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  1. How to Choose the Best Wristband for Your Event

    How to Choose the Best Wristband for Your Event

    Wristbands have become synonymous with events of all kinds - from the music festivals and concerts to sporting events, nightclubs, parties, fundraisers, and charities. Used as a fashion statement in the past, wristbands have now evolved into multifaceted accessories for event goers and event organizers. From admission control to branding, promotion, and audience engagement, wristbands have come a long way...
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  2. 13 Sports Event Management Lessons From Super Bowl

    13 Sports Event Management Lessons From Super Bowl

    Every year, millions of fans worldwide eagerly wait for the Super Bowl, a cultural juggernaut synonymous with sporting excellence and unparalleled entertainment. From its humble beginnings in 1967, The Super Bowl has evolved into a global cultural phenomenon. It also serves as an invaluable source of wisdom for event planners and organizers. In this blog, we glean through 13 pivotal lessons...
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  3. NXP MIFARE® Ultralight C vs. MIFARE® Classic 1k for Hotel Access Control

    NXP MIFARE® Ultralight C vs. MIFARE® Classic 1k for Hotel Access Control

    In today's fast-paced world, security is a paramount concern, especially in the hospitality industry. With hotels serving as temporary homes for guests, ensuring their safety and privacy is non-negotiable. Access control systems play a crucial role in safeguarding hotel premises, and the choice of RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) technology can significantly impact overall security. Two prominent options for hotel access control...
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  4. 8 Biggest Event Technology Trends to Watch Out For in 2024

    8 Biggest Event Technology Trends to Watch Out For in 2024

    In today's world, technology has become an integral part of human existence, and events are no exception. From using wired keypads and infrared voting devices in medical conferences, the event planning industry has evolved significantly.  Whether it's virtual reality, augmented reality, or interactive event apps, technology plays a crucial role in enhancing attendee engagement and overall event success. As we...
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  5. Why Choose RFID Wristbands For Your Hotel

    Why Choose RFID Wristbands For Your Hotel

    In this article, I want to discuss why using wristbands, instead of traditional keycards, at your hotel is a game-changer! Since ID&C has introduced our keycard wristbands, we’ve had a lot of resorts reaching out asking, Should I be using RFID wristbands at my hotel? I say absolutely, here's why…. Better Guest Experience How many times have you found yourself...
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  6. Why Are Event Wristbands So Hard to Take Off?

    Why Are Event Wristbands So Hard to Take Off?

    Counterfeit-fighting Superheroes - The Ultimate Event Wristbands! You've finally made it back home from the event. After sleeping for what feels like a century, you're contemplating taking off your event wristband to keep as a reminder of the best time ever! Little did you know, it's putting up a fight! Time to summon your inner Hulk? No, it's going to...
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  7. How Do RFID Wristbands Work?

    How Do RFID Wristbands Work?

    Chances are, if you’ve visited a music festival, water park, hotel or convention in the last couple of years, you've probably worn an RFID wristband. But how do RFID wristbands work? You might have even used an RFID wristband to tap and pay for drinks or post a photo to your Facebook account. Not quite following me? Well, here at ID&C we receive lots of...
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  8. RFID vs NFC: 10-Year Retrospective

    RFID vs NFC: 10-Year Retrospective

    It's been a decade since we last delved into the RFID vs NFC debate in our industry. Now, it's time to revisit the article we published on Techradar.com back in 2013.  With over 100 million RFID wristbands in circulation, and their widespread use in live events worldwide for access control and cashless payments, it begs the question: What insights have...
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  9. How To Plan & Organize An Event Successfully

    How To Plan & Organize An Event Successfully

    What defines a successful event? For eventgoers, fans, and patrons, their overall experience can make or break any event. Brands and businesses determine success through lead generation, higher sales revenue, and brand recognition. As an event planner and organizer, one must keep audience experience and brand objectives in mind while planning an event. According to IBIS World, the US party...
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  10. 8 Amazing RFID Brand Activations for Events

    8 Amazing RFID Brand Activations for Events

    Whether you’re already established or starting out, brand activations can create a great opportunity to make a big impact in your industry. It’s not new, news that consumers want experiences from brands. They want to feel like they’re part of something and escape the everyday. So, here are 8 amazing RFID brand activations to inspire you. Activations that have compelled...
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  11. 10 Lessons Disney's MagicBand Can Teach Other Theme Parks

    10 Lessons Disney's MagicBand Can Teach Other Theme Parks

    In 2013, Disney's MagicBand revolutionized the theme park and resort industry. Estimated to have cost over $1bn the wristbands formed part of the 'My Disney Experience' project which also tied-in the use of a cutting-edge mobile app to help guests plan and manage their trips. For Disney, it was simple. If they enhanced the experience, more people would spend more time...
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  12. 8 Ways The Masters Could Benefit from RFID Technology

    8 Ways The Masters Could Benefit from RFID Technology

    'Golf is big business in America. More than 1-in-4 Americans age 6 or older, 82 million people in total, consume some form of golf media. That’s a huge market - not only of players but of people who simply love to watch the game. Making it a lucrative and appealing market for advertisers and media outlets.  To give you a scale...
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  13. Sustainable Hotel Ideas

    Sustainable Hotel Ideas

    Eco-consciousness is becoming a priority for many of us in our daily lives, making switches to more sustainable ways of living and shopping, and the hospitality industry is no different. The hotel industry currently accounts for approximately 1% of global carbon emissions and this is set to increase if old practices continue. The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance estimates that hotels need...
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  14. VIP Wristbands

    VIP Wristbands

    VIP Wristbands - Why? Are you planning a concert, festival, or event and want to offer a VIP experience for your guests? With a VIP wristband, your guests can be privy to queue jumping, restricted access, or simply an extra bottle of champagne. We understand everyone has different budgets and expectations in mind when considering ticket prices. Some are happy with...
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  15. 5 Ways RFID Wristbands Generate Revenue for Self-Pour Bars

    5 Ways RFID Wristbands Generate Revenue for Self-Pour Bars

    Self-pour bar systems are the restaurant industry's latest craze. And, the RFID technology behind them is helping bar managers better understand their customer's drinking habits. RFID (Radio-frequency identification) is a wireless technology used to transmit small amounts of data between a tag and a reader. In most cases, (at least in the world of hospitality and events) RFID tags hold little or...
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  16. 12 Reasons RFID at Festivals is Awesome

    12 Reasons RFID at Festivals is Awesome

    If you’ve walked through the gates of some of the country’s biggest music festivals in the past 5 years, then you’ve probably experienced using an RFID wristband. RFID at festivals has taken off to the extent where it is becoming the norm for many multi-day events in the 50,000+ attendance range. But, RFID (which stands for Radio Frequency Identification) is fast...
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  17. Summer Camp Wristbands: Child safety ideas

    Summer Camp Wristbands: Child safety ideas

    Summer camps are big business in America. They’re a lifesaver for working parents and can entertain children from dusk until dawn all summer long. Safety is paramount when dealing with child care at youth camps. And having to identify a child, their medical condition, or key details, is key to running a safe and efficient program. Wristbands are an inexpensive way...
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  18. 5 Ultimate Security Wristband Features For Event Organizers

    5 Ultimate Security Wristband Features For Event Organizers

    Our customers often ask 'what are the best security wristband features?' Event organizers want to make sure that nobody can copy their festival wristbands and get unauthorized access to their event. Why? Because oversubscribed events can be dangerous if safe capacity is exceeded. And, it can result in a bad experience for guests that have paid to attend, which can have a...
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  19. RFID Hotel Wristband Keycards - From Wallet to Wrist

    RFID Hotel Wristband Keycards - From Wallet to Wrist

    If you’ve stayed in a hotel, chances are you’ve probably spent some time standing outside your room while you awkwardly swipe your RFID keycard over-and-over again to try and open the door. Or perhaps you left it by the pool or in the fitness suite. We’ve all been there. But thanks to a new concept from ID&C, the Wristband Hotel Key...
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  20. 14 RFID Technology Applications for Sports Events

    14 RFID Technology Applications for Sports Events

    It will come as no surprise that the North American sports market is expected to reach $73.5 billion by 2019. Gate revenues, television rights, and sponsorships are the main driving force behind the sector growth and the key component underpinning all facets of sports media is technology. Technology has had a colossal impact on the world of sports in recent years...
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  21. Face Masks 101: A User's Guide to Face Masks - All Your Questions Answered

    Face Masks 101: A User's Guide to Face Masks - All Your Questions Answered

    Since the outbreak of COVID-19, we have been hearing a lot about face masks, N95 masks, and Appendix A. From a nationwide shortage of masks, to the latest CDC recommendation encouraging people to wear masks in public settings, its clear masks are at the forefront on everyone’s minds. But what do we really know about the difference of these types of face masks...
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  22. Wristband Color Meanings

    Wristband Color Meanings

    Wristband Color Meanings Awareness wristbands can be used as a sign of support for certain movements, beliefs or health conditions. However, the wristband color meanings can be somewhat ambiguous, especially when a particular color represents so many illnesses and beliefs. This can often be confusing for those who are unaware of what they mean. Here at ID&C Band, We’ve compiled a list...
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  23. 8 Benefits of Using RFID Wristbands for Resorts & Attractions

    8 Benefits of Using RFID Wristbands for Resorts & Attractions

    The use of RFID wristbands for resorts and attractions has grown significantly in the past 5 years. Ever since Disney's MagicBand burst on the scene in 2013, the theme park industry has rapidly adopted RFID technology. Age-old paper wristbands and tickets are being replaced with cutting-edge state-of-the-art contactless passes, in the form of wristbands or cards. But, RFID tags are nothing new in the...
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  24. How Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will save the Hotel Industry

    How Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will save the Hotel Industry

    It’s no news that the hospitality industry has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. Travel restrictions and social distancing have brought new challenges for hotels and resorts. And, international travel and close-proximity of guests is a potential breeding ground for germs to be spread. These uncertain times make PPE for hotels more essential than ever in protecting staff and...
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  25. How to Make a Wristband

    How to Make a Wristband

    If you have ever hosted an event or attended a music festival, you have likely dealt with wristbands before.  Wristbands, also known as bracelets, are available in many forms and types - colorful wristbands, Tyvek wristbands, paper bracelets, plastic bands, rubber bracelets, engraved bracelets, printed wristbands, RFID wristbands, and more. They are widely used in day-to-day life as gifts, symbols...
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  26. Top 10 Creative and Easy Charity Fundraising Ideas

    Top 10 Creative and Easy Charity Fundraising Ideas

    Hands up who's guilty of making a pledge to 'give back more', 'pass it on', 'make a contribution to society' etc. etc., but then doing absolute diddly-squat about it? It's not because we don't want to take time to fundraise, it's just because...well there is always something that gets in the way. 'I'm too busy, I'll vow to do something next...
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  27. RFID technology: A game-changer for Esports events

    RFID technology: A game-changer for Esports events

    According to a report from marketing researcher Newzoo, esports revenues are predicted to hit $905 million by the end of 2018, a huge 38% increase on the previous year. With millions (if not billions) of monthly gaming streams on sites such as YouTube and Twitch, esports is a hot topic in the digital world right now.  But esports is not only about...
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  28. Expert Blog: Managing RFID Credentials at Your Event

    Expert Blog: Managing RFID Credentials at Your Event

    Guest blog by Natasha Hiller, Chief Operations Officer at Marcato. So, you've taken the plunge and decided to integrate RFID at your next event.  Now you can sit back and let the technology do the work. You're life just got easier, and you're about to make a ton of cash, with no effort at all, right? Wrong! While RFID technology has the...
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  29. Power-Up Your Fan Con with RFID Technology

    Power-Up Your Fan Con with RFID Technology

    Comic Cons (or comic book conventions to give them their full title) have become one of the most sought after tickets on the event calendar, with some Cons outselling major music festivals 2 to 1.  The rapid rise of Comic-book Cons are just one reason why an increasing number of organisers have turned towards RFID technology to help ‘Pow!’ the...
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  30. Dali Museum Wristbands Up Cycled for Art Installation

    Dali Museum Wristbands Up Cycled for Art Installation

    Unless you’re someone that likes to keep a memento, chances are that when you leave a museum or event, your wristband goes straight in the trash? Well, not anymore. The Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida has taken a unique approach to its left over paper wristbands. It encourages visitors to tie their used Tyvek wristbands to its 'Wishing Tree', creating a...
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