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New Research Reveals the Safety of In-Person Business Events

Jeffrey D Brown — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 20:13:09 +0000

As the Delta variant continues to cause some hesitancy about holding events, new details are showing that there is really very little to worry about.

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Vaccine Mandates Come to CES 2022

Jeffrey D Brown — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:12:21 +0000

On the other hand, the association is also considering proof of a positive antibody test as an alternative requirement.

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Something About That Pesky New Normal in Event F & B

Jeffrey D Brown — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 04:53:40 +0000

And no, it doesn't stand for "fooled and bullied" but we can understand why you'd think that.

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Benton Bendables Hires Frederick J. Applebee

Jeffrey D Brown — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 20:39:40 +0000

In a surprise announcement that took the industry by storm and highwater, Benton Bendables, the Sapperville, New York manufacturer of patented display screens for tradeshows and farming, has revealed the hiring of Frederick J. Applebee as Senior Director of Clarity and Purpose. In his new capacity, he will report directly to the company’s Executive Vice President, Benjamin F. Benton.

Applebee comes to his new job after a recent engagement with High & Mighty Cork as their Director of Examples and Empathy. With a sustained background in corporate viewpoint management, he brings with him a broad sense of encouragement and compliance.

Commenting on the hire, Ben Benton said, “We’re expecting a strong sense of clarity and purpose from Fred Applebee. In fact, the stronger the better. We know he’s the right person for the job and we welcome him.”

You can reach Frederick by phone or email or through the company’s website. We can also provide that information right here on this page if you so desire. Or not.

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Labor Shortages Adding Challenges to Industry Comeback

Jeffrey D Brown — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 19:11:43 +0000

Some experts suggest that what we will see in the evolution of event planning is a slew of opportunities for those able to adapt to the digital age of conferences and meetings. And then what?

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Improve Business Meetings with Virtual Reality

Jeffrey D Brown — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 19:07:19 +0000

Virtual reality technology makes people feel like they are in the same room. Maybe they are.

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03 Destination: Next Level – Part 2

Jeffrey D Brown — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 04:31:23 +0000

Show Notes

In this episode of The Tradeshow Bluescast, host and founder of Tradeshow Blues, Jeffrey D Brown, presents the audio debut of Spill the Beans, our unique people news segment. We also continue with Part 2 of our 7-part series entitled “Destination: Next Level” that focuses on changing the way you think about where you’re going. Where are you going?

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Robert J. Krabb Comes to Seafoam Experiential

Jeffrey D Brown — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 05:16:03 +0000

In a late night reveal, Seafoam Experiential of South Portnoy, Indiana announced that Robert J. Krabb, a veteran of the experiential entertainment industry has joined the company as its Senior Director of Notifications. In his new position, Robert will report directly to the company’s founder and president, Christopher Seafoam.

Robert comes to Seafoam after a long stay at Cullican Evershore where he was responsible for a variety of large scale notifications around the globe. His reputation for meticulous notification processes in all formats precedes him.

“We’re expecting long notifications from Bob Krabb. In fact, the longer the better. We know he’s the right person for the job and we welcome him,” stated Seafoam.

You can reach Robert by phone or email or through the company’s website. We can also provide that information right here on this page if you so desire. Or not.

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Industrial Grade Displays Brings On Anna Jane Calmer

Jeffrey D Brown — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 04:55:03 +0000

In a last-minute announcement, Industrial Grade Displays of Swanderville, MI has informed us that Anna Jane Calmer was added to the firm as Business Development Director. In her new position, she will report directly to the company’s Senior Vice-President, Marble Simpson-Bethers.

Anna Jane comes to IDG after 12 years with Birchmyer Conflections where she was responsible for a variety of large sales programs around the globe.

“We’re expecting great things from Anna Jane. In fact, the greater the better. We know she’s the right person for the job and we welcome her,” stated Simpson-Bethers.

You can reach Anna Jane by phone or email or through the company’s website. We can also provide that information right here on this page if you so desire. Or not.

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Tony Swell Joins Broadaxe Fabricators

Jeffrey D Brown — Mon, 31 May 2021 18:22:48 +0000

Just in off the wire, Broadaxe Fabricators of Parchmont, CA has announced that Tony Swell, a veteran of the tradeshow and event industry has joined the company as its Chief Fabrications Officer (CFO). In his new position, Tony will report directly to the company’s founder and CEO, Axel Broad.

Tony Swell comes to Broadaxe after a long stint with Elemento Erectors Corp. where he was responsible for a variety of large scale booth production projects around the globe. His expertise often inspired others in the organization to do their best to Be Swell.

“We’re expecting big things from Tony. In fact, the bigger the better. We know he’s the right person for the job and we welcome him,” stated Axel Broad.

You can reach Tony by phone or email or through the company’s website. We can also provide that information right here on this page if you so desire. Or not.

Spill the Beans on your employees, coworkers, boss, partners or other colleagues in your business.

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