by Casey Clements | Jun 4, 2026 | events
In May, I stepped away from my desk to attend Experiential Marketing Summit for the first time. Many of the industry events I attend are geared towards event organizers, so it was particularly illuminating to spend several days exploring experiential marketing through...
by Lisa Mae Hobson | Jun 4, 2026 | events
If there’s a hill I’m willing to die on as a Senior Event Marketing Manager, it’s that content isn’t just for hype, announcements, and event recaps. In the fast-paced world of events, it’s easy to get caught up in the now. Content...
by Lisa Mae Hobson | May 1, 2026 | events
When an Experience Outgrows Its Stage Great events aren’t static. The best producers pay attention to what resonates, what grows, where guests spend their time, and what deserves more space. At a certain point, the question shifts from maintaining the format to...
by Michelle Metter | Feb 27, 2026 | events
One of the greatest misconceptions in the events industry is that hospitality belongs to consumer festivals, while efficiency belongs to B2B conferences. In reality, the most sophisticated platforms understand that hospitality is strategy — regardless of audience. In...
by Casey Clements | Feb 27, 2026 | events
When we began exploring the possibility of launching DC Food + Wine Festival, I realized something that challenged my own assumptions. Washington, D.C. is not the first city that typically comes to mind when discussing nationally recognized culinary destinations. Yet...
by Lisa Mae Hobson | Feb 27, 2026 | events
In the live events industry, education has long been a core component of value. Conferences are built on the idea that bringing people together to share knowledge, perspective, and experience can move an industry forward. For years, strong programming was defined by...
by Michelle Metter | Jan 28, 2026 | events
As leaders in the global live media and events industry, we spend a lot of time thinking about how people connect — not just inside a ballroom or on an expo floor, but across an entire ecosystem. For us, events aren’t standalone moments. They’re part of a larger...
by Michelle Metter | Jan 28, 2026 | events
At Fast Forward, I’ve always believed that mentorship shows up in the moments where trust meets opportunity. When I was asked to recommend panelists for SISO, Lisa Mae immediately came to mind. It would be her first time speaking on a stage like that — a meaningful...
by Kristin Martinez | Jan 28, 2026 | events
When you run lean, every hour counts and every decision delayed has a ripple effect. After recently losing two key operations team members to exciting new roles (Proof we train them well!), I found myself facing a familiar challenge: a growing list of day-to-day...
by Michelle Metter | Dec 17, 2025 | events
One of the most important responsibilities we have as leaders is making time—not just to build what’s next, but to invest in who will build it. At Fast Forward, mentorship isn’t a talking point; it’s a practice. That means creating real access, real responsibility,...
