RFID vs NFC: The Complete Guide for #EventProfs
What does it all mean? In a nutshell – it’s simple tap and interact technology. You may not even know...
Timothy Myres
The Business Case for A Mobile Event App
Think event tech is a luxurious expense? Think again. There’s actually a great business case for allocating budget towards a...
9 Event Tech Trends to Watch in 2017
#EventTech is one of the fastest moving industries around. This year’s cutting edge device could be out of date and...
Could a Chatbot Replace the Need for an Event App?
Mobile messaging through SMS and apps like Facebook Messenger is one of the newest options for planners looking for easy,...
WRANGLER USES HOLOGRAM FOR A BIG RODEO WIN AND 32% CONVERSION RATE
I’ll admit, I’m what you’d call a city slicker. Don’t own a pair of boots. But I do know how...
Jenni Rivera’s Hologram Debuts at Day of the Dead Event in Hollywood
Fans at the 17th annual Day of the Dead event at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, were witnesses to a hologram...
The problem with mobile event apps
A survey conducted by the IMEX Group and QuickMobile in 2014 showed that 60% of planners had used a mobile...
Tech savvy planners on registration platforms
Trying to manage an event without an online registration system is like trying to run a car without any petrol:...
Make the most of your event app
One of the common complaints we hear from event planners to event tech companies is that event planners “struggle to make...
The 6 Mobile Event Apps No #Eventprof Should Live Without
Over two-thirds of Americans own a smartphone. A study by Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers found that the average user...
Could Beacons Be A Short-Lived Event Technology?
“Beacons have received an increasing level of hype and coverage in the last couple of years for the way in...
New beacon enhances event analytics technology
New beacon technology brings affordable, practical tools to event analytics, helping managers organise booths and stages, set prices, and measure...
Google Just Changed Event Apps For Good
Google just announced a new wave in the way we use smartphone apps that will impact two of the largest...
Intelligent Phones Will Change The Event Industry
A phone that can think, see, feel and interact with the outside world may be closer than we think. Here...
Event Security: How Technology can Help Event Professionals Plan Smarter and Manage Risk
Given the increasing vulnerability of event venues and events that involve large gatherings, it is only a matter of time...
Not Ready To Rip Off The Band-Aid And Go Paperless? Try A Phased Event-App Adoption For Your Next Few Events
Let’s talk about some of the major reasons why your organization may not be running toward paperless, but maybe just sort of...
Expert Poll: What Event Technology Will Shape the Future of the Event Industry?
There isn’t a respected event media that hasn’t published an article about the event trends in 2016, including us (The...
What attendees really want in a mobile event app—and how to make them love it
Attend any event today and most likely you’ll find a dedicated mobile app. In fact, eighty-six percent of event planners...
RFID delivers a knockout fan experience at UFC® Fan Village in Ottawa
It’s not every day you get to stand face to face against world champion UFC® athletes. However using RFID (radio...
13 event tech trends to watch in 2017
Biometric data played a big part in recent activations from Ebay and Samsung. Ebay's emotionally powered pop-up invited guests to enter biometric...
Is Your Event App Secure?
Mobile apps for meetings and events have grown into more robust, comprehensive systems than when they debuted several years ago....
6 Apps That Send Invitations Right From Your Phone
Mobile devices are increasingly becoming the tool of choice for online communications and content consumption, according to Gartner. The research...
How This Wearable Tech Device Provides Custom Marketing at Large Events
NASHVILLE On November 2 at the 50th Annual Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, a new tech product debuted that...
Experts Weigh in on 2016’s Event Tech Trends
We’re well into 2016, and this year’s leading event technology trends are starting to take shape. We asked some of...
The 15 Best New Apps for Event Planners
We probably all have a number of apps on our phones and tablets that we don’t use very often (if...
The Future of Concert Technology: 20 Tastemakers’ Predictions
Technology is changing the live music industry. Those who stay ahead of the curve have a huge opportunity to impress...
3 Reasons Mobile Apps Are of Great Value To Your Sponsors
It is easy to see what the value is of an app for your event and your attendees. You get...
Podcast: Is beacon technology the MiniDisc of the events industry?
In this episode of Talking Events, we welcomed backed Co-founder & CEO of Grip, Tim Groot to discuss the subject...
6 Event Check-in Apps to Seriously Speed Up Registration
Now, more than ever, it is crucial for your event to make the check-in process as fast as possible. After all,...
Top 5 Audio Visual Trends for Events (And How to Implement Them)
Planning events can be stressful, especially when you’re coordinating with a number of suppliers and stakeholders. One main requirement is having...