Announcing the 2014 IAVM Venue Industry Award Winners August 15, 2014 The 2014 Venue Industry Awards Luncheon—sponsored by Ungerboeck Software International and emceed by Chris Bigelow, founder and owner of The Bigelow Companies—took place during the 2014 VenueConnect Annual Conference & Trade Show in Portland, Oregon. The awards, hosted each(continue)
Melbourne keeps the Grand Prix till 2020 Not just for 2-3 years, but right through to 2020…Ron Walker has negotiated for Victoria the Grand Prix. A real deal…a good one, does it matter? Victoria's major events strategy contributes A$1.4 billion to the Victorian economy annually and generate some 3,500 jobs.(continue)
Glasgow really did show us the 'friendly Games' After a truly Scottish-flavoured 'friendly Games' – for once, truly meant by everyone – Prince Imran handed over the CGF Flag to Gold Coast Mayor, Tom Tate. Queensland Minister for the Commonwealth Games made it clear that Gold Coast was aiming high(continue)
Deloitte has published a view on Australia's collaborative economy. Think about this:
Digital marketing and activation Here's a great thought-provoker from Rebecca Hopkins. Rebecca Hopkins is Managing Director of ENS Ltd, a London-based sports agency tasked with promoting and protecting brands in sport. They specialise in sports PR, crisis management and online public relations. With its ever-growing influence in major sports events,(continue)
