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Jan 25, 2015
According to a research published by farrechinc.com, Internet users in the U.S. spend 3x more time on blogs than they do on email. The report, which cited sources included Hubspot, InsideView and FactBrowser, also indicated that 81 percent of online consumers trust information and advice from blogs. In fact, there are many more reasons to promote your organization with a dedicated blog. Here are some worthy of consideration.
· A blog is an excellent means of spreading the word about upcoming events.
· … more
Jan 25, 2015
According to a research published by farrechinc.com, Internet users in the U.S. spend 3x more time on blogs than they do on email. The report, which cited sources included Hubspot, InsideView and FactBrowser, also indicated that 81 percent of online consumers trust information and advice from blogs. In fact, there are many more reasons to promote your organization with a dedicated blog. Here are some worthy of consideration.
· A blog is an excellent means of spreading the word about upcoming events.
· … more
Jan 18, 2015
The Anaheim Convention Center and Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau unveiled a $2.5 million investment by Smart City Networks into the convention center’s WiFi network system capability.
As one of the first convention centers to offer free wireless in all areas of the facility, the ACC is partnering with Smart City to install this new Cisco-based high density network which will allow for faster, more streamlined wireless service, accommodating the increasing number of mobile users and devices.
The Cisco High Density Network currently being installed in the… more
Jan 18, 2015
The Anaheim Convention Center and Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau unveiled a $2.5 million investment by Smart City Networks into the convention center’s WiFi network system capability.
As one of the first convention centers to offer free wireless in all areas of the facility, the ACC is partnering with Smart City to install this new Cisco-based high density network which will allow for faster, more streamlined wireless service, accommodating the increasing number of mobile users and devices.
The Cisco High Density Network currently being installed in the… more
Jan 09, 2015
In the past few weeks, our inboxes have been inundated with predictions and trends for 2015. At a2z, we have tuned in to what the experts are saying, and a picture is emerging of the shape that content sharing and marketing will take in 2015. Previously Content was King, but if this was still the case, then we would have many, way too many, rulers. 2015 will require brand owners to not only share content with target audiences, but also present it in a way that breaks through the clutter.
Four ways to make your content count that will be big this year:
1.Video
Video is easier and faster… more
Jan 09, 2015
The Consumer Electronic Association’s partnered with Radius Networks at the 2015 CES show last week on a new navigation system for attendees, powered by Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons.
The navigation system, which was accessible through the CES app, provided attendees with directions to exhibit locations within CES Tech West and Tech East.
In total, the navigation system covered an estimated four million square feet of space.
“CES is all about innovation and leveraging next-generation technologies,” said Karen Chupka, senior vice president,… more
Jan 09, 2015
The Consumer Electronic Association’s partnered with Radius Networks at the 2015 CES show last week on a new navigation system for attendees, powered by Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons.
The navigation system, which was accessible through the CES app, provided attendees with directions to exhibit locations within CES Tech West and Tech East.
In total, the navigation system covered an estimated four million square feet of space.
“CES is all about innovation and leveraging next-generation technologies,” said Karen Chupka, senior vice president,… more
Jan 09, 2015
In the past few weeks, our inboxes have been inundated with predictions and trends for 2015. At a2z, we have tuned in to what the experts are saying, and a picture is emerging of the shape that content sharing and marketing will take in 2015. Previously Content was King, but if this was still the case, then we would have many, way too many, rulers. 2015 will require brand owners to not only share content with target audiences, but also present it in a way that breaks through the clutter.
Four ways to make your content count that will be big this year:
1.Video
Video is easier and faster… more
Dec 21, 2014
An important high-tech industry exposition and conference is taking place in Dallas, Texas this week. We have taken a snapshot of three busy attendees and their use of the event’s mobile app.
Meet Bob: Sr. Purchasing Manager with a global organization, Running Enthusiast
Bob is at the airport waiting to board his flight to Dallas, TX. He has been touring the company’s plants across the region and hasn’t been able to find the time to plan for his time at the event. He decides to download the event’s mobile app just before the boarding announcement is made. He… more
Dec 21, 2014
A good trade show organizer can probably rattle off the top of their head 10 to 20 influencers in the industry they serve. These are often people who serve as keynote speakers, contribute content and are well connected.
But every industry has more than just 10 or 20 influencers. What about the people you don’t yet know, but are the most connected to your desired audience? People who others rely on for the most relevant news.
How do you go about finding these people?
A company out of Portland, Ore., Little Bird is helping organizations find and connect with the right people and discover… more
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