June/July 2011

Cover Story

Blurring the Lines

SAP takes hybrid events to a new level, leveraging every channel—both online and off—to revamp its annual event portfolio



Best Practices

Building the Virtual Team

MetLife shares its secrets for staffing a virtual event

Checked In

A sneak peek at five new event registration tools

Worldly Conversation

Twelve tips for managing a global virtual event program



Features

A Course in Confidence

Senior marketers talk about the unique challenges of being a woman in the event industry

Leaving the Light On

Brands have a choice when it comes to virtual event strategies: one-off or always-on. EM explores both sides of the fence

Out of this World

How to leverage a satellite meeting to bring far flung attendees together

Perpetual Motion

Say so long to the one-time virtual event and hello to the 365 virtual environment

Virtual Crowd Sourcing

Sage North America uses an online event platform to facilitate customer feedback and transform its annual live conference



Green Lights

Nuts About Green

Planters turns its mobile vehicle into a sustainable peanut on wheels



Trends

EM Social Media Tips

EM brings you tips and tricks from pros and experts who eat social media marketing for breakfast.

Power to the People

The world of business-to-business events is getting a makeover as b-to-b marketers leverage a consumer-centric mindset

From the Cloud

Staffers get new role as marketers leverage the power of socially active digital brand ambassadors




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Auto Brands Go Old School for Car Show Activations

Auto Brands Go Old School for Car Show Activations

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MINI Cooper Straps a Car to a Rocket to Launch New Vehicle

MINI Cooper Straps a Car to a Rocket to Launch New Vehicle

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Challenge Accepted

CiscoLive! proves that technology can streamline some of the industry’s biggest logistical and strategic challenges

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Dial for Men Gets Fans Dirty… and Clean

Dial for Men Gets Fans Dirty… and Clean

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Coke's Olympic Pavilion

The massive Coca-Cola experience at the 2010 Winter Olympics begins with a tour of memorabilia and Olympic history, then features an HD movie about the Games.

Winter Olympics: Panasonic in 3D

Inside Panasonic’s 3D Winter Olympics Experience

Data Collection That’s Not a Drag

Mandatory data collection in a live experience can make some brands seem like telemarketers. But do it just right and consumers will flock to your footprint.

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