There’s a lot to be excited about in the event industry in September. Dozens of talented performers — perhaps a few from your favorite show — recently received career-defining awards at the Emmys. Event planners are pushing the boundaries of attendee experience with “so wild it just might work” ideas — and they’re working. And let’s not forget, the NFL regular season is in full swing, with star athletes, sports personalities, and broadcasters (and fantasy football enthusiasts) taking center stage.
To keep you up to date on some of the high notes, we put together a quick roundup of five event industry highlights for this month:
1. The 2024 Emmy winners: celebrating the best in television
The 2024 Emmy winners delivered an unforgettable evening filled with thrilling victories, historic moments, and a celebration of television’s finest. With iconic performances and record-breaking wins, the Emmy winners this year set the bar even higher for storytelling on the small screen. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, entertainment, or unforgettable moments at your next event, the Emmy winners of 2024 are a great group to keep your eye on.
2. Event organizers share their wildest event ideas — that actually worked
BizBash asked its readers to share some of their most ambitious, outlandish event ideas. From a gallery of intentionally ugly artwork to an immersive theater event set during a typhoon, take a look at some of the most daring—and successful—activities that pushed the limits of creativity. These ideas may not be realistic for us all, depending on the scope of your events, but there are bits of inspiration here that you can find and apply in your own unique ways.
3. AAE Speakers Bureau celebrates 22 years of partnering with clients and exceptional events
Since our last industry trends blog post, AAE celebrated a big milestone: our 22nd birthday! We’re incredibly grateful to celebrate another year of creating unforgettable event experiences with our amazing clients. Take a moment to read a special message from AAE Founder and CEO Greg Friedlander as he reflects on 22 years of service, awards, and fond memories. Here’s to even better things in the next 22 years!
4. 16 ways your organization can unify around the customer experience
Ensuring you’re providing a top-notch customer experience is crucial, but it should also be a collective effort. When it comes to customer engagement and support, all departments within an organization play a role in developing a positive customer experience. In this post, hear from the Forbes Communications Council, including our VP of Marketing Jennifer Best, on how to bring departments together to get customer engagement right.
5. An event planning guide to the 2024-2025 NFL season
The NFL regular season is in full-swing, with the first two weeks delivering some electrifying matchups and down-to-the-wire finishes. But the excitement extends far beyond the field. For corporate event planners, the narratives that unfold in the league offer more than just watercooler conversation — they present unique opportunities to engage and inspire audiences. Let’s explore what you need to know as another thrilling NFL season gets underway.
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