MTGS_TECH EXTRA_ Penton Media June 25, 2009 Volume 1, Number 4 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/meetingsnet/v/644 LATEST NEWS --StarCite and Starwood Strike e-RFP Partnership By Michael Bassett (mailto:mbassett12@verizon.net) If you send electronic requests for proposal through the StarCite system and use any of Starwood's 960 hotels and resorts for your meetings, a new e-RFP/sales system integration should be of interest to you (http://meetingsnet.com/technology/0624-starcite-starwood-erfp-partnership/). Starwood and StarCite executives are expecting the new partnership to provide planners with faster service and improve the way changes on RFPs are tracked. ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT For over 30 years, EXTRAS has assisted clients with their domestic and international marketing programs. EXTRAS offers a comprehensive portfolio of exceptional support services enhanced by our expansive network of worldwide resources. We anticipate your every need, covering the complicated spectrum of events & conference management, accommodation administration, online registration, and transportation services. For more information click here http://www.extrasglobal.com or email mailto:inquiries@extrasglobal.com ---------------------------------------- TECH TRENDS --E-Business Card Device to Be Put to the Test By Sue Hatch (mailto:shatch@meetingsnet.com) Mingle360's handheld networking tool, MingleStick, has been generating some buzz since it debuted last year, but its most significant introduction to the meetings industry may be next month at TS2, the trade show about trade shows, when each attendee gets a device to put to the test (http://meetingsnet.com/technology/0622-minglestick-networking-tool). VIRTUAL MEETINGS --Bad Press for Webinars By Ken Molay (mailto:kmolay@wsuccess.com), The Webinar Blog, and owner, Webinar Success Two articles caught my eye recently. Here's the first sentence of one: "I sat in on an ExactTarget Marketing Webinar earlier this week, and, although WebEx kept freezing my computer trying to get the audio to work (quite obnoxious), I thought there were a few good takeaways." The rest of the article talks about the value of the presented material. But the writer felt strongly enough about her technical experience to make it the lead sentence. And in the second story, technical difficulties are highlighted right in the title: "Schwarzenegger's Webcast Technical Difficulties Don't Stop Dissatisfaction From Pouring in." I'm not pointing out these situations to embarrass the companies or to say that you shouldn't use them. No webcasting technology is foolproof. But here are five strategies to help you avoid webinar problems and frustrations. (http://wsuccess.typepad.com/webinarblog/2009/06/bad-press-for-webinars.html) ON OUR RADAR --Active Network Adds to Suite of Event Tools The Active Network Inc., the company that last year acquired RegOnline and WingateWeb, two major event management software products, last week announced the release of ActiveEvents OnDemand (http://meetingsnet.com/technology/0624-active-events-on-demand), a scalable, Web-based event management tool. Advertisement ---------------------------------------- (http://meetingscollaborative.com/) ---------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------   Free Webinar: Demonstrating Leadership in Turbulent Times (http://meetingsnet.com/webinars/apex/leadership-turbulent-times-0601), On Demand. Earn CE credits.   Best Practices for Booking Meetings in a Tough Economy, (https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=registration.jsp&eventid=144781&sessionid=1&key=5B1C8631A12C05D3E589E1650792D9A0&partnerref=proof&sourcepage=register) On Demand   Green Meeting Standards, (http://meetingsnet.com/webinars/green_meetings_standards_1008/) On Demand More (#) ---------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------   EXTRAS (#) ---------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------   Free Webinar: Demonstrating Leadership in Turbulent Times (http://meetingsnet.com/webinars/apex/leadership-turbulent-times-0601), On Demand. Earn CE credits.   Best Practices for Booking Meetings in a Tough Economy, (https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=registration.jsp&eventid=144781&sessionid=1&key=5B1C8631A12C05D3E589E1650792D9A0&partnerref=proof&sourcepage=register) On Demand   Green Meeting Standards, (http://meetingsnet.com/webinars/green_meetings_standards_1008/) On Demand More (#) ---------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------   MPI World Education Conference (http://www.mpiweb.org/cms/mpiweb/wec2009/wechome.aspx), July 11-14   NBTA International Convention & Exposition (http://www2.nbta.org/usa/Pages/default.aspx), San Diego, August 23-26 More (#) ---------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------   MeetingsNet's Meetings Technology Special Report (http://meetingsnet.com/technology) ---------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------   Visit the MeetingsNet Deal Finder (http://meetingsnet.com/discounts_deals/), with news about promotions and discounts. 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