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Event Tech Live US & Canada wraps day one

Event Industry News

Questions and feedback flooded in as Event Tech Live US & Canada launched today, Baptiste Boulard, CEO at Swapcard, hosting the first session. We were early adopters of social media and it took off. And the appetite for more, tomorrow, is palpable – registration numbers running about as fast as Trayvon Bromell.

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What Exactly Is the Metaverse? Here’s One Expert’s Take.

PCMA Convene

The metaverse “is a term that, at present, almost defies definition,” wrote tech futurist Cathy Hackl in her recently published book, Into the Metaverse. The second — Web 2.0 — refers to evolution from a static platform to one with user-generated content distributed on social-media platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, etc.

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Best Ticket Selling Sites in the UK

Python Events

Being a nimble tech startup means we have the flexibility to adapt faster than our competitors. Eventbrite also provides users with various marketing tools, including custom email templates and social media advertising campaign management. Still, it also means we’re the new kids on the block. Eventbrite. TicketSource.

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5 Reasons for Planners to Celebrate Facebook’s 2 Billion User Milestone

SmartMeetings

Well it’s been exploding year-over-year since its launch in 2004, but the social media mogul has just reached new heights. Facebook ’s popularity has officially exploded. When Facebook released its statistics in May , the number of monthly active users was 1.94 On June 27 that number hit a satisfying 2 billion.

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Top medical communications companies: Choosing the best for events

SpotMe Blog

We’ve worked with 50+ MedComms agencies in the 20+ years we’ve been in the event tech industry. They will also handle the marketing of your medical event, such as developing a website or managing social media campaigns. But how do you make sure you’re selecting the right healthcare communications company for your event?

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The Glorious Evolution Of SXSW With Scott Wilcox!

Endless Events

Recorded at Event Tech Live, Will had a great conversation about the evolution of SXSW with none other than their former Chief Innovation Officer, Scott Wilcox. ” And then, there are social media platforms. “When we first started incorporating RFID in 2004,” replies Scott. New week, new guest, new host!

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Fundamental Event Planning Tips: These Never Go Out of Style

Guidebook

Here at Guidebook, we share a lot of strategies for planners from tech tools to try, sponsor package ideas , and specific event marketing timelines. Rely on Great Tech for Multi-Tasking Onsite. industry since beginning her career in 2004, and has spent the majority of that time with the GO! Experience Design. Experience Design.