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BRC Imagination Arts to Receive Thea Award for Korea’s AMOREPACIFIC Story Garden

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BRC Imagination Arts to Receive Thea Award for Korea’s AMOREPACIFIC Story Garden

Burbank, CA, USA /BUSINESS WIRE/ — BRC Imagination Arts, an experience design agency that turns brands into destinations, has received the Themed Entertainment Association’s Thea Award for Outstanding Corporate Brand-land for The Story Garden at the AMOREPACIFIC Beauty Campus in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. The award honors creative excellence in theme parks, museums, and corporate attractions.

The Story Garden by AMOREPACIFIC opened in September 2013 and reinvents the concept of the factory tour and brand center. It immerses visitors in the philosophy that beauty is a gift that has the power to transform the world. Studded with fine-art installations, media experiences, contemplative spaces and blended musical effects, The Story Garden uses a predominantly non-verbal approach to tell the emotional story of AMOREPACIFIC’s journey. It began with humble origins in a mother’s kitchen, and became a symbol of hope and opportunity for the post-war generations of women in South Korea. Today, it’s one of the most successful skincare companies in the world today.

The 10,000 square foot multi-level Story Garden is surrounded by a lush botanical garden and greenhouse, reflecting the company’s commitment to nature and plant-based ingredients. The surroundings immediately convey to visitors a company deeply rooted in nature’s wisdom. Individual rooms interpret the company’s core values as physical spaces, creating a deeper connection between visitors and the brand.

The Story Garden was originally intended for only a limited audience of the company’s employees and beauty consultants; the tour experience has become so popular it now welcomes guests six days a week, with limited public tours also available.

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“The Story Garden was a labor of love and an invigorating challenge for our team,” said Christian Lachel, Executive Creative Director and Vice President at BRC Imagination Arts. “The AMOREPACIFIC brand holds tremendous cultural and historical significance in South Korea, but it also appeals to people in China, Japan and other parts of the world. Our opportunity was to bring the company’s values and history to life in an emotionally evocative and universally accessible way. The result is a deeply touching experience that honors the company’s legacy. We hope it will inspire visitors for years to come.”

The Story Garden project has achieved additional recognitions and honors for its design and social impact on visitors. It received an International Design Award, Bronze Award for Interior Design in the categories of professional, conceptual and other interior design.

The Story Garden also received an Environments Finalist award from the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) sponsored by IDSA, Core77, Fast Company and more.

And earlier this year The Story Garden received the Silver SPARK Design Award for Experience Design.

The Thea Awards were created by the Themed Entertainment Association to help realize a key mission of the association: bringing recognition to achievement, talent and personal excellence within the themed entertainment industry. From a modest beginning in 1994, the Thea Awards have become internationally recognized as a symbol of excellence. Recipients will be honored at a black-tie gala on March 21, 2015, at the Disneyland Hotel, Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, California.

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SeaWorld’s Jim Atchison Stepping Down as CEO and President, Company Has Launched Search for Replacement

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SeaWorld’s Jim Atchison Stepping Down as CEO and President, Company Has Launched Search for Replacement

Orlando, FL, USA (December 11, 2014) /PRNewswire/ — SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:SEAS), a leading theme park and entertainment company, today announced that, effective January 15, 2015, Chairman David F. D’Alessandro will serve as the Company’s interim CEO until the Board of Directors (the “Board”) selects a permanent successor to current CEO and President, Jim Atchison, who will become Vice Chairman of the Board. Mr. D’Alessandro, who has been Chairman of the Company’s Board since 2010, will continue in that position. He served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of John Hancock Financial Services from 2000 to 2004, having served as President and Chief Operating Officer of the same entity from 1996 to 2000.

In addition, Mr. Atchison will serve as a consultant to the Company with respect to international expansion and the Company’s conservation initiatives. The Company will also nominate Mr. Atchison to serve as the chairman of the board of the not-for-profit, independent SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund.

“On behalf of the entire Board, I’d like to thank Jim for his contributions to the Company and express our ongoing support for our long-term strategy. Jim has helped the Company realize its vision of becoming a leader in the theme park industry, one of the world’s foremost zoological organizations and a global leader in animal care,” Mr. D’Alessandro said. “We remain committed to our growth agenda and enhancing value for our shareholders. The Board intends to complete the search process deliberately and thoughtfully to find the right individual with the experience and qualifications to lead the Company into the future.”

“It has been an honor to lead SeaWorld,” said Mr. Atchison. “I am so proud of this Company and our dedicated team members. I look forward to serving as Vice Chairman and continuing to work with the Board, David, and our exceptional team to assure a smooth transition,” said Mr. Atchison.

The Board of Directors, which expects to complete the search in six to nine months, has engaged a leading executive search firm to assist in the search for Mr. Atchison’s successor.

In addition, the Board of Directors appointed two new independent directors, The Honorable Ellen Tauscher, a strategic advisor at the law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC who previously served as a Member of Congress and as an Under Secretary of the U.S. Department of State, and Mr. William Gray, the former Co-Chief Executive Officer of Ogilvy North America of Ogilvy & Mather Inc. Their appointments are effective immediately.

In announcing the Board’s appointment of Ms. Tauscher and Mr. Gray, Mr. D’Alessandro said, “We are delighted to welcome Ellen and Bill to the Board. They bring us an extraordinary breadth and depth of experience relevant to the Company’s business.”

The Company continues to advance its previously announced company-wide cost initiative, including its plan to deliver approximately $50 million of annual cost savings by the end of 2015. As part of that plan, the Company also announced today a restructuring program across its entire 11-park enterprise. This effort will centralize some operations, reduce duplication of functions and increase efficiencies and accelerate execution. The restructuring will result in the loss of some positions, and the Company will offer severance benefits to those impacted.”In order to achieve the goals of our business realignment, we regret that some positions will necessarily be eliminated. However, our cost savings effort is part of a broader program to position us for long term growth,” Mr. Atchison said.

 

Biographies of David D’Alessandro, Ellen Tauscher, and Bill Gray

David F. D’Alessandro

Mr. David D’Alessandro has been the chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company since 2010. He served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of John Hancock Financial Services from 2000 to 2004, having served as President and Chief Operating Officer of the same entity from 1996 to 2000. He led the company in its successful initial public offering in 2000 and through a subsequent merger with ManuLife Financial Corporation in 2004. He is a former Partner of the Boston Red Sox. He currently serves on the board of directors of APX Group Holdings, Inc. (the parent holding company and 100% owner of Vivint, Inc., one of the largest home automation services provider in North America), and Vivint Solar, Inc. a leader in home solar energy systems. He is the author of three national bestselling business books. A graduate of Syracuse University, he holds honorary doctorates from three colleges and serves as vice chairman of Boston University.

Ellen Tauscher

 

The Honorable Ellen Tauscher currently serves as a strategic advisor at the Washington DC law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC. She has spent much of her career in public service, most notably representing California’s10th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. During her 12 years in Congress, Ms. Tauscher served on the House Armed Services Committee and chaired the Strategic Forces subcommittee. Ms. Tauscher left Congress in 2009 to join the U.S. State Department as Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Affairs. She also served as special envoy for Strategic Stability and Missile Defense at State.

Prior to serving in Congress, Ms. Tauscher worked in investment banking and the financial industry in various roles for Bache Halsey Stuart Shields, Bear Stearns & Co., Drexel Burnham Lambert and as an officer of the American Stock Exchange. From 1977 to 1980, Ms. Tauscher was a member of the New York Stock Exchange representing Bache Halsey Stuart Shields.In 2012, Ms. Tauscher was named vice chair of the Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security. Last year she became independent board chairman of the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety, a coalition of 26 retailers and clothing brands led by Walmart.

 

Ms. Tauscher, a Seton Hall University graduate, serves on a variety of boards, including Lawrence Livermore National Security LLC. She is a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

Bill Gray

Mr. William Gray is currently a co-founder and director of Hulls Highway, Inc., a consulting firm.  Since 2010, Mr. Gray has also been a senior advisor to Blackstone, a leading global investment and advisory firm and minority shareholder of SeaWorld Entertainment. Prior to joining Blackstone, he was North American Co-Chief Executive and Vice Chairman of Ogilvy North America, one of the world’s largest communications companies.

Mr. Gray served as the President of Ogilvy & Mather Inc. from 1997 to 2005 and Managing Director of Ogilvy Advertising New York from 1994 to 1996. He held other positions of increasing responsibility from the time he joined Ogilvy & Mather Inc. as an Assistant Account Executive in 1978. Mr. Gray retired from Ogilvy in 2010 after more than three decades of service.

Mr. Gray is a trustee of the Century Family of Mutual Funds and an independent director of HealthMarkets, Inc. He is a past Board Chairman of the American Red Cross of New York and is currently a member of the board of directors of the New York Public Library. Mr. Gray graduated from Harvard College and earned an MBA from the Darden School of the University of Virginia.

www.seaworldentertainment.com

BBC Programs and Characters to Play Key Role at London Paramount Entertainment Resort Under Newly Announced Development Agreement

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BBC Programs and Characters to Play Key Role at London Paramount Entertainment Resort Under Newly Announced Development Agreement

 

[quote]It is outstanding to be working with a globally recognised brand with such a rich, respected history. We see London Paramount as a pioneer in the delivery of an outstanding partnership entertainment experience.” — Mike Bartok, Executive Vice President Parks & Resorts, Paramount Pictures[/quote]

London, UK (December 10, 2014) — A landmark agreement has been struck today that could see some of BBC Worldwide’s biggest brands feature prominently in a new entertainment resort near London supported by leading Hollywood studio Paramount Pictures.

London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH), the company behind the multi-billion pound London Paramount Entertainment Resort in North Kent, has signed a Development Agreement with the commercial arm of the BBC to feature their intellectual property at the resort alongside leading Hollywood studio Paramount Pictures.

The partnership agreement would mean that some of the best loved and celebrated programmes and characters to appear on British TV and radio in recent decades could be brought to life at a new world-class entertainment destination.

The Development Agreement is the first step towards a formal partnership between BBC Worldwide and the London Paramount Entertainment Resort, which is currently earmarked for an Easter 2020 opening date. LRCH already has a separate agreement in place with Paramount Pictures, the oldest major Hollywood studio in existence, which will allow the resort to access over 3,000 films including iconic movies such as Mission: Impossible, Star Trek, The Godfather and The Italian Job.

David Testa, Director of LRCH, said:

“We are delighted to bring the world’s leading public service broadcaster on board this project. The BBC has played an instrumental role in shaping the British entertainment industry for nearly a century, creating some of the most iconic and cherished characters on TV and radio. It seems only right therefore that its programmes will be present at the new London Paramount Entertainment Resort, which will combine the glamour of Hollywood with the best of British culture.”

Stephen Davies, Director Live Events, BBC Worldwide, said:

“We’re always looking for opportunities to extend fans’ enjoyment of their favourite shows and the idea behind this resort is a really exciting way of celebrating the very special place the BBC has in British culture.”

www.londonparamount.info

 

 

 

 

Disney California Adventure Gets Frozen Over

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Disney California Adventure Gets Frozen Over

Anaheim, CA, USA — The Disneyland Resort celebrates the opening of spectacular new “Frozen Fun” beginning Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, featuring magical adventures with characters from the Walt Disney Pictures blockbuster film. Guests at Disney California Adventure Park will be able to meet Anna and Elsa in a new location, sing along with the “Frozen” soundtrack, play in the snow, meet Olaf the snowman and “chill out” at a nighttime, family dance party.

A sneak peek of many of the live experiences begins Saturday, Dec. 20, in Disney California Adventure and a new “Frozen”-themed show opens in Disneyland Park Jan. 7, 2015. “Frozen Fun” continues for a limited time at Disney California Adventure. For specific dates, along with places to see Anna and Elsa beyond “Frozen Fun,” guests may visit Disneyland.com.

Anna and Elsa will relocate Dec. 20 from their Fantasyland greeting area in Disneyland to a roomier new home, “Anna & Elsa’s Royal Welcome,” inside the Disney Animation building in Disney California Adventure Park. Additional new “Frozen” experiences in the Hollywood Land area of the park include ”For the First Time in Forever” – A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration in the newly dubbed Crown Jewel Theatre; the immersive “Olaf’s Snow Fest” featuring snow play, music, food and Olaf himself, and an after-dark offering “Freeze the Night! A Family Dance Party.”

“Frozen Fun” Sneak Peek at Disney California Adventure Park

“Anna & Elsa’s Royal Welcome” provides an elegant new location for Anna and Elsa to receive visitors in the Disney Animation building in Hollywood Land. (Note: The Anna and Elsa meeting location in Disneyland Park will close at the end of the day on Dec. 19.) The colorful and varied animation experience already on display in the attraction’s lobby will feature new scenes that pay tribute to Arendelle and the world of “Frozen.” As they did in the previous location in Fantasyland, guests will utilize the Return Time Ticket to meet the characters, avoiding long wait times by securing a reservation time to return to the Royal Welcome. Elsewhere in the Disney Animation building, guests at the Animation Academy will be asked “Do You Want to Draw a Snowman?” – offering an Olaf drawing experience with an added Marshmallow-drawing class.

“For the First Time in Forever – A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration” transforms the Muppet*Vision 3D Theatre into the welcoming Crown Jewel Theatre of Arendelle, where Anna, Elsa and Kristoff take part in a comedic retelling of their story that features popular songs from the film. Two Arendellian Historians, acting as hosts, lead the festivities, with the “Frozen” characters making memorable appearances throughout. Some of the favorite musical sequences (and lyrics) are shown on large screens to make sure everybody enjoys all the fun.

“Olaf’s Snow Fest” takes place next door to the Crown Jewel Theatre in Stage 17, which is transformed into a charming castle courtyard reminiscent of Arendelle. Music and lighting bring to life an immersive wintry environment for guests to meet and share a warm hug with Olaf. Kids of all ages will have fun in a giant play area with real snow where they are encouraged to build snow creations and zip down a snow slide. Guests who wish to observe the icy fun will have a nearby viewing area. A traveling musical duo, The Tubadors, will celebrate the tales of Arendelle in storytelling and song while, on their own stage, The Frolicking Fjords will present arrangements of Arendelle-themed tunes. Guests may enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, complete with snowman marshmallows, and decorate their own Olaf cookie, making memories that will warm their hearts.

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“Freeze the Night! A Family Dance Party” invites guests to “chill out” in a family friendly setting inspired by the icy environment of “Frozen.” Created for all ages, this interactive party celebrates “all things Frozen” with exciting music, games, photo opportunities, drinks and snacks, an ice sculptor, and plenty of interactive moments, all infused with a super-cool crackle of exhilarating energy.

Winter Celebration Continues at Disneyland Park and Downtown Disney

On Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, “Frozen Fun” celebrates its official launch with all the fun in Disney California Adventure, while a new “Frozen”-themed show opens in Disneyland at Fantasy Faire. The team of Mr. Smythe and Mr. Jones will put their unique spin on the “Frozen” story as they adapt it for the Royal Theatre. As expected, they present the tale in their own inimitable way, with a fun-filled, fast-paced retelling of the story featuring their own wacky performances in key roles, along with Anna, Elsa and the Faire Maidens.

Additionally on Jan. 7, 2015, “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade” resumes daily performances with Anna, Elsa and Olaf once again making a “pre-parade” appearance on their own special float.

Guests at Downtown Disney join the fun at “Olaf’s Frozen Ice Rink” and the Downtown Disney Winter Village, in operation now through February 22, 2015. The Downtown Disney Winter Village chalets offer a variety of food, clothing and gift items. The 50-by-90-foot “Olaf’s Frozen Ice Rink” features colorful graphics outlining the “Frozen” story and characters, with Olaf whimsically commanding the rink that bears his name. Sixty-minute skate sessions are scheduled between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursday, and 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

www.disneyland.com.

 

Richard Phipps Joins Picsolve as VP Business Development, North America

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Richard Phipps Joins Picsolve as VP Business Development, North America

London, UK — Picsolve, the leading image capture partner for the leisure and entertainment industry, has announced the appointment of Richard Phipps as its new Vice President of Business Development, North America.

309a9edPhipps joins Picsolve from global information technology consulting company, Ciber Inc, after 17 years working within the theme park and hospitality industry supporting many of Orlando’s famous parks and resorts, focusing largely on the importance of technology within guest attractions to create a seamless guest experience, before, during and after their visit.

With a strong history of consultative sales and expertise, Phipps will have a global remit to highlight Picsolve’s unique position as the world’s leading image capture partner, as well as guide clients from initial concept through to final implementation of Picsolve solutions.

Richard Phipps, VP of Business Development commented: “Joining Picsolve was a simple decision for me as I’m eager to help lead a company that is clearly differentiated in the marketplace. With no other business investing in digital and social media within the attraction photography space like Picsolve, I’m looking forward to integrating my skills and expertise to bring a fresh approach to such a forward-thinking brand.”

He added: “By listening to what our clients need and ensuring that those needs, along with these emerging market trends are a fundamental part of Picsolve’s evolving offering, my goal is to further elevate our status and emphasise that we are the most visionary attraction photography firm in the leisure and attractions industry worldwide.”

COO of Picsolve, Don Potts, commented: “Welcoming Richard to our team is a significant step towards emphasising our position as the leading image capture partner in the attractions industry. Having a strong team of experts on board that can immediately channel our overall focus on an excellent customer experience and integration of digital will be instrumental to the future success of Picsolve.”

www.picsolve.biz

SeaWorld Introduces Restaurant Ordering on Demand through Park App

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SeaWorld Introduces Restaurant Ordering on Demand through Park App

Orlando, FL, USA — SeaWorld Orlando recently introduced Express Dine at its Seaport Pizza eatery to help cut wait times, especially during the busiest time of the year. An industry-pioneering feature, Express Dine is solely accessible from the SeaWorld Discovery Guide park app, furthering the app’s interactivity and maximizing its technology to allow guests to order lunch or dinner in advance.

By accessing the SeaWorld app from their smartphone, guests have the option to select from any of Seaport Pizza’s family-style pizzas, salads and soft drinks from anywhere in the park. Following the order, guests choose their preferred pick-up time and can then stop by to enjoy their meal at their convenience.

Express Dine is designed to maximize convenience for families by allowing them to plan their meals ahead of time in a fun, interactive and user-friendly way. With this new feature, families can expect shorter wait times so they can make the most of their day in the park.

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Seaport Pizza

Seaport Pizza serves delicious pizza baked to perfection for rich taste and texture featuring only the freshest ingredients, including sun-ripened tomatoes, fresh herbs, pepperoni and sausage. This is a great one-stop-shop to satisfy every member of the family.

SeaWorld Discovery Guide Park App

The SeaWorld Discovery Guide mobile app saves guests time and increases their enjoyment through GPS-enabled interactive maps, real-time updates of show schedules and events, up-to-the-minute attraction wait times (with information on required heights), insider park tips, fun photo frames, and park notifications.

The SeaWorld Discovery Guide app can be downloaded for free from the Apple or Google Play app stores.

For more information, please visit SeaWorldOrlando.com.

Education Lineup Announced by InfoComm for ISE 2015

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Education Lineup Announced by InfoComm for ISE 2015

Fairfax, VA, USA — InfoComm International, the leading trade association representing the audiovisual and information communications industries worldwide and co-owner of the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE 2015) tradeshow, announces its most comprehensive InfoComm University training to date at ISE 2015. ISE 2015 takes place from 10-12 Feb. 2015, at the Amsterdam RAI.

As in previous years, InfoComm is contributing to the drive for increase knowledge by providing Members and Guest Members with unlimited free access to its on-site InfoComm University education programme. Members and Guests who pre-register for ISE 2015 using an invitation code will receive complimentary access to seminars of their choice on a first come, first serve basis. Two courses not eligible under the free voucher programme are CTS Study Session and the brand new Master Class.

Non-InfoComm Members must purchase vouchers during ISE registration and then register for specific classes.

“Our comprehensive training and development programme encourages ISE attendees to take advantage of the show’s excellent education opportunities,” said Terry Friesenborg, Chief Global Officer at InfoComm International.

A wide range of presenters will provide education content that is relevant to ISE’s growing audience, while remaining true to the association’s values by being non-biased and objective.

Professional Development Seminars

Among the courses that attendees can take for free at ISE 2015 are:

  • Needs Analysis for End-User Requirements – What Are They Really Saying?
  • Digital Audio Protocols – What Are Your Options?
  • Design Documentation and Tendering
  • Understanding Multi-Channel Projection
  • 4K and Streaming
  • Collaboration in the BYOD Era
  • Network Administrators – Cracking the Code
  • Instore Analytics – Improve the ROI of your Digital Signage Solution and Enhance Your Customer Experience At The Same Time

Education Technology Managers

Also free to register, InfoComm is repeating the successful Special Sessions for Education Technology Managers. Aimed specifically at higher education professionals, the first session titled Destination 2020: Future Trends in AV and Electronic Systems will explore the influence and future of IT, consumer electronics, smartphones and the Internet. The second is Building Large Scale, Low Cost Lecture Capital – The Norwegians’ Story and will focus on digitizing higher education.

EDID Lab

New for ISE 2015, a special EDID lab course has been introduced aimed primarily at providing systems integrators with a practical understanding of EDID management and implementation for HDMI. The EDID Lab is valid under the free voucher scheme.

Master Class

A new Master Class category for ISE 2015 focuses on ‘Displays for Today and Tomorrow’. The session presented by industry veteran, Robert Simpson of Electrosonic, will be divided into four sessions and aimed at experienced AV professionals with around 8-10 years’ experience.Attendees can sign up for the Master Class during registration at a cost of €150 (for InfoComm members) or €200 (non-members).

CTS Study Session

As in previous years, a Certified Technology Specialist™ (CTS) class will be held. CTS is recognized worldwide as the industry’s leading AV professional qualification. Interested parties are encouraged to register early. Attendees can sign up for the CTS Study Session during registration at a cost of €99 (for InfoComm members) or €150 (non-members). Attendees can also register to take the CTS exam onsite at the RAI 10-12 February. Please visit infocomm.org/ise for more information.

All InfoComm University education will be held in the Elicium building, conveniently located amongst all show halls during ISE 2015.

Don’t miss out. View the speaker line up and sign up now at www.iseurope.org.

Exponation Announces Inaugural CorpComm for Staff Communication Technologies

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Exponation Announces Inaugural CorpComm for Staff Communication Technologies

Atlanta, GA, USA — From the producers of Digital Signage Expo comes CorpComm Expo, September 30 – October 1 2015 at the Georgia World Congress Center, the first and only trade show and conference dedicated to corporations that are – or will be – embracing exciting technologies that help them to communicate, inspire and educate their staff more effectively than ever before.

Attendees of this unique event will be executives from leading U.S. and international corporations who are responsible for:

  • –Corporate communications
  • –HR
  • –Training/distance learning
  • –Marketing
  • –IT
  • –Social media/mobile
  • –Community outreach

CorpComm Expo will allow attendees to experience these technologies in a personal, hands-on way – and allow exhibitors to truly engage with an audience of valuable potential customers.

Who should exhibit:

Manufacturers and providers of:

  • –Communication software
  • –Digital display technology
  • –In-plant-visual supply chain network technology
  • –Networked interactive whiteboards
  • –Remote worker/teleworker technologies
  • –Unified communications technologies
  • –Video conferencing and telepresence systems
  • –Video production/content development

IMERSA Accepting Submissions for 2015 Sizzle Reel

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IMERSA Accepting Submissions for 2015 Sizzle Reel 
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Denver, CO, USA — IMERSA would like to invite you to send your favorite short fulldome excerpts, each from 30 seconds to 1 minute long (dome originals with optional synchronized audio – see specs below), for possible inclusion in our IMERSA Sizzle Reel 2015, to be presented at the IMERSA Summit in February 2015.

The IMERSA Board will review the submissions and choose the clips that we feel best illustrate the power of immersive media. We will cut these highlight clips together into an exciting fulldome montage that we will distribute for free to theaters around the world.

The 2014 premier of the Sizzle Reel, proved to be one of the most popular and memorable moments the IMERSA Summit. This reel is now regularly presented at conferences and fulldome demonstrations showcasing the uniqueness of our fulldome medium.

IMERSASizzle2014.360 from IMERSA on Vimeo.

If you would like the opportunity for about 3 to 20 seconds of some of your favorite clips to be included in the 2015 Sizzle Reel, please fill out and sign our entry form and submit it to [email protected].

All show files must be delivered by January 15, 2015.

Delivery Specifications:

Physical Media:
USB 2.0/3.0 Hard Drive or Flash Drive, FAT 32 or NTFS format

Dome Originals:
• 4096 x 4096* frame sequence at 30 frames per second, JPEG, TGA, or PNG format
• *(Preferred resolution. Minimum accepted resolution: 2200 x 2200 dome originals; maximum accepted resolution 8192 x 8192 dome originals)
• 24 frame per second content will be accepted, but will be sped up to 30 fps in the final master sequence. No 60 fps content, please.
• Please specify frame rate.
• Filenames should follow this format: Filename_#####.extension starting on frame 00000.

Audio Files:
• 5.1 or Stereo mix files delivered as separated mono WAV files, 16 or 24 bit, 48 kHz
• All audio files must be synchronized to the first frame of picture for each dome original sequence.
• Audio frame rate must match picture frame rate.

www.imersa.org

More than $120,000 Raised for Give Kids the World Village at IAAPA Attractions Expo

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More than $120,000 Raised for Give Kids the World Village at IAAPA Attractions Expo

ABOVE: Members of the 2013 TEA team, winners of that year’s 5K run.  Photo by Martin Palicki

Alexandria, VA, USA – The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) and attractions industry professionals raised more than $120,000 for Give Kids The World (GKTW) Village in Kissimmee, Florida, during IAAPA Attractions Expo 2014. IAAPA Attractions Expo 2014 is the largest conference and trade show for the attractions industry and took place in the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, Nov. 17-21. GKTW is a nonprofit resort that provides cost-free vacations for children from around the world with life-threatening illnesses and their families.

The money was raised through private donations and the following fundraising events: 12th Annual IAAPA International Charity Golf Tournament, 5th Annual Motorcycle Ride, 5K Fun Run and 1K Walk, and Chance-to-Win Raffle.

“We greatly appreciate our longstanding partnership with IAAPA and its members, and we are so thankful for the continued support,” said Pamela Landwirth, president of GKTW. “The outpouring of support from IAAPA and the attractions industry as a whole allows us to continue to create smiles and inspire hope for our Wish families.”

12th Annual IAAPA International Charity Golf Tournament
The 12th Annual IAAPA International Charity Golf Tournament drew 127 attractions industry professionals who enjoyed a round of golf at Hawks Landing Golf Course at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort on Sunday, Nov. 16. The foursome of Andrew Callies, Jason Kielmann, Shawn Kirsch, and Christian Vozza, all from Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida, won the tournament.

5th Annual IAAPA Motorcycle Ride
Thirty-eight motorcycle enthusiasts toured Orlando’s scenic landscape on Sunday, Nov. 16, during IAAPA’s fifth annual motorcycle ride for GKTW. Orlando Harley Davidson served as the ride’s starting and ending point.

IAAPA’s 5K Fun Run and 1K Walk, Footprints From the Heart
On Thursday, Nov. 20, 153 people participated in the IAAPA 5K Fun Run and 1K Walk held at the Give Kids The World Village.

Ethan Knoebel, of Knoebels Amusement Resort, won the men’s 5K race, finishing with a time of 17:06. Gina Claassen of Herschend Family Entertainment won the women’s race, finishing the 5K in 20:58.

The highest individual fundraiser for the 5K Fun Run and 1K Walk was Joanna DelMoral of the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA); she raised $1,300.

Chance-to-Win Raffle
Throughout the week, Expo participants entered the Chance-to-Win raffle in hopes of winning a four-to-five-night Royal Caribbean cruise by donating to GKTW at the organization’s Expo booth at the Orange County Convention Center.

A list of golf tournament sponsors, motorcycle ride sponsors, and fun run sponsors is available atwww.  IAAPA.org/expos/iaapa- attractions-expo/charity/ sponsors.

IAAPA also partners with GKTW for the World Passport for Kids Program, which enables Wish families who stay at the Village to visit a participating amusement park or attraction for up to a year following their stay. IAAPA member attractions from around the world participate in the program. Additional information about the program is available at www.IAAPA.org/about-IAAPA/community-outreach.

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