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Teresa Eyet vs. The Mighty Snowpocalypse
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Source: CadmiumCD
Find out how AHCA/NCAL Super Planner Teresa Eyet defended her conference against the mighty Snowpocalypse of 2010 with her amazing super planner powers.
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Source: Exhibitor
LocaliRent announces the launch of a community-based rental service based on the sharing economy, the first of its kind in the exhibition industry.

Visit http://www.exhibitoronline.com/news/article.asp?ID=16341 to view the full article online.

 
Source: TSNN
The convention/trade show badge is one of the basics for any event. Although the concept is simple (identifying the participant), its role is growing increasingly complex.

Visit http://www.tsnn.com/news-blogs/badge-success to view the full article online.

 
Source: CMO.com
Snapchat is gaining in popularity among younger demographics who are increasingly turning to the platform to escape their Facebook-fond parents. So, no surprise, companies including General Electric, Adobe and the Country Music Association are following their lead. But it’s still early days for Snapchat marketing. Could the little white ghost be right for your brand?

Visit http://www.cmo.com/features/articles/2016/8/15/15-mind-blowing-stats-about-snapchat.html#gs.uDTS=LM to view the full article online.

 
Source: FreemanXP
We live in a world of instant gratification, where consumers want targeted information, and they want it fast. This trend permeates almost every aspect of our lives. Consider our social media accounts – Facebook displays ads in users’ news feeds based on their recent Google searches, and recommendations on who to follow constantly pop up on Twitter.

Visit http://freemanxp.com/insights/blog/the-importance-of-using-the-right-content-at-events/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: Trade Show Executive
The Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau announced its plans for the Georgia World Congress Center as part of the broader 2020 Vision Strategic Plan for the convention center corridor.

Visit http://tradeshowexecutive.com/archive/industry-news/georgia-world-congress-center-revamp-exhibit-space-add-convention-hotel-2020/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: Forbes
In their book "Change the Culture, Change the Game" Roger Connors and Tom Smith provide tools for improving organizational culture to drive better results. Here are some key takeaways on the skills leaders need to make this happen.

Visit http://www.forbes.com/sites/brentgleeson/2016/08/16/3-leadership-skills-critical-for-driving-change/#767d73e41b58 to view the full article online.

 
Source: The Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Convention Center, once a financial drain on the city, reported a record $8.1 million in profit for the latest fiscal year thanks to a surge in conventions and trade shows.

Visit http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-convention-center-20160816-snap-story.html to view the full article online.

 
Source: Exhibit City
According to a report set to be released by researchers at Trade Show Executive, the performance of shows in the healthcare industry fell short of organizer’s expectations during the first half of 2016, something researchers speculate is a continuation of lackluster performance from the previous year.

Visit http://www.exhibitcitynews.com/research-suggests-medical-shows-still-lagging/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: American Image Displays
Let’s face it. Designing a new trade show exhibit is hard. There are practical things it has to accomplish, as well as physical limitations on its size and weight. You’ve also got a budget to deal with.

Visit http://www.american-image.com/four-keys-designing-a-new-trade-show-exhibit/ to view the full article online.