Tech News

Feb 20, 2016
In an effort to reach out to foreign visitors and increase Milwaukee’s international exposure, VISIT Milwaukee has launched a “bucket list” of the area’s major attractions in 10 languages on its website. The languages – German, Spanish, French, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Russian and Polish – were selected based on recent experience with international visitors and foreign press, taking local resident ethnic groups into consideration, and projecting ahead to expanded tourism from countries like China. “The… more
Feb 20, 2016
In an effort to reach out to foreign visitors and increase Milwaukee’s international exposure, VISIT Milwaukee has launched a “bucket list” of the area’s major attractions in 10 languages on its website. The languages – German, Spanish, French, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Russian and Polish – were selected based on recent experience with international visitors and foreign press, taking local resident ethnic groups into consideration, and projecting ahead to expanded tourism from countries like China. “The… more
Feb 14, 2016
Emerald Expositions has become a certified partner of the PrintReleaf Exchange (“PRX”), the first technology platform to enable cloud-based forest product tracking and reforestation. This partnership gives Emerald’s magazine brands an innovative and authenticated means of achieving sustainable business practices that reduce the environmental impact that results from the use of forest products, namely trees, to make paper. PRX partners “releaf,” or reforest, their paper consumption by planting new trees – in an amount equivalent to their paper use – at… more
Feb 14, 2016
Emerald Expositions has become a certified partner of the PrintReleaf Exchange (“PRX”), the first technology platform to enable cloud-based forest product tracking and reforestation. This partnership gives Emerald’s magazine brands an innovative and authenticated means of achieving sustainable business practices that reduce the environmental impact that results from the use of forest products, namely trees, to make paper. PRX partners “releaf,” or reforest, their paper consumption by planting new trees – in an amount equivalent to their paper use – at… more
Feb 07, 2016
Reed Exhibitions, the world’s leading event organizer, and Feathr, the Event Marketing Cloud™ helping grow and monetize events through digital channels, have expanded their partnership to bring Feathr to more than 100 of Reed’s events around the globe. “Feathr is the first digital marketing suite truly built around the needs of the modern trade show,” said Ted Rawson, chief digital officer at Reed Exhibitions. He added, “After seeing strong results with our North American shows, it was a priority to empower our other business units with this technology.… more
Feb 07, 2016
The availability or absence of smart search and planning features on the event website can make or break an attendee’s emotional engagement with that event. Recently, recognizing that multichannel digital marketing is essential to reach an attendee audience, Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) organized a detailed research on the use of technology at each step of the attendee journey. The  report, available as the CEIR Digital ToolKit, documented attendee use and satisfaction with organizer digital offerings, as well as at what organizers found was used extensively and… more
Feb 07, 2016
Reed Exhibitions, the world’s leading event organizer, and Feathr, the Event Marketing Cloud™ helping grow and monetize events through digital channels, have expanded their partnership to bring Feathr to more than 100 of Reed’s events around the globe. “Feathr is the first digital marketing suite truly built around the needs of the modern trade show,” said Ted Rawson, chief digital officer at Reed Exhibitions. He added, “After seeing strong results with our North American shows, it was a priority to empower our other business units with this technology.… more
Feb 07, 2016
The availability or absence of smart search and planning features on the event website can make or break an attendee’s emotional engagement with that event. Recently, recognizing that multichannel digital marketing is essential to reach an attendee audience, Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) organized a detailed research on the use of technology at each step of the attendee journey. The  report, available as the CEIR Digital ToolKit, documented attendee use and satisfaction with organizer digital offerings, as well as at what organizers found was used extensively and… more
Jan 31, 2016
Simply defined, a Twitter chat is a set period of time (usually an hour) where a group of people discuss a topic through tweets that include an established chat hashtag.  It can be a useful tool in raising the event’s brand awareness, building interest in the event, providing additional value to event participants, extending the event’s content beyond the actual event and creating a strong and loyal community. The Content Marketing Institute (CMI) holds a #CMWorld Twitter chat every week with more than 100 active participants. “Our Twitter chats are a great way for our… more
Jan 31, 2016
Simply defined, a Twitter chat is a set period of time (usually an hour) where a group of people discuss a topic through tweets that include an established chat hashtag.  It can be a useful tool in raising the event’s brand awareness, building interest in the event, providing additional value to event participants, extending the event’s content beyond the actual event and creating a strong and loyal community. The Content Marketing Institute (CMI) holds a #CMWorld Twitter chat every week with more than 100 active participants. “Our Twitter chats are a great way for our… more
Partner Voices
Overview: The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality. In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way. “We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.” Amenities: The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.  The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need. Gold Key Members The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events. OCCC Events: This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.  The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:  AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023 200,000 Attendees $257 Million in Economic Impact MEGACON 2023 160,000 Attendees $205 Million in Economic Impact Open Championship Series 2023 69,500 Attendees $89 Million in Economic Impact Sunshine Classic 2023 42,000 Attendees $54 Million in Economic Impact Premiere Orlando 2023 42,000 Attendees $108 Million in Economic Impact