Tech News

May 15, 2016
Have you been tuned out from what’s happening in the technology space recently? Here is some not-to-be-missed news, as well as trends and stats on leading media companies and services. In a post published on Google’s blog, the search engine company announced that it is tightening the integration between Search Console and Google Analytics. This will enable web marketers to see the full range of acquisition, behavior and conversion metrics for their paid and organic search traffic within one landing page. According to an analysis published by Statista.com this month, Facebook… more
May 15, 2016
Have you been tuned out from what’s happening in the technology space recently? Here is some not-to-be-missed news, as well as trends and stats on leading media companies and services. In a post published on Google’s blog, the search engine company announced that it is tightening the integration between Search Console and Google Analytics. This will enable web marketers to see the full range of acquisition, behavior and conversion metrics for their paid and organic search traffic within one landing page. According to an analysis published by Statista.com this month, Facebook… more
May 08, 2016
In the last two decades, technology has radically transformed how tradeshows are organized and managed. Though the changes are more exponential than linear in nature, a quick review can reveal how the many technology solutions you use through the year are closely integrated links in an unbroken chain that runs parallel to your show cycle. Operations – Smart event management and efficiency tools are helping to significantly reduce paperwork and errors, increasing your team’s productivity multifold in the process. Business Intelligence – Because operations have been… more
May 08, 2016
In the last two decades, technology has radically transformed how tradeshows are organized and managed. Though the changes are more exponential than linear in nature, a quick review can reveal how the many technology solutions you use through the year are closely integrated links in an unbroken chain that runs parallel to your show cycle. Operations – Smart event management and efficiency tools are helping to significantly reduce paperwork and errors, increasing your team’s productivity multifold in the process. Business Intelligence – Because operations have been… more
May 07, 2016
Convention Data Services added a Lead Retrieval Dashboard to the CDS X·Press Reports event management tool. The new dashboard provides show management with a deeper understanding of exhibit hall activity and charts important data on exhibitor and attendee behavior.  The product, which analyzes data collected from scans on all CDS lead retrieval devices, provides a unique display of the aggregated data. This data can be accessed during the show or post-show by all onsite and remotely located show management staff to monitor the activity and progress of the event. The dashboard… more
May 07, 2016
Convention Data Services added a Lead Retrieval Dashboard to the CDS X·Press Reports event management tool. The new dashboard provides show management with a deeper understanding of exhibit hall activity and charts important data on exhibitor and attendee behavior.  The product, which analyzes data collected from scans on all CDS lead retrieval devices, provides a unique display of the aggregated data. This data can be accessed during the show or post-show by all onsite and remotely located show management staff to monitor the activity and progress of the event. The dashboard… more
May 01, 2016
What if you had a tool that helped attendees navigate the show floor so they can find exhibitors more easily; one that helped attendees connect with each other in more meaningful ways; and one that improves feedback on things such as session surveys? Sound good? Using technology, it doesn’t have to be a ‘what-if’. Beacons - pieces of hardware that use battery-friendly, low-energy Bluetooth signals to transmit messages to a smartphone or tablet - are revolutionizing attendee experiences. Several show organizers have deployed beacons at their events and are measuring the… more
May 01, 2016
What are Twitter Trends? A trend on Twitter refers to a keyword or a phrase - usually hashtag driven - that is currently popular for a given user’s demographic. According to Twitter, “Trends are determined by an algorithm and, by default, are tailored for you based on who you follow and your location.” Trends enable Twitter to provide presumably ‘meaningful’ and ‘relevant’ content to its users. If you have a nascent event, you may be wondering if there’s any way you can leverage these to put your brand in front of an as yet… more
May 01, 2016
What are Twitter Trends? A trend on Twitter refers to a keyword or a phrase - usually hashtag driven - that is currently popular for a given user’s demographic. According to Twitter, “Trends are determined by an algorithm and, by default, are tailored for you based on who you follow and your location.” Trends enable Twitter to provide presumably ‘meaningful’ and ‘relevant’ content to its users. If you have a nascent event, you may be wondering if there’s any way you can leverage these to put your brand in front of an as yet… more
May 01, 2016
What if you had a tool that helped attendees navigate the show floor so they can find exhibitors more easily; one that helped attendees connect with each other in more meaningful ways; and one that improves feedback on things such as session surveys? Sound good? Using technology, it doesn’t have to be a ‘what-if’. Beacons - pieces of hardware that use battery-friendly, low-energy Bluetooth signals to transmit messages to a smartphone or tablet - are revolutionizing attendee experiences. Several show organizers have deployed beacons at their events and are measuring the… more
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