Podcasts about Orange County Convention Center

InfoComm 2025 comes to sunny Orlando June 11-13, showcasing some of the most innovative technology in the AV industry. We are taking a look at what's going to be on the floor at the Orange County Convention Center in the coming days of the show.The video version of this preview can be found here.We talk to Tomer Mann, Chief Revenue Officer for 22 Miles about the digital signage and wayfinding solutions they'll have at booth 4975 during the show. We also talk about AI's application in digital signage and what it means for the industry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

InfoComm 2025 comes to sunny Orlando June 11-13, showcasing some of the most innovative technology in the AV industry. We are taking a look at what's going to be on the floor at the Orange County Convention Center in the coming days of the show.The video version of this preview can be found here.We talk to James Rempel, VP of Products for Nureva about what they'll have to showcase at booth 4269 during the show. We also discuss their new HDX series and how they are previewing it for attendees at InfoComm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

InfoComm 2025 comes to sunny Orlando June 11-13, showcasing some of the most innovative technology in the AV industry. We are taking a look at what's going to be on the floor at the Orange County Convention Center in the coming days of the show.The video version of this preview can be found here.We talk to Kurt DeYoung, Chief Revenue Officer for Nanolumens, about what they'll be showcasing at booth 3081 during the show. We also talk about launching Aurora, their video processing platform and how it plays with their LED displays.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

InfoComm 2025 comes to sunny Orlando June 11-13, showcasing some of the most innovative technology in the AV industry. We are taking a look at what's going to be on the floor at the Orange County Convention Center in the coming days of the show.The video version of this preview can be found here.We talk to Philip Langley, SVP of Enterprise AV for Wesco, about what they'll have at the show at booth 3020. We also discuss how technology like AI belongs in command and control spaces and what it means for our industry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

InfoComm 2025 comes to sunny Orlando June 11-13, showcasing some of the most innovative technology in the AV industry. We are taking a look at what's going to be on the floor at the Orange County Convention Center in the coming days of the show.The video version of this preview can be found here.AVNation is a news outlet made by and for audiovisual professionals. Every one of our panelists, writers, producers and hosts have worn a hat or several within the AV industry. It's this unique experience that gives us a fresh look at the industry as a whole and allows us to engage with end users, technology managers, IT managers and AV integrators in a meaningful way.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

InfoComm 2025 comes to sunny Orlando June 11-13, showcasing some of the most innovative technology in the AV industry. We are taking a look at what's going to be on the floor at the Orange County Convention Center in the coming days of the show.The video version of this preview can be found here.We talk to Joel Carroll, great dresser & EVP of Global Sales for Mersive Technologies about what they'll have at their booth at 5055 during the show. We also discuss how they are approaching ease of use to their solutions for conferencing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

InfoComm 2025 comes to sunny Orlando June 11-13, showcasing some of the most innovative technology in the AV industry. We are taking a look at what's going to be on the floor at the Orange County Convention Center in the coming days of the show.The video version of this preview can be found here.We talk to Tom Knesel, General Manager for PowerSoft about what they have in store at booth 6260 during the show. That includes their ultra compact NOTA 142, among many other PoE products.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

InfoComm 2025 comes to sunny Orlando June 11-13, showcasing some of the most innovative technology in the AV industry. We are taking a look at what's going to be on the floor at the Orange County Convention Center in the coming days of the show.The video version of this preview can be found here.We talk to Mark Bishop, Owner of LynTec, about what we can see from them at booth 6453. We also discuss their acquisition by Chauvet and what that enables them to do with lighting and power control solutions for the industry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

InfoComm 2025 comes to sunny Orlando June 11-13, showcasing some of the most innovative technology in the AV industry. We are taking a look at what's going to be on the floor at the Orange County Convention Center in the coming days of the show.The video version of this preview can be found here.We talk to Warren Clark from Liberty about what they'll have to showcase at booth 3107 during the show. We also talk about their Liberty CX Unify platform and the changes they're making with AI for a seamless user experience.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

InfoComm 2025 comes to sunny Orlando June 11-13, showcasing some of the most innovative technology in the AV industry. We are taking a look at what's going to be on the floor at the Orange County Convention Center in the coming days of the show.The video version of this preview can be found here.We talk to Scott Freshman, Chief Operation Officer for Visionary Solutions about what they've got in store for their booth at 3215 during the show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

InfoComm 2025 comes to sunny Orlando June 11-13, showcasing some of the most innovative technology in the AV industry. We are taking a look at what's going to be on the floor at the Orange County Convention Center in the coming days of the show.The video version of this preview can be found here.We talk to Ryan Gray of Yavapai College & HETMA about everything they've got going on during the show. Not just at their booth at 4887, but all over the show in the form of tours and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

InfoComm 2025 comes to sunny Orlando June 11-13, showcasing some of the most innovative technology in the AV industry. We are taking a look at what's going to be on the floor at the Orange County Convention Center in the coming days of the show.The video version of this preview can be found here.Shure is celebrating 100 years of business, and we talk to Senior Director of Global Marketing Chris Merrick about what they've got in store for the booth at 2843. We also discuss the importance of getting to try out products at shows like InfoComm for customers to see where their products work best.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

InfoComm 2025 comes to sunny Orlando June 11-13, showcasing some of the most innovative technology in the AV industry. We are taking a look at what's going to be on the floor at the Orange County Convention Center in the coming days of the show.The video version of this preview can be found here.We talk to Levi Lavrinyuk, Director of Marketing for Lightware about what they've got in store for their booth at 3909 during the show. We also talk about the advacements made to their Taurus series and the utilization of USB for easier installation and use.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

InfoComm 2025 comes to sunny Orlando June 11-13, showcasing some of the most innovative technology in the AV industry. We are taking a look at what's going to be on the floor at the Orange County Convention Center in the coming days of the show.The video version of this preview can be found here.We talk to Paul Dexter, CEO of Jetbuilt, about their innovations to the Helpdesk through Jetbot, an AI-powered project assistant. We also talk about the other solutions they are showcasing at booth 4369 during the show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

InfoComm 2025 comes to sunny Orlando June 11-13, showcasing some of the most innovative technology in the AV industry. We are taking a look at what's going to be on the floor at the Orange County Convention Center in the coming days of the show.The video version of this preview can be found here.We are joined by Mikey Shaffer, Senior Director of Sales at Listen Technologies to talk about what they'll have in store at booth 4361 during the show. We also discuss the evolution of accessibility solutions and what they are doing with Auracast to boost those capabilities.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

InfoComm 2025 comes to sunny Orlando June 11-13, showcasing some of the most innovative technology in the AV industry. We are taking a look at what's going to be on the floor at the Orange County Convention Center in the coming days of the show.The video version of this preview can be found here.We talk to Gina Sansivero, VP of Marketing & Corporate Communications for AtlasIED about what they'll have at booth 5861 during the show. We discuss the improvements made to their Atmosphere platform through feedback, and how attendees can experience their products firsthand at their audio room on the show floor.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

InfoComm 2025 comes to sunny Orlando June 11-13, showcasing some of the most innovative technology in the AV industry. We are taking a look at what's going to be on the floor at the Orange County Convention Center in the coming days of the show. We talk to Andrew Starks from the AIMS Alliance about what's new with IPMX, and what we can hope to see at their booth at 3089.The video version of this podcast can be found here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

InfoComm 2025 comes to sunny Orlando June 11-13, showcasing some of the most innovative technology in the AV industry. We are taking a look at what's going to be on the floor at the Orange County Convention Center in the coming days of the show.The video version of this preview can be found here.We are joined by Rich Ventura, VP of Professional Display Solutions at Sony to talk about the story they are telling at Booth 2001. We also talk about their work in the AR, VR and XR world and how it pertains to the commercial side of AV.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

InfoComm 2025 comes to sunny Orlando June 11-13, showcasing some of the most innovative technology in the AV industry. We are taking a look at what's going to be on the floor at the Orange County Convention Center in the coming days of the show.The video version of this preview can be found here.We talk to Brian Phillips, Director of Product Marketing for HP Poly about what they have in store for their booth at 3742. We also discuss their focus on creating a consistent user experience for every user in different meeting spaces.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

L'affermazione del sistema logistico nazionale passa per l'ammodernamento della rete viaria. Ne sono convinti Anita (imprese di autotrasporto e logistica aderente a Confindustria) e Federlogistica (Conftrasporto-Confcommercio). Basti pensare che su un totale di 582,1 miliardi di tonnellate di merci movimentate in Italia nel 2023, l'87% è stato trasportato su strada. E le proiezioni di Aiscat (concessionarie autostradali) e Nomisma stimano una crescita dei volumi di traffico su strada del 31% tra il 2015 e il 2030.La rete stradale italiana, osserva Anita, è tra le più vetuste d'Europa. Lo sviluppo dell'infrastruttura, infatti, si è fermato alla fine degli anni 70 del secolo scorso, con il 50% dei manufatti costruiti entro il 1970. La rete autostradale, in particolare, richiede interventi urgenti, non solo per rigenerare l'infrastruttura obsoleta, ma per adeguare la capacità di trasporto. Sostiene Davide Falteri, presidente di Federlogistica: «Anche costruendo tutte le opere ferroviarie progettate o in cantiere, dal Terzo Valico alla Napoli-Bari, dal Brennero alla Tav Torino-Lione, la quota parte di merci che si riuscirebbe a trasferire dalle strade alla ferrovia varierebbe dal 2,5 al 3,5%. Certo un risultato importante, ma non tale da spostare l'asse della mobilità nel nostro Paese, dove solo il 12% delle merci viaggia in treno e (con l'eccezione delle autostrade del mare) il resto è di competenza esclusiva dell'autotrasporto». E le ultime notizie che arrivano dal trasporto ferroviario merci non lasciano ben sperare: l'Autostrada ferroviaria alpina (Afa), che trasportava le merci lungo l'asse tra Torino e Lione attraversando il traforo del Frejus, è stata costretta a cessare l'attività dallo scorso 21 aprile, senza che allo stato sussistano prospettive di ripresa. Il motivo è da ricercare nei tagli ai finanziamenti da parte dei governi italiano e francese: l'assenza di contributi pubblici rende il servizio economicamente insostenibile.Il commento di Pasquale Russo, Presidente di Conftransporto, ai microfoni di Vincenzo Miglietta.Accordo Ucraina-Usa, cosa prevede?Nella notte del 30 aprile la ministra dell'Economia ucraina Julija Svyrydenko e il Segretario al Tesoro Usa Scott Bessent hanno annunciato di aver firmato "l'Accordo sulla creazione di un Fondo di Investimento per la Ricostruzione Stati Uniti-Ucraina". L'intesa prevede che il fondo venga finanziato dai ricavi derivanti da nuove licenze nel settore dei materiali critici, del petrolio e del gas e venga gestito congiuntamente da Kiev e Washington, mentre la proprietà delle risorse e del sottosuolo resti pienamente ucraina. In cambio gli Usa riaffermano il loro impegno per la sicurezza, anche militare, dell'Ucraina.C è la terra, è vero, al cuore del mineral deal . Ma non solo le terre rare di cui si è tanto parlato dal momento in cui il presidente americano le ha indicate come merce di scambio per recuperare i soldi spesi in Ucraina. E non ci sono soltanto, al centro, neppure le altre risorse minerarie ed energetiche ucraine a cui gli Stati Uniti si sono aggiudicati un accesso privilegiato: anche se consapevoli del rischio di svendere il Paese senza avere in cambio un impegno adeguato nel confronto contro la Russia, le autorità ucraine hanno comunque voluto trovare un compromesso con la Casa Bianca pur di mantenerla al proprio fianco e incentivarla a proseguire l alleanza, sperando come ha detto alla vigilia il premier Denys Shmyhal che l accordo possa diventare «un segno tangibile del sostegno degli Stati Uniti» per la protezione, lo sviluppo e la ricostruzione futura del Paese: la vera terra.L'intervento di Antonella Scott, Il Sole 24 Ore. Big Tech alle prese con i dazi TrumpApple e Amazon registrano conti solidi e oltre le attese tra gennaio e marzo, quasi 42 miliardi complessivi. Ma le guerre commerciali globali scatenate da Donald Trump e soprattutto le offensive contro la Cina costano care, pesano sull outlook e richiedono revisioni del business.Apple, in particolare, ha offerto iniziali previsioni sull impatto negativo in arrivo dai dazi, quasi un miliardo nel trimestre a fine giugno. E ha annunciato che nei tre mesi in corso la maggioranza dei suoi prodotti per il mercato statunitense non arriverà dalla Cina ma dall'India e dal Vietnam come abbiamo raccontato nei giorni scorsi. L India sarà patria degli iPhone, il Vietnam dei restanti gadget, da iPads a Mac, da Apple Watch a AirPods. Al di là di giugno ha aggiunto che è nebbia sull outlook. Lo sforzo per Apple è quello di rassicurare investitori e consumatori dal rischio di eccessivi rincari e danni a fatturato e profitti del gruppo, che ad oggi assembla gran parte dei suoi prodotti in Cina.Il Ceo Tim Cook ha dichiarato che nell'insieme la politica dei dazi, se non cambierà (un grande se nella strategia imprevedibile di Trump), aggiungerà 900 milioni ai costi sostenuti dall'azienda nel trimestre a giugno, una cifra che potrebbe peggiorare ulteriormente. "Assumendo che le attuali rate delle tariffe non cambino per il resto di questo trimestre e non ci siano dazi aggiuntivi, stimiamo l'impatto in 900 milioni aggiuntivi per i notri costi", ha detto. Oltre, ha continuato, è arduo guardare: "E' molto difficile fare previsioni più in là di giugno".Marco Valsania, Sole2Ore è intervenuto a Focus Economia.Ceramica, i timori dei produttori italianiLa guerra commerciale scatenata da Trump inizia a produrre risultati concerti. Soprattutto su settori come la ceramica italiana che arriva ad esportate il 75% della produzione e che vede negli Usa il principale mercato extra Ue.Per capire che aria tira è utile ascoltare chi, come Confindustria Ceramica, è appena tornata da Coverings, la più importante fiera nordamericana per la ceramica mondiale che si è tenuta ad Orlando. Tra corridoi affollati, stand curati come showroom, musica ed eventi, l'evento racconta la sfida dei 1.100 espositori da 40 Paesi per reagire all'incertezza del mercato a stelle e strisce dopo l insediamento di Trump e la prima tranche di dazi.L affluenza superiore alle attese va a braccetto con effettivi segnali di ripresa dell'export oltreoceano per il Made in Italy che potrebbe però essere una fiammata legata all'incetta di scorte da parte dei distributori ma è una notizia tanto inattesa quanto preoccupante a segnare la 35esima edizione del salone, che chiuderà domani all'Orange County Convention Center di Orlando: la decisione dell'amministrazione americana di chiudere senza misure antidumping l indagine sulle importazioni di piastrelle indiane. Un accordo che potrebbe essere un effetto collaterale delle trattative bilaterali sui sui dazi tra Usa e India.Il commento di Armando Cafiero, direttore generale di Confindustria Ceramica.

Join Bryan Orr as he goes Live from the AHR Expo 2025 at the Orange County Convention Center with Kalos Services team members Dre and Elliot! They share their first impressions of the massive HVAC industry expo, discuss interesting booth displays, and chat about the latest tools and technology they've spotted on the show floor. Get their perspective on what it's like to attend one of the largest HVAC/R trade shows in the world, featuring over 60,000 industry professionals from around the globe. The team discusses everything from impressive industrial equipment displays to innovative tools like Fieldpiece's new all-in-one leak detector. Special guest appearances and impromptu conversations with other industry professionals make this casual livestream a fun peek into the energy and excitement of AHR Expo 2025! Read all the tech tips, take the quizzes, and find our handy calculators at https://www.hvacrschool.com/ or the HVAC School Mobile App on the Google Play Store (https://hvacrschool.com/play-store) or App Store (https://hvacrschool.com/app-store).

Matt is LIVE at the Orange County Convention Center for the PGA Show! Thousands have gathered at the largest trade show in golf, and Fairways of Life will be joined by representatives from Titleist, Mizuno, Cleveland, and more. Check out the latest equipment and apparel and see what's right for your game.

The PGA Show is an annual event and the premier gathering for professionals in the golf industry. Hosted by the Professional Golfers' Association of America, this highly anticipated event takes place every January in Orlando, Florida. It serves as an essential platform for networking, education, and business development within the golf community. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast brought to you by Eden Mill St Andrews, Lisa previews this year's PGA Show, highlighting the massive Orange County Convention Center with its impressive 1.1 million square feet of showroom floor space. She introduces the Career Zone and explains how attendees can take advantage of the opportunities it offers. Lisa shares insights on viewing vendors as partners, discusses pathways to sponsorship, and welcomes over 400 new companies to the showroom floor. Additionally, she talks about her favorite bars and restaurants on International Drive and emphasizes the importance of education in the industry. It was an absolute pleasure having Lisa on the show for this exciting conversation. Let's tee off!

Matt is LIVE at the Orange County Convention Center for the PGA Show! Thousands have gathered at the largest trade show in golf, and Fairways of Life will be joined by representatives from Callaway, PING, Bridgestone, Cobra, and more. Check out the latest equipment and apparel and see what's right for your game.

Tyler Davidson sat down with Casandra Matej, president and CEO of Visit Orlando, and Mark Tester, executive director of the Orange County Convention Center, to discover what's new and coming down the pike in what is perennially the most popular meetings and conventions destination in North America.

Looking for daily inspiration?  Get a quote from the top leaders in the industry in your inbox every morning.   IAAPA Expo 2024 will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL from November 18th to the 22nd. The expo's trade show floor alone includes nine miles of aisles of exhibitors from every corner of the attractions industry - from ride manufacturers, ticketing software, games, retail, the latest in food and beverage options, and much more. When it comes to education, the expo packs a wide variety of sessions that cover topics from guest and employee experience, safety, security, revenue growth, and again… much more. The events, occurring throughout the days and evenings are excellent networking opportunities that also allow for the enjoyment of area attractions.  Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned attendee, the expo can be overwhelming, given the sheer number of options for where to go and what to do.   For the last few years, AttractionPros has published a guide with tips and tricks, and this year, we collected submissions, tips and advice from our audience. In this episode, Matt and Josh share a handful of submissions received, as well as their own guidance to have a successful show, based on years of experience attending.   Download the full IAAPA Expo 2024 Thrival Guide here   And if you'll be at the expo, join us at our AttractionPros Meetup! On Sunday, November 18th, we'll be hosting an event at Ole Red at Icon Park from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Drinks and appetizers will be provided, as well as a great opportunity to meet and network with your fellow AttractionPros! Space is limited, so please RSVP in advance.   RSVP for the AttractionPros Meetup at IAAPA Expo   We look forward to seeing you there!   This podcast wouldn't be possible without the incredible work of our faaaaaantastic team:   Audio and Video editing by Abby Giganan   To connect with AttractionPros: AttractionPros.com AttractionPros@gmail.com AttractionPros on Facebook AttractionPros on LinkedIn AttractionPros on Instagram AttractionPros on Twitter (X)

Let's get down to shackles and eyebolts in Episode 272, as riggers Siobhan Colleen and Katrina Puleo join the show to demystify rigging. Whether it's a ballroom or an arena, Siobhan and Katrina share their vast experience of what to look out for and how to make life easier and safer for you, your rigging team, and the rest of the production. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF.Siobhan Colleen is an entertainment and live events professional with a background in rigging, fall protection, rescue, and safety. She is formerly the national assistant director of safety and training for Rhino Staging. Currently, she is taking a sabbatical to finish earning her degrees in management information systems and cybersecurity. She also volunteers for ESTA and the Event Safety Alliance. Fun fact: Siobhan created an intro to ground rigging video series for Area Four Industries which can be viewed here.Katrina Puleo is an entertainment production rigger who began her training in the Orlando, FL area, was based in Las Vegas since the end of 2012, and most recently relocated to Lititz, PA. A graduate of the University of Central Florida's schools of Theatre & Film (with dual degrees), she is ETCP Arena Rigging Certified, CM Pro Tech/Road Tech Certified, Sprat Rope Access Certified & holds a current OSHA 30. She has been working in the industry professionally for the last 18 years and most recently has held head/lead rigging positions for festivals, one-offs and corporate shows. Over the years she has worked as a rigging technician/lead rigging technician for Universal Studios Florida, as an on-call house figger for the Orange County Convention Center (in Orlando, FL), as well as on two Cirque Du Soleil resident shows, Zarkanna and MJ One for 6-plus years. She also continues to work as both a head rigger/assistant head rigger in multiple areas to continue to develop more diversified skills that shw hopes to eventually transition them fully into Rigging Design & Project Management.Katrina loves cooking, hiking, her cats, comic books, movies and snowboarding during the season. Currently she is excited to be able to give back and participate in rigging educational programs that have asked her to help instruct as well as continuing to work on her book project. She feels strongly that a solid foundation in any specialty is very important and she enjoys passing along skills to those interested and eager to become both riggers and/or more well rounded theatrical/film/festival technicians.Episode Links:Siobhan Colleen Area Four Industries Video SeriesEntertainment Rigging By Harry DonovanEpisode 272 TranscriptBe sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group and Discord Server. Both are spaces for listeners to create to generate conversations around the people and topics covered in the podcast — we want your questions and comments!Also please check out and support The Roadie Clinic, Their mission is simple. “We exist to empower & heal roadies and their families by providing resources & services tailored to the struggles of the touring lifestyle.”The Signal To Noise Podcast on ProSoundWeb is co-hosted by pro audio veterans Andy Leviss and Sean Walker.Want to be a part of the show? If you have a quick tip to share, or a question for the hosts, past or future guests,

In this special GSX 2024 edition of the SM Highlights podcast, sponsored by Sign In Solutions, Orange County Convention Center security administrator Earl Biggett, Jr., CPP, shares some career advice—especially for people changing from the public to the private sector—and how working in concierge security positions changed his approach to his job and security technology. Additional Resources Learn more about Sign In Solutions here: https://signinsolutions.com/ Discover how GSX takes security higher: https://www.gsx.org/ Interested in transitioning from public service into private security? Read Security Management's latest coverage here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2024/09/career-transition/ Find career resources through ASIS International here: https://www.asisonline.org/professional-development/career-hq/ How are robotics being used in security today? Learn more from Security Technology: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/security-technology/archive/2024/August/ Learn about concierge security approaches online here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2024/04/concierge/

In this episode of Trade Show Talk, host Danica welcomed Chris Griffin, President and CEO of CREW XP, a company that has been providing trade show labor and event services since 1994. He shared his career journey—starting from his first job at Putnam Investments in college to becoming a sales executive at Skyline in Dallas and eventually a business owner. He talked about his company's specialization in turnkey exhibit solutions for other exhibit houses and experiential agencies, highlighting their operations in Orlando, Fla., and Las Vegas. Discussion topics included the industry's response to the pandemic, challenges with labor and cost, visa delays affecting international participation, and the importance of choosing the right business focus. Finally, he offered advice for first-time entrepreneurs, based on his 20+ years of experience as a business owner.   Join Griffin at the Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic on Sept. 26 at Chateau Elan in Braselton, GA. The golf tournament is a fundraiser to help families in the exhibition industry who have suffered severe tragedies or face insurmountable medical expenses. Since its inception in 1995, the Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classics have provided more than $2 million in assistance to more than 170 trade show families. Donate here or apply for assistance here.  Our guest: Chris Griffin, President and CEO, CREW XP  Chris Griffin is the President and CEO of CREW XP, a provider of turnkey exhibit solutions and logistical support. With more than 25 years in the trade show and experiential marketing industry, Griffin is a distinguished leader and advocate. He has authored numerous online and instructor-led courses, training thousands of industry professionals. He has served for a decade on the board of the Exhibitor Appointed Contractors Association (EACA), including two years as President, and currently holds positions on the Board of Directors for the Experiential Designers and Producers Association (EDPA) and as Secretary/Treasurer of the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance (ECA).  A respected industry advocate on Capitol Hill, Griffin is also an active trainer and lecturer, teaching trade show courses at the University of Central Florida and advising the Orange County Convention Center's Intern Training Program. Under his leadership, CREW XP continues to excel in providing innovative solutions across major event cities in the U.S., with fabrication facilities in Las Vegas and Orlando, Fla.  Griffin is also the host the Experience Builders Podcast, featuring interviews on business fundamentals that help experiential agencies and exhibitors.  Connect with him on LinkedIn here.  Podcast Host: Danica Tormohlen  An award-winning journalist who has covered the trade show industry since 1994, Danica Tormohlen is VP of Group Content, Meetings, Sports, Travel for Informa Connect. In her role, she oversees content for Trade Show News Network, Corporate Event News, MeetingsNet, BizBash and Connect's portfolio of in-person events. These leading media brands publish websites, newsletters, social media channels, video, podcasts and online and in-person programming for the trade show, corporate event, association meeting, experiential marketing and exhibition industries.  Tormohlen currently serves as president of the Women in Exhibitions Network North America chapter. She has been a speaker and moderator at major industry events, including the TSNN Awards, IMEX, IAEE, SISO, UFI, ESCA, DI and Large Show Roundtable — to name a few.  Thanks to our sponsor Connect Marketplace: Where Events Business Get Done. Connect Marketplace is hosting five regional events this fall and winter in Seattle, Los Angeles, Greenville, SC, Frisco, TX and Washington DC. Don't miss your opportunity to join passionate event experts for unparalleled networking, one-on-one business meetings, and inspiring education sessions. Find out more at Connectmeetings.com 

Elli Riley joined Trade Show Talk to share her experience as the VP, HIMSS Global Conference & Exhibition, for Informa Markets. Riley joined the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) in December 2002 and has more than 28 years of experience in the meetings industry. Last summer, the HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition was acquired by public company Informa, and Riley joined the Informa team in September 2023. Today Riley is the business lead for the HIMSS Global Conference & Exhibition and oversees the marketing, sales, content and operations teams. In March, the 2024 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition attracted 26,800 healthcare technology professionals and 971 exhibitors across 440,066 square feet of exhibit space at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. We talked about moving from the association to the independent organizer side. She shared insight on what was new at this year's trade show — the first to be produced under Informa's ownership. Our guest Elli joined the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) in December 2002 and has more than 28 years of experience in the meetings industry.    While at HIMSS, Elli successfully managed the growth of the annual conference exhibition, which doubled in size and number of exhibitors and sponsorships during her tenure at association. She was also part of the core team that launched two of the HIMSS international conferences in Europe and Asia. Last summer, the HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition was acquired by Informa, and Elli joined the Informa team in September of last year. After making the move from the association to the independent organizer side, today Elli is the business lead for the HIMSS Global Conference and oversees the marketing, sales, content and operations teams.   In March, the 2024 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition attracted 26,800 healthcare technology professionals and 971 exhibitors across 440,066 sq. ft. at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Elli has a B.S. from Ball State University where she majored in Communications with a minor in Public Relations and is currently seeking her masters degree. She grew up in northeast Indiana and now resides outside Nashville, TN with her husband, two children and two pups.  Podcast Host: Danica Tormohlen An award-winning journalist who has covered the trade show industry since 1994, Danica Tormohlen is VP of Content for Informa Connect. In her role, she oversees content for Trade Show News Network, Corporate Event News and Exhibit News Now. These leading media brands publish websites, newsletters, social media channels, video, podcasts and online and in-person programming for the trade show, corporate event and exhibition industries. Tormohlen currently serves on the executive committee for the Women in Exhibitions Network North America chapter. She has been a speaker and moderator at major industry events, including the TSNN Awards, IMEX, IAEE, SISO, UFI, ESCA and Large Show Roundtable — to name a few. Thank you to our sponsor!  What if you could prove your event is working with hard facts and learn how to make it even better? With Zenus's Ethical Vision AI, you can protect your budget and have detailed reporting. Learn how that's all possible at Zenus.AI   

Megacon Orlando 2024: A Mecca for Fans Megacon Orlando has long been hailed as one of the premier events for fans of comics, movies, TV shows, and gaming, and this year was no exception. From February 1st to 4th, the Orange County Convention Center was transformed into a paradise for geeks of all stripes, with […] The post Episode 422 – Megacon2024, Halo Season 2, Deadpool 3,Wicked, Planet of the Apes, Quiet Place appeared first on Podcast4Scifi.

This episode is sponsored by Lightspeed. Lightspeed, the provider of instructional audio solutions that create equal access to learning, is on a mission to help every student hear every word. Please visit www.lightspeed-tek.com to learn more. In this episode, I chat with Denise Musselwhite, Founder of Tech & Thrive. We met the day before the recording while at FETC 2024 right outside of the Orange County Convention Center. we had a conversation that led to a podcast episode and eventually a partnership. She talks to us about the obstacles she had to go through in the world of tech and how this led her to start Tech & Thrive. She shares great insight on how the world of technology and education have come together for her and how she contributes to this audience through her work. So relax and enjoy this episode with your favorite dessert and get ready to learn. Buen provecho! About Denise Denise Acosta Musselwhite is a former CIO whose mission is to liberate diverse technology professionals from the visible and invisible pressures of technology leadership through transparent and supportive CIO advisory andexecutive leadership development. She is a highly regarded technologyprofessional with an extensive background in senior leadership across diverse sectors, including education, technology, non-profits, and legal, spanning over two decades. She stands out as one of the rare Latina women globally to have held Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Board Chair positions, a distinction shared by only 5% of professionals worldwide. Denise is recognized as a catalyst for transformative change and brings specialized expertise in tech talent management, aiding organizations in retention, growth, and attraction. As the visionary founder of Tech & Thrive, Denise has dedicated her career to empowering and propelling diverse technology professionals within the industry. Her innovative T.H.R.I.V.E. Operating SystemTM forms the foundation of personalized development plans, delivered through tailored consulting, one-on-one, and group coaching programs. Denise's educational qualifications include a B.S. in Information Technology Management and an M.S. in Leadership. She holds professional certifications in executive leadership coaching at the mastery level, self- optimization, board leadership, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Denise's impact extends to creating, instructing, and establishing operational and professional technology management standards. She collaborates closely with organizations, serving as a strategic partner and coach in the development, and facilitation of strategies and processes that elevate both human and operational performance and growth. Connect With Denise Tech & Thrive Website: https://www.denisemusselwhite.com/ Denise On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/musselwhited/ Take The T.H.R.I.V.E. Quiz: techthrive.me/edtechbites The Book Is Officially Out! My first book “Cooking Up Experiences In The Classroom: Focus On Experiences, Not Just Lessons” is officially out! A HUGE shout out to Lumio for helping sponsor this book. I'm super excited about this project. It's filled with ideas on how to make memorable experiences for your students. In addition, each chapter also lays out a specific recipe mentioned in that chapter along with a video tutorial on how to prepare that dish. Make sure you get your copy and cook up some experiences for your students and loved ones! Click Here To Purchase Your Copy On Amazon Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites

This could be the best conference in our industry. It may be the biggest. It was the largest, according to the organizers, in over twenty years. The PGA Merchandise Show reached new heights this last week of January, 2024 with more vendors, more club managers and more industry leaders. And, we at BeyondTheBaselines.com were there to cover it all: the conference, the speakers, and the vendors. From new releases on the golf, tennis, pickleball, and the retail fashion side, the conference offers those in the club management and private members club industry a chance to meet, greet and learn from each other in ways that were probably unimaginable twenty years ago. With educational seminars, social gatherings both inside and outside Orlando's Orange County Convention Center, and vendors lining up to sell to the industry's buyers, the PGA Show is second to none in the industry. We sat down with Jennifer Gelhaus, the newly appointed Director of Racquets at the famed Oyster Harbors Club in Osterville, MA and discussed just how the golf and tennis industries are similar but, also, quite different in respect to marketing, communication and retail. Join us as we have a coffee in the lounge just outside the enormous exhibition halls which had hundreds of rows and thousands of vendors. Where will this growth in fashion and retail, pushing the booths of the tools of golf and the nine irons to the side, leave the industry? Live at The PGA Merchandise Show - we have it, and you, covered.

On this episode of Club + Resort Talks, Rob Thomas speaks with Alicia Nissel, General Manager of The Downtown Clubs in Houston, Texas. Nissel discusses what the club does to attract and retain members, as well as looking into her crystal ball to see what the industry can expect five or 10 years down the road. Rob and Senior Editor Phil Keren also discussed two golf industry conferences that are happening in January: The 2024 PGA Show is Jan. 23-26 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., and the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Conference and Trade Show is slated for Jan. 29-Feb. 1 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Ariz. The operative word for this year's PGA Show — the largest global gathering for the business of golf — is “more.” The event will offer a packed show floor with more participating companies, more exhibit space, pavilion enhancements and a new concert lounge in Hall E of the convention center. The GCSAA Conference and Trade Show is the biggest annual event covering the design, construction and management of the course. It is designed for golf course superintendents, architects, builders and the companies that support them. Rob and Phil also talked about a company CEO and his friends teaming up to open a new racquet facility in Minnesota. The Heights Racquet & Social Club in Mendota Heights, Minn., features pickleball courts and Minnesota's first padel court. An additional item of discussion was the opening of ‘Crossroads,' Palmetto Bluff, S.C.'s new reversible nine-hole course from the golf architecture firm, King-Collins Golf Course Design.

Real life has a funny way of getting in the way of podcasts, but after Andrew planned his wedding and got married, followed by kidney stone removal surgery - the Coaster101 podcast is officially back, and there's no better way to jump back into the news of the amusement industry than with a recap of the 2023 IAAPA Expo. Andrew is joined by C101 team member Shane, who walked the "9 miles of aisles" at the Orange County Convention Center, taking in the coaster train unveilings, edu-sessions, flying theaters, and the Condiment Sow! All in a few days' work for Shane! We cover a bit of everything -- and it's a great show to jump back into the Coaster101 podcast! You can connect with the show by hitting us up on social media @Coaster101: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram. We also have a website, if you're into that sort of thing: www.coaster101.comAlso, be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode! And please give us a rating and review wherever you listen, it helps new listeners find us!Find the latest and greatest Coaster101 and theme park-inspired merch at c101.co/teepublic!We're currently selling 2024 Roller Coaster Calendars, and 100% of the proceeds go to Give Kids The World. Check them out at c101.co/24calendar!Thanks to JMMD Entertainment for providing our theme song. For more on them, check out jmmusicdesign.com.

Welcome to Spooky Empire After Dark! Buckle up because we have a slew of amazing LIVE recorded shows fresh off the blood-stained floors of the Orange County Convention Center. Today's guest is none other than festival special guest of honor Thomas J. Churchill is an award-winning writer, director, and producer who regularly obtains distribution from all manner of streamers, networks, and studios.  The show is less Al Omega asking questions and more of Mr. Churchill providing a masterclass in filmmaking. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

Welcome back horror fans! Part two of our Spooky Empire Film Festival series brings Ryan Sheets and Janae Muchmore on board to discuss their horror anthology film Tales From the Book of Kurbis. You can catch Ryan and Janae's latest horrific effort on Friday October 27th (opening night!) at the Orange County Convention Center. Additionally, Ryan Sheets and Janae Muchmore will have a booth at Spooky Empire convention, another reason to make the trip! For more about the filmmakers visit https://screamteamreleasing.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

What does it take to launch and build not one but two trade show businesses? Our guest on this episode is event producer, Jennifer Hoff, CEM, CEO, Taffy Event Strategies, LLC and President, Trifecta Collective LLC, who provides insight on how she started and now leads two trade show businesses.  As part of her client roster at Taffy Event Strategies, her team recently produced Coverings 2023 that exceeded expectations with a 50% year-over-year increase in attendance. Nearly 27,000 eventgoers gathered April 18-21 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.  Hoff shared the details behind the Coverings 2023 event that rivaled pre-pandemic levels and was one of the most dynamic expositions and conferences in its renowned 34-year position as the leading event in the tile and stone industry.   We take a deeper dive into how she is working with PE company Greylion and Rick McConnell to acquire and build shows through Trifecta Collective. Plus, she explained her biggest challenges as we continue to emerge from the pandemic. Hoff has decades of industry experience, and she earned the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) Woman of Achievement Award. Find out what excites her most about working in the events industry after all these years. Tormohlen also shared the top headlines and new stories from Trade Show News Network, Exhibit News Now and Corporate Event News that were published in the second half of June 2023.

On this episode of Theme Park Rangers, Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Dewayne Bevil and Katie Rice discuss the fire that damaged the Maleficent dragon at Disneyland and its impact on Disney World shows. They also introduce listeners to BBot, one of the latest security employees at the Orange County Convention Center. And the Wheel at Icon Park debuted an onboard gaming element called The Great Florida Road Trip.  Disneyland fire (:38) Security robot at convention center (8:13) Great Florida Road Trip at Icon Park (15:43)

Impact Journals (Oncotarget's publisher) will be participating as an exhibitor at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2023 from April 14-19 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. This year, the AACR meeting theme is: “Advancing the Frontiers of Cancer Science and Medicine.” Impact Journals publishes scholarly journals in the biomedical sciences with a focus on all areas of cancer and aging research. Oncotarget is one of the most prominent journals published by Impact Journals. Oncotarget is indexed/archived on MEDLINE, PMC and PubMed. Visit booth No. 2642 at the AACR Annual Meeting 2023 to connect with members of the Oncotarget team. Subscribe for free publication alerts from Oncotarget - https://www.oncotarget.com/subscribe/ Keywords - cancer, cancer research, aacr, aacr23, aacr2023, annual meeting, meeting, conference, press, press release, announcement About Oncotarget Oncotarget is a primarily oncology-focused, peer-reviewed, open access journal. Papers are published continuously within yearly volumes in their final and complete form, and then quickly released to Pubmed. On September 15, 2022, Oncotarget was accepted again for indexing by MEDLINE. Oncotarget is now indexed by Medline/PubMed and PMC/PubMed. To learn more about Oncotarget, please visit https://www.oncotarget.com and connect with us: SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/oncotarget Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Oncotarget/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/oncotarget Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/oncotargetjrnl/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OncotargetJournal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/oncotarget Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/oncotarget/ Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/user/Oncotarget/ Media Contact MEDIA@IMPACTJOURNALS.COM 18009220957

Impact Journals (Aging's publisher) will be participating as an exhibitor at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2023 from April 14-19 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. This year, the AACR meeting theme is: “Advancing the Frontiers of Cancer Science and Medicine.” Impact Journals publishes scholarly journals in the biomedical sciences with a focus on all areas of cancer and aging research. Aging is one of the most prominent journals published by Impact Journals. Aging's 2021 Impact Factor is 5.955. This number has increased from 2020's 5.682. Visit booth No. 2642 at the AACR Annual Meeting 2023 to connect with members of the Aging team. Subscribe for free publication alerts from Aging - https://www.aging-us.com/subscribe-to-toc-alerts Keywords - aging, aacr, conference, meeting, annual meeting, cancer research About Aging-US Launched in 2009, Aging-US publishes papers of general interest and biological significance in all fields of aging research and age-related diseases, including cancer—and now, with a special focus on COVID-19 vulnerability as an age-dependent syndrome. Topics in Aging-US go beyond traditional gerontology, including, but not limited to, cellular and molecular biology, human age-related diseases, pathology in model organisms, signal transduction pathways (e.g., p53, sirtuins, and PI-3K/AKT/mTOR, among others), and approaches to modulating these signaling pathways. Please visit our website at https://www.Aging-US.com​​ and connect with us: SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/Aging-Us Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AgingUS/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/AgingJrnl Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/agingjrnl/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AgingJournal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aging/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/AgingUS/ Media Contact 18009220957 MEDIA@IMPACTJOURNALS.COM

The Mark Moses Show is joined by "The Voice of Super Mario" Charles Martinet to talk about his career, what it is like voicing characters for Nintendo and how he will be appearing at MEGACON Orlando March 30th to April 2nd at the Orange County Convention Center.  The Mark Moses Show weekday afternoons from 3-6 pm on Sports Radio 107.9 FM/1560 The Fan & Sportsradio1560.com. You can also listen to Mark Mid days on 95.9 The Rocket. Follow him on social media @markmosesshow

Had a great day at the NAFEM Show in Orlando! A big thanks to Citrus America for partnering with Walk-In Talk Media! Give them a look:www.citrusamerica.com  Support the showThank you for listening to the Walk-In Talk Podcast, hosted by Carl Fiadini and Company. Our show not only explores the exciting and chaotic world of the restaurant business and amazing eateries but also advocates for mental health awareness in the food industry. Recorded on-site at top hotels, restaurants, and farms, our podcast offers a behind-the-scenes look at the industry. Don't miss out on upcoming episodes where we'll continue to cook up thought-provoking discussions on important topics, including mental health awareness. Be sure to visit our website for more food industry-related content, including our very own TV show called Restaurant Recipes were we feature Chefs cooking up their dishes and also The Dirty Dash Cocktail Hour; the focus is mixology and amazing drinks! Thank you for tuning in, and we'll catch you next time on the Walk-In Talk Podcast. www.TheWalkInTalk.com Also rate and review us on IMDb:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27766644/reference/

Wow, what a week in Orlando at The PGA Show! Colin met up with old friends, met plenty of new ones and found some time to squeeze in a couple of ModGolf Podcast recording sessions. It was great to see the golf industry back in full force!

Homa's California dreams, Rory and Reed's Tee-Gate, the PGA Show, and Team USA's Solheim Cup Captain Stacy Lewis are all a part of this week's Course of Life, hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell. In California, Max Homa claimed another win, making him one of the game's elites (2:02). At the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, tensions were high between Rory McIlory and Patrick Reed all week, including Tee-Gate, Tree-Gate, and Rory's massive birdie putt on the 72nd hold (9:15). The PGA Show was all the talk last week, and Alex spend 48 glorious hours on the Orange County Convention Center floor talking to everyone (15:09). The PGA Tour stays in California for the popular AT&T Pro-Am at Pebble Beach. Past guest and Train frontman Pat Monahan are getting Alex's attention for his Run Your Pool article (20:27). In Tuned In, Michael is getting ready for a big trip back north to New Hampshire, while Alex is ready to cash in on a past viral video (21:51). This week's guest is former world #1 golfer, two-time major champion, and now Team USA's Captain for the 2023 Solheim Cup: Stacy Lewis. Alex caught up with Stacy at the PGA Show, and they chatted about Stacy's career, her love for the PGA Show, and her hopes for Team USA in Southern Spain at the end of the year (26:04). The NFL is now headed to the Super Bowl, and Michael is begrudgingly rooting with everyone else for the Eagles over the Chiefs (43:48). As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is ready to get back into the non-diet eating world, while Michael is getting ready for pancakes and New Hampshire maple syrup (48:18). Listen + Love + Subscribe: http://bit.ly/3fdoQed  Read Alex's Picks on Run Your Pool: https://www.runyourpool.com/articles/author/alexlauzon/  Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I  Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ  Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ  Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt 

Back from a week of globetrotting to Florida the boys welcome LPGA Rookie Alexa Pano to GTL where we discuss her upcoming season as well as what she is most excited about now playing on the highest tour in women's golf.  It was PGA Show week ... with 30,000 show visitors descending on the Orange County Convention Center. We report on the excitement and energy surrounding golf first large scale gathering since the COVID shutdowns. Co-Host Allen DePuy attempts to play golf catching up with Steve Mays of Founder Group International and Brendon Johnson of Arnold Palmer Design. Seriously? Another Patrick Reed rules question ... we discuss. .See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether your New Year's Day is filled with sleeping in, listening to “Auld Lang Syne” or preparing pork and sauerkraut, there's another tradition you may not want to miss this year: the 2022 American Kennel Club (AKC) National Championship broadcast. The event is taking place December 17-18 at Orlando's Orange County Convention Center and will be broadcast on Jan. 1 on ABC at 2PM ET. Extensive live coverage on AKC.tv will be available starting Dec. 13.Today, more shoppers than ever are concerned about animal welfare and the environment, with a reported 73% of Gen Z considering themselves animal rights activists. PETA's investigations show the mistreatments of animals for wool and cashmere. Ashley Byrne is the Director of Outreach for Peta and talks about beautiful vegan clothing options.Michelle took a trip to Hershey, Pennsylvania with her family for winter break. She talks with Quinn Bryner, the head of PR for Hershey Entertainment and Resorts from the destination. They chat all about the fun things to do in Hershey, including the amusement park, fabulous restaurants, the Hershey hotels and spas, Zoo America, The Hershey Story, and more. Hear what's in store for 2023!One thing most Americans can agree on is that the cost of prescription drugs has become too high. According to a recent study by the Kaiser Family Foundation, nearly a third of consumers are unable to take medication as prescribed due to cost. Non-adherence leads to preventable hospitalizations, preventable deaths and amounts to 16%, or $500 billion, of the entire U.S. healthcare spend every year. In an effort to address this systemic problem, TranspareRx has launched the Cuverd app and website to finally bring price transparency and savings to all Americans, including both insured and uninsured people. Through its proprietary technology, Cuverd takes the mystery out of determining the lowest purchase price per medication for each unique patient.

“AttractionPros LIVE!” has come back to Orlando! Each year, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) hosts a trade show showcasing the latest and greatest in attractions technology, operations, and everything in between. Hosted at the Orange County Convention Center, the largest event in attractions and themed entertainment brings everyone together to share ideas, products, and much more. Once again, AttractionPros was given the opportunity to host a session to answer questions and gain insight from attendees - all of which is recorded for the podcast. In this episode, our guests share their struggles, experiences, and ideas to help each other and develop new strategies to take on the upcoming year.     Developing leaders to help reduce turnover Leaders impact turnover. Since leaders are so involved in the employee experience, it's no surprise that they have a massive effect on turnover. Matt emphasizes that developing leaders can not be a one time situation, and that it is rather a journey where you learn new things and lessons as you move forward. Josh shared that employees should be an investment, and that when you invest in your employees and work to improve their experience, it can make better leaders and also drastically improve the employee experience.  Rob Lara of Zoo Miami shared that he recently became the new leader of a team that had already been established. By implementing a system of 1 on 1s throughout his operation, it has helped his team understand each other and improved the employee experience.   More Frequent and More Timely Communication Between Separate Departments   Karen Burns of the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center shared that they have implemented mentorship programs where department leaders take on positions at other departments as well as an employee shadowing program to help build morale and buy-in by encouraging team members to explore other departments and further understand the operation.  However, it can be a challenge getting employees to partake in these great ideas. To combat this, creating incentives can be used to encourage employees. By creating a system where voices can be heard and people can earn unique benefits by partaking in your system, your idea can gain much more traction.   How to Keep Guests Engaged With Your Brand Technology is always changing, so to keep guests engaged, taking an approach in the metaverse may be the path of the future. Instead of winning a stuffed animal, maybe instead a guest could win an NFT profile picture to show off their time at your experience and compliment the in-person experience.  To keep guests engaged, companies have to adapt to the ever-changing climate of the internet and social media. By thinking out 5 to 10 years from now, it can help to create an action plan and begin to develop some ideas on keeping your guests engaged outside of your experience.    Burnout Due to Staffing Challenges and Turnover / Employee Appreciation Cole Sosnowski from Georgia Tech shared that on the academic end, after being burnt out by school and assignments, we can have little time and energy to do the things we care about. It's a challenge to improve after school activities without adding onto the already taxing workload. Megan from Universal Parks and Resorts shared that burnout can be tough when you're not only feeling tired, but also undervalued. It's super easy to give recognition and help employees when they're experiencing burnout. Purpose gives people a reason to push through burnout, and giving employees purpose can really help push them through tough times. When you lose purpose, that's when employees start to question their situation. Physically, we can do more than we think we can, but when we lose purpose in our mind, that's when we stop. Rob Lara of Zoo Miami shared that encouragement needs to be authentic. People need more than a paycheck and should be treated well in order to avoid burnout and contribute to a healthy work culture.   Karen Burns of the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center shared that to avoid burnout, you have to know your staff. By understanding their wants and desires, you can cater to that and help avoid burnout by making them feel appreciated. Dino Fazio of Morey's Piers shared that being specific in your appreciation is important as it contributes to the personability of the appreciation. Rather than saying “Great Job,” it should be more about what exactly they did and what positive effect it had.   Specific Recognition Within the Guest Experience Attractions are a unique experience for everyone, and by training employees to not give everyone the same ‘cookie cutter' experience, it can revolutionize someone's experience and make the entire trip more personable and memorable.  Brandon Willey with Hownd shared that the recognition of humanity is critical for both employees and for the guest. By recognizing people as an individual person with their own passions and interests, it can create a moment for a guest/employee and let them recognize that they're not just a cog in the machine.   Learning New Skills and Reaching Outside Your Comfort Zone Frank Hamedl of Fun Spot America shared the importance of getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. Taking leaps of faith into positions where you might find yourself out of your comfort zone will help you learn and become a more well-rounded professional.  Brandon Willey with Hownd shared that taking small little steps into your goal can be a good way to combat the natural uncomfort that comes with taking big leaps. For example, taking steps like buying a karaoke machine and performing in front of increasing sizes of crowds can help someone ease into a situation and follow their passion, even if there are obstacles like stage fright.   Jamie Flaherty with Xola shared that sometimes you don't have to step outside of your comfort zone when it comes to networking. Within the attractions industry, we're surrounded by businesses that share similar interests. By sticking to what you know, you can help break the ice and open the doors to a great conversation.   How to be Confident in Your Abilities While Still Being Inclusive and Accepting of Others Ideas and Contributions If you're passionate and proficient at something, it's important to recognize that you'll always want to become more passionate and educated on this topic. There's always more to learn, and you can become even more confident in your abilities by keeping an open mind.  Rob Lara of Zoo Miami shared that sometimes being confident means giving a piece of that confidence to others. As a leader, sometimes it's best to let your team give their attempt at tackling the problem rather than immediately taking it into your own hands. Brandon Willey with Hownd shared that everyone needs a coach in order to stay as good as possible. Every great team has a coach, showing that there is always something to learn and develop even if you are the best at something.   This podcast wouldn't be possible without the incredible work of our amazing team: Summary by Mason Nichols Video editing by Abigail Giganan To connect with AttractionPros: attractionpros@gmail.com

This week members of the theme park industry descended on the Orange County Convention Center to display their work, make a few deals and break a little news. Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Dewayne Bevil and Katie Rice discuss the happenings at IAAPA Expo (that's the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions for those not in the know). IAAPA: Wall-to-wall exhibitors (:00) SeaWorld reveals surfing ride vehicle (7:29) SeaWorld park in Abu Dhabi (13:10) New Icon Park game (17:17) Local IAAPA Brass Ring Award winners (23:55)

The Mark Moses Show is joined by Radio Veteran and Voice Actor Steve Downes to talk about his great career in radio, voice acting and how he became The Voice of Master Chief in the popular Halo video game franchise. Mark and Steve also break down how Steve will be appearing at Megacon 2022 at the Orange County Convention Center for fans on May 19-22nd in Orlando.  Check out for link below for more information... https://fanexpohq.com/megaconorlando/ The Mark Moses Show weekday afternoons from 3-6 pm on Sports Radio 1560 The Fan & Sportsradio1560.com. You can also listen to Mark Mid days on 95.9 The Rocket. Follow him on social media @markmosesshow