B-to-B Events

If you’ve ever fantasized about getting a shout-out from Brett Favre or having Kenny G serenade you and only you (hey, no judgement here), Cameo is where it’s at. The web- and app-based platform, which launched pre-pandemic but was galvanized by quarantined consumers’ longing for personal connection, allows users to send customized celebrity video messages […]

Embracing skills born from the pandemic is a path forward More than 18 months have passed since the pandemic irreparably altered the world of experiential marketing. Seemingly overnight, event professionals were required to learn brand-new skills and disciplines, from high-caliber virtual event production to influencer marketing to keeping up with COVID-19 safety protocols that vary by […]

Insights on leveraging technology to elevate live and virtual main stage presentations The general stage experience is a moment in a show that sets the tone for the event, that spotlights leadership rock stars and conveys messaging that leaves attendees with a clear roadmap for the event and the brand. Through the rise of LED […]

For a b-to-b company that relies on field sales to drive its business, formally recognizing—and energizing—the sales team is paramount. So when vision technology manufacturer Zeiss gathered employees for its first in-person National Sales Meeting (NSM) in two years, the stakes were higher than ever. But with a “Lead the Pack” theme, general sessions, breakouts, […]

Signing bonuses, valet parking, all-time high wages and greater flexibility on scheduling. These are just some of the enticements for hospitality and other service workers in a labor market where demand is exceeding supply. At a time when many marketers begin returning to in-person events and venues start to reopen, they’re being confronted with a […]