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Event Experience Awards nominations close TOMORROW!

It's now or never! 12th Annual Event Experience Awards nominations close TOMORROW!

Behind the Scenes at LA28’s Olympic Handovers—and What Comes Next for the Planning Team

Here's what it took to produce those buzzy handover celebrations (Tom Cruise, anyone?), and how the 2028 Olympics planning team's focus is shifting now that the Paris Games have wrapped.

Experiential Marketing, Activations & Sponsorships

In Plane Sight: See How These Airport Activations Engaged Travelers

Brands such as The Macallan and Emergen-C set up shop on the ground to promote new products and attract the attention of passengers on the go.

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Here's What's New and Notable in San Antonio Right Now

Alamo City is stepping up in the wake of major Texas destinations renovating their convention centers. We dive into recent venue and hotel openings, plus what's ahead.

San Antonio is known as a walkable convention center district thanks to its famous River Walk, which connects the convention center with hotels, restaurants, museums, attractions, and outdoor areas.

10 Spirit-Free Sips Perfect for Sober October

This Sober October, more attendees than ever want a 0% ABV drink. Here’s what bartenders, caterers, and brewers are offering.

Event Tech & Tools

Event Tech Check: New Ways to Promote Events, Improve Networking, and More

BizBash takes a deep dive into the newest tech solutions for events of all types, plus the latest must-know industry news.

On Sept. 6 and 7, Google Play elevated the fan experience at Zedd in the Park—a music festival held at Los Angeles State Historic Park—for its Play Points members. The Google Play Playground was a multilevel, 3,600-square-foot playground that offered a prime view of the main stage, along with interactive elements like glow-in-the-dark games, a dance floor, mini-golf, a photo booth, and an arcade station with a digital mini game that mirrored the real-life playground. A giant slide leading into a ball pit offered fans a fun way to return down to the festival grounds from the viewing platform. See more: See the Colorful Playground (and Giant Slide) That Google Play Brought to a Music Festival

Opinion & Experts

Meet Our Advisory Board for the 12th Annual BizBash Event Experience Awards

Learn more about who will be judging submissions—and what they're looking for in a winning one.

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8 Steal-Worthy Event Ideas BizBash Spotted on Instagram

How This Platform Is Simplifying Corporate Event Entertainment Booking

See How PrettyLittleThing Is Bringing Its Online Shop to College Campuses

Behind the Scenes at LA28’s Olympic Handovers—and What Comes Next for the Planning Team

Top Trending Stories on BizBash: September 2024

In Plane Sight: See How These Airport Activations Engaged Travelers

Experiential Marketing, Activations & Sponsorships

See How PrettyLittleThing Is Bringing Its Online Shop to College Campuses

The e-retailer is visiting schools across the U.S. with its fun pop-up store experience.

The e-retailer's decked-out school bus is painted a pale pink.

Programming & Entertainment

How This Platform Is Simplifying Corporate Event Entertainment Booking

EVA—which just announced $2 million in funding—bridges the gap between planners and performers, offering a streamlined, tech-driven approach to booking event entertainment.

Makenzie Stokel and Channing Moreland started EVA when they were college roommates in Nashville. The pair, now 30 years old, are on a mission to connect corporate clients with high-quality event entertainment.

Opinion & Experts

Top Trending Stories on BizBash: September 2024

Wondering what the rest of the industry is up to? Here, BizBash offers a peek over the fence at what other event profs have been reading this month.

To celebrate this year's US Open, creative experience agency CNC teamed up with Procter & Gamble and Downy—along with tennis star Venus Williams—to create the 'Rinse It Out' pop-up in NYC's Flatiron neighborhood. Read more: US Open 2024: 18 Grand Slam Events, Activations, and Collabs That Served More Than Tennis

Event Design & Decor

Bright Ideas: 15 Fresh Ways to Use Candles in Event Design

Candles have long been a staple in event decor, but creative uses can elevate the mood and atmosphere in unexpected ways. Here’s how to make a big impact with this timeless element.

At Netflix’s Emmys after-party earlier this month, candles were more than just decor—they were a bold statement that set the tone for an unforgettable night. The event was produced and designed by Gold Sky Productions with an 'Underground Opulence' concept, featuring a design that embraced the industrial brick and concrete building while layering in luxurious materials like velvet, marble, silks, and satins. A showstopping element? An arrival moment featuring 1,800 flickering candles, a classical pianist playing pop hits at a grand piano, and a 7-foot gold N inlaid with over 300 candles. See more: Emmy Awards 2024: Jaw-Dropping Event Designs From Netflix, HBO | Max, Disney, and More

Event Design & Decor

8 Steal-Worthy Event Ideas BizBash Spotted on Instagram

Take a peek at Instagram photos full of wow-worthy event ideas to serve as inspiration for your next gathering.

The Experiential Group

Deck the Halls in Style With Marriott Bonvoy Events

Celebrate the magic of the holidays with customized events in exceptional spaces.

Palace Hotel San Francisco provides holiday offerings for groups and leisure guests including a pop-up champagne bar, gingerbread house-making workshops, festive charcuterie, and holiday-themed cocktails.

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