Rhonda Wunderlin, SVP, Performance Marketing Named a FOLIO Top Woman in Media

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Last week at the FOLIO Eddie and Ozzie awards, the most inclusive recognition program in the publishing community celebrating editorial and design excellence, Questex, a leading information services company, won two Eddie awards for editorial excellence.

Fierce Pharma’s The 22 most influential people in the fight against COVID won in the Single Article category among healthcare/medical B2B publications and Live Design’s online coverage of the Super Bowl LV Halftime Show 2021 was a winner in the Series of Articles, B2B Technology category.

Questex also had four finalists in the awards program:

Fierce Pharma’s Targeted cancer drugs series in the Series category among healthcare/medical B2B publications.
Fierce Biotech’s How a protein ‘Polaroid’ led Amgen to finally crack the ‘Achilles heel tumor’ in the Analysis category for all B2B publications.
ESMO coverage from Fierce Biotech and Fierce Pharma in the Planned or On Location Coverage among all B2B publications.
Luxury Travel Advisor’s Kareem George: Personal Connections are key for Culture Traveler’s Growth Plans in the B2B Profile or Q&A category.

In addition, Rhonda Wunderlin, Senior Vice President, Performance Marketing has been named a FOLIO Top Woman in Media in the Change-Makers category. Wunderlin is responsible for building Questex’s seller and buyer experience from discovery through purchase and advocacy, connecting the dots to monetization.

“It’s an honor for Questex to be shortlisted for six Eddie awards and to win in two categories. I couldn’t be prouder of our content teams. With a deep understanding of each of the industries we serve, our content truly helps our audiences find the information they need to help them make smart business decisions,” said Paul Miller, CEO, Questex. “Additionally, I am delighted that FOLIO has also recognized Rhonda as a Top Woman in Media. Rhonda is a tremendous asset to our team. She works across Questex marketing, sales and finance and leverages best practices, process and technology to achieve measurable and sustainable results.”

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

Media Contact
Kate Spellman
Chief Marketing Officer
Questex
[email protected]
212 895 8488‬

NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Hotel Management announces the annual “Thirty Under 30” list, showcasing up-and-coming talent in the hospitality industry. 

Each year, Hotel Management opens up its call for nominations to the greater industry in order to capture true rising talent that deserves widespread recognition for their dedication to the field. Nominees must be 29 years old or younger as of Dec. 31, 2020, currently work at any level in a hotel field (operations, management, ownership, technology, asset management, consulting, training, sales & marketing), have completed a significant project for his or her hotel or organization and be recognized by leaders of his or her own hotel or organization as an emerging leader.

This year, more than 75 nominations were received, and 30 professionals were chosen by Hotel Management’s senior editorial staff for their dedication and outstanding achievements. They are:

1.     Blake Bacall, Managing Principal/VP of Investments & Operations, Elite Hospitality Group
2.     Alex Biondi, Director of Sales, Hyatt Place Greenville Haywood
3.     Thomas Botts, Guest Service Representative, Sugar Lake Lodge
4.     David Carrera, Front Desk Manager, Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Downtown
5.     Ashley Cluster, General Manager and Director of Sales & Marketing, Holiday Inn Express & Suites I-95 Capitol Beltway-Largo
6.     Silvie Cohen, VP, hotelAVE
7.     Maddy Cretella, Director of Engagement + Marketing, Landmark Hospitality
8.     Lerah Foreman, Marketing & Business Development Coordinator, Pathfinder Development
9.     Levi Forester, General Manager, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest
10.   Lily Gaspar, Front of House Manager, The Royal Crescent Hotel and Spa
11.   Justin Grigull, Assistant Director of Finance, Hyatt Regency Orlando
12.   Ashley Honeycutt, Director of Sales & Events, Holiday Inn Cincinnati Riverfront
13.   Nick Isernia, Assistant General Manager, Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville Hotel & Spa
14.   James Kay, Chief of Staff, Life House
15.   Kyle Lennon, Director of Sales, Staybridge Suites Harrisburg Hershey
16.   Marissa-May Little, Revenue Analyst, Hotel Equities
17.   Audrey Mathis, Enterprise Business Travel Sales Manager, Atrium Hospitality
18.   Cheryl McMaster, Senior Manager of Distribution & Channel Management, Sonesta/RLH Franchising
19.   Jack Meakin, Regional Director of Business Development, Hotel Equities
20.   Ana Morales, Corporate Accounting Manager, Atrium Hospitality
21.   Shelby Norris, Area Director Sales, Aimbridge Hospitality
22.   Parth Patel, CEO, Apex Hotel Group
23.   Skye Pluchino, Assistant General Manager, Homewood Suites Carmel
24.   Eric Rubino, Principal, Extreme Hospitality
25.   Tracey Sandler, Assistant General Manager, Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Downtown
26.   Rachael Stevens, Front of House Manager, Pennyhill Park
27.   Hannah Tomkins, Recruiting Manager, HHM
28.   Ashlee Trevis, Area Director of Sales, HHM
29.   Adam Winning, Dual General Manager, Hampton Inn & Suites Clearwater Beach/Winter the Dolphin’s Beach Club, An Ascend Hotel Collection
30.   Ashley Xu, Managing Director, GreenTree Hospitality Group

“This year’s Thirty Under 30 winners showcase an amazing array of talent and drive, and Hotel Management is proud to spotlight these young hoteliers,” said Elaine Simon, Senior Managing Editor with Questex Hospitality and Hotel Management. “We look forward to hearing their unique perspectives on our Young Professionals pages throughout 2022 as well as watching how their careers progress in coming years.”

The 2021 Thirty Under 30 winners are featured in the October print issue of Hotel Management. Visit www.hotelmanagement.net to learn more.

Hotel Management’s 2021 “Thirty Under 30” Awards are sponsored by DIRECTV HOSPITALITY.

About Hotel Management, a Division of Questex Hospitality Group
Hotel Management is a leading B2B centralized print and online source for the latest news, trends and analysis across the hospitality industry. Stay up-to-date on breaking news in global and local investment, development, technology, operations, food & beverage and design.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

Media Contacts
Elaine Simon
Senior Managing Editor
212-895-8431
[email protected]

Michelle MacLeod
Marketing Manager
617-219-8346
[email protected]  

 

IECSC Unveils the Power of Social Media, Live Video, CBD, and Other Innovations During Annual Conference

NEW YORK, Oct. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (IECSC) – a trade show and conference dedicated to spa owners, managers, estheticians, cosmetologists, massage therapists, and other industry professionals – will be held at the Palm Beach Convention Center, October 10-11, 2021. Celebrating its 23rd year in Florida as the leading spa & wellness event, IECSC also takes place annually in New York, Chicago, and Las Vegas.

The 2021 show features 20 business boosting conference classes, such as Using TikTok + Instagram Reels for Beauty, The Importance of CBD and Hemp Skincare, Lash Lift 101, Mastering the Client Consultation, Gaining Confidence in Chemical Peels, and Leveraging Live Video for More Clients.

There is also a six-hour seminar, Your Profitable American Spa, that focuses on how to run a spa successfully. Attendees have access to 34 product focused classes that are included with the purchase of exhibit hall admission, covering topics such as cryotherapy, LED light therapy, microneedling, skincare, facials, and peels.

Over 100 participating companies include new and innovative brands, as well as industry leaders such as Éminence Organic Skin Care, Celluma, Circadia, CryoConcepts, Hush & Hush, HydraFacial, Image Skincare, ORGAID, Procell Therapies, Repêchage, SilcSkin, Sorella Apothecary, ToGoSpa, and more.

One of the highlights this year will be Palm Beach County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay joining Jill Birkett, vice president, Wellness Group at Questex, organizer of IECSC, in this year’s Opening Ceremony ribbon cutting on Sunday, October 10th at 10:00am.

“We are very excited to host IECSC Florida in West Palm Beach for the first time and look forward to engaging the spa community with educational workshops, hands on demonstrations on the latest techniques and treatments, and introducing them to over 100 exhibitors on the show floor with the top brands in skincare,” said Birkett.

Spa professionals may register to attend via iececflorida.com for this two-day event.

Stay connected to IECSC on Facebook and Instagram (#FLSpaShow).

About IECSC
Produced by Questex, the International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conferences (IECSC) are for professionals only and reach a wide cross‐section of participants from spa and wellness product manufacturers and distributors to spa owners, directors and managers, estheticians, massage therapists, cosmetologists, medical estheticians, and dermatologists. With dynamic trade show floors, in-depth conference programs, and a partnership with America Spa, IECSC events provide the perfect meeting ground for the world’s most elite and qualified spa professionals looking to meet the top skin, cosmetic and wellness companies.

About Questex
Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

Media Contact
Amanda Butcher
Event Marketing Executive
IECSC
[email protected]
212-895-8276

NEW YORK, Oct. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s Sensors Converge successfully brought the global engineering community together September 21-23, 2021 at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California to network, discover technologies, share ideas and define the future roadmap of the sensors and electronics industry. The hybrid event brought nearly 3,000 registered attendees from 60 countries together in-person and virtually.

Charlene Soucy, Senior Director, Sensors Converge said, “It was invigorating to be back in San Jose for the first time in 27 months hosting a safe and productive event. It means a lot to the community that we serve here in Silicon Valley and beyond to be in-person and live streaming. You could feel the energy between attendees, speakers, and exhibitors who were excited to reconnect and do real business.”

Sensors Converge Highlights

A dynamic educational experience comprised of technical sessions and tutorials conducted by 125 subject matter experts and speakers with practical experience. Top sessions attended include: Autonomous Technologies – Twists and Turns in the Road Ahead, Tutorial: Design Considerations for Medical Wearables, Magneto Resistive Sensors for Non-Contact Measurements in Severe Environments, and How to Make Money in Today’s IoT System.
Celebration of the 2021 Best of Sensors Awards, including Lumotive as the Startup of the Year and Dr. Milena Vujosevic, InvenSense, a TDK Company as the Woman of the Year. See the full list of winners here.
Ribbon-cutting and show opening by San Jose Mayor, Sam Liccardo.
The Expo Hall showcased nearly 200 exhibitors, with over 40 new exhibitors in 2021, demonstrating “hot” and cutting-edge technologies across 60 categories including: Internet of Things, Wireless, Automation, Automotive, Medical, Pressure, Position, and Wearables. Over 40 of the exhibitors were new to Sensors Converge.

Women in Sensors and Electronics panel focused on diversity and inclusion and included speakers from Peloton Interactive, Root Ventures, Maxim Integrated, now part of Analog Devices, and Edge Analytics.

The Chip Shortage panel featured experts discussing the seemingly never-ending chip shortage that is hurting more than just car production.
Attendees saw some of the newest and never before seen touchless tech on display in the Theater of Touchless Technology, including temperature scans, robots, gesture displays and more.
Attendees had the opportunity to participate in Dev Kit and other cool tech giveaways.

The Career Connection, sponsored by Randstad Engineering, was the central meeting spot to advance the careers of sensors and electronics professionals.

Networking in-person allowed attendees to catch up with colleagues and make new contacts as well as attendee matchmaking via the event mobile app, Brella, allowed attendees to select their networking topics and connect with other attendees that have similar interests.

Here’s what attendees and exhibitors had to say about the Sensors Converge.
“Amazing innovations are coming in sensors on wearables, automotive and industrial applications. Sensors Converge had them all there.”

“Best event for getting the best information about new sensors and applications.”

“The exhibits and vendors were excellent and the sessions were very educational.” 

“The quality of engagement with attendees and fellow exhibitors was fantastic.”

“Quality of attendees was high; everyone who was there really wanted to be there for a specific reason.”

“Great show, quality contacts, even during COVID.”

Sensors Converge 2022 will take place June 27-29, 2022 at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, CA. Additionally in 2022, Sensors Converge will present co-located events Embedded Technologies Expo & Conference, Autonomous Technologies Conference, and Medical Technologies Design Conference. For sponsorship opportunities contact the Sensors team here.

To learn more about Sensors Converge, visit www.sensorsexpo.com. Stay connected with Sensors Converge on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter with hashtag #SensorsConverge.

About Sensors Converge
For over 35 years, Sensors Expo & Conference has brought together the design engineering community to network, share ideas, and define the future roadmap for the sensors industry. In 2021, we’re excited to curate a live, in-person experience called Sensors Converge, where the industry can come together, safely, to collaborate and conduct business. Sensors Converge is part of the Fierce Technology Group, a division of Questex, which also produces the Best of Sensors Awards, Fierce Sensors, and daily content and newsletters on Fierce Electronics at www.fierceelectronics.com.

About Questex
Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

Media Contact
Ashley Secondini
Senior Marketing Manager
T: 617 219 8358 
E: [email protected]

NEW YORK, Oct. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s VIBE Conference, the premier on-premise beverage conference for chain beverage executives, announces the top adult beverage suppliers at the 2021 Supplier Awards.

For the past ten years, the Supplier Awards has invited beverage operators to rate their respective supplier companies on key attributes including business-building support as well as service and support performance through live interviews. To ensure efficient, fair and unbiased balloting and analysis, results were analyzed by food and beverage industry research and consulting firm CM Profit Group. Winners were then identified in four categories including beer, wine, spirits and non-alcohol beverages, categorized by total annual case volume. 

The 2021 Supplier Awards winners:
BEER

Large company: Anheuser-Busch and Constellation Brands (Tie)

Medium company: The Boston Beer Company

Small company: Lagunitas Brewing Company

WINE

Large company: E. & J. Gallo Winery

Medium company: Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

Small company: J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines

SPIRITS

Large company: Bacardi USA Inc.

Medium company: Sazerac Company

Small company: Tito’s Handmade Vodka

NON-ALCOHOL

Large company: Red Bull

Medium company: Monin Gourmet Flavorings

Small company: Q Mixers

“Congratulations to the 2021 Supplier Awards winners,” said Tom Fox, Managing Partner, CM Profit Group. “As always, the awards are based on research from the annual CM Profit On Premise Partnering Study. More than 50 operators participated in the live interviews where they rated their respective supplier companies.”

About CM Profit Group
CM Profit Group works in the areas of National Account research, training and consulting primarily for beverage alcohol suppliers and distributors. The annual PARTNERING STUDY is syndicated research. CM Profit Group clients have included virtually every major (and many smaller) beverage alcohol supplier in the United States. https://www.cmprofit.com 

About VIBE Conference
VIBE Conference is the premier event for chain and hotel adult beverage executives and suppliers. The top on-premise conference is held annually and involves high-level content, tastings and networking opportunities. The 2021 conference will be held at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa September 27-29.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

Media Contact
Michelle Osborne
Questex
[email protected]
617.219.8305

VIBE Conference’s Official Charity, Children of Restaurant Employees (CORE), Raised $94,374 for Families in the Food and Beverage Industry Facing Terminal Illnesses or Sudden Losses

NEW YORK, Oct. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Last week, Questex’s VIBE Conference, the premiere on-premise beverage conference for beverage executives, successfully brought together 185 operators representing 112 chain restaurants, hotels and cruise lines as well as 365 sponsor attendees representing more than 99 sponsor companies, and 50 additional distributor, consultant, agency, association and speaker companies, at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, CA.

In adherence to Questex’s comprehensive “Be Safe” commitment, all attendees, sponsors, consultants, speakers and Questex staff were vaccinated, and masks were worn at all times, except during the consumption of food and beverage.

Laddie Weiss, Producer, VIBE Conference, “It was wonderful to get the industry back together in-person in a safe manner. We had informative speakers that addressed new business plans, curbside best practices, adopting to the new normal, and so much more. The interaction among our community shows a realistic and positive future for the beverage industry.”

Throughout the three days, attendees learned about the latest beverage trends through education workshops, beverage tastings, research sessions and networking opportunities. The most attended sessions critical to the future growth of the beverage industry included:

The Road to Recovery: 5 Factors for Future Growth in Beverage Alcohol presented by Brandy Rand, IWSR-Global
Now & Next: Reinventing the On-premise Drinks Business presented by Donna Hood Crecca and David Henkes, Technomic
The Style Trends That Will Drive the Future of Hospitality moderated by Ken Taylor, MarkeTeam Inc.
The 2021 Annual VIBE Consumer Trend Survey – “What operators need from suppliers” presented by Matt Crompton, Nielsen CGA; Alexandra Martin, Nielsen CGA

In addition, the 2021 Legend and Innovator award winners were named. Scott Hempstead, Senior Director, Divisional, Trade and Experiential Marketing at The Boston Beer Company was awarded the Legend Award, while Bruce Skala, Senior Vice President of Marketing, HOA Brands, LLC was awarded the Innovator Award.

CORE Children of Restaurant Employees (CORE) is a 501(c)(3) a national non-profit and the charity of choice for the VIBE Conference. It was founded by members of the beverage vertical. CORE raised a total of $94,374 for families in the food and beverage industry facing terminal illnesses or sudden losses. 

“It’s been a great experience, beautiful location a lot of good content in the presentations. Pulling the trends together and crystallizing it more is so helpful,” said Melissa Accad, Sr. National Account Manager, On Premise at Diageo.

“VIBE Conference has been informative and so well organized. I’ve been very impressed by the energy both on the supplier and the restaurant, hotel side. It seems like people are really pulling together during these difficult times and are willing to learn together and innovate. The most important parts for me are the content, especially around trends and what we can all collectively do to make ourselves better, and the opportunity to reconnect with people. We really haven’t had a chance to connect with people individually about their business in over a year,” added Larry Sturken, Managing Director of Customer Development, Gallo & Associates.

“I have been attending the VIBE Conference for the past ten years and there is no other Industry conference that attracts as many of today’s key Operators. Simply put, VIBE is a must for today’s On Premise Beverage Decision Makers,” noted Todd M. Schuessler, Director, On-Premise National Accounts.

VIBE Conference 2022 will take place April 25-27, 2022 at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, CA. For sponsorship opportunities contact the VIBE Conference team here https://www.vibeconference.com/vibe-contact.

To learn more about the VIBE Conference, visit: https://www.vibeconference.com.

About VIBE Conference
VIBE Conference is the premier event for chain and hotel adult beverage executives and suppliers. The top on-premise conference is held annually and involves high-level content, tastings and networking opportunities. The 2022 conference will be held at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa April 25-27.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

Media Contact
Michelle Osborne
Questex
[email protected]
617.219.8305

The Virtual Digital Pharma East Conference Takes Place October 5-8, 2021

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Last night, Questex announced the winners of the Fierce Pharma Marketing Awards, an annual awards program presented by Fierce Pharma, honoring leadership, vision, innovation and strategic accomplishments within the pharma marketing and advertising community. The program was held in conjunction with the Digital Pharma East Conference.

The competition showcased the pharma companies and their agencies that have produced thought-provoking, innovative, and compelling campaigns that are making a difference and meeting the global health challenges of today and tomorrow. Trophies were presented to winners in 13 categories. All of the winners found new ways to communicate and produce innovative campaigns. They were chosen by a panel of expert and independent judges.

“In the hundreds of submissions that we received for this year’s awards, it was clear that the industry has stepped up to the challenges and been able to pivot where needed and continue to produce powerful, inspiring, persuasive and educational work for audiences this past year,” commented Rebecca Willumson, Vice President and Publisher of Fierce Pharma, Fierce Biotech and Fierce Healthcare. “The winners should be very proud of their achievements.”

The 2021 winners:

COVID-19 Pandemic-related Campaign

Wear A Mask NY
Chimney Group

Digital Campaign – Non-Social Media
Sponsored by DeepIntent

Expression Days
Havas Life Medicom

Innovation Challenge

The Facial Anatomy Application
MedTrix Healthcare Communication Services Pvt Ltd

Medical Conference or Event Marketing

A Mystery to Me Premiere
argenx and closerlook

Multicultural Campaign

A Love Letter to Black America from America’s Black Doctors and Nurses
Real Chemistry & BCAC

New Brand Launch
Sponsored by DrFirst

IMVEXXY | Long May She Reign
TherapeuticsMD & McCann New York

Online Video or Film

A Mystery to Me
argenx and closerlook

Pharma TV

No Time To Wait
Bristol Myers Squibb-Pfizer Alliance, Carat & iProspect, Havas Media, Heartbeat, Publicis North America, Real Chemistry

Print for Consumer

RESTASIS® New Patient Starter Kit
Xavier Creative House and Allergan, AbbVie Company

Professional Marketing
Sponsored by Doximity

Neuropathy Reality Experience
Proximyl Health

Public Relations Campaign

A Love Letter to Black America from America’s Black Doctors and Nurses
Real Chemistry & BCAC

Social Media for Consumer

Pfizer and the Historic Biopharma Industry Pledge to #StandWithScience on Coronavirus Vaccines
Real Chemistry

Website for Consumer

MG United
argenx and closerlook

The awards event was sponsored by Pandora, DeepIntent, DrFirst and Doximity. 

Fierce Pharma will present a virtual Digital Pharma East event for the pharma marketing and advertising community October 5-8, 2021. Experience Digital Pharma East virtually from your home, office or anywhere. View the agenda here. To register to attend, click here.

For Fierce Pharma Marketing sponsorship opportunities contact: 

Andy Walker 
Dor Peled 
Shauna Greg 

[email protected]

[email protected] 

[email protected] 

About Questex
Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

Media Contact
Jennifer Woods
Vice President, Fierce Life Sciences Events
[email protected]

VIBE Conference is the #1 Education Program for On-Premise Beverage Executives & Supplier Partners

CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Questex’s VIBE Conference, the premiere on-premise beverage conference for beverage executives, announced that Scott Hempstead, Senior Director, Divisional, Trade and Experiential Marketing at The Boston Beer Company has been awarded the 2021 Legend Award and Bruce Skala, Senior Vice President of Marketing, HOA Brands, LLC has been awarded the 2021 Innovator Award. The VIBE Conference takes place September 27-29, 2021 at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, CA.

“After a long interruption due to the pandemic, we are thrilled to bring the beverage community back together,” said Laddie Weiss, Producer, VIBE Conference. “Today we honored two incredibly talented beverage executives – Scott Hempstead and Bruce Skala – with Legend and Innovation awards. We commend them on their achievements and contributions and as they continue to create in the beverage industry.”

The 2021 VIBE Legends Award winner, Scott Hempstead, Senior Director of Divisional, Trade and Experiential Marketing at Boston Beer Company, was recognized for his innovative and consultative approach to National Account leadership over his 11 years as head of On Premise for The Boston Beer Company.  On Premise shaped Hempstead’s career beginning in 2004, when he was appointed as Senior National Account Manager.  Hempstead was empowered to take risks, learn, and calibrate his overall approach to integrating national restaurant concepts with the Samuel Adams brand. Hempstead was promoted to Director of National Accounts in 2009, and he began building a team grounded by his approaches to consultative selling and mutually beneficial programming.

Hempstead guided the Boston Beer team to focus not only on the large national accounts, but also the emerging restaurant concepts.  During Hempstead’s decade plus of National Account team leadership, Boston Beer received many Vendor of The Year awards in recognition of his team’s commitment to the customer as well as their innovative and creative approach to working with clients.  

“I have been so proud to work for the Boston Beer Company for 23 years. I share the honor of this award with all of my co-workers, and especially the National Account team members, and recognize that my success would not have been possible without the amazing support of the many leaders I have worked with at The Boston Beer Company,” Hempstead said in accepting the award. Scott received the title of Certified Cicerone in 2012 and is proud to serve on the Board of Directors of CORE (Children of Restaurant Employees).    

Skala has been recognized as an Innovator for his creativity and organizational skills in recognizing the opportunities created by the pandemic and creating programs to fill consumer’s needs.

Skala is a seasoned veteran with more than 24 years of food service and brand marketing experience. As Senior Vice-President, Marketing, for HOA Brands, LLC. Skala has responsibility for the HOA Brands, LLC Field Marketing team, media planning for Company owned locations, and the beverage category. In addition to his responsibilities with HOA Brands, LLC, Skala is Chairman of the HOA Brands, LLC Beverage Committee, planning out system wide beverage promotions. Skala started his career at The Coca-Cola Company, spending thirteen years working in sales and brand marketing positions. After 13 years with Coca-Cola, Skala joined Heineken USA as Marketing Director, and helped with the product launch of Heineken Light. While at Heineken USA, Skala worked with multiple channels of trade, creating promotions to drive sales, and increase awareness for the Heineken portfolio. Skala initiated Heineken’s sports property strategy, creating strategic partnerships with nine professional sports teams and arena’s, and was responsible for developing a branded interactive area, known as the “Heineken Lounge,” the center piece of Philips Arena in Atlanta.

To learn more about the VIBE Conference, visit: https://www.vibeconference.com. Stay connected with the VIBE Conference and industry news at https://www.barandrestaurant.com/

About VIBE Conference
VIBE Conference is the premier event for chain and hotel adult beverage executives and suppliers. The top on-premise conference is held annually and involves high-level content, tastings and networking opportunities. The 2021 conference will be held at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa September 27-29.

About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

Media Contact
Michelle Osborne
Questex
[email protected]
617.219.8305

Honors the Best in Sensor Technologies and the Sensor Ecosystem, People and Companies

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This morning, Questex’s Sensors Converge and Fierce Electronics announced the winners of the Best of Sensors Awards 2021, which honor the best in sensor technologies and the sensor ecosystem, people and companies.

“After reviewing all of the Best of Sensors award submissions, it is clear that the sensors industry continues to thrive with new, innovative solutions,” said Charlene Soucy, Senior Director, Sensors Converge. “The goal of our program is to honor and promote wide recognition of the industry’s most transformative technologies and teams. Congratulations to this year’s award winners.”

The awards program was created to spotlight the year’s best innovations, technologies, teams and individuals in the sensors industry.

The 2021 Innovative Product of the Year Award winners 

AI & MACHINE LEARNING: Novelda AS – The NOVELDA Human Presence Sensor

AUTOMOTIVE/AUTONOMOUS TECHNOLOGIES: Reality AI – Automotive SWS

CHEMICAL & GAS SENSORS: Sensirion AG – SEN5x Environmental Node

COVID-19: Powercast – Wirelessly-Powered RFID Temperature Scanning System

DATA ACQUISITION & ANALYTICS: Kaman Precision Products – AMS-3946 Non-Contact High Precision Proximity Measuring System

EMBEDDED TECHNOLOGY: Socionext America – SC123x Series All-in-One 24GHz Radio-Controlled FMCW Radar Sensors

INDUSTRIAL IOT: Rockwell Automation – FactoryTalk Edge Gateway

INDUSTRIAL SENSORS: STMicroelectronics – IIS2ICLX

IOT & WIRELESS: InvenSense, a TDK Group Company – TDK SmartBug

MEDICAL: OmniVision Technologies – OH0TA OVMed® Medical Image Sensor

MEMS: Blickfeld GmbH – Blickfeld Cube 1

OPTICAL & CAMERAS: Jabil – Jabil Omnidirectional Sensor

WEARABLES: TracPatch Health – TracPatch Knee

Additional Best of Sensors Award winners

STARTUP OF THE YEAR: Lumotive

WOMAN OF THE YEAR: Dr. Milena Vujosevic, InvenSense, a TDK Company

Submissions were judged based on the value to the marketplace, the impact of the problems it solves or issues it addresses and the uniqueness of the design. The judges for the Best of Sensors awards were Jack Gold, J. Gold Associates, LLC; Roger Grace, Roger Grace Associates; Matt Hamblen, Fierce Electronics; Catherine Liao, Blumio; and Brian Zahnstecher, PowerRox.

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For 36 years Sensors Expo & Conference has brought together the design engineering community to network, share ideas, and define the future roadmap for the sensors industry. In 2021, we’re excited to curate a live, in-person experience called Sensors Converge, where the industry can come together, safely, to collaborate and conduct business. Sensors Converge is part of the Fierce Technology Group, a division of Questex, which also produces the Best of Sensors Awards, Fierce Sensors, and daily content and newsletters on Fierce Electronics at www.fierceelectronics.com.

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Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

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The Happy Fits to play a special concert honoring the Awards finalists

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Questex announces that Pandora has signed on as the Official Music Partner for the upcoming Digital Pharma East and Fierce Pharma Marketing Awards events. Digital Pharma East, the premier marketing event for life sciences, will gather the pharma marketing community in-person at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia September 28–30, 2021. The 2021 Fierce Pharma Marketing Awards will take place in conjunction with Digital Pharma East and winners will be revealed at a gala dinner on September 29.

As the Official Music Partner, Pandora will provide a variety of experiences for attendees at the events, culminating in a special performance from The Happy Fits on the evening of September 29. In addition, Pandora will provide curated music experiences through the events and will be the official sponsor of the Cocktail Reception on September 29. Digital Pharma East attendees will also be able to enjoy Pandora Sound Experience pods on the exhibit floor.

“We’re excited to partner once again with Pandora. Research has shown that music has an impact on one’s health and well-being, which is a top priority for the life sciences industry,” commented Jennifer Woods, Vice President, Fierce Life Sciences Events. “We are thrilled that The Happy Fits will perform a special concert to help us celebrate the most innovative people and companies in our industry. We look forward to reuniting the life sciences community in-person later this month.”

Across three days, Digital Pharma East will provide a cross section of strategies and best practices broadly used by marketing and commercial teams at big pharma and biotech companies. The Fierce Pharma Marketing Awards honor leadership, vision, innovation and strategic accomplishments within the pharma marketing and advertising community.

Hundreds of attendees are signed up for the in-person experience, including representatives from AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb, GSK, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Pfizer, Sanofi, Takeda and more.

To attend the Digital Pharma East conference and the Awards dinner, click here.

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Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

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