Source; TSNN Blog
When thousands of people attend a trade show exhibition hall with their colleagues, customers and client prospects, the good news is that there is a lot of sales prospecting and high-powered networking going on. The bad news is that you might have a bulky product to transport.

Source: CMO
We are undergoing a massive change in the way the world works. In the information age, computers got faster, smaller, networked, and then mobile—but it took decades to happen. We are now in the connected intelligence age, which started with the big data revolution and continues with the widespread adoption of machine learning. And after just a few years in this era, we are already at the upward inflection point of its growth curve.

Source: TSNN News
There has been a lot of discussion in the IT world of trade shows relating the ability for all partners involved in the success of a show demonstrating the ability to share data and intelligence through an API (Application Programming Interface). Lacking this expertise – on both sides – eliminates you from the discussion of being a leading player in the exhibition marketplace.

Source: EventMB
On top of everything else a busy event planner has to think about, a key logistical hurdle to overcome is – how do you keep everyone in communication come the big day? Two way radio has been the savior of many a hard pressed organizer over the years. Versatile, reliable, robust and, crucially, mobile, the good old ‘walkie talkie’ provides that critical communications link you need to keep a busy event on track.

Source: Inc.
Ideas serve as your gasoline to growing and innovating in life and business. But when the tank is empty and there doesn't seem to be a gas station nor anyone in sight to give you a lift, times can become worrisome. While some may think that intelligence and creativity is a natural gift handed to the select few, high-achievers understand is far from the truth.

Source: International Meetings Review
Looking for a top destination for meetings and events with good connectivity? Internet-based communications hub Ooma has released a report on the world’s hottest destinations with the best public Wi-Fi.

Source: Trade Show Executive
Freeman made a new push into the digital side of trade shows this Summer by launching a new marketing solutions arm. Freeman announced the launch of Freeman Digital Services in July at the same time it made an investment in Feathr, the Florida firm that recently received technology awards from the Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) and UFI, The Global Association of Exhibition Industry.

Source: ConferenceNews
The feedback from delegates shows that people remember two things about their venue experience: how they were treated, and the food. Here are six tips for organizers to ensure satisfaction.

Source: CEIR Event
Facebook now has 2 billion users, which means it’s a pretty powerful tool for event marketers. In recent weeks Facebook has been busy making changes to a number of areas that affect organizations using its business functions—as many as 12 in June alone, by some accounts. Here’s a look at two of those changes and how they could make you an event marketing superhero.