By tpnblogss, on April 7th, 2011
[continued from TPN's April e-news...]
[View Rhonda's TPN Profile http://tpnevents.com/aboutus/tpners/rhonda-watt]
Rhonda Watt, Sales Coordinator for One to the World, began in October 2010. Six months later with OttW officially launched, we check in with Rhonda to get to know her and find out what’s next.
Our Q & A begins after a quick hello and belated welcome to the Northlake building.
RHG: Who is Rhonda Watt? And why OttW? Can you tell me a little bit about yourself?
RW: I’m a transplant from Ohio with a background in event planning. My last job was with one of Seattle’s biggest summer festivals. I’m a mom with a very active, inquisitive and beautiful daughter, wife to a Seattleite. One to the World has given me an opportunity to be part of a team that has created this awesome new webcasting tool and I have been diligently working to improve the user experience with the tool. I have learned more in these last 6 months than I learned in all my other positions.
RHG: So what does a work week in the life of Rhonda Watt look like?
RW: A work week at OttW is always an adventure! This is my first experience with being part of a team that is in the process of rebranding and launching a great tool by developing new capabilities that have not been seen before. I could be researching competitors, managing the sales database or confirming sales presentations. It is a lot of fun and I am learning new skills-by this time next year I will be able to add videographer to my list of talents.
RHG: What do you expect your role and/or OttW to look like for you in 3 years?
RW: In three years I believe OttW will be the leader in the world of webcasting. We will have a sales team that can barely keep up with the demand. Our development team will continue to wow the industry with new never seen features that keep businesses wanting more.
RHG: I get this question a lot – so I have to ask – why “One to the World” (that name) – what does it mean?
RW: Simply put- One to many. What makes OttW stand out from all other webcasting tools is its ability to create high quality webcasts without the overwhelming production and cost. There are no downloads and it is user friendly. This was created with the end user in mind-how do we create a high quality tool that is easy to use- answer OttW.
RHG: What is your vision for the OttW tool?
RW: What I envision for OttW is that we will be the “go to” tool for all businesses. Webcasting is not going away- more businesses are finding that it is a great way to communicate to employees, clients and potential clients. OttW is a tool that can allow businesses to stay in the forefront without breaking the bank.
By rachaelhg, on March 21st, 2011
(The New) Tillicum Village Opening Day March 19, 2011
I don’t think I knew Seattle until my trip to Tillicum Village on Saturday. I daresay – I get it now. I get why we put up with 200 cloudy days. I’ve also found what I thought was missing – the heritage – the roots – it’s all part of the Tillicum story. Let me just start by telling you, I will be back and will bring as many people as I can wrangle.
My experience started in the ticketing line. From a few simple kind words from the woman working the booth I knew I was about to become a guest. Being a “guest” is something so rare in my middle-class life experience that it is a sublime treasure. Having spent 5.5 hours on a flight from Boston last week, I am now pleasantly aware of the stark difference between a Cruise and a Flight. Go by boat. Whenever possible.
My four-hour tour began at Pier 55, me the almost-local and about 90 tourists. From walkers to strollers, every age and demographic was represented aboard the “Good Time 2”.
By TPNBlogger, on February 11th, 2011
 21 Years, 21 Case Studies #2 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) By TPNBlogger, on February 11th, 2011
What do you get when you gather in Las Vegas and combine the following markets: technology, automotive and entertainment? The Consumer Electronic Association’s (CEA), Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2011. The largest technology trade show, in the world. Yes, people, in the world. The Consumer Electronics Show has been happening consecutively in Las Vegas since 1996. TPN has been a presence and a growing presence at CES for 10+ years. TPN’s history with CES all started out with the management of one single show at CES in 1998 (client confidential). Now, TPN produces the entire, revolving door of keynotes on the keynote stages …continue reading “21 Years, 21 Case Studies #2 Consumer Electronics Show (CES)” ›
By TPNBlogger, on December 20th, 2010
In commemoration of 21 years on the job, we’ve asked the staff to pick their favorite projects and blog about them. The first one through the gate is by Sherry Fadely. Thank you Sherry.
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21 Years – 21 Case Studies: Story #1 World Vision Experience: AIDS Tour
By Sherry Fadely
November 5th marked the official end of another successful year with the World Vision Experience: AIDS tour.
It is the culmination of another year of a close partnership with this amazing organization. This has been by far the most fulfilling opportunity for me at TPN, filling the role as World Vision’s (WV) account and project manager.
TPN has managed the Experience in partnership with WV since August 2007 when the tour launched. Until 2010 there were two exhibits touring around the US — which TPN also designed and fabricated — based on a prototype conceived and built by the client.
It’s a unique tour in that WV partners with churches who, for about a week to ten days, host the 2,400-sq foot interactive, modular exhibit. The mission is to educate Americans about the AIDS pandemic in Africa, specifically how children are affected by the disease, all in an attempt to raise awareness and promote child sponsorship. It’s a pretty remarkable undertaking that I have been proud to be a part of. …continue reading “21 years, 21 Case Studies: #1 World Vision” ›
By rachaelhg, on October 29th, 2010
By TPNBlogger, on October 28th, 2010
 All hail the rise of the spoiled child. “Nowism” defined as “a lifestyle, as well as a way of life”, is spreading its way through demographics faster than the Zu Zu Pets craze came and went. Gen Y was considered to be the stake holder in nowism behavior but the steady adoption of on-demand technologies by Gen-Xers and Baby-Boomers is quickly sprouting a whole new crop of immediate gratification consumers. Why wait when there is instant gratification, information, relaxation, play, conversation…you get the point. Is this a good thing for XM? Progressive XM agencies look at it like a truth, and dare to meet customers when they want. …continue reading “don’t care how – i want it now!” ›
By TPNBlogger, on October 25th, 2010
The theme of the day…month…year….okay the entire recession….BRING PEOPLE JOY.
We, the people, are hungry for joy. We, not want, but need a rest from the stress. In addition to our colleague who sends us hands-down the funniest emails of all time but are too racy to post here (you know who you are), we want to acknowledge ”OK Go” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHlJODYBLKs&feature=list_related&a=GxdCwVVULXelTEF2UsYucJ62m-7RKKbL&list=ML&playnext=1
With over 6 million viewed and growing…we’re saying …um…okay…go. We don’t love your music, but you sure did make us smile.
Is it a stretch to plug the company now? But really, we have been bringing people together and putting smiles on people’s faces for 21 years. …continue reading “Bring people joy…” ›
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By Matt Yoder, on July 29th, 2010
 30 minutes prior to opening For the third year in a row, TPN produced Xbox’s presence at the craziness that is Comic Con. This year, in addition to the booth, TPN helped with four offsite parties, on three different days, at three separate hotels. You haven’t lived until you’ve crossed train tracks carrying 75lbs of posters in a mob of 5,000 people. …continue reading “” ›
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