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Archive for April, 2011

  • The virtual trade show and virtual conferences industry is estimated to grow to $18.6 billion by 2015, according to Market Research Media. InXpo, a provider of privately-branded virtual events and virtual business environments, has announced a powerful new leadership team in finance, event technology, sales, experiential marketing, learning and strategic services to take advantage of the growing market opportunities in virtual business. InXpo has been an important industry driver, motivating market acceptance of virtual technology by Fortune 500 corporations, publishers and associations is making a bold move in hiring a very experienced and well respected management team. This new senior leadership team includes Dave Aniol as Chief Financial Officer; Chris Meyer as Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing; Mike...

    InXpo Hires Meeting and Event Industry Leaders to Manage Next Stage of Growth and Technology Innovation

    Posted on April 30, 2011 | No Comments
    The virtual trade show and virtual conferences industry is estimated to grow to $18.6 billion by 2015, according to Market Research Media. InXpo, a provider of privately-branded virtual events and virtual business environments, has announced a powerful new leadership team in finance, event technology, sales, experiential marketing, learning and strategic services to take advantage of the growing market opportunities in virtual business. InXpo has been an important industry driver, motivating market acceptance of virtual technology by Fortune 500 corporations, publishers and associations is making a bold move in hiring a very experienced and well respected management team. This new senior leadership team includes Dave Aniol as Chief Financial Officer; Chris Meyer as Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing; Mike... Read More
  • First Livecast session on “Capturing and Monetizing Content” On the heels of its announcement that it will begin certifying Digital Event Specialists, the Virtual Edge Institute (VEI) today launched a series of free Livecasts that will aid event practitioners in learning to produce effective digital engagements. “With the speed at which virtual and hybrid events are exploding in the event industry, it’s critical that event planners receive sound instruction on integrated approaches to digital engagement related to specific business objectives,” says Michael Doyle, Executive Director of the Virtual Edge Institute. “With that in mind, we are launching several educational initiatives, including this Livecast series.” The first Livecast will be held May 13, 2011 on Capturing and Monetizing Your Content. “Whether...

    Virtual Edge Institute Launches Livecast Series

    Posted on April 26, 2011 | No Comments
    First Livecast session on “Capturing and Monetizing Content” On the heels of its announcement that it will begin certifying Digital Event Specialists, the Virtual Edge Institute (VEI) today launched a series of free Livecasts that will aid event practitioners in learning to produce effective digital engagements. “With the speed at which virtual and hybrid events are exploding in the event industry, it’s critical that event planners receive sound instruction on integrated approaches to digital engagement related to specific business objectives,” says Michael Doyle, Executive Director of the Virtual Edge Institute. “With that in mind, we are launching several educational initiatives, including this Livecast series.” The first Livecast will be held May 13, 2011 on Capturing and Monetizing Your Content. “Whether... Read More
  • You’ve gone through all of the effort to create an outstanding event by bringing together the right speakers around compelling topics causing attendees to feel educated, motivated and inspired to take their new learning and put it to work.  Congratulations, job well done and off to the next looming project! “That’s the traditional mindset of event and meeting producers,” says Tim Hughan, Marketing Director at Altus Corporation “and you can understand why after all that work they have to do. But now we’re seeing that clients that kick in a whole new marketing effort to drive traffic to that great content immediately after the show is over are seeing huge returns.” Altus captures content or works with another vendor that...

    Why You Should Start to Market Your Event as Soon as it is Over

    Posted on April 26, 2011 | No Comments
    You’ve gone through all of the effort to create an outstanding event by bringing together the right speakers around compelling topics causing attendees to feel educated, motivated and inspired to take their new learning and put it to work.  Congratulations, job well done and off to the next looming project! “That’s the traditional mindset of event and meeting producers,” says Tim Hughan, Marketing Director at Altus Corporation “and you can understand why after all that work they have to do. But now we’re seeing that clients that kick in a whole new marketing effort to drive traffic to that great content immediately after the show is over are seeing huge returns.” Altus captures content or works with another vendor that... Read More
  • While virtual environments are a hot topic for events, learning and training, the lack of clear defining just what a “virtual environment” is, leads to confusion, and in some cases, some disappointing (and very expensive) results. After 6 years of serious work in the “virtual world” ImagiLearning’s John Jamison is offering “Defining Virtual”, a 3 hour learning activity that is designed to answer your questions, define the options, and clarify the paths to successful move to “virtual”. More people are talking about “virtual environments” for learning, training and other events, but they all mean something different. Just what are “virtual environments” and how do I find the best one for my needs? “Defining Virtual”: A 3 Hour Introduction To Virtual Environments For Learning...

    “Defining Virtual”: A 3 Hour Introduction To Virtual Environments For Learning And Training

    Posted on April 22, 2011 | No Comments
    While virtual environments are a hot topic for events, learning and training, the lack of clear defining just what a “virtual environment” is, leads to confusion, and in some cases, some disappointing (and very expensive) results. After 6 years of serious work in the “virtual world” ImagiLearning’s John Jamison is offering “Defining Virtual”, a 3 hour learning activity that is designed to answer your questions, define the options, and clarify the paths to successful move to “virtual”. More people are talking about “virtual environments” for learning, training and other events, but they all mean something different. Just what are “virtual environments” and how do I find the best one for my needs? “Defining Virtual”: A 3 Hour Introduction To Virtual Environments For Learning... Read More
  • This year’s Earth Day theme is “A Billion Acts of Green” – to help promote environmental acts and advocacy by RIO +20 (2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro). Based on an organization’s commitment to environmental preservation and the user experience it wishes to create for its presenters and attendees, there are several environmentally friendly options available. A few simple suggestions include replacing plastic forks and knives with utensils made from corn starch, or offering only an electronic version of your event program and presentation materials, or even replacing bottled water with water coolers and recyclable cups. Digital solutions for meetings, events, learning and communities is another way that organizations can extend the reach and impact of their business while reducing...

    Earth Day – Digital Events Help Reach Billion Acts of Green Goal

    Posted on April 22, 2011 | 2 Comments
    This year’s Earth Day theme is “A Billion Acts of Green” – to help promote environmental acts and advocacy by RIO +20 (2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro). Based on an organization’s commitment to environmental preservation and the user experience it wishes to create for its presenters and attendees, there are several environmentally friendly options available. A few simple suggestions include replacing plastic forks and knives with utensils made from corn starch, or offering only an electronic version of your event program and presentation materials, or even replacing bottled water with water coolers and recyclable cups. Digital solutions for meetings, events, learning and communities is another way that organizations can extend the reach and impact of their business while reducing... Read More
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    Unisfair Platform Demo from Virtual Edge Summit 2011

    Posted on April 12, 2011 | No Comments
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    UBM Studios Platform Demo from Virtual Edge Summit 2011

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    Social27 Platform Demo from Virtual Edge Summit 2011

    Posted on April 12, 2011 | No Comments
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