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Landry & Kling Announces Seasite.com Online Community Powered by i-Meet
Social Media Strategy Launches for Planners and Suppliers; Technology Partnership Connects Customers, Embraces Open Communication May 05, 2010 07:33 AM Eastern Daylight Time MIAMI--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Cruise event specialists Landry & Kling Inc. have announced a strategic partnership between their company Seasite.com, the first cruise portal for meetings and events, and i-Meet.com, the professional and social network for meeting and event... »
The Future of Trade Shows
Trade shows formats are sometimes criticized as boring and unimaginative. Companies with exhibits at these shows are demanding more return on their investment, better leads because of their exhibit, and the assurance that their time at the trade show is well spent. Huge trade shows are downsizing and becoming more target specific. Regional shows that address the needs of a... »
4 Technologies You Should Know About
Meeting and trade show technology continues to advance by leaps and bounds. The latest innovations are becoming less expensive, as well as easier to use. Here are a few of the technology trends to watch for: Social networking - new meeting applications. Facebook, Linkedin and other networking sites are helping to bring people together. Many associations, hotels, resorts, and conference centers... »
The Power of Positive Texting
Cell phone texting can be a meeting planner’s best friend and worse nightmare. Social networking is a springboard for announcing upcoming events. Text messages provide a world of advice and resources in the case of emergency and can become a source of embarrassment if not handled professionally and with care. It is fast becoming an industry standard in taking care... »
Hybrid Meetings: Wave of the Future
How does a meeting planner get the maximum number of attendees to join an event? Hybrid meetings are a combination of live and virtual events working together to achieve an objective. Many companies cannot afford to send attendees to a face-to-face meeting but still desire the benefits of a corporate meeting. Hybrid meetings create a powerful environment offering enriched and... »
Web 2.0 and Meeting Planners
What is Web 2.0 and how will it affect how meeting planners do their jobs? Don’t worry; the World Wide Web isn’t going anywhere – at least not anytime soon. Web 2.0 refers to the interactive part of the Internet that meeting planners are already utilizing. Social networking like Facebook and LinkIn, video sharing sites such as YouTube, and photo storage... »
