Tech News

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 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 04, 2016
Trade Show Internet (TSI) has launched its proprietary MG Mega Internet Kit, the world’s first multi-carrier 4G-to-WiFi hotspot, giving event organizers and technical producers the ability to connect 100 WiFi users in a hotel ballroom without having to purchase any corresponding services from the hotel. TSI will debut its Mega Kit in the Innovations Showcase at the InfoComm trade show June 8-10, demoing it for event industry pros looking for a more stable and affordable solution for their clients. “Very rarely does a product come along which is both less expensive and… more
Jun 04, 2016
Trade Show Internet (TSI) has launched its proprietary MG Mega Internet Kit, the world’s first multi-carrier 4G-to-WiFi hotspot, giving event organizers and technical producers the ability to connect 100 WiFi users in a hotel ballroom without having to purchase any corresponding services from the hotel. TSI will debut its Mega Kit in the Innovations Showcase at the InfoComm trade show June 8-10, demoing it for event industry pros looking for a more stable and affordable solution for their clients. “Very rarely does a product come along which is both less expensive and… more
May 22, 2016
The Professional Convention Management Association launched its new CMP Exam Prep App, powered by SpotMe. The CMP study app is an add-on to the recently released updated CMP Online Prep Course. Dedicated to elevating the role of event organizers, PCMA believes that with tough traveling schedules, a first-of-its-kind on-the-go solution opens an opportunity for more professionals to earn their designation. Once users have downloaded the app, they will have access to: 500 quiz-type questions to test knowledge – organized by domain and as a scramble Domain resources including… more
May 22, 2016
The Professional Convention Management Association launched its new CMP Exam Prep App, powered by SpotMe. The CMP study app is an add-on to the recently released updated CMP Online Prep Course. Dedicated to elevating the role of event organizers, PCMA believes that with tough traveling schedules, a first-of-its-kind on-the-go solution opens an opportunity for more professionals to earn their designation. Once users have downloaded the app, they will have access to: 500 quiz-type questions to test knowledge – organized by domain and as a scramble Domain resources including… more
May 21, 2016
The world of Search Engine Optimization has changed dramatically in the last 2-3 years. Gone are the days when working hard on your keywords and adding a few meta tags to your HTML pages used to give you ample control on your organic visibility. The rules of the game have changed significantly because search engine algorithms have become smarter, so much so that the user experience and traffic flow on your website are now the deciding factors in how much weightage your content gets. Here are five things to keep in mind to maximize the SEO of your web assets: 1. Mobile readiness… more
May 21, 2016
The world of Search Engine Optimization has changed dramatically in the last 2-3 years. Gone are the days when working hard on your keywords and adding a few meta tags to your HTML pages used to give you ample control on your organic visibility. The rules of the game have changed significantly because search engine algorithms have become smarter, so much so that the user experience and traffic flow on your website are now the deciding factors in how much weightage your content gets. Here are five things to keep in mind to maximize the SEO of your web assets: 1. Mobile readiness… more
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