Katie Garrahy’s Post

Connecting, learning, reflecting: #Cannesplans. I feel so lucky to be at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity next week. It’s a glorious oppprtunity to soaking up inspiration and to chat and connect with members of The Marketing Society from around the world who will be there - and to make new friends and learn new perspectives. I”ll be putting some incredible CMOs ‘Under the Spotlight’ on the Rotonde stage on Wednesday and Thursday at 10.30 am - please do join us. —- The Marketing Society are hosting a number of special events. One which I know will be fascinating and fun is ‘The Ritualicious Lunch’ on Wednesday with the fabulous people at MSQ. This is designed to be a chilled out part of the day away from the madness of La Croisette in the beautiful Contagious Villa. There will be excellent food-for-thought in the form of some fascinating research into the role of rituals from MSQ together with WARC. We’ll explore the role of rituals in modern culture, from reducing cognitive overload in the face of a 24-hour rolling news cycle to providing calm, comfort and connection in an increasingly secularised world. I’ll be speaking together with ⭐️Kit Altin, CSO The Gate London , ⭐️ Eleanor Lloyd Malcolm , MD Freemavens, ⭐️ Rebecca Peel, Head of Advisory North America Contagious and ⭐️ Kate Howe Executive Director MSQ. (There will be a whitepaper on this launched on September). A great opportunity for some inspiration and some sparkling conversation with some terrific guests. Can’t wait! #CannesLions2024 #connectionsAndConversations #marketing

Following our exciting coverage of Mews Unfold 2024 in Amsterdam and the celebration of the Unfold Awards winners, we are thrilled to share more valuable insights from the event. At the event, we asked a crucial question to the speakers and attendees: "According to you, what is the top tech trend which will shape hospitality’s future and why?" Their responses were enlightening and inspiring, offering a glimpse into the future of our industry. We compiled these insightful answers into a single video clip, which you can watch below. Watch the video: https://lnkd.in/eK8mgFaj. We are incredibly excited to share these diverse perspectives and forward-thinking ideas that are shaping the future of hospitality. Thank you to Booking.com's Fiona McDonnell, Strawberry's Sven Ellingsen Ephithite, Bookboost's Daan de Bruijn, Highest Season's David Kijlstra, Revinate's Dylan C., Deloitte's Joanne Dreyfus, Sircle Collection's Laura Nolte, David Edelman, FLYR's Andrew Rubinacci, PriceLabs' Fausto Vieira da Silva, Mews' Josef S., Holoconnects' Wouter Vermeulen and Guilain DENISSELLE for taking part in this video and sharing your valuable insights! #MewsUnfold2024 #HospitalityTech #HospitalityInnovation #IndustryLeaders #TechTrends #FutureOfHospitality #Hospitality #HospitalityIndustry

☕️ Reflecting on 3 days of PX Espresso Hour ☕ I’m still processing everything, not just the sessions, but the real connections made.  It’s rare to be in a space where people are genuinely open, sharing, and willing to help each other grow especially in People functions. Here are some real highlights: 📢 Conversations that matter: The panels didn’t just focus on trends, they dug into real challenges we all face. I walked away with practical advice I’m already thinking about applying. 🤝 Genuine connections: Meeting people who share the same passion for talent and growth was refreshing. These conversations weren’t just about work, they were about building something bigger together. ☕ Fuel: Yes, the coffee was great, but the real energy came from the people. Being surrounded by minds that challenge you is what I love most about these events. 🔍 Looking for insights? Thanks to Josh Salazar who generously shared his notes here: https://lnkd.in/e89sueBi A big thank you to: Luke O'Mahoney, Jessica Z., Marie Krebs, Natalie Pearce, Alicia Grimes, Glenn Martin, JooBee Yeow, PhD, Lauren Gomes, Adam Horne, Megan Trotter, Frieda Möcker, Olivia Elf, Liesa Miller, Hanna Green & Ruth Penfold. Can't wait for the next event in Belgium, Luke O'Mahoney 😎 #PXEspressoLive2024 #TalentStrategy #PeopleFirst #GrowthMindset #Community

Planning an event? 🌿 Make it impactful in more ways than one. Check out our latest blog on how to implement a zero-waste event strategy and create memorable experiences that are kind to the planet. 🌱♻️ Read more and be the change! https://lnkd.in/eQiwWaEQ #SustainableEvents #ZeroWaste #EventPlanning

# 452 EVENTS, United Kingdom Well-balanced mixture. A few days ago, the 2024 edition of the Global Innovation Forum (GIF) took place in London, an incredible gathering where the world’s leading innovators come together to connect, collaborate, and grow. The Global Innovation Forum is an exclusive event designed for a select group of professionals from top companies around the globe. It combines insightful presentations, engaging panel discussions, and hands-on workshops to create a dynamic and enriching experience. The forum brought together an impressive lineup of speakers who explored the latest trends in innovation, creativity, design, R&D, and new product development. It was an ideal space to exchange knowledge and establish valuable connections with professionals who share a similar mindset and passion for innovation. What made the experience truly exceptional was the mix of compelling business cases and deeply inspiring personal stories. The event featured a diverse array of individuals—innovators, pioneers, activists, creators, thought leaders, and adventurers—each bringing unique perspectives to the table. This year’s theme, Life is a Prototype, was a celebration of the spirit of experimentation and creativity. It encouraged us to embrace discomfort and curiosity, emphasizing the importance of diversity and collaboration as catalysts for innovation within our teams and organizations. 🙌 What’s your take? "A curated view of where innovation is happening in marketing today, why it matters, and how it is transforming modern business". 👉 More content on our website b-f-t-m . com / DRUMROLL Subscribe to the weekly newsletter. 🎯 If you want to learn more about our transformative approach to generating growth (yes, what we call innovation marketing!), feel free to write us privately. Global Innovation Forum (GIFLondon), Max Angelov, Tom Ellis More about this topics follow #MaurizioRibotti #innovationmarketing #cultureofmodernbusiness #luxury #premium #lifestyle #DRUMROLL #marketing #communication --- All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s). Contact us to add you as a reference or content removal.

A big thank you to Alexis Saussinan and the Insight222 - Team for such a great experience! It was my first Insight222-Executive-Retreat- Event, and I have to say it started strong and only got better over the three days—from amazing to truly exceptional. The topics covered were centered around people and data, which I believe are two of the most crucial aspects of any business. I gained so many insights on the people dimension in digital transformation, which will undoubtedly shape HR and workforce analytics in the future! #HRPeopleAnalytics, #AI, #Analytics,#workforceplaning

🚀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿? 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗘𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿: 𝗡𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘁? As industry events like Zoomark 2025, Interzoo 2026 approach, many ask: Is it necessary to prepare a new collection each fair? 🔄 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 & 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Balancing consistent offerings, fresh, innovative products is key. Regular updates attract attention. Maintaining a strong core line ensures reliability, recognition. 💡 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 Understanding needs, preferences of your target audience helps decide whether a new collection is essential. Sometimes, minor tweaks, improvements can be impactful. 🌟 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 Focus showcasing your best products. Highlight unique features, benefits. Whether it’s a new collection or an enhanced version of your existing line, ensure it stands out. 📊 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 Stay updated with market trends. Sometimes, a new collection aligns with latest trends, making a significant impact. Other times, it’s about refining what already works. 🌐 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 Engage with your customers, industry peers. Feedback guides your decision on whether a new collection is needed each fair. In the end, whether you prepare a new collection or not, the goal is presenting your brand in the best light possible. Share your experiences, thoughts on this topic! How do you approach preparing for fairs? 🤔 #TradeFairs #IndustryEvents #ProductDevelopment #MarketStrategy #BusinessGrowth #Zoomark2025  #Interzoo2026

Emerging events trends 👀 In our wonderful industry of events, there is never a dull moment. We are kept on our toes for a whole host of reasons and the changing landscape of the event scene is something we need to keep our eye on. One of the newest trends is pop up events – they are showing up everywhere! These temporary, exclusive events are creating a buzz and a sense of urgency. It's like the event equivalent of a secret menu – exclusive, exciting, and leaves attendees wanting more 🤩 Read our blog on the top event trends on our website at the link in the comments 👇 #BRB #BigRedBeard #emergingeventstrends #eventtrends #popupevents #eventprofs #eventinfo

Last week's meeting trends are in! 📬 Despite a post-Labor Day lull, the meetings and events industry is bouncing back. 📈 Chicago leads the charge with a staggering 211% growth in event volume, followed by Orlando, Salt Lake City, Atlanta, and Washington DC. With corporate events making up 62.9% of the total, sectors like National Associations and Education are driving this resurgence. 🔗 Check the link in our comments for more insights from the week ending September 21st. Curious about what these trends mean for your market? Let’s connect! 🤝 #MeetingsTrends #EventGrowth #KnowlandInsights

# 452 EVENTS, United Kingdom Well-balanced mixture. A few days ago, the 2024 edition of the Global Innovation Forum (GIF) took place in London, an incredible gathering where the world’s leading innovators come together to connect, collaborate, and grow. The Global Innovation Forum is an exclusive event designed for a select group of professionals from top companies around the globe. It combines insightful presentations, engaging panel discussions, and hands-on workshops to create a dynamic and enriching experience. The forum brought together an impressive lineup of speakers who explored the latest trends in innovation, creativity, design, R&D, and new product development. It was an ideal space to exchange knowledge and establish valuable connections with professionals who share a similar mindset and passion for innovation. What made the experience truly exceptional was the mix of compelling business cases and deeply inspiring personal stories. The event featured a diverse array of individuals—innovators, pioneers, activists, creators, thought leaders, and adventurers—each bringing unique perspectives to the table. This year’s theme, Life is a Prototype, was a celebration of the spirit of experimentation and creativity. It encouraged us to embrace discomfort and curiosity, emphasizing the importance of diversity and collaboration as catalysts for innovation within our teams and organizations. 🙌 What’s your take? "A curated view of where innovation is happening in marketing today, why it matters, and how it is transforming modern business". 👉 More content on our website b-f-t-m . com / DRUMROLL Subscribe to the weekly newsletter. 🎯 If you want to learn more about our transformative approach to generating growth (yes, what we call innovation marketing!), feel free to write me privately. Global Innovation Forum (GIFLondon), Max Angelov, Tom Ellis More about this topics follow #MaurizioRibotti #innovationmarketing #cultureofmodernbusiness #luxury #premium #lifestyle #DRUMROLL #marketing #communication --- All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s). Contact us to add you as a reference or content removal.