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10/05/2026

We’re excited to be heading to IMEX America! Book a meeting with SmartSource and create your persona at Booth . See you in Vegas! ✨

09/30/2026

Trailblazer or Visionary? 👀

Our award-winning IMEX booth is coming back.

🏆 tsnn.com – THE EXHIEs™ - Best Use of Technology

We’re bringing the creativity, technology, and big ideas back to IMEX America 2026, and we can’t wait to show you what’s next.

So tell us…

Are you a Trailblazer or a Visionary?

Come find us at and see for yourself.

09/28/2026

A look back at IMEX the last two years… and we're already looking ahead to this year.

We're excited to be heading back to Las Vegas for IMEX America 2026 and can't wait to share what SmartSource has in store.

From event technology and AV solutions to the creative ideas we look forward to bringing to life, there's a lot we're looking forward to sharing.

If you're heading to IMEX, come find us at . We'd love to catch up, meet you, and show you what we've been working on.

See you in Vegas!

09/25/2026

University events rarely follow a one-size-fits-all technology plan.

A 40-person training session has very different needs from a 1,500-person conference, commencement ceremony, or hybrid event. From displays and audio to laptops, connectivity, lighting, staging, and the small accessories that keep everything running smoothly, the right technology depends on the event, the space, and the audience.

That's where renting can give university teams the flexibility to scale technology around actual demand, without maintaining enough equipment to cover every possible scenario year-round.

We broke down the core AV equipment categories universities commonly rent and where each can make the biggest impact.

Read the full blog:

Campus event technology faces a unique challenge: demand is anything but consistent. Learn how to balance conflicting priorities with a tech partner.

09/17/2026

THANK YOU to our Bronze and Silver Sponsors of the 2026 Central States Communications Exercise! This event would not be possible to put on without each of you!

Nomad Global Communication Solutions, The Will-Burt Company, Hascall-Denke, Access Marketing, JPS, DEN Systems, BK Technologies Inc., Bird Technologies, N-ear, The SmartSource, Motorola Solutions, TrellisWare Technologies, Inc., DTC Codan

09/16/2026

Universities don't have a single event season. They have constant cycles of demand.

Orientation, homecoming, and commencement bring predictable peaks, while lectures, workshops, and department events continue throughout the year. Add in the last-minute requests, and campus event technology has to be built to flex.

The goal isn't just having enough equipment. It's having the inventory, staffing, and support to scale when demand spikes and respond when plans change.

Whether an event was planned months ago or 48 hours ago, the technology should just work.

Read more:

Campus event technology faces a unique challenge: demand is anything but consistent. Learn how to balance conflicting priorities with a tech partner.

09/11/2026

Today, we remember September 11, 2001, and the lives forever changed that day.

We honor those we lost, the first responders who ran toward danger, the families who endured unimaginable loss, and the countless people who came together to help in the days and years that followed.

We will always remember.

09/09/2026

Your event screens could be more than just a wayfinding tool.

Digital signage can create new sponsorship opportunities by turning screens and interactive displays into sponsorable inventory. From branded screen rotations and premium placements to interactive activations and trackable calls to action, organizers can give sponsors more ways to connect with attendees beyond traditional logo placement.

The key is creating opportunities that can be targeted, updated throughout the event, and tied to measurable attendee engagement.

We break down four ways organizers can build digital signage into their sponsorship packages and demonstrate more value to sponsors.

Read the full blog:

Discover how digital signage creates high-value event sponsorship inventory. Learn how to turn screens into trackable, interactive sponsor opportunities.

08/26/2026

We’re excited to share that SmartSource has been named the winner of the EXHIE™ Award for Best Use of Technology at Connect Marketplace!
 
The EXHIEs, launched by TSNN, recognize exhibitor excellence across the trade show industry, with awards celebrating everything from booth design and attendee engagement to technology and overall show experience.
 
Being recognized for Best Use of Technology is especially meaningful to our team. We’re passionate about using technology to create experiences that are not only visually impactful, but also make it easier for attendees to connect, engage, and interact.
 
Thank you to the TSNN team for the recognition and to everyone who stopped by Booth 409 at Connect Marketplace. We’ve loved meeting so many incredible people and sharing what SmartSource can bring to the show floor.
 
We’re proud to bring this one home! 🏆
 
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