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Orange County Convention Center to Become One of the Largest Venues in the Nation to Receive GBAC STAR™ Accreditation

SOURCE: OCCC

The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) has announced its commitment to becoming one of the largest venues in the nation to receive the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation on outbreak prevention, response and recovery.

Visit https://www.occc.net/About-Us-Media-Relations-Press-Releases/ArticleID/170/OCCC-GBAC-STAR to view the full article online.

 
Philadelphia CVB Taps ASM Global Executive Gregg Caren as President & CEO
SOURCE: Trade Show Executive

Gregg Caren is transitioning into the role of President & CEO of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, after working various senior leadership positions at ASM Global for more than 20 years. 

Visit https://www.tradeshowexecutive.com/archive/industry-news/philadelphia-cvb-taps-asm-global-executive-gregg-caren-president-ceo/ to view the full article online.

 
Making Video an Effective Part of Your COVID-19 Marketing Strategy
SOURCE: Forbes

People are consuming online content more than ever before, and video may be the best way to reach your audience.

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/danielnewman/2020/05/13/making-video-an-effective-part-of-your-covid-19-marketing-strategy/#593aa135764d to view the full article online.

 
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How Anaheim, Georgia Expo and SAHARA Las Vegas Are Lending Helping Hands
SOURCE: TSNN News 

Many in the events industry have found ways to serve their communities in the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is how Visit Anaheim, the Georgia Expo team and SAHARA Las Vegas are giving back.

Visit https://www.tsnn.com/news/how-anaheim-georgia-expo-and-sahara-las-vegas-are-lending-helping-hands to view the full article online.

 
80% of Corporate Sponsors are interested in investing in virtual events but they need interaction, according to a new survey by AIM Group

SOURCE: Event Industry News

AIM Group International has published results from its Sponsoring events during the COVID Crisis survey. The goal of the survey was to determine how interested sponsors are in supporting events during this public health crisis.

Visit https://www.eventindustrynews.com/news/80-of-corporate-sponsors-are-interested-in-investing-in-virtual-events-but-they-need-interaction-according-to-a-new-survey-by-aim-group to view the full article online.

 
Pandemic an Unprecedented Challenge for Convention Centers in Rosemont, Shaumburg

SOURCE: Daily Herald

While many industries have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, convention centers are facing big challenges as their halls remain empty.

Visit https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200506/pandemic-an-unprecedented-challenge-for-convention-centers-in-rosemont-schaumburg?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter to view the full article online.

 
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Streampoint Solutions Officially Launches StreampointLIVE Customizable Virtual Platform
SOURCE: EXHIBITOR

Event technology platform Streampoint Solutions has created a fully customizable virtual events platform called StreampointLIVE.

Visit https://www.exhibitoronline.com/news/article.asp?ID=20611 to view the full article online.

 
What Does an Industry Do When its Customer Base Vanishes?
SOURCE: George P Johnson Experience Marketing

Ken Madden, SVP and head of digital engagement at George P. Johnson, writes that innovation is the key to success for the live events industry.

Visit https://www.gpj.com/news-insights/2020/05/what-does-an-industry-do-when-its-customer-base-vanishes/ to view the full article online.

 
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CEIR Event: Insights on Where Events Are Going
Positive Indicators for AAPEX

SOURCE: CEIR Blog

Jessica Finnerty, CEM of the Auto Care Association shares how the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo, which typically hosts more than 2,500 exhibitors and almost 50,000 attendees every year in Las Vegas, is navigating uncharted waters.

Visit https://ceirblog.wordpress.com/2020/05/10/b2b-exhibitions-transportation-sector-update-positive-indicators-for-aapex/ to view the full article online.