SmithBucklin’s Event Services team lists their favorite things this holiday season (smithbucklin.com).
1. Google Chromecast: “On the road and in need of keeping up on Scandal or Game of Thrones? Chromecast allows you to broadcast streaming content from your smartphone or tablet to a TV to watch Netflix, YouTube, Hulu Plus and more.” – Apryl Alexander-Savino, manager. www.chromecast.com
2. Mophie battery case: “The ultra-thin case serves as a rechargeable battery while protecting your phone from everyday use. A built-in standby switch lets you choose when you want to use your backup battery or save power for later.” – Cynthia Cortis, director. www.mophie.com
3. LiveScribe Echo Smartpen: “This is perfect for the event planning process. The smartpen records everything you write, hear or say. You can also replay meetings and lectures.” – Alexa Newman, senior manager. www.livescribe.com
4. Everpurse: “A clutch/purse that continually charges your iPhone for up to two full recharges in a day – it is a MUST for show site and daily life.” – Apryl Alexander-Savino, manager. https://everpurse.com/
5. The Multi Tool Phone Case: “This is the ultimate event planner tool – a blue pen, red pen, Philips screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver kickstand, nail file, tweezers, scissors and toothpick all-in-one. Plus its low-profile and about the size of an iPhone case which makes it easy to carry with you.” – Sarah Bookwalter, senior coordinator. www.in1case.com
In addition to those gift ideas, here are some other useful tech suggestions:
Penxy: “Use your iPhone or iPad to record or live stream a meeting or educational session. Get the app, hit start to make the live stream available and share the link. You can also use your iPhone as your slide advancer to sync your voice with your slides.” – Benjamin Rabe, senior manager. www.penxy.com
Birdzi: “Did you look into RFID technology for your show floor and rule it out because of the expense? This alternative technology enables accurate indoor analytics delivered in real-time using attendees cellular and WiFi signals. Reporting capabilities include traffic density and length of stay.” – Benjamin Rabe, senior manager. www.birdzi.com
(Editor's Note: Birdzi is bringing its retail and brand tracking technology to events in 2014 in a partnership with Core-apps).
Feel free to share any of your favorite event gadgets in the comments below!
