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Sacramento, Calif., October 4, 2011
Presentation Services
and QuickMobile, veterinary professionals were able to view more than
600
educational sessions, special event listings, exhibitor details,
sponsor
profiles, city guide, and their personal/customized agendas using
iPad-based
wayfinding kiosks, the AMVA Web site, or a link downloaded to their
smartphone,
tablet or laptop. – Approximately
8,600 attendees experienced the American Veterinary Medical
Association's
Annual Convention in St. Louis in an entirely new way. Using MapIt!, a
native
Web, Mobile Web and iPad application developed by PSAV®
"The 2011 AVMA Convention was absolutely HUGE -- not measured by number of attendees registered and sessions presented alone, although those numbers were impressive, but by the overall accomplishment of the event and the satisfaction of delegates," said Lisa Williamson, AVMA Exhibits Specialist. "We owe a great deal of our success this year to PSAV and MapIt! Analytics show that across all platforms (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Android, Blackberry or Web site) MapIt! generated more than 38,000 hits for our educational sessions alone. "This tool kept live event information at everyone's fingertips," she said. "The biggest benefit of having a mobile and web platform is having the ability to push information to attendees the moment we receive it. They view only the most up-to-date information, and it greatly enhances their overall experience." PSAV strategically placed 32 iPad MapIt! kiosks throughout the America's Center so information was easily accessible. In addition, 400 iPads were provided by PSAV to event sponsors who then distributed the tablet computers to customers of their choice for the duration of the conference. "Early promotion was key to generating excitement for the App and getting everyone registered to use it," Williamson said. "We encouraged everyone to create their own personal itinerary and access it at any time in a variety of ways. Those who chose not to create a personal agenda could still interact with MapIt! via kiosk to access the same information. It was an amazing tool that we will surely use again and again." Online Statistics show:
Brent Rogers, PSAV Director of Digital Services, said PSAV is committed to developing technologies that will put event services at organizers' and attendees' fingertips to streamline the flow of information and greatly enhance the overall event experience. "MapIt! is just one of the new mobile toolset offerings PSAV and QuickMobile have developed to reduce costs and increase satisfaction across the board," Rogers said. "By leveraging the power of mobile device technology, PSAV is delivering real-time information to attendees and organizers like never before, thereby establishing a deeper, more personal connection between attendees. Keeping current about events, presenters and their colleagues has never been easier through PSAV." About PSAV® Presentation Services PSAV provides the ideas and
technology that inspire
great meetings. This has made PSAV the leading provider of event
technology for
meeting planners and producers across the corporate, association, and
tradeshow
markets. PSAV provides an unparalleled range of event technology to
support its
customers’ ability to create, collaborate, and communicate. With more
than 800
partner locations worldwide, PSAV provides people and resources right
where you
want to have your meeting. www.psav.com
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Contact: PSAV Agency Contact: Barb Worcester PRPRO Tel: 440-930-5770 E-mail: [email protected] PSAV Contact: Glen Adamik PSAV Tel: 562-366-0141 E-mail: [email protected] |