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As Covid shifted the world off its axis, the value of belonging to a group was magnified. Emerald has created a new division – Xcelerator – that keeps its focus on both community and a bold plan to launch 50 new brands.

Liz Lathan, CMP, CMO, and Cofounder of Haute Companies has crowdsourced some of the worst attendee pet peeves that are featured in the book, The Attendee Bill of Rights.

All you need to know about the most significant investments, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships connected to the event industry. We disclose the companies involved, the numbers, the details, and more importantly, why it matters.

ON24 has had a steep year-over-year decline in revenue with an operating loss of $5.7 million in the last quarter. How will this legacy company respond? 

Cvent's first quarter losses nearly doubled to $31.4 million in the first quarter. CEO Reggie Aggarwal didn't flinch, expressing confidence that tailwinds spurred by increasing in-person attendance will offset inflation and other market worries for the rest of 2022.

What were meeting planners discussing at the first in-person Global DMC Partners conference since 2019? Just like the conference itself, their events are moving back to in-person — but rapidly rising demand also means growing pressures.

In its research, EventMB identified five key planner trends when it comes to embracing a balanced hybrid event strategy with a mix of in-person, hybrid, and virtual events.

Even with Covid variants still emerging, the war in Ukraine still raging, and economic indicators still flashing trouble, many signs point to a swift rebound from the 2020 bottom.

History has shown that recessions have been particularly unkind to the event industry, as companies often look to business travel and conferences as the first cuts to make when times get tough.

The event industry was celebrated across the globe through events that focused on connection and collaboration. Advocacy, research and a new relief funding legislation were top of the agenda.