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Special Event Entertainment Experts Praise, Critique Madonna's Super Bowl Halftime Show

An estimated 114 million viewers tuned in to view the Super Bowl game on Sunday simply to see Madonna's ballyhooed halftime show—and special event entertainment experts watched it all with an educated eye....

Gala Award Winners Named at The Special Event 2012

The winners of the Gala Awards—the most prestigious award in special events—were named last night at The Special Event 2012....

"Hot" Ideas, Mega-Event Experts and Wedding Dinner Shine at The Special Event 2012

Veteran event producer Michael Cerbelli showcased hot acts and cool event elements at his "Hot Event and Entertainment Ideas 2012," a highlight of Day 3 at The Special Event 2012....

Event Pros Kick off The Special Event 2012 in Tampa

Special event professionals ranging from newbies to veterans took an entertaining yet soulful look at the challenges of each juncture in their careers at yesterday's Opening General Session at The Special Event 2012....

The Special Event 2012 Debuts in Tampa

Event professionals from throughout the world are gathering in Tampa, Fla., for The Special Event 2012, which opens officially today at the Tampa Convention Center. ...

Event Pros to Focus on Innovation, Social Media in 2012

Confidence that the economy is at least beginning to stabilize has special event professionals more optimistic for 2012, but some familiar hurdles will remain for the foreseeable future. ...

Special Event Experts 'Polish the Process' for Success in 2012

In the old days, special event pros could succeed on a simple mix of creativity and energy. But ever-shorter lead times and ever-more-demanding clients are changing the nature of the business, requiring a more structured approach to operations....

What You're Reading: Top Stories for December 2011 from Special Events

From economic trends to the coolest new colors, here are the most popular stories on specialevents.com this month....

Customization to be Key in Special Events in 2012, Fairmont Hotels Says

High-end Toronto-based hotel chain Fairmont last week released its forecast for special events and meetings in 2012, based on input from its catering managers and conference services teams....

Party Rental Industry Bullish for Special Events in 2012

A healthy 64 percent of party rental operators say they expect to produce more special events in 2012 than they did this year....

AlliedPRA Founder Hensley Leaves Firm

AlliedPRA Destination Management, a London-based global leader in the DMC market, announced today that James Hensley, its European founder, has resigned from the company. ...

"Tangerine Tango" is Color of the Year for 2012, Experts Say

Color authority Pantone, based in Carlstadt, N.J., announced today that "Tangerine Tango"—a "spirited, enticing hue"--is the color of the year for 2012. "Honeysuckle" was the 2011 color of the year....

Tight Budgets Expected to Continue in 2012, Special Events Survey Says

The No. 1 New Year's resolution for special event professionals in 2012? It's the same one, sad to say, that they made this year—to continue to create effective events on smaller budgets....

What You're Reading: Most Popular Stories for November 2011 from Special Events

The forecast for the economy, color palettes, rental furniture—the special event industry has been eager to see what's coming next. Here are the most popular articles on Specialevents.com this month:...

What's Renting Now: The Top Trends from Party Rental's Biggest Players

Make it rustic-chic, make it custom, make it classic--sometimes taking classic back in time to "vintage." These are some of the top trends in party rental now....

Gala Nominees 2011 Named by Special Events Magazine

Special Events Magazine released the names of this year's Gala Award nominees yesterday....

Big Party Rental Companies Forecast Gains in 2011

The biggest event rental companies predict that their 2011 revenue will run 3.1 percent ahead of last year, according to Special Events Magazine....

Hargrove Wins 2012 DNC Event Services Contract

Event and exhibit services company Hargrove announced yesterday that it has been awarded contracts to provide services for the 2012 Democratic National Convention....

Hotels See Special Event Business Firming Up for 2011-12

Although the glory days of 2007 have not returned, many hoteliers are seeing special event business firm up at their properties....

Find the Path to Prosperity at The Special Event 2012

Is it time for a fresh approach for your event business? You will find it at The Special Event 2012, Jan. 24-27 in Tampa, Fla. With the theme Event 3.0:...

Senior Execs from Global Events Launch Sequence Agency

Adam Sloyer, formerly CEO North America for international events firm Global Events in New York, announced yesterday that he has left the company to launch event agency Sequence....

Hybrid Special Events: Case Studies and Secrets of Success

As hybrid special events grab headlines, here are snapshots of succcess stories....

Hybrid Special Events--So 'Now' or Not Yet?

A whopping 70 percent of respondents to the latest online poll from Special Events say they either stage hybrid events now or are considering doing so....

Caterer Larry DiPasquale Appointed to Colorado Tourism Board

The head of Epicurean Culinary Group has been named to the Colorado Tourism Board....

Special Event Pros Forecast Color Trends for 2011-2012

The future looks bright—the future of color palettes at special events, that is. ...

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