BizBash's 20 Most-Liked Images on Instagram in 2021

Event pros forged ahead in 2021, perfecting virtual gatherings and expanding their horizons with the introduction of hybrid meetings as a primary format for events. While it was a year of many challenges, it was also a year of many successes. Top experiential and production agencies, as well as brands like Sephora, HBO Max, American Express and Ralph Lauren—among many, many others—paved the way for innovation and inspired the rest of the industry. What will 2022 hold for the event industry? If 2021 has proved anything, it's that our industry peers won't settle for anything less than exceptional.

1. Caterers around the globe took COVID-friendly catering to a new, luxe level. 
Read the full story: 15 Low-Touch, High-Taste Catering Ideas for Live and Virtual Events

2. Event pros snagged a few creative event ideas from these feeds. 
Read the full story: 8 Steal-Worthy Event Ideas BizBash Spotted on Instagram

3. We rounded up 17 steal-worthy concepts to inspire event designers. 
Read the full story: 17 Eye-Candy Event Ideas BizBash Spotted on Instagram

4. Sephora Canada's hybrid product launch
Read the full story: Hybrid Event Inspiration: See Inside Sephora Canada's Colorful Media Preview

5. Brands like Urban Decay, Moët & Chandon, Target and more used vending machines to connect with consumers. 
Read the full story: 10 Clever Ways Brand Activations Have Used Vending Machines

6. Set design inspiration from award season
Read the full story: Inside the Rockwell Group-Designed Set for This Year's Academy Awards

7. IHG's photo-ready activation at this year's U.S. Open
Read the full story: See How Brands Are Courting Fans at This Year’s U.S. Open

8. Veuve Clicquot's winter chalet pop-up at Edgewood Tahoe Resort in Nevada
Read the full story: Champagne Problems: See Inside Veuve Clicquot's Winter Chalet

9. HBO Max’s new docuseries “The Event” featuring the Wolfgang Puck Catering team 
Read the full story: Our Favorite Moments From Wolfgang Puck’s New Event-Focused Reality Show

10. Shiseido's annual beach house influencer event
Read the full story: How Beauty Brand Shiseido Pulled Off 9 Distinct Events in 3 Days

11. Gymshark x Whitney Simmons' event 
Read the full story: 7 Things Event Marketers Can Learn From This Gymshark Brand Activation

12. More inspiring event ideas from top brands and event producers! 
Read the full story: 9 Inspiring Event Ideas BizBash Recently Spotted on Instagram

13. Experiential marketing inspiration from brands like AT&T, Ralph Lauren, Gibson and more
Read the full story: Trend Spotted: Retail Stores Are Using Experiential Marketing Tactics to Drive Business

14. The summer's coolest event ideas from the likes of Match, HBO Max, Hulu, American Express and more
Read the full story: 10 Cool Event Ideas You May Have Missed This Month From Match, Hulu, American Express and More

15. Immersive concepts produced by top experiential design agencies 
Read the full story: Checklist: 7 Things Every Experiential Designer Should Do

16. Drive-thru event inspiration from one Los Angeles-based pop-up experience 
Read the full story: See Inside This Sweet New Walk-Through Activation

17. A roundup of the summer's top stories and eye-catching activations 
Read the full story: Top Trending Stories on BizBash: July 2021

18. A Bridgerton-inspired garden party hosted by City Harvest
Read the full story: Get a Peek Inside This 'Bridgerton'-Inspired Spring Dinner

19. Ideas for a Bridgerton-inspired event (Can you tell which new series event pros couldn't get enough of?) 
Read the full story: 10 Ideas for a ‘Bridgerton’-Inspired Event

20. A roundup of the top summer floral trends 
Read the full story: See This Summer's Floral Trends—From Anthuriums to Zinnias