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Natural Products Expo West 2024: Five Booth Trends on Display

Beet gummies? Power bars fueled by renewable energy? Noontropic mushrooms that “improve your thinking”? All were on display at Natural Products Expo West that took over Anaheim Convention Center, March 13-16. The show welcomed more than 65,000 attendees and 3,000 exhibiting companies, showcasing the latest in natural and organic food and beverages, supplements, ingredients as […]

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Trade Shows

Q&A: 10 Minutes with Zac Kelley of Zimmer Biomet

You might compare Zac Kelley’s role as manager of convention services and third-party events for Zimmer Biomet, a medical technology provider of orthopedic care, to that of a head of an operating room. It involves planning and coordination, communication with internal stakeholders, vendor relationships, on-site setup and logistics, and post-event evaluations. And when it comes […]

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Trade Shows

Five Trending Topics Around Sustainable Exhibits and Trade Show Experiences

Questions about sustainability in booth design often trigger two responses: We’ve been doing it for a while (aluminum structures, rentals, recycling carpet) and Clients don’t want to pay for it. Both of those are true—sometimes—but as companies of all sizes adopt the 2050 net zero climate goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions, they’re starting to […]

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B-to-B Events

~Pourri Brings the ‘Funk’ to SXSW 2024 with Cheeky Activations and NFC Technology

The savviest brands at SXSW recognize that their activations need to be steeped in big, bold, buzz-worthy strategies to have a shot at capturing mindshare—and let’s just say that ~Pourri understood the assignment in its debut at the annual festival this year.

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Media Relations

Four Enchanting Ways To Get Lucky When Pitching Media

PR professionals feel particularly “charmed” when they land a big placement. And on St. Patrick’s Day—and every day—it’s important to create their own luck when reaching out to reporters. Our author suggests following these four tips when pitching media.

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CTV Roundup

Whoopi Goldberg Is Making A Name For Herself In Streaming

Say hello to Blkfam (pronounced “Black fam”), a free ad-supported streaming platform that launched in February with on-demand content curated for Black families. The platform was founded by media vet Larry Adams with equity investment and creative direction from Whoopi Goldberg.

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B-to-C Events

Arnold Palmer Invitational: Mastercard, White Claw, PUMA and More Tee Up Winning Fan Experiences

Since moving to the Bay Hill Club & Lodge in 1979, the Arnold Palmer Invitational has become not only a signature event on the PGA TOUR, but also one of Orlando’s biggest sporting events that draws golf fans and locals alike. Presented by Mastercard, the tournament has welcomed top talent from around the world to compete on a course surrounded by beautiful homes, lush gardens and trees, brilliant ponds and a sea of Arnold Palmer’s famous multicolored golf umbrellas.

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Crisis Management

PR Roundup: TikTok Ban, Princess Kate and Journos Still Value PR

This week’s PR Roundup looks at the business implications of a TikTok ban, Princess Kate’s image issues, and Muck Rack’s 2024 State of Journalism which shows that journalists still value PR.

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Marketers

Rich Greenfield Has A Message For Streaming Platforms: Spend Way More Time Thinking About Time Spent

Why are there so many loss-leading streaming services? Blame it on Bob Iger. “It was Bob Iger’s fault, and I mean that in the nicest way,” said LightShed Partners Co-Founder Rich Greenfield, speaking at CTV Connect in New York City on Wednesday. “He was so darn successful on Day One,” Greenfield said. Disney launched ad-free […]

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Data-Driven Thinking

There’s A Lot Wrong With Google’s And Meta’s Non-Transparent ‘Refund’ Practices

Over the past few weeks, thousands of Google and Meta advertisers have seen refunds trickling back into their accounts. Why? Well, it’s hard to know for sure, because both companies have a habit of obfuscating the reasons behind campaign refunds. Meanwhile, campaign misappropriation issues seem to be cropping up more frequently on both platforms, and […]

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