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Reflecting on NAAM: New Generation of Progress

Reflecting on the evolution of museums and their approaches to reaching new audiences, our thoughts on a new generation of professionals paving the way.

We’re Back on the Road Again    

Overall, there is a strong sense of hope from show organizers, exhibitors, and attendees throughout the country. We’ve been making significant adjustments since March 2020 and are proving more resilient as the days, weeks, and months pass by.  

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Future Forecast: Partly Sunny & Warming

Seth Godin (one of my favorite bloggers and business strategists) wrote a recent blog about how meteorologists on TV spend most of their time talking about how the weather is right now. That’s good to know. But, what people MOST want to know is what is going to happen in the FUTURE.

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Case Study: OTC Daihen Virtual Event

As trade shows were shutting down in 2020, OTC Daihen, Inc. made a dramatic pivot to a virtual show with zero hesitation. OTC called upon ECI to leverage our skills, and new virtual platform, VExP, through NEXT Lab. Their proprietary virtual event was created within three months, equipped with live sessions, valuable resources, 1:1 meetings, chat options, and a safe space for attendees to utilize these offerings.

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