How Events Will Evolve in 2026
Events in 2026 are shifting from “well-run” to truly effective. Audiences expect emotion-led experiences, personalized agendas, and better pacing. Teams are using AI to streamline behind-the-scenes work, building community before and after events, proving ROI with clearer metrics, making sustainability standard, and turning content into a year-round engine. Here’s what’s changing and what we can do next.
New year, new event calendar
Start the year with clarity, not chaos. This guide shows you how to turn New Year motivation into a strategic, realistic event calendar using the Event Calendar Planning Sheet — from looking back at what worked to mapping your quarterly priorities, aligning budgets, and building strong follow-ups that last all year.
Wrapping Up 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, it’s time to pause, reflect, and learn from a year that reshaped how brands connect with their audiences. From authentic marketing to meaningful events and sustainable merch, here’s what stood out — and how to carry those insights into 2026 with clarity and purpose.
Surviving the Holiday Event Season: How to Plan, Host, and Actually Enjoy It
Get through the holiday event season with your reputation - and your sanity - intact. From logistics and gifting to creative brand experiences, here’s how to plan, host, and actually enjoy the busiest month of the year.
Black Friday, Minus the Chaos: A Marketer’s Playbook for Smart Savings and 2026 Momentum
Black Friday isn’t just about discounts, it’s the perfect moment to invest strategically in your brand’s future. From smarter event planning and sustainable gifting to logistics that double as brand experiences, this guide shows marketers how to turn short-term deals into long-term advantages. Discover how to make your 2026 campaigns more efficient, cost-effective, and memorable with MyMedia’s end-to-end support across production, warehousing, and fulfillment.
How to Turn Your Corporate Gift Strategy into a Brand Experience
Learn how to turn corporate gifting into a brand experience. We cover purpose, personalization, sustainable choices, global logistics, and tying follow‑up notes to MyMedia’s handwriting notes - so every package arrives on time and tells the right story.
We Do the Jobs Marketers Hate (So You Can Focus on the Fun Stuff)
We Do the Jobs Marketers Hate (So You Can Focus on the Fun Stuff)
Let’s face it. No one gets into marketing for the customs forms, courier chases, or late-night tracking of 20 boxes across three time zones. You're in it for the creative ideas, the big pitches, and the brilliant campaigns. And yet… here you are, negotiating venue contracts, AV spec sheets and global shipping delays. Sound familiar? That’s exactly where MyMedia comes in.
International Event Planning: Your Complete Guide to Global Event Success
International Event Planning: Your Complete Guide to Global Event Success
Planning an international event presents unique challenges that require specialized expertise and strategic foresight. Whether you're organizing a corporate conference in Tokyo, a product launch in London, or a trade show in Dubai, successful global events demand comprehensive event management services that understand the complexities of cross-border logistics and cultural nuances.
Sustainable Event Giveaways: Is this the Future of Corporate Branding?
Sustainable Event Giveaways: Is this the Future of Corporate Branding?
As we move into 2025, the event industry has reached a pivotal moment. Sustainability is no longer a nice-to-have feature, it's become a baseline expectation for event organizers, attendees, and stakeholders alike. With 67% of consumers now saying they consider sustainability important when choosing which brands to buy from (Statista, 2024), this transformation is particularly evident in how companies approach their branded merchandise and corporate giveaways, making sustainable branded merchandise the new standard for successful events.
Navigating the Triple Challenge: Event Sustainability, Budgets, and Complex Logistics in International Event Planning
Navigating the Triple Challenge: Event Sustainability, Budgets, and Complex Logistics in International Event Planning
The landscape of international event planning has evolved dramatically, with organizers facing an intricate web of challenges that demand both strategic thinking and operational excellence. Recent industry research has identified eight primary challenge areas that international event planners must navigate, with the most critical being managing event sustainability initiatives, controlling event budgets in an inflationary environment, and mastering complex event logistics across multiple jurisdictions. Understanding these interconnected challenges is crucial for delivering successful global events that meet modern expectations while maintaining financial viability.