Because data can be extremely telling, we thought the rest of the industry could benefit from what our editors are seeing on the back end—that is, what event pros are really staying on top of right now. Consider this monthly list your own insider pulse on the event and meeting industry.
1. Emmys 2022: Inside Parties From Netflix, Disney, Paramount, and More
With all of the glitz and glamour of the awards show comes, of course, the pre- and after-parties. Peek inside some of our favorites.
2. 4 Steal-Worthy Ways Top Event Companies Celebrate Their Own Teams
It's no surprise that the masters of planning experiences put the same level of care and detail into celebrating their own teams. Here are some smart ways event professionals make their staffers feel energized and appreciated.
3. 18 Cool Event Ideas You May Have Missed From Bad Bunny, Hulu, Smirnoff, Sephora, and More
Here’s a look at some steal-worthy ideas we spotted in August 2022.
4. US Open 2022: See Inside the Events and Activations That Made a Grand Slam
The 2022 US Open took place Aug. 29-Sept. 11, and BizBash is giving you a closer look at the off-court kickoff parties, activations, lounges, and more that hit aces.
5. Rating the MTV VMAs: Event Producers Give the 2022 Show a B
Event and marketing professionals praised the ceremony’s modern stage design and memorable performances, but had mixed opinions on the use of AR and metaverse tech.
6. 5 Tips for Navigating RFPs Today
The process looks a lot different than it did in 2019. Here's what one expert is seeing—and her advice for planners.
7. 13 Interesting—and Insta-Worthy—Ways to Use Mirrors as Event Decor
These unique uses of reflective surfaces can add an element of surprise and delight to your event design.
8. How Shipt Turned Data Into a Mobile Activation for Back-to-School Season
The same-day delivery company transformed a school bus into a promotional tool to help parents tackle BTS shopping.
9. Cannes Lions 2022: How Top Brands Drew Attention at the Jam-Packed Festival of Creativity
For the first in-person festival since 2019, brands like Meta, Pinterest, Reddit, and Spotify drew attention through design-forward yachts, cabanas, and beachside activations.
10. This Pop-Up Exhibit Offers a Sneak Peek of NYC's New Hip-Hop Museum
The new Universal Hip-Hop Museum in the Bronx is slated to open in 2024—but visitors can catch a glimpse of it now.
11. 6 Things You Maybe Didn't Know About Cannabis at Events
Cannabis is creating buzz throughout the industry, but many event professionals still have questions. At a recent BizBash | Connect event, we broke down the "stoner stigma," how to educate attendees on cannabis, laws, and more.
12. Comic-Con 2022: 29 Out-of-the-Box Engagement Ideas From the Massive Pop Culture Convention
From oversized sand sculptures to a dragon-hatching experience, here's how brands like HBO Max, Audible, Apple TV+, FX, and more drew attention at the return of San Diego's Comic-Con International.
13. PATRÓN Tequila’s First-Ever Metaverse Experience: NFT Wearables, Cocktail Quests, and Grand Prizes
PATRÓN's senior director of digital marketing gave BizBash an inside look at “Summer Made Sensational: A PATRÓN Pop-Up Series”—plus her insights into why the event was such a smash.
14. Hotel Bookings on the Blockchain: Could a Stay Become the Next Hot Commodity?
In an effort to increase revenue and occupancy rates, some hotels are now converting bookings into tradable NFTs.
15. What I Wish I'd Known Before Starting My Event Business
Ten entrepreneurs share the advice they'd give their younger selves.
