Florence Quinn, president and founder of Quinn Public Relations, serves as the thought leader for the 50-person firm, which specializes in food, wine and spirits, real estate and travel.

Cover photo: Contortionists set the scene for FREAK SHOW, a corporate reception by Cerbelli Creative that was themed with circus obscurities. Photo courtesy Ivan Piedra Photography It’s hard to ...

Many DMCs join groups that function as marketing networks to bring in business and provide operations support. Note: All information here is supplied by the companies listed and was current at press ...

We asked, you decided: with travel and destination events being a top priority for so many after the years of pandemic isolation we all endured, DMCs are having a moment, and they deserve recognition.

You don’t need to close your eyes to picture it: the hum of conversation, the clinking of glasses, soft music in the background punctuated by laughter here and there. Cocktail receptions are a ...

Earlier in the third quarter, Special Events released our annual State of the Industry survey to our readership. We had around 300 respondents who weighed in regarding how this year has looked for ...

Each year at Catersource + The Special Event, we turn to the best industry partners to bring you our spectacular Showcasing Events. Here's a look at the people making these events come to life!

Destination events are incredibly rewarding—but they require a lot of know-how. Each year, we turn to the world of Destination Marketing Companies (DMCs), the experts in destinations and a great ...

In an era where remote work has disrupted traditional networking opportunities, event professionals are reimagining how to bring people together meaningfully. According to the 2025 Experiential Trends ...

Event Strategy Group (ESG), a leading agency in B2B event marketing, was among the most highly sought after activations at this year's Corporate Event Marketing Association (CEMA) Summit. The agency's ...

Each winter issue, we at Special Events put together trend forecasts and industry predictions, reflecting on the previous year and peering into the future. Then, every spring, we head to Catersource + ...

Picture this: the invites for your corporate event go out, and as soon as people receive them, the wheels start turning. People immediately look at their PTO, their schedules, even their partner’s ...