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SOURCE: Ungerboeck Software Int'l.
The International Housewares Association (IHA), sponsors of the International Home + Housewares Show, has selected Ungerboeck as its event management solution. Representing more than 1,700 member companies, IHA chose Ungerboeck to streamline their operations, replacing their in-house solution with a CRM designed specifically for selling exhibits and sponsorships.

Visit https://ungerboeck.com/zh-cht/chi-resources/white-papers/2-uncategorised to view the full article online.

 
Industry News
SOURCE: TSNN News
South by Southwest (SXSW), the foremost event for the tech, film and music industries, did not fail to disappoint attendees who were treated to several immersive experiences that took brand activation to a whole new level. Event organizers and planners might want to take note of this new wave of interactive event experiences.

Visit http://www.tsnn.com/news/south-southwests-brand-activations-ones-stole-spotlight to view the full article online.

 
SOURCE: Harvard Business Review
Surveying more than 53,000 U.S. workers about how they secured their last job, a recent study shows that organizations leaned heavily on referrals to fill open positions. However, additional analytics revealed that some demographics were significantly less likely to have received a referral for their current job, and that pay scales were consistently tied to the type of referral given.

Visit https://hbr.org/2018/03/how-to-use-employee-referrals-without-giving-up-workplace-diversity to view the full article online.

 
SOURCE: EventMB
Despite being a logistical necessity, the registration table can also be the place to showcase your company's professionalism and organizational skills. Here's a few key points and fresh ideas to set the stage for success.

Visit https://www.eventmanagerblog.com/event-registration-area-ideas to view the full article online.

 
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How ALA Automated Logistics Management for Their Annual Conference
ALA, along with other major organizations like ADA, WVC, MLA, and AAAnthro, have been in the process of Beta Testing the Logistics Module for the past year and a half so that it is ready for use by all meeting organizers in 2019. One organization calculated over 40 hours of labor saved after using the system.
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SOURCE: Fast Company
Free from the constraints of a traditional office setting, working from home can be a mixed bag of freedom and distraction. Setting boundaries between your work life and the needs of home life can be a challenge.

Visit https://www.fastcompany.com/40544191/how-to-stay-focused-when-you-have-a-flexible-schedule to view the full article online.

 
SOURCE: FreemanXP
Recent data confirms that increasingly, B-to-B marketers are outselling their consumer marketer colleagues. revealing that well-crafted connections, engaging events and A-game brand experiences are flipping the script and driving results.

Visit http://freemanxp.com/insights/blog/what-makes-top-b-to-b-marketers-successful/ to view the full article online.

 
SOURCE: Inc.com
Though roughly 18 percent of Americans suffer from some sort of mental health issues, many are forced to deny themselves treatment either because of limited health care benefits or prohibitive costs. Increasingly, companies are taking innovative steps internally to ensure the health of their workforce.

Visit https://www.inc.com/magazine/201804/etelka-lehoczky/employee-mental-health-wellness-depression.html?cid=hmhero to view the full article online.

 
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SOURCE: Forbes
Despite years of survey data regarding employee engagement, research shows employees continue to be disengaged. Surprisingly, it is a lack of communication and the effectiveness of immediate supervisors that are at the heart of poor engagement.

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/joefolkman/2018/03/13/measuring-engagement-does-not-improve-it/#3c9b2817775f to view the full article online.

 
SOURCE: CMO.com
Technology is not static, and each advancement becomes a starting point for the next. Today's emerging technologies create fascinating experiences for audiences and game-changing advantages for innovative planners and organizers.

Visit http://www.cmo.com/features/articles/2018/3/1/emerging-technology-lp.html#gs.nknyJTs to view the full article online.

 
CEIR Event: Insights on Where Events Are Going
SOURCE: CEIR.org
Considering the plethora of event technologies, it can be easy to go overboard and ignore the personal aspects of the live event. Striking a balance between the physical and the technological enhances the value of the differences.

Visit https://ceirblog.wordpress.com/2018/03/18/event-tech-how-to-make-the-right-choices-2/ to view the full article online.