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By Karen Burke Black Hat, one of the industry’s signature events, will take place from August 2-7 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. In this interview, Steve Wylie, Vice President and General Manager of Black Hat, previews what’s new this year, top content themes, the value the show delivers beyond lead generation, and how exhibitorsRead more

Because the algorithm favors people, not logos, and your executives are busy being executives. The Company LinkedIn Page Isn’t Enough It’s a critical part of your digital presence. It’s where people go to learn who you are, what you do, and what you stand for. But when it comes to reach and engagement? The companyRead more

As Director of Global PR & Communications for RSAC, Ben Waring has a unique vantage point to view how this important security conference is put together each year, from the speakers and topics and the fast-growing registered media list to the many new initiatives and activities, which keep the event fresh and informative for itsRead more

If you’re in B2B tech, your calendar is packed with industry conferences, customer summits, and webinars. But simply showing up isn’t enough. Successfully marketing your event presence on social media can be the difference between an empty booth and a packed session—or between passive engagement and real pipeline impact. Yet, most event promotion strategies onRead more

This fall, I attended the Axios BFD Summit in New York City. The annual dealmakers summit was a half-day event consisting of engaging 20-minute on-stage discussions between top executives and Axios editors and reporters. I won’t go into the key themes here. You can find those here. Instead, as a marketing/communications professional, what stood outRead more

The human body, tech companies and artificial intelligence all walk into a Las Vegas bar… Last month, I had the privilege of exploring the future of human health and technology at the annual HLTH conference, set against the vibrant backdrop of Las Vegas. This premier gathering of over 12,000 attendees brings together the most innovativeRead more

With Black Hat USA 2024 now officially over, it’s time to reflect on what we saw and heard. The event welcomed more than 20,000 in-person attendees at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Although smaller by half in terms of the number of attendees compared to RSAC, Black Hat seemed crowded and itsRead more

Cybersecurity Expert Tips for Making the Most of Black Hat USA 2024 As we head into a busy week at Black Hat USA, cybersecurity – and cybersecurity vendors – are making headlines. The recent DarkReading story, “Security Firm Accidentally Hires North Korean Hacker, Did Not KnowBe4,” is a sober reminder of the nation state threatRead more

Black Hat USA 2024: Insights from Cybersecurity Storytelling Strategists While annual threat research reports like Verizon DBIR make big media splashes, the reality is  security vendors, reporters, and government agencies are doing threat research storytelling everyday. With cybersecurity a national security issue, the “how” these stories get told is more important than ever. With BlackRead more

Last month, I had the privilege of attending the DIA 2024 conference, the premier event for professionals in drug development and regulatory affairs. Often, this group of 5,000 clinical research professionals are working at desks, computers, and buried in spreadsheets and systems, navigating the complicated and complex industry that is clinical research. But this conferenceRead more