Technology

IAVM Realigns Staff, Appoints New Senior-Level Positions

traphael — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:26:15 +0000

02/2012

Organization’s goal is to improve customer service.

VisitPittsburgh Tourism Agency Hires First Digital Marketing Executive

traphael — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:56:45 +0000

02/2012

David Atkins will boost organization’s online strategy, leverage social media.

Giant Film Event Targets Next Generation of Attendees

traphael — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:20:36 +0000

01/2012

Berlinale pairs the best of the brightest young filmmakers with directors and producers. What are you doing to inspire the next wave of new talent in your field?

Messe Dusseldorf Group Sales Rise 6.25% to $378.8 Million in 2011

traphael — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:54:29 +0000

01/2012

Messe Dusseldorf GmbH post-tax profit of $19.9 million soars 90% from $10.4 million.

CFO Publishing Expands Events Division With Acquisition of Innovation Enterprise Group

traphael — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:29:44 +0000

01/2012

Move doubles size of business from a revenue standpoint.

Industry Applauds Obama’s International Travel Strategy

traphael — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:44:28 +0000

01/2012

Enhanced visa processing expected to boost travel from emerging markets up to 275% and bring in billions of revenue.

San Diego Convention Center Gets Free Public Area Wi-Fi

traphael — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:09:09 +0000

01/2012

Move part of Smart City Network’s 35-venue expansion.

World's Biggest Mobile Show Enhances Social Portal

traphael — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:55:09 +0000

01/2012

New tool helps attendees secure business deals via smart phones.

Kathy Astromoff Named CEO of UBM Electronics

bmickey — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:41:03 +0000

01/2012

Former TechWeb EVP takes over for Paul Miller, whose responsibilities expand.

Mexico Meetings Network Sees Business Bump With Help From Cvent

traphael — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:51:59 +0000

01/2012

Company increases RFPs sent to Mexico by 24.6 percent.

Using LinkedIn for Visitor Acquisition

bmickey — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:14:02 +0000

01/2012

Behind Dx3 Canada's campaign using LinkedIn Display Ads.

UPDATED: Pennsylvania Convention Center Draws $2.8 Billion in Expansion-Related Business

traphael — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:48:01 +0000

01/2012

225 meetings and conventions booked for 2012, with an impact of more than $813 million.

NY Governor Proposes Construction of America’s Largest Convention Center

traphael — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:38:50 +0000

01/2012

The Jacob Javits Center would be dismantled, paving the way for a 3.8 million square foot venue in Queens.

SMS Is a 'Global Phenomenon'

bmickey — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:43:10 +0000

01/2012

Text messaging use is unmatched by other mobile data activity.

Despite Soft Economy, Top Global Venue Managers are Optimistic

bmickey — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:36:07 +0000

12/2011

Solid rebounds expected for most regions in 2011, except Europe, which will be flat.

1105 Media Hires Daniel McKinnon to Lead Government Events Division

traphael — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:24:53 +0000

12/2011

McKinnon joins the company after lengthy tenure with Messe Frankfurt.

Mark Snell to Lead UBM Canon Events

traphael — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:02:55 +0000

12/2011

Snell succeeds former SVP and executive director Kevin O’Keefe.

How to Respond to Changing Corporate Marketers

bmickey — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:56:30 +0000

12/2011

What key trends among marketers and exhibitors reveal about their needs.

IAEE Expo! Expo! Survey: What Mobile Tools Are Shows Using?

bmickey — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:43:51 +0000

12/2011

QR codes top the list, but 90 percent of respondents use more than one mobile marketing tool.

Bluff Media Acquires Stake in Mid-States Poker Tour

traphael — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:47:08 +0000

12/2011

Plans to expand nationally and rebrand the events the Bluff Poker Tour.

Messe Dusseldorf Steps Up Asian Expansion

traphael — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:22:27 +0000

12/2011

A new event planned for Southeast Asia and a 50 percent boost in med show exhibitors in Singapore.

5 Things You Need to Know About HTML5

bmickey — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:26:57 +0000

12/2011

Event consultant Corbin Ball weighs in on the new format that can help propel mobile strategies.

Audi Drives Engagement with Mobile at LA Auto Show

bmickey — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:39:52 +0000

12/2011

The car maker is a prime example of the mobile marketing tactics more exhibitors are leveraging.

UBM Electronics Launches New DESIGN Event

bmickey — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:21:13 +0000

12/2011

The conference and expo will absorb flagship ESC event and six other summits.

2011: The Year In Review

traphael — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:13:16 +0000

12/2011

Blockbuster deals, union wrangling and some fascinating new directions from the biggest headline-makers of the year.