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Jun 12, 2016
There is a lot of technology in the trade show industry today and more on the way. While technology creates opportunities, it also poses challenges. One challenge is how to transform and integrate data from multiple technologies. Another is the complexity of managing numerous apps and platforms (vs. a single system that does it all), an obstacle that prevents many event organizers from employing new technology. There are ways to pull it all together and it’s not as difficult as you think. Avoid Single-Platform Thinking Today, there is no single, universal software that does everything.… more
Jun 12, 2016
There is a lot of technology in the trade show industry today and more on the way. While technology creates opportunities, it also poses challenges. One challenge is how to transform and integrate data from multiple technologies. Another is the complexity of managing numerous apps and platforms (vs. a single system that does it all), an obstacle that prevents many event organizers from employing new technology. There are ways to pull it all together and it’s not as difficult as you think. Avoid Single-Platform Thinking Today, there is no single, universal software that does everything.… more
Jun 11, 2016
The world of broadcasting has changed dramatically since the first National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Convention at New York’s Commodore Hotel in October of 1923. Back then, “broadcasting” meant merely a limited number of AM radio stations and neither the NBC or CBS radio networks even existed yet. Only 23 members attended that first meeting, where session topics included government regulation and “The Future of Broadcasting.” NAB continued to hold a convention each year, although those during World War II were limited in size and scope. The only time it was canceled was in… more
Jun 10, 2016
UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has named the event marketing software company Feathr as winner of its prestigious UFI Technology Award. With a focus on “Digital innovation”, this year’s competition set out to find the best new technologies that support the exhibition industry. UFI’s international panel of exhibition professionals selected Feathr for its innovative Event Marketing Cloud, a suite of tools designed to help event organizers “know, grow, engage and monetize their digital audiences”. “At UFI’s ICT Committee we… more
Jun 10, 2016
UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has named the event marketing software company Feathr as winner of its prestigious UFI Technology Award. With a focus on “Digital innovation”, this year’s competition set out to find the best new technologies that support the exhibition industry. UFI’s international panel of exhibition professionals selected Feathr for its innovative Event Marketing Cloud, a suite of tools designed to help event organizers “know, grow, engage and monetize their digital audiences”. “At UFI’s ICT Committee we… more
Jun 07, 2016
The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau has plans to target more meetings and incentives groups (M&I) – especially those with a large number of delegates (defined by TCEB as “Mega Size Events”). TCEB is increasing its M&I marketing budget under the its Thailand Big Thanks! campaign. The THAILAND BIG THANKS! campaign is a financial subsidy scheme offering up to US$55,000 (Baht 2 million) for Mega Size M&I events with more than 2,000 international delegates staying at least three nights in Thailand. The events needs to take place before Dec. 31 In 2015, Thailand reported a… more
Jun 07, 2016
SIGNCHINA 2016 and LED CHINA 2016 recently joined forces with Digital Signage 2016 Exhibition. Trade professionals are able to get access to three events with only one badge by registering online before Sept. 10. Organized by UBM Trust, a joint venture with UBM Asia Ltd, the concurrent exhibitions will take place on September 19-22, 2016 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), Shanghai, China. From now until Sept.10, visitors can experience a whole new interface with our event website and registration system -- with comprehensive personal… more
Jun 07, 2016
Convention and visitors bureau veteran David Whitaker was named by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Choose Chicago Board Chair Desiree Rogers as the new president and CEO of the Windy City’s bureau.   "David Whitaker is a tourism champion with the vision and leadership required to steer Chicago's visitor industry to new heights," Mayor Emanuel said. He added, "Over the past five years, Chicago's tourism industry has strengthened our city's economy and provided more than 15,000 jobs. With more than 25 years in the industry, David Whitaker has the experience and expertise to build on this… more
Jun 07, 2016
The first edition of Parking China, a new thematic zone within the 12th World Elevator & Escalator Expo, was held May 10-13 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in China.  Jointly organized by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd and Langfang Conference & Exhibition Co Ltd, the zone received positive feedback from exhibitors and visitors alike. Leading brands in the parking industry introduced their latest smart parking systems, mechanical parking facilities and car park management services. T hese big names included: Dahua Technology, Defero Technology,… more
Jun 07, 2016
Reed Exhibitions continues to expand its presence in South Korea. The world-leading events organizer recently announced its acquisition of the Electronics Manufacturing Korea show and three of the Home Table Deco Fairs held across multiple cities in the country.  The events have been acquired from K.Fairs, a highly regarded trade fair organizer in Korea, with whom Reed had already partnered in 2014 to organize Kormarine, Korea's largest international maritime industry event. The acquisition introduces four new exhibitions to Reed's growing global portfolio of electronics manufacturing… more
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