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Virtual Events: Next Steps

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Webinar Date: 
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 2:00pm
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For many show organizers, virtual events have become a successful way to extend a show brand, reach new and bigger audiences and even provide new revenue opportunities. Simply offering the same format, however, can get stale quickly, especially in the digital space. Join us for this webinar as we explore the ways show organizers can take their virtual events to the next level, including new format options, monetization tactics and spin-offs.

Michael Kushner
VP, Digital Strategy
UBM Studios
Michael Kushner has held various sales and business development positions at companies such as Forbes, Inc., The Nielsen Company and Reed Elsevier, where he oversaw the streaming media business and the development of interactive digital content platforms. He also pioneered live editorial webcast series, the capturing and repurposing of content from physical conferences and trade shows and has developed numerous branded Virtual events and Expos. At UBM Studios, Michael works with both internal and external clients in the development of integrated media strategies using next-generation digital business solutions.
Donovan L. Woods
Strategic Sales Initiatives Manager
NACS
Donovan Woods has spent over 10 years in tradeshow management with various trade associations within the Washington, DC Metro area. Most notably, he currently leads the virtual platform with the National Association of Convenience Stores, NACS. Founded in 1961, NACS (nacsonline.com) produces the 47th largest trade show (NACS Show) in the U.S. held annually on a three city cycle of Las Vegas, NV, Atlanta, GA and Chicago, IL. The NACS Show attracts over 22,000 attendees from 65 countries and 1,100 exhibiting companies.