Navigating Streaming Setbacks: Takeaways from the Tyson-Paul Buffering Blunder
When Netflix's streaming of the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight failed for 60 million viewers, it highlighted a critical lesson for event planners about network reliability. This article explores how to prevent streaming failures at your events. Learn the essential steps for ensuring uninterrupted connectivity and why compromising on network quality can risk your event's success and long-term reputation.
Maximizing Hotel Digital Signage: A Strategic Guide to Performance and ROI
Digital signage is transforming how hotels communicate with guests, but maximizing its potential requires strategic planning. In this article, discover five essential steps that you can use to leverage your digital signage to create more engaging, efficient, and effective communication strategies that deliver real value.
Navigating the Hidden Costs of Digital Signage: A Guide to Avoiding Unexpected Fees
Digital signage is a game-changer for hotels and event venues looking to enhance guest experiences and increase revenue. But before investing, it's important to be aware of potential hidden fees that can catch you off guard and strain your relationship with providers. In this article, we'll shed light on the most common hidden costs and share practical tips to help you sidestep them.
No Agenda: Top Tech Tips For A Seamless Event
In a recent 'No Agenda' episode, Xpodigital's Jo Fostock shared her top technology tips for hosting seamless events with show host, Sarah Soliman. More than ever, today’s events rely on dependable, robust internet and WiFi networks. But, what happens when your event requires more than the venue can provide?
The Modern Hotelier: How Digital Signage Can Drive Revenue & Generate ROI for Hotels
Steve Carran from The Modern Hotelier met with Michael Parisse of HSMS and Rich O’Brien of Xpodigital during the recent HITEC conference in Charlotte. Their discussion centered around how large-format LED displays and digital signage investments are helping hotels and event spaces increase revenue and transform guest experiences.
How to Ensure Strong Outdoor WiFi for Your Summer Events
The demand for outdoor events has increased and summer is the perfect time to move your corporate meeting or conference outside. But, doing so presents obstacles and requires strong outdoor Internet connectivity. In this article we offer solutions to common connectivity issues as well as important tips for strengthening outdoor WiFi for your events.
How to Prevent Technology Problems When Booking Events Last-Minute
Navigating last-minute bookings can sometimes feel like walking a tightrope, especially when it comes to planning and managing your conference technology. In this article, Lexie Knittel, CMP, Trade Shows & Events Planner at Visit Orlando shares four insightful tips for ensuring your last-minute event goes off without a hitch.
How to Prevent Four Common Conference Internet & WiFi Roadblocks
The event planning profession is fraught with stress and challenges, from short timelines to rising costs. One of the most frustrating things for any event planner is grappling with hurdles that could have been avoided. Conference Internet and WiFi is an example of one of these preventable challenges. In this article, we offer solutions to four common Conference Internet and WiFi roadblocks.
Event Planning Checklist for Flawless Conference Internet
For event planning professionals, carrying off a successful event while keeping stress at bay can seem far-fetched. We know that hosting world-class events is possible with the right preparation and support. In this article, we offer our essential checklist for flawless conference internet & WiFi.
The Secret to Maximizing Technology-Based Corporate Events
Heading into 2024, people continue to crave live interactions, and as a result, meetings and events are booming! In this article, we explore the secret to maximizing technology-based corporate events by highlighting the findings from a recent Cvent / Forrester survey.
This Year’s Hottest Tech Tips for Corporate Events
More than ever, technology is shaping the future of conferences, and using technology to enhance the attendee experience remains top of mind for corporate event planners. This article explores some of the hottest tech trends in corporate events this year.
Select the Right Event Technology Partner – Top Four Factors to Consider
Lackluster vendor service and support has long plagued convention hotels. In a competitive and dynamic industry like hospitality, the significance of selecting the right technology partner cannot be overstated. Here are the top four factors to consider when selecting the right event technology partner.
How to Avoid Costly Missteps with Your Event Internet and WiFi
Event internet and WiFi are the backbone of modern conference experiences and are relied upon by every stakeholder and conference guest. Still, the essential role of high-speed internet and WiFi is often overlooked until it breaks or something goes wrong. Here are three suggestions that can help Event Planners avoid costly missteps.
Is Your Digital Signage Investment Generating Maximum ROI? 4 Recommendations
Are your digital signs optimized for maximum ROI? Consider these four recommendations for how you can improve the performance and profitability of your venue's digital signage while reducing staffing expenses and other operational costs.
5 Profitable Ways to Improve Your Digital Signage Strategy
Innovative hotel properties are maximizing their digital revenue and achieving greater profits by implementing specific digital signage strategies. Here are five ways to unlock the revenue potential of your digital signage.
Don’t Let Poor Internet & WiFi Derail Your Fall Event
As we enter the Fall season, the energy and excitement of outdoor events are particularly attractive as many continue to seek opportunities to reconnect with colleagues and friends in person. Are you confident that your outdoor spaces are fully equipped to handle large-scale live events this Fall?
Anthony Melchiorri Joins Xpodigital at HITEC Toronto
Anthony Melchiorri, hospitality expert and host of Travel Channel's 'Hotel Impossible' will be joining the Xpodigital team and signing his newest book, ‘Show Up’ on Tuesday on June 27th at HITEC Toronto.
How to Make Your Hotel Event Spaces Stand Out Amongst the Competition
According to data, using technology to personalize and enhance the attendee experience is top of mind for Event Planners. Discover how hotel venues can gain a competitive advantage by greeting prospective clients, VIP guests and groups with personalized, visual welcome messages - offering Event Planners a glimpse of what to expect when they book an event at your hotel.
Don't Let WiFi Dead Zones Derail Your Next Event
Poor connections strike at the heart of the guest experience by negatively impacting an event’s essential programming, from multimedia displays to security cameras, apps and live feeds. WiFi dead zones can also interrupt point-of-sale (POS) transactions and result in lost revenue. Consider our recommendations for eliminating dead zones and providing attendees with a seamless experience across indoor and outdoor event spaces.
3 Questions to Determine if Your Digital Signage Vendor Is Costing You
Whether hosting a small conference with a few dozen guests or a convention with thousands of attendees, your clients demand impressive digital displays with enhanced capabilities. But, not all digital signage service providers are created equal. These three questions will help you determine if it’s time to reconsider the relationship with your current vendor.