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Video: Event Innovator Alison Bossert on How Sony Gets Press Attention at Film Premieres

March 9, 2012

We'll announce our 2012 Event Innovators—the 66 most innovative people in events right now—on March 14. As a sneak preview, here's a video interview with Sony Pictures' senior vice president of special events, Alison Bossert, detailing how film premieres have changed and her strategy for turning red carpets into press opportunities and spectators into participants.

Journalists are often tapped as moderators. During Sundance 2024, for example, Audible’s Listening Lodge featured a celebrity-packed panel moderated by Variety’s senior entertainment writer, Angelique Jackson (left).

How to Choose the Right Moderator for Your Next Event

BizBash Hosts Live Event Experience Award Ceremony for the First Time in Five Years

State Farm’s Closet by Bravo offered a space for attendees to peruse memorable outfits and artifacts from Bravo series, along with looks worn by Jake from State Farm. Below Deck’s Captain Sandy and Southern Charm’s Madison LeCroy interacted with fans in the space.

How Bravo Is Expanding Its Experiential Strategy with a New Fan Festival

This holiday season, New York Hilton Midtown and Universal Pictures are bringing hotel guests into the world of Wicked with a specially designed suite inspired by the film. Scroll down to learn more.

What's New in Event Venues: A 'Wicked'-Themed Suite, a Hotel Brand's Artisan Marketplace, and More

How to Choose the Right Moderator for Your Next Event

Finding the right moderator can make or break a panel discussion. Here’s where to find them—and the essential skills that set the best ones apart.

Journalists are often tapped as moderators. During Sundance 2024, for example, Audible’s Listening Lodge featured a celebrity-packed panel moderated by Variety’s senior entertainment writer, Angelique Jackson (left).

Event Production & Fabrication

BizBash Hosts Live Event Experience Award Ceremony for the First Time in Five Years

Nearly 200 event profs gathered in New York City to celebrate the winners of the 12th annual EEAs.

Experiential Marketing, Activations & Sponsorships

How Bravo Is Expanding Its Experiential Strategy with a New Fan Festival

The network’s first Bravo Fan Fest in Miami invited attendees to interact with on-theme brand environments and participate in tapings of Watch What Happens Live.

State Farm’s Closet by Bravo offered a space for attendees to peruse memorable outfits and artifacts from Bravo series, along with looks worn by Jake from State Farm. Below Deck’s Captain Sandy and Southern Charm’s Madison LeCroy interacted with fans in the space.

What's New in Event Venues: A 'Wicked'-Themed Suite, a Hotel Brand's Artisan Marketplace, and More

BizBash rounds up the latest news from hotels, convention centers, meeting spaces, restaurants, and other event venues around the world.

This holiday season, New York Hilton Midtown and Universal Pictures are bringing hotel guests into the world of Wicked with a specially designed suite inspired by the film. Scroll down to learn more.

2025 Preview: 5 Emerging Event and Travel Trends—and How Embassy Suites Can Help

From flexible meeting packages to tech-forward tools, Embassy Suites by Hilton is setting the tone for business travel and events in 2025.

Event Production & Fabrication

Starry Night: Get a Peek Inside This New Celestial Installation in NYC

Creative director and production designer Ethan Tobman transformed Genesis House into a Korean night sky.

'In my creative dialogues with Genesis, we hunted for clues to unlock immersive storytelling authentic to Korean history and culture. I tend to look for visual inspiration in history and design first. When we came across the concept of Dongji—the longest night of the year—this seemed to humanize an experience of celebrating the changing quality of light outside to inspire how we might feel immersed by the experience inside the space,' Tobman said.

Winners of BizBash's 12th Annual Event Experience Awards

15 Creativity-Sparking Breakout Moments at Conferences

How Bravo Is Expanding Its Experiential Strategy with a New Fan Festival

How This Skincare Brand Activation Made Waves (Literally) with Its Water-Focused Design

40+ Adrenaline-Filled Event Moments From 2024's Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix

‘Tis the Season: 8 Inspo-Filled Holiday Pop-Ups That Caught Our Eye

15 Creativity-Sparking Breakout Moments at Conferences

Breakout moments aren’t just breaks—they’re often where creativity thrives. These examples will make you rethink how conferences can inspire connection and innovation beyond the main stage.

The 2015 TED Conference in Vancouver brought a playful twist to its lounges, where attendees could watch speaker simulcasts. A standout was the new ball pit, filled with beanbag chairs and beach balls, offering a relaxed and whimsical setting to absorb big ideas while fostering creativity and connection.

Event Production & Fabrication

Winners of BizBash's 12th Annual Event Experience Awards

You submitted, and our advisory board selected! Here are the winners of BizBash's 12th annual Event Experience Awards (EEAs).

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Experiential Marketing, Activations & Sponsorships

How This Skincare Brand Activation Made Waves (Literally) with Its Water-Focused Design

Blue hues, curated treatments, and a touch of tech turned a minimalist space into a hydration haven for PCA Skin.

One of the event's major touchpoints was this curated display of PCA Skin’s hero hydration products.

Turn Your Events Into Winter Wonderlands with Snow Effects

Learn how this ultra-realistic artificial snow for events provides a touch of magic that’s as environmentally friendly as it is stunning.

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40+ Adrenaline-Filled Event Moments From 2024's Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix

From high-speed thrills on the track to immersive fan experiences, star-studded performances, and creative sponsor activations, here’s how the Las Vegas Grand Prix brought the energy of the Strip to life.

Bellagio Fountain Club & Fountain Walk

How This Event Vendor Handled 10 High-Profile Events—in Just One Week

Recently, AV tech company ShowPro did seven figures of business in one week. Here's how the team thrived under the pressure of what they like to call "Heaven Week."

ShowPro provided lights, sound, and video for this year's Vulture Festival, which took place Nov. 16-17 at nya EAST in Los Angeles. (Check out our full coverage of the festival here.)

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