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Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective
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In a deal that officially creates the event industry’s largest mobile marketing partner, Lime Media announced its acquisition of award-winning mobile builder Turtle Transit. The combination of Lime—known for its speed, efficiency, quality work, and fleet of 175 mobile vehicles—and Turtle, one of the most creative custom mobile vehicle design shops of the last 20 years, will provide clients with turnkey scale, more creativity, and additional services.
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Event gamification is a great way to get your attendees more involved and ensure they have the best possible experience. But what is event gamification, and how do you do it? Gamification at events became possible with the advent of smartphone apps. These apps allow attendees to score points by meeting goals like completing a post-lecture quiz, networking with other attendees, visiting exhibitors’ booths, and more.
Speaker: Alexa Acosta, Director of Growth Marketing & B2B Marketing Leader
Marketing is evolving at breakneck speed—new tools, AI-driven automation, and changing buyer behaviors are rewriting the playbook. With so many trends competing for attention, how do you cut through the noise and focus on what truly moves the needle? In this webinar, industry expert Alexa Acosta will break down the most impactful marketing trends shaping the industry today and how to turn them into real, revenue-generating strategies.
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Speaker: Jennifer Hodroge, Omni-Channel Strategic Leader, Forrester CX Certified
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