors Association (ESCA) shared new program and travel details for its 2026 Summer Educational Conference during a recent “Know Before You Go” webinar. The conference will take place June 28-July 1 at Fairmont Banff Springs in Banff, Canada. ESCA leaders encouraged…
The Service Scope Creep That’s Quietly Killing Your Margins
Your largest client calls. They love working with you. Could you handle their asset storage? Their installation in three new markets? Their on-site event staffing? Six months later, you’re running three service lines you barely understand, losing money on each one, and your best project manager is…
UK weddings and legal partnerships could create £130.3 million in food waste
With couples planning wedding breakfasts, canapés, evening buffets, cakes and edible favours, a large amount of food can be ordered for a single day. Previous research has found that around 10% of wedding food is thrown away, costing the average couple £488 in wasted food.¹ When applied to the…
Job opportunity: Business Development Manager – Observatory
Location: Observatory — LondonSalary: From £45,000 depending on experience + uncapped bonusHow to Apply: email you CV to pippa@observatory.design. About Observatory Observatory is a content and creative technology studio. We create large-scale immersive experiences for live events — fashion weeks,…
MEN announces next London meeting following strong response to inaugural session
A second meeting of MEN, the new peer support network for men working across the events industry, will take place this August 12th in Victoria, London, following a strong response to its inaugural gathering earlier this year. The first MEN session, held on 13th May, brought together industry…
YONTEX and NürnbergMesse slake a thirst in São Paulo, launching drink technology Brasil
With the launch of drink technology Brasil, Germany-based beverage and liquid food exhibition organiser YONTEX is expanding its international event portfolio. It adds a new trade fair for the beverage and liquid food industry in South America. The inaugural edition will take place 21-23 September…
The Business of Events welcomes accessibility campaigner Dr Shani Dhanda as new partner
Dr Shani Dhanda has become a partner of the global think tank and advocacy network The Business of Events and a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events. A leading advocate for accessibility and inclusion, Shani works with organisations across sectors to improve standards and embed…
Marketing agency Raptor recognised as one of Britain’s fastest-growing companies in The Sunday Times 100
Award-winning global youth and student marketing agency Raptor has been ranked 96 out of 100 in the 2026 edition of The Sunday Times 100, Britain’s fastest-growing private companies. The annual ranking identifies and celebrates Britain’s 100 leading entrepreneurial businesses, and showcases the…
CSTS and Borussia Dortmund Partner to Bring 'EMMA' and Football Culture Closer to Chinese Fans
HONG KONG and BEIJING, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CSTS Enterprises ("CSTS") today announced a strategic collaboration with legendary German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund (BVB) aimed at deepening football culture, youth engagement, and fan experiences across Mainland China. Through...
50% More Efficient: iQIYI Emerging Film Project "None Shall Escape" Charts a New Path for AI Film Production With NadouPro
BEIJING, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 9, iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, launched "None Shall Escape" on iQIYI and iQIYI International, a psychological thriller under the platform's Emerging Film Project initiative. The film is among the first feature films...
Binance Exchange Launches bStocks Tokenized Securities: 1:1 Backing and 24/7 Trading
ABU DHABI, UAE, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance Exchange has announced the admission to trading of bStocks, fully-backed tokenized securities representing select U.S. stocks issued by BTech Holdings Limited, a Binance group affiliate ("Issuer"). Eligible users can trade bStocks 24/7...
Smartee präsentiert auf der SEdO Mallorca 2026 lokale Fertigungslösungen und Produkte für die Kinderheilkunde
PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spanien, 12. Juni 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Smartee Denti-Technology, ein weltweit tätiger Anbieter digitaler kieferorthopädischer Lösungen, nahm am 72. Jahreskongress der Spanischen Gesellschaft für Kieferorthopädie und dentofaziale Orthopädie (SEdO) teil, der vom 28. bis...
JAPANESE NIGHT in Cannes 2026 Showcases New Japanese Film Projects, Cultural Initiatives and International Dialogue
CANNES, France and TOKYO, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- JAPANESE NIGHT Executive Committee, led by MEGUMI -- an actor, producer, and representative of KICKY Inc. -- announced that more than 1,000 film industry professionals, cultural leaders, creators and media people gathered for...
Spiro nombra a Karen DeVault como vicepresidenta sénior de Cuentas de Crecimiento Global
-Spiro amplía su liderazgo en activaciones de marca y eventos con el nombramiento de Karen DeVault como vicepresidenta sénior de Cuentas de Crecimiento Global Ante el creciente auge de la inversión en experiencias, Spiro amplía su equipo directivo para apoyar a los clientes que buscan una...
Spiro baut seine Führungsposition im Bereich Markenaktivierung und Veranstaltungen durch die Ernennung von Karen DeVault zur Senior Vice President für Global Growth Accounts weiter aus
Angesichts des wachsenden Trends zu Erlebnisinvestitionen erweitert Spiro sein Führungsteam, um Kunden zu unterstützen, die eine engere Partnerschaft und eine stärkere wirtschaftliche Wirkung anstreben. LAS VEGAS, 12. Juni 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Spiro®, die weltweit tätige Erlebnisagentur,...
Hisense RGB-themed pop-up event lights up the new landmark of FIFA World Cup 2026™
NEW YORK, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026TM, Hisense launched its RGB-themed pop-up activation on June 9 at Hudson Yards in New York. The event featured FIFA official resources and a brand collaboration with adidas, combining Hisense display...
KIA OBTIENE DOBLE PREMIO EN EL RALLY DE PRIMAVERA DE LA ASOCIACIÓN DE MEDIOS AUTOMOTRICES DEL MEDIO OESTE (MAMA)
El Kia Telluride X-Pro del 2027 es elegido el vehículo familiar favorito El Kia K4 Hatchback GT-Line Turbo del 2026 fue nombrado el vehículo económico favorito IRVINE, Calif., 12 de junio 2026 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ --- Kia America anunció hoy que dos de sus vehículos, el...
AION Officially Launches in the UK, Accelerating Global Expansion and Redefining Smart Mobility in Europe
LONDON, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On 28 May 2026, GAC Group has officially launched its AION brand in the United Kingdom, a major milestone in its global expansion strategy. Through a strategic partnership with Jameel Motors and a rapidly expanding local dealer network, GAC brings its...
Global Times: China's merchandise trade expands 15.3% in first 5 months
BEIJING, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In bustling hotels and restaurants in Japan, a fleet of delivery robots made by Chinese company Pudu Robotics are zipping through crowded dining halls with remarkable agility. Balancing trays of steaming hot dishes and fragrant coffee, these cheerful...
Strategic Education Inc. Data Breach: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Launches Investigation Into Exposure of Personal Information
National class action firm offering free case evaluations to individuals impacted by the Strategic Education Inc. cybersecurity incident HERNDON, Va., June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a highly rated class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising...