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How Disney Turned ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ into an Experiential Marketing Machine
In the 20 years since “The Devil Wears Prada” premiered, the love for its characters, sardonic one-liners and cerulean fashion statements has only grown. So for the release of its highly anticipated sequel, “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” how could the marketing team approach, and build on, such a…
Deal Tracker: Industry Giants Invest in Data, Decarbonization and New Global Platforms
A month of partnerships, acquisitions and launches highlights where organizers see the strongest opportunities for growth.
CEIR’s 2026 Marketing Spend Decision Report Affirms the Power of B2B Exhibitions
DALLAS — The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) released its 2026 Marketing Spend Decision Report, examining how exhibitors are allocating marketing budgets across channels, their motivations for trade show participation, how they measure ROI and their outlook for the year. The report…
The Numbers Are In on What’s Next for B2B Exhibitions
The U.S. B2B exhibition industry is shifting and the data tells a compelling story. Before you finalize your next plan or budget, get an insider preview of what the newly released CEIR Index reveals about where the industry is headed through 2028 from the experts who know it best. Because knowing…
Eventflow Selected by Goodwood for 2026 Events Programme
Eventflow has been chosen by Goodwood for its 2026 events season. The iconic brand has introduced Eventflow’s AI-powered solution to support the management of more than 200 partners across its flagship events. Eventflow’s new AI capability, embedded within digital exhibitor and partner manuals,…
Clermont Hotel Group reveals reimagined Tower Suite, elevating their offering to event planners
Clermont Hotel Group (CHG) has officially relaunched the Tower Suite at The Tower Hotel by Thistle, bringing the revitalised, design-led event space back to the capital’s MICE market. The Tower Suite sits in one of London’s most distinctive locations beside Tower Bridge, with all-encompassing views…
Fairfest Media appoints Simon Press to lead international expansion
Fairfest Media, one of India’s leading trade show organisers, has appointed Simon Press as managing director – international. The company is expanding into western markets, shown by its acquisition of WTE Miami. A major part of Press’s role will focus on scaling WTE Miami into a larger…
AEV welcomes Bahraini venue as newest international member
The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has revealed Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre, in Sakhir, Bahrain, as its newest international member. Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre hosts indoor and outdoor live events and has a capacity of 10,000. The venue is built approximately 15 metres into the ground in the…
Leading exhibition organisers champion Global Exhibitions Day 2026
The world’s leading exhibition organisers, including Clarion Events, Comexposium, Emerald, Informa Markets, Messe Frankfurt and RX, will join forces on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, to mark the 11th edition of Global Exhibitions Day (GED). Celebrated annually and facilitated by UFI, The Global…
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Tackling Food Waste and How Immigration Policy Is Reshaping U.S. Meetings
From how planners and venues can work together to reduce food waste and control costs, to what shifting immigration policy and labor shortages mean for hospitality, travel, and meetings in the U.S. — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.
LV Meetings Community Celebrates Industry Day
Volunteers from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority celebrated Global Meetings Industry Day in advance of May 6 with a charity event benefitting SafeNest, a nonprofit organization supporting battered and abused women. The post LV Meetings Community Celebrates Industry Day appeared first…
Your AI Investment Is Failing. Your Leadership Team Is the Reason.
I talk to mid-market CEOs every week who've done everything right on paper. They bought the tools. Hired the people. Launched the pilots. Gave the all-hands speech about transformation. Six months later, the meeting notes look better. The emails are more polished. And the organization is still…
Artificial Intelligence and Tradeshows
Over a year ago, in my January ’25 column, titled The Future of Tradeshows, I wrote: “The Department of Defense began funding AI research in the sixties. Today, AI enhances communication and accelerates analysis and content production. It can impact all phases of a tradeshow: from improving…
Event Marketer and The Exhibitor Advocate Announce Strategic Alliance
Event Marketer announced a landmark strategic alliance with The Exhibitor Advocate, the only nonprofit organization exclusively dedicated to championing the interests and success of the trade show exhibitor community. The post Event Marketer and The Exhibitor Advocate Announce Strategic Alliance…
Now Is Your Spark: Huawei, Her Anına Uyum Sağlayan Teknolojileriyle Hayatının Yıldızı Olmanı Sağlıyor
Huawei, Bangkok'taki küresel lansmanında akıllı yaşamı yeniden tanımlayan yeni ürünlerini tanıttı BANGKOK, 8 Mayıs 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei, 7 Mayıs 2026 tarihinde Tayland'ın Bangkok kentinde "Now Is Your Spark" adlı küresel ürün lansmanını gerçekleştirdi ve bu etkinlikte HUAWEI...
J.S. Held benoemt Jessica Larson tot Senior Vice President Digital Transformation
Dit betreft een nieuwe rol voor het hele bedrijf om het gebruik, de innovatie en de governance van geavanceerde technologieën op te schalen NEW YORK, 8 mei 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Het wereldwijde adviesbureau J.S. Held kondigt de benoeming aan van Jessica Larson als Senior Vice President van...
DUIU raises funding to challenge TikTok-style feeds with participation-first social platform
STOCKHOLM, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Swedish startup DUIU has raised new funding to launch a social video platform designed to replace passive scrolling with participation-driven content systems. While platforms like TikTok and Instagram have optimised for consumption at scale, DUIU is...
Ministerios vietnamitas respaldan la primera cumbre internacional sobre combustibles de aviación sostenibles
-Los ministerios vietnamitas respaldan la primera cumbre internacional sobre combustibles de aviación sostenibles (SAF) de Vietnam en Da Nang DA NANG, Vietnam, 8 de mayo de 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vietnam demostró el miércoles su claro compromiso de convertirse en un líder serio en SAF,...
Les ministères vietnamiens soutiennent le premier sommet international sur le carburant d'aviation durable (SAF) à Da Nang
DA NANG, Vietnam, 8 mai 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Le Vietnam a démontré son engagement clair à devenir un leader SAF sérieux mercredi, alors que plusieurs ministères clés se sont réunis à Da Nang pour le premier sommet SAF international du pays et que l'Association SAF d'Asie (ASAFA) a signé...
Cyble Recognized as a Challenger in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyberthreat Intelligence Technologies
CUPERTINO, Calif., May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyble today announced it has been named a Challenger in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyberthreat Intelligence Technologies. As cyber adversaries grow more sophisticated and enterprises demand intelligence that is both comprehensive...