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Sep 18, 2018
Show organizers using Gleanin, a social referral marketing platform for exhibitions, can now offer their event registrants the ability to use WhatsApp to broadcast their participation and invite their friends and colleagues to attend.
Since the inception of Gleanin Connect, Gleanin’s social referral marketing tool, visitors have been able to broadcast their event attendance through social media channels including Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, as well as invite their contacts via email.
Immediately available to all Gleanin customers and their registrants, the additional WhatsApp… more
Sep 18, 2018
Event marketing fuels rapid revenue growth for enterprise companies, according to a new study by Harvard Business Review Analytic Services and Splash, a New York City-based provider of end-to-end event marketing software.
Titled, “The Event Marketing Evolution: An Era of Data, Technology, and Revenue Impact,” the report confirms a new era for event marketers in which high-performing companies are investing more in event technology and accurately tying event activity to actual revenues or profits.
The study, which surveyed more than 700 enterprise executives and shares impactful insights on… more
Sep 17, 2018
After being introduced to environmental science and sustainability in high school, Jessica Glenn knew what she was meant to do with her life. As the Director of Sustainability at Freeman, Glenn is driven to help show organizers produce more environmentally friendly events that also maximize the attendee experience by getting them excited about and invested in sustainability. TSNN had a chance to sit down with Glenn to hear about her passion for green events, how some shows are pushing the envelope to lessen their environmental footprint and how it truly takes a village to create a sustainable… more
Sep 16, 2018
UBM India, UBM plc’s subsidiary, together with BolognaFiere launched the inaugural edition of Cosmoprof India at Sahara Star Hotel in Mumbai, running from 10th to 11th September 2018.
A total of 107 companies from 15 countries attended the two-day event. The new show provided opportunities for brands of finished products, especially those from the following categories: cosmetics & toiletries, beauty salon, hair, nail and accessories, and for the supply chain, contract manufacturing and private labels, applicators, primary and secondary packaging.
Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM… more
Sep 16, 2018
Earlier this week, Pico Thailand, the Thai-listed subsidiary of Pico Far East Holdings, released its financial results for the quarter ended 31st July 2018. Revenues in the quarter were US$13 million, an increase of 25% over the same quarter in 2017. However, the company’s profits in the quarter dropped 26% down to US$386,000.
The company attributed the increase in revenues to a strong performance in its exhibition business and event marketing business. According to the company, that core business unit has fully rebounded following the cancellation and postponement of several key customers’… more
Sep 16, 2018
This week, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced who will replace former chief executive Lionel Yeo who stepped down in May this year. STB has appointed Keith Tan as its new Chief Executive with effect from 29th October.
Tan is currently the Deputy Secretary (Policy) of Singapore’s Ministry of Defence where Tan is responsible for defence policy, strategic communications, national education and “Total Defence”.
Loh Khum Yean, permanent secretary for the Ministry of Trade and Industry, commented, “[Tan’s leadership experience] will equip him well to lead STB to achieve its next lap by… more
Sep 16, 2018
Inspired by SPS IPC Drives in Nuremberg, Germany, and its first sister event in China, SIAF – SPS Industrial Automation Fair Guangzhou, Smart Industry Solutions Shanghai (SISS) was successfully held Sept. 4.
The conference took place concurrently with Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology (SIBT) and Shanghai Smart Home Technology (SSHT) this year for the first time, providing a supplementary programme for these fairs’ visitors to discover more about the latest manufacturing solutions for their technology products.
Organised by Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd, the third edition… more
Sep 16, 2018
E.J. Krause & Associates will launch Southeast Asia Nonwovens and Disposable Hygiene Technology Exhibition & Conference (ANDTEX). The three-day event will take place May 15-17, 2019, at Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Center (BITEC) in Thailand.
ANDTEX is set to be Southeast Asia’s premier event for the nonwovens and engineered fabrics industry.
The event will showcase a wide variety of nonwovens, engineered materials, disposable and durable hygiene products, equipment, and the latest manufacturing technologies.
The nonwoven industry is one of the fastest growing… more
Sep 16, 2018
In its previous financial year (which ran from July 2017 to June 2018), the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) announced that it hosted a total of 1,061 events, including 118 exhibitions, 166 conferences and hundreds of corporate meetings, banquets and entertainment events.
The venue welcomed over 8.2 million visitors during the year, including exhibitors, trade buyers, conference and meeting delegates, event visitors, banquet guests and restaurant customers.
According to HKCEC, exhibitions and conferences held at the venue covered a wide range of topics including start-ups… more
Sep 15, 2018
The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre will partner with Marketing Challenges International (MCIntl), an established thought leader in global destination marketing for meetings and conventions for more than 30 years, to help drive the venue’s presence and business opportunities in the North American market.
The Centre’s General Manager, Alan Pryor explained, “We are excited to be working closely with MCIntl’s Managing Partners Michel Couturier and Jacqueline Hewitt, as well as their team, to expand our in-market reach and optimise our client engagement with North America. We have been… more
Partner Voices
MGM Resorts is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture, not just among employees and guests but also within its supply chain. The company prioritizes procuring goods and services from businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals and those facing economic disadvantages. This commitment is integral to MGM Resorts' global procurement strategy.
Through its voluntary supplier diversity program, MGM Resorts actively identifies and connects certified diverse-owned suppliers to opportunities within its supply chain. The company is on track to spend at least 15% of its biddable procurement with diverse-owned businesses by 2025, demonstrating that supplier diversity is not only a social responsibility but also a strategic business imperative.
Supplier diversity isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s good for business. A diverse supply chain allows access to a broader range of perspectives and experience, helping to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and resilience, while strengthening communities. At MGM Resorts, engaging diverse suppliers ensures best-in-class experiences for guests and clients. Supplier diversity ensures a more resilient supply chain while supporting economic development in the communities in which it operates.
The impact of MGM Resorts' supplier diversity initiatives is significant. In 2023, these efforts supported over 3,500 jobs across more than 30 states, contributed over $214 million in income for diverse-owned businesses and generated more than $62 million in tax revenue. The story extends beyond the numbers – it reflects the tangible benefits brought to small and diverse-owned businesses, fostering economic empowerment in their communities.
MGM Resorts also supports the development and business skills of diverse-owned businesses through investment, mentorship and education. Through the MGM Resorts Supplier Diversity Mentorship Program, the company identifies, mentors and develops diverse-owned businesses to fill its future pipeline, while providing businesses with tools and resources to empower and uplift. Since 2017, the program has successfully graduated 105 diverse-owned businesses and is on track to achieve its goal of 150 graduates by 2025.
MGM Resorts’ commitment to supplier diversity not only enhances its business operations but also plays a crucial role in uplifting communities and fostering economic development. This approach reinforces the idea that diversity is a powerful driver of innovation and resilience, benefiting both the company and the wider community.