The Do’s and Don’ts of Hosting a Successful Virtual Event

Submitted by lpsavas@tsnn.com on Tue, 07/11/2017 - 11:29

As consumers and attendees increasingly rely on smartphones and digital tools, marketers look to bridge the online and physical worlds to maximize engagement and create unique moments. Virtual and hybrid events offer the perfect solution by combining the best of brand experience with the digital engagement people crave. According to Market Research Media, virtual events will grow from $14 billion in 2018 to $18 billion in 2023, with a steady increase of five percent annually.

People News: The Expo Group, Corcoran, PMMI, VistPITTSBURGH Fill Their Ranks

In most cases, summer is a slower time of year, but hiring in the trade show industry continued at a brisk space through June and the first part of July.

The Expo Group recently brought on Chad Chappell as national sales director.

“Professionals like Chad who are true solution providers and see events holistically are vital to The Expo Group’s work as strategic partners, helping clients drive attendee, exhibitor and sponsorship revenue,” said The Expo Group President and COO Randy Pekowski.

San Diego Convention Center Will Implement ESCA's WIS Badge Program

Instead of nine different credentials for workers to use in order to move around in the San Diego Convention Center, the venue now will have just one credential - the ESCA Exhibition Industry Worker Identification System WIS Badge.

“We are pleased to announce that the San Diego Convention Center is now the 17th U.S. venue to implement the ESCA Worker Identification System (WIS),” said Mitt Arnaudet, WIS National Administrator and ESCA Member Services Director.

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