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Podcast: How This Production Pro Launched His Business at Age 13 (Episode 166)

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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

Event Management & Tech Tools

Run events smarter, better with Zoho Backstage.

Are All-in-One Event Management Tools Really Worth the Hype?

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

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

American Express sponsored ACL for the third consecutive year.

How Brands Maintained an Authentic, Local Vibe at Austin City Limits

Teyana Taylor headlined the first concert for Beat of My City, which took place September 21 in Harlem. Taylor's performance supported the nonprofit Dunlevy Milbank Center.

How McDonald's Is Getting Music Lovers to Raise Money for Social Causes

The inaugural New York Times Food Festival took place October 5 to 6 at venues including the TimesCenter and Bryant Park. Sponsor activations in Bryant Park included an Uber Eats photo op that invited attendees to pose on a bicycle in front of a block wall of food containers in various shapes and sizes. The wall displayed hashtags for the online ordering and delivery company.

10 Best Ideas of the Week: Trojan's Sex-Ed Van Tour, 'Maleficent'-Theme Ice Cream, Mastercard's Pop-Up Art Exhibition

Dishes served through the vending 'machines' included crème brûlée, torched in front of guests.

See Stella Artois' Human-Operated Vending Machines at Refinery29's 29Rooms

Lizzo closed out the festival with a performance that included her hits such as 'Tempo' and 'Truth Hurts.'

Bustle's Rule Breakers Festival Attracts Millennial-Minded Brands

Opinion & Experts

Top row: Duncan Wardle, Deesha Dyer; bottom row: Bronson van Wyck, Cara Kleinhaut

See Who's Speaking at BizBash Live: New York

The fund-raiser's menu included a potato chip with sour cream and onion dip and caviar; a mortadella sandwich; a corn, tomato, and Taleggio tart; a spicy cheese biscuit with coppa and tomato jam; and a catfish slider.

BizBash C.E.O. David Adler: A New Fund-Raising Model Infuses Culinary Passion with Philanthropy

The Centre for Sustainable Events was announced during IMEX America in September. “The community needs to act in collaboration, not competition, to make a difference,” explained IMEX Group’s C.E.O. Carina Bauer during a press conference; the group is serving as a sponsor of the new center. IMEX's own eco-friendly efforts were showcased in its 'Sustainability Village' (pictured) on the show floor.

Can the Entire Meeting Industry Become Carbon Neutral by 2050?

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Opinion: Why Event Professionals Need to Mobilize Against Gun Violence

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

Programming & Entertainment

Tequila Cazadores After Dark, one of the festival's signature events, will take place October 11 at Second Floor.

New York City Wine & Food Festival Preview: What to Expect From New, Fan-Favorite, and Family-Friendly Events

Guests ate a four-course meal of elevated camp culinary staples from Love Catering. Table settings featured a creepy mix of rustic florals and bones.

FX Hosted a Truly Terrifying Overnight Experience for 'American Horror Story: 1984'

The Adventure Center at Greek Peak in Cortland, New York, focuses on teamwork as well as personal and professional development. Take on two types of challenge courses: The Twin Creeks Challenge Course is a low ropes course that requires a facilitator and a goal sheet. Elements include the team wall, spider web, and trust fall. The High Peaks Aerial Challenge Course invites participants to tackle suspension bridges, zip lines, tight ropes, and more. Rates depend on group size. For teambuilding for six to 16 people, prices start at $400, plus $10 per person. Note that the Adventure Center operates in rain or snow, although it will delay events or shut down the course in more serious weather.

10 Off-Season Outdoor Teambuilding Ideas at Ski Destinations

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

Registration & Ticketing

Run events smarter, better with Zoho Backstage.

Are All-in-One Event Management Tools Really Worth the Hype?

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

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

American Express sponsored ACL for the third consecutive year.

How Brands Maintained an Authentic, Local Vibe at Austin City Limits

Teyana Taylor headlined the first concert for Beat of My City, which took place September 21 in Harlem. Taylor's performance supported the nonprofit Dunlevy Milbank Center.

How McDonald's Is Getting Music Lovers to Raise Money for Social Causes

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 inaugural New York Times Food Festival took place October 5 to 6 at venues including the TimesCenter and Bryant Park. Sponsor activations in Bryant Park included an Uber Eats photo op that invited attendees to pose on a bicycle in front of a block wall of food containers in various shapes and sizes. The wall displayed hashtags for the online ordering and delivery company.

10 Best Ideas of the Week: Trojan's Sex-Ed Van Tour, 'Maleficent'-Theme Ice Cream, Mastercard's Pop-Up Art Exhibition

The fund-raiser's menu included a potato chip with sour cream and onion dip and caviar; a mortadella sandwich; a corn, tomato, and Taleggio tart; a spicy cheese biscuit with coppa and tomato jam; and a catfish slider.

BizBash C.E.O. David Adler: A New Fund-Raising Model Infuses Culinary Passion with Philanthropy

Dishes served through the vending 'machines' included crème brûlée, torched in front of guests.

See Stella Artois' Human-Operated Vending Machines at Refinery29's 29Rooms

Lizzo closed out the festival with a performance that included her hits such as 'Tempo' and 'Truth Hurts.'

Bustle's Rule Breakers Festival Attracts Millennial-Minded Brands

SickKids, with creative agency No Fixed Address, offered a bookable hospital room on Airbnb for its latest fund-raiser.

Would You Book an Airbnb in a Hospital Room?

The Centre for Sustainable Events was announced during IMEX America in September. “The community needs to act in collaboration, not competition, to make a difference,” explained IMEX Group’s C.E.O. Carina Bauer during a press conference; the group is serving as a sponsor of the new center. IMEX's own eco-friendly efforts were showcased in its 'Sustainability Village' (pictured) on the show floor.

Can the Entire Meeting Industry Become Carbon Neutral by 2050?

Tequila Cazadores After Dark, one of the festival's signature events, will take place October 11 at Second Floor.

New York City Wine & Food Festival Preview: What to Expect From New, Fan-Favorite, and Family-Friendly Events

Major League Soccer hosted a launch party for its video game FIFA 20 on September 18 at the the Temple House in Miami. The league partnered with event production agency BMF, Electronic Arts, and Inter Miami Club De Futbol to create 360-degree projection mapped animations inspired by aspects of the game, which highlights the street soccer game mode called Volta. The event also featured gaming stations, a V.R. station for Inter Miami Club de Futbol to showcase its new stadium, a custom jersey station, and an interactive art piece that guests filled in throughout the event. GoldLink, a rapper featured in the game, performed at the event.

10 Best Ideas of the Week: 'FIFA 20' Wall Projections, a 650-Piece Lantern Installation, Origins’ Eco-Friendly Workouts

Guests ate a four-course meal of elevated camp culinary staples from Love Catering. Table settings featured a creepy mix of rustic florals and bones.

FX Hosted a Truly Terrifying Overnight Experience for 'American Horror Story: 1984'

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Podcast: How This Production Pro Launched His Business at Age 13 (Episode 166)

Delta and BuzzFeed's pop-up ran September 25 to 27 in Flatiron Public Plaza. The transparent workspaces were available to book for 30-minute sessions.

Why Delta and BuzzFeed Hosted a Public Pop-Up Workspace