pym live atlanta 2016
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This is the digital show program for PYM LIVE Atlanta 2016. Inside you'll find speaker, sponsor and exhibitor info. For a list of upcoming PYM LIVE Events, visit http://planyourmeetings.com/events.TRANSCRIPT
PYM Live HOSTED BY PRESENTED BY PRODUCED BY
Several door prizes will be given away based on social interactions, so tag your tweets, pics and posts with #YAYPYM and share thoughts and pictures on Topi.
8:30 - 8:45 a.m
8:45 - 9 a.m
9 - 9:15 a.m.
9:15 - 9:30 a.m.
9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
10:45 - 10:55 a.m.
10:55 - 11:55 a.m.
11:55 a.m - 12 p.m.
12 - 12:55 p.m.
12:55 - 1 p.m.
1 p.m.
Registration, breakfast nibbles and networking
PYM LIVE orientation
Welcome to PYM LIVE!
Bite-sized education: Top Event Trends
Speed-networking meetings
Bio break
Speed-networking meetings
Bio break
Why No One Used Your Event Tech: Lessons From an Actual Marketing Guy
Door prizes and goodbyes
Tours and a round of Topgolf
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SHARING = CARING!
AG E N DA FEB. 18, 2016 | TOPGOLF ATLANTA MIDTOWN
KRISTI CASEY SANDERS, DES, is an award-winning writer and creative director who’s covered the meeting industry since 2003. As director of digital strategy for Meeting Professionals International and Plan Your Meetings, a free educational resource for meeting and event planners, she works to empower, educate and inspire the unsung heroes of the corporate world and help them find the resources, ideas and technical knowledge they need to plan better meetings and events through PYM’s digital content, social communities and PYM LIVE events. You can follow her on Twitter @PYMLive and @KristiCasey. Plan well and prosper, friends! #yaypym
JORDAN MCARTHUR, content marketing manager at Guidebook Inc., spends all day every day thinking about events and meetings and writing useful articles to help planners be even better at their jobs. As editor of the popular Guidebook Event Planning blog, he has worked with planners from every corner of the industry to create compelling content and valuable resources. In addition to spreading Guidebook’s goodwill, he helps planners brainstorm ways to effectively market their event tech.
M A K E T H E M O S T O F YO U R N E T WO R K I N G T I M E
TOPIWant to know who you should meet while you’re here? Download our free conference app, Topi, available for Apple, Android and Windows mobile devices. Connect it with your Facebook, LinkedIn or other social profiles, and
it will show you who’s here based on how much you have in common. It will let you rate exhibitors, request appointments and take notes on people you meet. Topi also contains the digital show program, certificates of attendance and polls from our speakers. Scan the QR code for your device below to download the Topi app, and enter the code PYMATL16 to see the event even after you leave us today. (Topi’s app dashboard also powered our event website.)
For more information or a Topi login, contact Eric Francois | 866-659-8674 [email protected] | topi.com | @topi
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Here’s a list of upcoming 2016 PYM LIVE Events to tell your friends about!
• March – Silicon Valley, Calif.• April - Chicago, Ill.• May - Austin, Texas• June - Charlotte, N.C.• June - Raleigh, N.C.• July - Denver, Colo.• Aug. - New York, N.Y. • Sept. - Dallas, Texas• Oct. - Fort Lauderdale, Fla.• Nov. - Houston, Texas
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Kristi Casey SandersDirector of Digital Strategy
Plan Your Meetings/ Meeting Professionals International
Jordan McArthurContent Marketing Manager
Guidebook Inc.
Topgolf is a premier golf entertainment facility that introduces a fun interactive way to entertain corporate clients and colleagues. Our 3-level, 65,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art venues feature unique event spaces that cater to any occasion.
• Corporate Meetings • Team Building • Golf Tournaments (Fundraisers) • Employee Appreciation• Adult & Kid’s Birthdays • Rehearsal Dinners• Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties • Full Facility Buy-outs
T O P G O L F. C O MBook your next event! EVENTS/»
TOPGOLF IS PERFECT FOR ANY EVENT!
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TOP GOLFTopgolf is a global sports entertainment community creating the best times of your life, with 24 locations serving 8 million guests annually. Players hit golf balls containing computer microchips that track each shot’s accuracy and distance
while awarding points for hitting targets on the outfield. Each venue offers an upscale and playful experience, featuring an impressive food and beverage menu, music, games, climate-controlled hitting bays, and hundreds of HDTVs. Topgolf also brings fun, interactive experiences to the community through its Topgolf U lessons, leagues, tournaments, KidZone parties, and social and corporate events.
Brian Harper | 678-231-4606 | [email protected] topgolf.com/us/atlanta/ | @topgolf
T I T L E D S P O N S O R S
CAESARS ENTERTAINMENTCaesars Entertainment, with more than 1.95 million square feet of conference space, is one of the largest, most experienced and most respected companies in the world, with 40 properties in 20 destinations plus countless attractions.
We strive to create a successful event with solutions and rewards tailored to fit you perfectly. Call 855-633-8238 or email [email protected] and let us help you create a meeting or event that’s more memorable, more successful and more rewarding than you ever imagined.
Shaun Tracy | 702-401-2968 | [email protected] caesarsmeansbusiness.com | @caesarsmeetings
WYNN: FIVE-STARS WITHIN REACHIndulge in the intimate yet luxurious accommodations at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore. These Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star resorts
flow seamlessly into one another with 260,000 square feet of meeting and conference space, 4,750 beautifully appointed guest rooms and the finest in dining, shopping and entertainment amenities. Inspiring describes these environments from Forbes Four-Star chefs in their kitchens each evening to vibrant nightclubs that keep the party going. When business or pleasure calls for a ballroom for thousands or an intimate private event for 25; an extraordinary guest experience awaits.
Shelly Kent | 281-687-6771 | [email protected] wynnlasvegas.com | @WynnLasVegas
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Beach, boardwalk and a little historic charm is what Atlantic City is all about.
With the new 120,000 sq. ft. Harrah’s Atlantic City Waterfront Conference Center, you will be able to sleep, eat and meet with 5,000 delegates.
Book your meetings at one of 40 venues in 20 destinations at CaesarsMeansBusiness.com
MAKEMEETINGSMEMORABLE
in Atlantic City
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E V E N T P R O D U C E D BY
PLAN YOUR MEETINGSEverything we do is designed to educate, empower and inspire meeting professionals and connect them to the resources, people
and ideas they need to create better meetings and events. Think of us as your best friend in the industry. If you need ideas, resources, hotel rooms or education, visit us at PlanYourMeetings.com, connect with us on social networks and ask us to connect you with PYM Partners who want, value and respect your business. Plan well & prosper, friends! #yaypym
Claudia Madigan | 678-837-4027 | [email protected] planyourmeetings.com | @planyrmeetings
A D D I T I O N A L T E C H S P O N S O R S
CATCHBOXWhether you are planning to host a conference, meeting or lecture, Catchbox can help you make your next event memorable and productive by getting audiences engaged and part of the conversation.
Pyry Taanila | +35-840-043-5459 | [email protected] getcatchbox.com | @thecatchbox
Bytes™
on-demand fitness breaks
EXERCISE BYTESX bytes are on-demand video fitness breaks for meetings, training events, conferences and workplaces.
This new and innovative technology keeps people alert, entertained and energized at learning events. The breaks are brief, sweat-free, tailored for participants wearing business attire and for use at their seats. Each video break integrates easily into the agenda as energy boosters when energy levels are low (mid-morning and mid-afternoon), time fillers for unplanned gaps and social icebreakers that build camaraderie. Videos can be corporate-branded to attract sponsorship revenue.
Kim Bercovitz, Ph.D. | 855-892-9837 | [email protected] | x-bytes.com | @xbytes
PYM+Experience the magic of augmented reality with Plan Your Meetings’PYM+ app for Apple and Android devices (ez.com/pym-
plusapple and ez.com/pymplusandroid). If you’re interested in enhancing your company materi-als or show guides with augmented reality content, let us know. We can create custom channels as well as develop APIs you can embed into existing company or event apps.
Evan Casey | 404-405-7667 | [email protected] planyourmeetings.com | @pymlive
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PYM LIVE ATLANTA | FEB. 18, 2016
O UT- O F -STATE PARTN E R S * Indicates PYM Live sponsor
THE BRAZILIAN COURT HOTEL Contact: Ian Black Phone: 561-366-4303 Location: Palm Beach, Fla. Email: [email protected] Web: thebraziliancourt.com Twitter: @BrazilianCourt
CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT* Contact: Shaun Tracy Phone: 702-401-2968 Location: Nationwide Email: [email protected] Web: caesarsmeansbusiness.com Twitter: @caesarsmeetings
THE CHATTANOOGAN Contact: Richard Pauley Phone: 423-424-3740 Location: Chattanooga, Tenn. Email: rpauley@chattanoogan hotel.com Web: chattanooganhotel.com Twitter: @thechattanoogan
DAVE AND BUSTER’S Contact: Heather Montgomery Phone: 678-537-8506 Location: Nationwide Email: heather_montgomery@ daveandbusters.com Web: daveandbusters.com Twitter: @daveandbusters
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON GRAND KEY RESORT Contact: Brianna Birtles Phone: 305-307-3757
Location: Key West, Fla. Email: [email protected] Web: doubletreekeywest.com Twitter: @grandkeyresort
EMERALD COAST CONVENTION CENTER Contact: Tisha Maraj Phone: 850-609-3800 Location: Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Email: [email protected] Web: emeraldcoastconvention center.com Twitter: @EmeraldCoastCC
GUIDEBOOK Contact: Katie Herrgesell Phone: 650-319-7233 Location: International Email: kherrgesell@ guidebook.com Web: guidebook.com Twitter: @guidebook
HOLIDAY INN TAMPA WESTSHORE Contact: Jennifer Hand Phone: 813-288-3612 Location: Tampa, Fla. Email: [email protected] Web: tampahi.com Twitter: @tampahi
MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL Contact: Bryan Garza Phone: 972-702-3048 Location: International Email: [email protected]
Web: mpiweb.org Twitter: @MPI NOLA HOTEL GROUP Contact: Andy Le Bouef Phone: 504-908-8488 Location: New Orleans, La. Email: alebouef@nolahotelgroup .com Web: nolahotelgroup.com
VAIL RESORTS MEETINGS & EVENTS Contact: Debbie Kurtz Phone: 914-945-8876 Location: Nationawide Email: [email protected] Web: vailresortsmeetings.com Twitter: @snowdotcom
VISIT RALEIGH Contact: Malinda Harrell, CMP, CASE Phone: 919-834-5900 Location: Raleigh, N.C. Email: mharrell@visitraleigh .com Web: visitraleigh.com Twitter: @visitraleigh
WYNN LAS VEGAS HOTEL AND CASINO* Contact: Shelly Kent Phone: 281-687-6771 Location: Las Vegas, Nev. Email: Shelly.Kent@wynn lasvegas.com Web: wynnlasvegas.com Twitter: @WynnLasVegas
I N -STATE PARTN E R S & R E SO U R CE S * Indicates PYM Live sponsor
ANDRETTI INDOOR KARTING AND GAMES Contact: Shannon Rucker Phone: 678-496-9509 Location: Marietta, Ga. Email: shannon@andrettikarting .com Web: andrettikarting.com Twitter: @andrettikarting
BARNSTORMER’S GRILL Contact: Kimberly White Phone: 770-227-9989 Location: Williamson, Ga. Email: kimberlyd.white@ yahoo.com Web: barnstormersgrill.com Twitter: @barnstormersgrl
DALTON CONVENTION CENTER Contact: Tonya Graham Phone: 404-456-6926 Location: Dalton, Ga. Email: tonya@daltontrade center.com Web: visitdaltonga.com Twitter: @visitdalton
DOUGLASVILLE CONFERENCE CENTERContact: Jennifer Johnson Phone: 678-449-3116 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Email: johnsonj@douglasvillega .gov Web: visitdouglasville.com Twitter: @douglasvillecc
HOTEL INDIGO ATHENSContact: Abby Hicks Phone: 706-286-1700 Location: Athens, Ga. Email: abbyhicks@indigoathens .com Web: indigoathens.com Twitter: @indigoathens
] PEACHTREE CITY CVB Contact: Eric Matos Phone: 678-216-0282 Location: Peachtree City, Ga. Email: ematos@visitpeachtreecity .com Web: visitpeachtreecity.com Twitter: @ptccvb
SEA PALMS RESORT AND CONFERENCE CENTER Contact: Tim Aylsworth Phone: 912-434-5363 Location: St. Simons Island, Ga. Email: [email protected] Web: seapalms.com Twitter: @seapalmsresort
SENSATIONAL BASKETS, INC.Contact: Helen Taffet Phone: 770-587-5593 Location: Alpharetta, Ga. Email: helen@sensationalbaskets .com Web: sensationalbaskets.com Twitter: @sensationalbkts
TOPGOLF ATLANTA MIDTOWN* Contact: Brian Harper Phone: 678-231-4606 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Email: [email protected] Web: topgolf.com/us/atlanta/ Twitter: @topgolf
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On-Demand Fitness Breaks that Energize and Attract
Sponsorship Revenue
How X bytes™ WorksX bytes™ are short video bytes of exercise that are easy to “fit’’ into your already packed schedule!
Each of the four X bytes™ videos is under 6.5 minutes and can fit into your program as:
•A mid-morning and mid-afternoon energy booster when energy levels are low
•An on-demand and on-the-spot time filler when things don’t go as planned
•A new and innovative break that creates a memorable experience for attendees
•A break room program where videos are looped and people follow along at their leisure
Each X bytes™ break consists of an engaging animation of less than a minute, a 21 second introduction, and a 5-minute fitness break. The video can be shown in its entirety or shortened to fit your event schedule.
X bytes™ Features and Benefits
•Brief – can be easily inserted into anymeeting or conference program
•Convenient, social icebreaker – can bedone at attendees’ seats or in a break room
•On-demand delivery – videos provide spontaneous and unlimited use
•Sweat-free – attendees exercise in their business attire
•Gentle for every body – there are no crazydance moves or awkward yoga poses
•Healthy and memorable break – combats sitting fatigue and learning fatigue
X bytes™ are EASY to Use!Videos can be downloaded from the Internet and played on a PC or Mac, or web streamed.
Custom Branding Options
X bytes™ provides sponsorship appeal! Custom video branding brings sponsors memorable, prominent and frequent exposure.
Copyright © 2013. All Rights Reserved. X bytesTM, Exercise BytesTM, and the X-Man symbol are trademarks of Exercise Bytes Inc.
Animation Introduction Fitness BreakLess than 1 minute 21 seconds 5 minutes
Complete Version (Less than 6.5 min)Abbreviated Version (5.5 min)
Short Version (5 min)
Let us show you how on-demand fitness breaks during the day can change your conference experience!
[email protected] www.x-bytes.com 1-855-8xbytes @Xbytes
Is your event jam-packed with sessions?
Do you ever need to fill program gaps?
Looking for new & innovative sponsorship opportunities?
Want to make your events more memorable?
on-demand fitness breaks
On-Demand Fitness Breaks that Energize and Attract
Sponsorship Revenue
How X bytes™ WorksX bytes™ are short video bytes of exercise that are easy to “fit’’ into your already packed schedule!
Each of the four X bytes™ videos is under 6.5 minutes and can fit into your program as:
•A mid-morning and mid-afternoon energy booster when energy levels are low
•An on-demand and on-the-spot time filler when things don’t go as planned
•A new and innovative break that creates a memorable experience for attendees
•A break room program where videos are looped and people follow along at their leisure
Each X bytes™ break consists of an engaging animation of less than a minute, a 21 second introduction, and a 5-minute fitness break. The video can be shown in its entirety or shortened to fit your event schedule.
X bytes™ Features and Benefits
•Brief – can be easily inserted into anymeeting or conference program
•Convenient, social icebreaker – can bedone at attendees’ seats or in a break room
•On-demand delivery – videos provide spontaneous and unlimited use
•Sweat-free – attendees exercise in their business attire
•Gentle for every body – there are no crazydance moves or awkward yoga poses
•Healthy and memorable break – combats sitting fatigue and learning fatigue
X bytes™ are EASY to Use!Videos can be downloaded from the Internet and played on a PC or Mac, or web streamed.
Custom Branding Options
X bytes™ provides sponsorship appeal! Custom video branding brings sponsors memorable, prominent and frequent exposure.
Copyright © 2013. All Rights Reserved. X bytesTM, Exercise BytesTM, and the X-Man symbol are trademarks of Exercise Bytes Inc.
Animation Introduction Fitness BreakLess than 1 minute 21 seconds 5 minutes
Complete Version (Less than 6.5 min)Abbreviated Version (5.5 min)
Short Version (5 min)
Let us show you how on-demand fitness breaks during the day can change your conference experience!
[email protected] www.x-bytes.com 1-855-8xbytes @Xbytes
Is your event jam-packed with sessions?
Do you ever need to fill program gaps?
Looking for new & innovative sponsorship opportunities?
Want to make your events more memorable?
on-demand fitness breaks
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