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Sep 15, 2013
Facebook recently made an update to its Page Terms that will help event organizers boost user engagement for their Facebook promotional campaigns. Earlier, brands were required to  use a third party app to run a raffle or contest based on Facebook's engagement features, but this policy has been revoked with the latest changes to the 'Facebook Page Terms'. To quote Facebook: “We’ve removed the requirement that promotions on Facebook only be administered through apps. Now, promotions may be administered on page Timelines and in apps on Facebook. For example,… more
Sep 15, 2013
Facebook recently made an update to its Page Terms that will help event organizers boost user engagement for their Facebook promotional campaigns. Earlier, brands were required to  use a third party app to run a raffle or contest based on Facebook's engagement features, but this policy has been revoked with the latest changes to the 'Facebook Page Terms'. To quote Facebook: “We’ve removed the requirement that promotions on Facebook only be administered through apps. Now, promotions may be administered on page Timelines and in apps on Facebook. For example,… more
Sep 14, 2013
George Little Management’s online product directory to complement its live NY NOW show, NYNOW365.com , has surpassed the company’s expectations, by far, with nearly 12,000 qualified home, lifestyle and craft retailers registered to check out the wares. In addition, 1,100-plus manufacturers, almost half the NY NOW exhibitor base, are showcased, representing some 45,000 searchable products. The live NY NOW event was held in August at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center of New York. "Since its April 2013 launch, NYNOW365 has shattered projections, with over 3.1 million product… more
Sep 14, 2013
George Little Management’s online product directory to complement its live NY NOW show, NYNOW365.com , has surpassed the company’s expectations, by far, with nearly 12,000 qualified home, lifestyle and craft retailers registered to check out the wares. In addition, 1,100-plus manufacturers, almost half the NY NOW exhibitor base, are showcased, representing some 45,000 searchable products. The live NY NOW event was held in August at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center of New York. "Since its April 2013 launch, NYNOW365 has shattered projections, with over 3.1 million product… more
Sep 06, 2013
Live music is a mainstay in New Orleans, so New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation, NOTMC, has created a soulful way for fans of the city to stay tuned in to the city's authentic sound, through an integrated digital partnership with Pandora, the leading internet radio service. With more than 70 percent of all internet radio listening on the Pandora music platform, NOTMC leverages New Orleans’ eclectic sound and rich music culture to target those who seek to hear and see it live. The custom digital platform invites listeners to “spin” the NOLA compass to select from… more
Sep 06, 2013
Live music is a mainstay in New Orleans, so New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation, NOTMC, has created a soulful way for fans of the city to stay tuned in to the city's authentic sound, through an integrated digital partnership with Pandora, the leading internet radio service. With more than 70 percent of all internet radio listening on the Pandora music platform, NOTMC leverages New Orleans’ eclectic sound and rich music culture to target those who seek to hear and see it live. The custom digital platform invites listeners to “spin” the NOLA compass to select from… more
Sep 01, 2013
Based on our experience at a2z and the requests from our clients and end users, we have found that the following five items enhance the user experience when using any event website. Social media icons Including social media links on your home page allows your fans and users to spread the word about the event.  This link to the user also allows show management to continue the conversation with the user. The National Association of Elementary School Principles showcases their social media links nicely. Video The use of video on your homepage allows you to condense important and… more
Sep 01, 2013
Based on our experience at a2z and the requests from our clients and end users, we have found that the following five items enhance the user experience when using any event website. Social media icons Including social media links on your home page allows your fans and users to spread the word about the event.  This link to the user also allows show management to continue the conversation with the user. The National Association of Elementary School Principles showcases their social media links nicely. Video The use of video on your homepage allows you to condense important and… more
Aug 25, 2013
All of us enjoy experiences that are customized to match our needs and requirements. Attendees are no different. They love to be recognized by event organizers as individuals and respond with enthusiasm when provided with technology features that help them achieve their objectives from attending the event. Here are some tips on how your event management team can leverage technology to engage attendees by drastically reducing the time and effort they have to put in planning for the show.  Needless to say, a fully engaged attendee is bound to bring immense energy and collaborative spirit… more
Aug 25, 2013
Arnold, Md.-based mobile app provider Core-apps has decided to expand by acquiring Las Vegas-based event software management company GoExpo. “Core-apps is excited to offer the GoExpo software as our own. Our customers kept asking us to develop this type of offering so they would not have to manage multiple vendors to get their event done,” said Jay Tokosch, Core-apps CEO and co-founder. He added, “We looked at many options, but GoExpo’s comprehensive platform blew us away. I had a couple other industry experts review their software package and they confirmed it… more
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