{"id":24925,"date":"2024-09-18T08:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T12:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/?p=24925"},"modified":"2024-09-17T16:22:14","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T20:22:14","slug":"5-key-event-industry-trends-to-watch-in-september-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/5-key-event-industry-trends-to-watch-in-september-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Key Event Industry Trends to Watch in September 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There\u2019s a lot to be excited about in the event industry in September. Dozens of talented performers \u2014 perhaps a few from your favorite show \u2014 recently received career-defining awards at the Emmys. Event planners are pushing the boundaries of attendee experience with \u201cso wild it just might work\u201d ideas \u2014 and they\u2019re working. And let\u2019s not forget, the NFL regular season is in full swing, with star athletes, sports personalities, and broadcasters (and fantasy football enthusiasts) taking center stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep you up to date on some of the high notes, we put together a quick roundup of five event industry highlights for this month:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. The 2024 Emmy winners: celebrating the best in television<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2024 Emmy winners delivered an unforgettable evening filled with thrilling victories, historic moments, and a celebration of television\u2019s finest. With iconic performances and record-breaking wins, the Emmy winners this year set the bar even higher for storytelling on the small screen. Whether you\u2019re looking for inspiration, entertainment, or unforgettable moments at your next event, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/emmy-winners-celebrating-the-best-in-television\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emmy winners of 2024<\/a> are a great group to keep your eye on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Event organizers share their wildest event ideas \u2014 that actually worked<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bizbash.com\/production-strategy\/opinion-experts\/article\/22919482\/event-profs-share-their-wildest-event-ideasthat-actually-worked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BizBash asked its readers<\/a> to share some of their most ambitious, outlandish event ideas. From a gallery of intentionally ugly artwork to an immersive theater event set during a typhoon, take a look at some of the most daring\u2014and successful\u2014activities that pushed the limits of creativity. These ideas may not be realistic for us all, depending on the scope of your events, but there are bits of inspiration here that you can find and apply in your own unique ways.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/aae-celebrates-22-years-of-exceptional-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/aae_22__1_-500x500.png\" alt=\"AAE Speakers Bureau celebrates 22 years\" class=\"wp-image-24928\" style=\"width:241px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/aae_22__1_-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/aae_22__1_-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/aae_22__1_-420x420.png 420w, https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/aae_22__1_-696x696.png 696w, https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/aae_22__1_-1068x1068.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/aae_22__1_.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. AAE Speakers Bureau celebrates 22 years of partnering with clients and exceptional events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since our last industry trends blog post, AAE celebrated a big milestone: our 22nd birthday! We\u2019re incredibly grateful to celebrate another year of creating unforgettable event experiences with our amazing clients. Take a moment to read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/aae-celebrates-22-years-of-exceptional-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a special message<\/a> from AAE Founder and CEO Greg Friedlander as he reflects on 22 years of service, awards, and fond memories. Here\u2019s to even better things in the next 22 years!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. 16 ways your organization can unify around the customer experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensuring you\u2019re providing a top-notch customer experience is crucial, but it should also be a collective effort. When it comes to customer engagement and support, all departments within an organization play a role in developing a positive customer experience. In this post, hear from the Forbes Communications Council, including our VP of Marketing Jennifer Best, on how to bring departments together to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/councils\/forbescommunicationscouncil\/2024\/08\/28\/16-ways-marketing-can-unify-departments-around-the-customer-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">get customer engagement right<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/an-event-planning-guide-to-the-2024-2025-nfl-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Event-planner-NFL-guide-500x500.png\" alt=\"An event planning guide to the 2024-2025 NFL season\" class=\"wp-image-24929\" style=\"width:239px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Event-planner-NFL-guide-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Event-planner-NFL-guide-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Event-planner-NFL-guide-420x420.png 420w, https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Event-planner-NFL-guide-696x696.png 696w, https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Event-planner-NFL-guide-1068x1068.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Event-planner-NFL-guide.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. An event planning guide to the 2024-2025 NFL season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The NFL regular season is in full-swing, with the first two weeks delivering some electrifying matchups and down-to-the-wire finishes. But the excitement extends far beyond the field. For corporate event planners, the narratives that unfold in the league offer more than just watercooler conversation \u2014 they present unique opportunities to engage and inspire audiences. Let\u2019s explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/an-event-planning-guide-to-the-2024-2025-nfl-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">what you need to know<\/a> as another thrilling NFL season gets underway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spot a trend worth highlighting in a future post? Let us know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our recent updates: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/august-2024-5-key-event-industry-trends-to-watch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 5 Trends in August 2024<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>When you are ready to book your next speaker or celebrity, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/infopages\/booking.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>AAE is here to help<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s a lot to be excited about in the event industry in September. 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