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Going Green – Is It About Money First?

Feb 5, 2010 7:14am

Until going green becomes economical, are greenbacks more important than a carbon footprint? The view of many is that buying ‘green’ is consumerism with little ethical sprinkles on top. Our entire economy is structured around built-in obsolescence from dispensable razors to food containers with no reasonable way to recycle them,...

10 ways to better, cheaper, faster and greener events in 2010

Jan 3, 2010 8:59pm

10 Ways to Better, Cheaper, Faster and Greener Events in 2010 #eventprofs For the events industry, 2010 will be a year of resolutions. It seems the harder times become, the more we resolve to do something about it. And like many New Year’s past, we already know what to...

Join Us Dec. 15th for the EXPOTECH Virtual Conference

Dec 10, 2009 3:14pm

We’re going to be online at the EXPOTECH Virtual Conference on Dec 15th, answering questions about our BusyEvent software and our new BeLinkers. Register now to “attend” the conference online....

Are We Still Complaining About That?

Nov 13, 2009 8:00am

The value of tradeshows, relative to their costs, was the topic of an in the Chicago Tribune. In it, of the 210 exhibitors surveyed 58% considered not exhibiting the following year, while 25% had already decided to drop out of subsequent events because of costs. Sound familiar? Ironically this...

Tools for Changing the Tradeshow Industry

Nov 11, 2009 8:12am

IAEE - the International Association of Exhibitions and Events - published a very intriguing article about the Changing Tradeshow Industry and a new breed of event applications....

What the Wiggles Can Teach Us #eventprofs #tradeshow #assnchat

Oct 4, 2009 6:51am

The Wiggles encourage children and parents to take as many photos and videos of their concerts as possible - what can adult marketers and event planners learn from this approach?...

“Click Here’s” for the Yom Kippur Weekend #eventprofs #stl

Sep 26, 2009 3:37pm

"Click Here's" for the Yom Kippur Weekend...

Can You Afford To Do It The Old Fashioned Way? #eventprofs #assnchat

Sep 20, 2009 9:41am

Some say we’re starting to claw our way out of this current recession. But we all know things will never be the same again. Much of the cost-cutting measures we’ve endured will remain in effect for years to come. Splurging for better food, entertainment or production will likely...

“Click Here’s” for the Weekend of September 18, 2009 – #eventprofs #stl

Sep 18, 2009 8:11pm

"Click Here's" for the Weekend of September 18, 2009...

Better, Cheaper, Faster and Greener . . . You Want ‘Em All? #eventprofs

Sep 16, 2009 2:54pm

In the current state of technology, we’re halfway between traditional and electronic. This two-part article will discuss the new creativity and technology being used to establish green events that are profitable....