Will Google Glass Impact The Event Experience?

Live Twitter updates. Floor maps. Real-time event updates. These are just some of the things event attendees can expect to see with wearable technology like Google Glass.

That, and more, in today’s Social Media Roundup:

Wear Me

Google Glass will have ‘huge’ impact on events, says industry http://t.co/4qVx9UAfJh  (opens in a new tab) #eventprofs  (opens in a new tab) #eventtech  (opens in a new tab)

— John Federico (@gadgetboy) May 7, 2013  (opens in a new tab)

Since Google Glass was announced, there’s been speculation on how it could transform the way we “see,” literally. It taps into a brand-new realm for technological objects that’s never been used before. That being said, different industries have been shunning or embracing it. Some in the event industry are eager to see it take shape. “The more pervasive and ‘invisible’ the technology becomes the more powerful the potential. This will further blur the physical and digital worlds and allow for even more socially connected experiences and events,” Mike Kunheim, head of digital experience at Jack Morton, told C&IT Magazine  (opens in a new tab). What’s your take on this technology? (ht @gadgetboy  (opens in a new tab))

Don’t Let Content Pass You By

https://twitter.com/AIBTMevent/status/331821515609878528

Do you flesh out your events with content? Events and conferences provide great content far beyond your company blog. According to Mykel Nahorniak, the CEO of Localist, some of the company’s customers agree. A survey showed that professionals who use his site to create online event calendars want to capitalize on events as sources of content. For them, and all organizations out there, Nahorniak has this message: “Focus on transforming events into content to build your brand and drive engagement before, during, and after your events.” Check out Nahorniak’s other recommendations for creating powerful content marketing around events  (opens in a new tab) at the Content Marketing Institute. (ht @AIBTMevent  (opens in a new tab))

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