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Disorder in the House: Meeting Trends for 2017
Fasten your seatbelts, friends. This year will be full of disruptions for the event marketing industry. At least that’s the message Michael Dominguez, chief sales officer at MGM Resorts International, delivered to attendees in his keynote address at the 5th Annual Pharmaceutical and Medical Meetings Summit, which took place Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 in...
Taking the Field: 11 Strategies for Scoring with Sports Fans
Sports fans are some of the most passionate consumers in the world and as sports sponsorships continue to evolve, brands are searching for new ways to bring meaningful experiences to the fervent demographic. Not only do modern brands need to illustrate genuine devotion to the teams and leagues they sponsor, they’re also expected to offer...
Online Retailer Zappos Looks to Make Offline Connections on the Road
Zappos is taking its online retail brand offline and on the road for the first time with a “Friends with Benefits Road Show,” a cross-country road trip targeting cities with a bright and high-tech retail experience. The tour kicked off Jan. 27-29 in Austin at 1327 South Congress. The plan is to hit one city...
Six Insights on What Attendees Want from Medical Meetings
A session at the 5th Annual Global Pharmaceutical and Medical Meetings Summit, which took place Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 in Philadelphia, offered some pointers on trends in audience engagement that may be relevant to conference planners in any field. The session highlighted the results of a survey administered by Ashfield Meetings & Events, Ivyland, PA,...