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Surreal augmented-reality animations were included in many performances at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards, including 'Que Pretendes' by J. Balvin and Bad Bunny.

Q&A: An MTV Award Show Producer Talks A.R. Strategy

Got Light (@gotlightsf) used 642 LED tubes to create an eye-catching design at the California Academy of Science's 2017 Big Bang Gala.

21 Lighting & Audiovisual Producers You Should Be Following on Instagram

The projections at each place setting consisted of three different stories, including one that featured Las Vegas-inspired imagery.

Watch: These Projection-Mapped Displays Served as Dinner Entertainment—and Set a Guinness World Record

See How Projection Mapping Transforms an Iconic New York Venue

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Projection Mapping: 3 Important Considerations

Event Management & Tech Tools

Detroit-based event medical services company CrowdRx’s Rampart Mobile Emergency Room is a temporary hospital that’s designed to provide medical care at a major event like a summer music festival (it’s also suited for the site of a disaster). The 1,000-square-foot trailer comes equipped and staffed to manage minor to severe emergency medical conditions, and it is self sustaining for the first 72 hours via generators.

4 New Products and Services for Summer Events

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I Spy: Does Event Technology Invade Guests' Privacy?

Your Event, Your Data, Your Business Intelligence

Event Boosterapp—App to Boost Networking and BI at Events

Transparency matters to #eventprofs, including your employees.

5 Reasons Employer Transparency Matters

HP's 11,000-square-foot Antartic Dome at Coachella was billed as the largest temporary geodesic projection dome in the world.

How HP Created the Coolest Spot at Coachella

Event Production & Fabrication

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CORT Events Stuns at Springtime Soiree in Washington, D.C.

The Patrons Pavilion featured custom-fabricated fringe chandeliers, weighing 12,000 pounds, highlighted by more than 3,000 cascading gold pendants. White leather seating and tall floral arrangements completed the look.

What It Took to Produce the San Francisco Symphony's Biggest Gala Yet

The Peach Pit pop-up on Melrose was initially developed by Fox and PopSugar to promote August's BH90210 premiere. Based on the success of its two-day run, CBS Consumer Products asked the Saved by the Max team to transform it into a fully functioning restaurant, open to the public through the end of this month.

When Fandom Meets Foodies: This Team Builds Restaurants Inspired by Your Favorite '90s Entertainment

Branded content was projected on the two arches, as well as a separate LED screen that measured 19.2 by 19.2 meters and served as the stage backdrop. The content changed throughout the event to reflect the product unveilings and announcements, which included new partnerships with Microsoft and the United Nations.

8 Experiential Highlights From Samsung's 10th Unpacked Event

Mastercard brought on Adirondack Studios to design a replica of the Rock in Zanzibar. Guests enter the venue on a boardwalk over sand, surrounded by tropical plants, recalling the original location of the restaurant, which is owned by Nigel Firman.

Q&A: Why Is Mastercard Opening Restaurants in New York?

Experiential, Activations & Sponsorships

'We built a throne for our queen,' Haney said of the lounge area created for Lizzo herself.

See the 'Serious Sparkle' at Lizzo's After-Party Celebration of Absolut Juice

The Palm Room will have a tropical feel, replete with live plants and palm-leaf-print pillows.

Orbitz’s New Plant Hotel Pop-Up Capitalizes on Millennials’ Love for Houseplants

10 Best Ideas of the Week: Nespresso’s Coffee Pod Bicycle, Lyft’s Literal Movie Trailer, San Francisco Symphony’s Havana-Theme Lounge

Twitter Goes Low-Tech With Surprise Pop-Up Candy Shop

19 Sponsor Highlights from New York Fashion Week

Opinion & Experts

IMEX America reported a 3 percent increase in appointments between buyers and exhibitors this year, with 76,000 pre-scheduled meetings on the books.

IMEX America 2019: 6 Thought-Provoking Ideas About What Matters in Meetings Today

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Event Planners Choice Wall of Recognition to Launch at BizBash Live: New York on October 23

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Podcast: What Event Professionals Can Do to Help Stop Human Trafficking (Episode 162)

Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey star in the 2001 film The Wedding Planner.

What Movie Had the Biggest Influence On Your Career in Events?

The 36th annual MTV Video Music Awards incorporated augmented reality into numerous performances, including Missy Elliott's Vanguard Award medley.

Rating the MTV V.M.A.s: Event Producers Give 2019 Show a B+

Programming & Entertainment

IMEX America reported a 3 percent increase in appointments between buyers and exhibitors this year, with 76,000 pre-scheduled meetings on the books.

IMEX America 2019: 6 Thought-Provoking Ideas About What Matters in Meetings Today

Sports Illustrated showcased its commitment to inclusion by casting a mix of established and aspiring models of various sizes, races, and ages.

How 'Sports Illustrated' Created Its Most Diverse Runway Show Ever

Serena Wiliams (left) was interviewed by activist Naomi Wadler and Teen Vogue editor in chief Lindsay Peoples Wagner at the Teen Vogue Summit in Los Angeles in December.

9 Inspiring Women's Sports Stars to Book for Your Next Event

Art of Everyone turns the audience into the artist. Essentially, a 'conductor' stands behind a large canvas and begins outlining an image using a laser pointer. Participants stand on the other side of the canvas and apply paint by following the laser. The result is a high-quality work of art crowd-sourced by attendees. Art styles can range from portraits to abstract to landscapes and still lifes. Art of Everyone has appeared at events such as the World Business Forum and Content Marketing World, and has also created public activations for brands around the U.S.

15 New Products, Ideas & Trends for Your Next Event

BizBash editor in chief Beth Kormanik (right) sat down with designer Kristin Banta to discuss tools, tips, and strategies for effective event design.

5 Things Event Attendees Care About Today

Registration & Ticketing

The third annual Slow Food Nations attracted 30,000 attendees to Denver. Taking over downtown’s Larimer Square, attendees were encouraged to stroll through a roster of free and ticketed events, which included hands-on workshops, a weekend Taste Marketplace, discussions, and chef demos.

How Much Should Food Festivals Charge, and Other Tactical Questions for New Events

Toronto Raptors fans watch Game 2 of the N.B.A. Finals in Jurassic Park, outside Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, on June 2.

How Canadians Are Coming Together to Watch the N.B.A. Finals

Armando Christian Perez, better known as the artist and entrepreneur Pitbull, returned as a keynote speaker.

What You Can Learn From This Tech Conference's Registration and Floor Plan Changes

Measure session attendance to see which sessions are most popular and which are not well attended. Use this information to tweak your programming next time.

The No. 1 Secret to Event Success: Analyzing Your Data

What can you provide your attendees that incentivizes them to spend more?

360 Live Media

Strategy

The Patrons Pavilion featured custom-fabricated fringe chandeliers, weighing 12,000 pounds, highlighted by more than 3,000 cascading gold pendants. White leather seating and tall floral arrangements completed the look.

What It Took to Produce the San Francisco Symphony's Biggest Gala Yet

The 2019 Gilroy Garlic Festival in Northern California (pictured here in 2018) ended in tragedy when a gunman killed three attendees. The shooting and other recent attacks are prompting event producers to rethink their safety plans for staff and attendees.

How Can Event Pros Prepare Employees For Active Shooter Incidents?

Example of all-gender bathroom signage.

3 Reasons Why Your Event Space Needs All-Gender Restrooms

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Checklist: 7 Guest Comfort Areas That Every Event Should Cover

Ozy Fest was slated to have its fourth edition in New York's Central Park on July 20 and 21. The city canceled the event due to the heat wave.

From Heat Waves to Blackouts: How Recent Events Handled Cancellations

Are your Data-Management Tools giving you the insights you need to succeed?

Are your Data-Management Tools giving you the insights you need to succeed?

The Palm Room will have a tropical feel, replete with live plants and palm-leaf-print pillows.

Orbitz’s New Plant Hotel Pop-Up Capitalizes on Millennials’ Love for Houseplants

10 Best Ideas of the Week: Nespresso’s Coffee Pod Bicycle, Lyft’s Literal Movie Trailer, San Francisco Symphony’s Havana-Theme Lounge

IMEX America reported a 3 percent increase in appointments between buyers and exhibitors this year, with 76,000 pre-scheduled meetings on the books.

IMEX America 2019: 6 Thought-Provoking Ideas About What Matters in Meetings Today

Twitter Goes Low-Tech With Surprise Pop-Up Candy Shop

19 Sponsor Highlights from New York Fashion Week

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CORT Events Stuns at Springtime Soiree in Washington, D.C.

The Patrons Pavilion featured custom-fabricated fringe chandeliers, weighing 12,000 pounds, highlighted by more than 3,000 cascading gold pendants. White leather seating and tall floral arrangements completed the look.

What It Took to Produce the San Francisco Symphony's Biggest Gala Yet

One of the main spaces included style bars for hairstyling, makeup application, and manicures, all in the orange and red shades of Cheetos original and Flamin' Hot flavors.

Did Cheetos Have the Hottest Fashion Week Event?

The cast of Hustlers sat down for a #SheInspiresMe panel at the Assembly Chef's Hall, to discuss inclusiveness in Hollywood and the importance of showing diverse voices and telling diverse stories in film. The panel was streamed live on Twitter.

TIFF 2019: 26 Highlights From Festival Parties, Lounges, and Sponsor Activations

10 Best Ideas of the Week: Saks' Pop-Up Carousel, Puma's Citywide Flagship Promotion, Lavender Opera Cakes

Surreal augmented-reality animations were included in many performances at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards, including 'Que Pretendes' by J. Balvin and Bad Bunny.

Q&A: An MTV Award Show Producer Talks A.R. Strategy

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Event Planners Choice Wall of Recognition to Launch at BizBash Live: New York on October 23

The 2020 Color of the Year was revealed via a pop-up display nestled in the woods of Calistoga Ranch.

See How Behr Revealed Its 2020 Color of the Year