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July 8, 2019 by Elise Simons

Nth Degree Redefines Event Technology Solutions Offering

Offering Provides Consultative Engagement for All Aspects of Event Technology

For more information:
Elise Simons | 404.296.5282 | esimons@nthdegree.com

ATLANTA, GA/July 8, 2019 — Nth Degree, a leading full-service global event marketing and trade show management company, announced its redefined Event Technology Solutions service offering, under the events business. Jake VanPatten, recently promoted to Director, Events Technology Solutions at Nth Degree, will oversee the new service offering that is aimed at solving customers’ event technology problems and uncovering technology solutions and enhancements.

The Event Technology Solutions service offering provides clients with event technology expertise and consultative services. This is an extension of services previously provided by Nth Degree, but now organized as a new service offering with a dedicated team and associated resources. Services include technology selection, technology vendor communications and management, emerging technology review and recommendations, on-site technical management, security and network infrastructure management, and implementation, testing and metrics solutions.

“As the event technology marketplace rapidly evolves and client needs focus on data-driven products, personalization and client engagement, we wanted to redefine the service offering to provide leadership on how to best match technology resources with client objectives,” said Robert Lowe, President, Events, Nth Degree. “It’s our job to be that steward and help clients make smart decisions-ones that affect all aspects of their events.”

As the Director, VanPatten will be responsible for spearheading client engagements, strategy and execution, ensuring clients select the right technology for their event. VanPatten will oversee a team of experts who will be responsible for strategy, implementation, deployment, and ongoing management of technology partners. Additionally, the team will proactively identify emerging technology and make recommendations to clients based on their needs.

“Jake was the natural choice for leadership,” said Lowe. “He has nearly 20 years of technology experience and event industry expertise in creating end-to-end technology design for clients. Jake’s focus on achieving optimal attendee experiences and the ability to lead and empower teams is crucial to continuing to deliver successful solutions to our clients.”

For more information regarding Nth Degree Event Technology Solutions visit nthdegree.com/event-technology-solutions.

From our headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia as well as 23 offices across North America and several major European cities, we serve our clients at over 13,000 event and trade show projects annually. Additional information is available at nthdegree.com.

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November 30, 2017 by Elise Simons

Nth Degree and Zenith LaborNet Join Forces to Become Largest Trade Show Labor Contractor

Combined Teams Will Serve Customers with Industry-Leading Exhibitor-Appointed Labor Force

For more information:
Elise Simons | 404.297.5398 | esimons@nthdegree.com

ATLANTA, GA/November 30, 2017/Business Wire/ — Nth Degree, a leading full-service global event marketing and labor management company, announces it has come to an agreement and intends to merge with Atlanta-based Zenith LaborNet effective January 1, 2018. The company will be headquartered in Nth Degree’s Duluth, GA office and will continue to operate in all the major convention cities across the country and the world.

“This merger with Zenith LaborNet will complement our labor management offering – the combined team will offer best-in-class service in every trade show market, deeper project management talent pools for large projects, and city expertise that is unparalleled in the industry,” said Rich Ennis, Chief Executive Officer, Nth Degree. “This joining of forces to become the industry’s largest and strongest exhibitor-appointed labor provider enables us to better serve both organizations’ current customers and expand our capacity.”

Zenith LaborNet’s current executive leadership, including company founders Mike Metzger and John Zimmerman, will join the Nth Degree leadership team. Metzger will take on the role of Vice President, Field Service Operations; Zimmerman will serve as Vice President, Operational Excellence; and Russell Greenway will become Vice President, Business Development.

“Nth Degree and Zenith LaborNet are a perfect blend of the best that the I&D industry has to offer its customers,” said Greenway. “The combination of skills, talent and experience that have been brought together will serve to provide an even better trade show and event experience for our customers worldwide.”

Nth Degree
From its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia as well as 22 offices across North America and several major European cities, Nth Degree serves its clients at over 13,000 event and trade show projects annually. Additional information is available at nthdegree.com.

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October 9, 2017 by Elise Simons

Rich Ennis Joins Nth Degree as Chief Executive Officer

Experienced Executive Tapped to Lead Company Through Growth and Expansion

For more information:
Elise Simons | 404.296.5282 | esimons@nthdegree.com

ATLANTA, GA/October 9, 2017/Business Wire/ — Nth Degree, a leading full-service global event marketing and labor management company, announced the appointment of Rich Ennis as Chief Executive Officer. Based in Nth Degree’s corporate office in Atlanta, Georgia, Ennis will lead the organization as it embarks on a period of growth and expansion to better support its customers’ face-to-face marketing programs around the world.

“In collaboration with Nth Degree’s management team, we selected Rich Ennis as Nth Degree’s CEO during this period of unprecedented success in the company’s history,” said Kyle Largent, Managing Director of Gladstone Investment Corporation. “Rich’s successful leadership of business-to-business companies and brands, his track record of innovation, and his commitment to fostering the company culture and team member development make him well-suited to lead Nth Degree.”

Prior to joining Nth Degree, Ennis held a variety of leadership positions with growth-oriented firms, including managing Kleenex® and Scott® Towel brands for Kimberly-Clark Corporation. Most recently, he served as CEO of Steritech, a Charlotte, NC-based service organization whose services included customer experience audits to help customers execute well on their brand standards.

“Nth Degree has been successful for close to 40 years by listening to its customers’ needs and exceeding their expectations,” said Ennis. “I will be focused on innovations and growth strategies that help our customers make the most of their marketing dollars in all aspects of their event and trade show programs. I look forward to leading this team and providing our employees with what they need to take care of our customers now and in the future.”

Nth Degree
At Nth Degree, we don’t merely manage trade shows, exhibits, and events. We use them as a means to create loyal customers for our clients. Our job is to craft experiences that help build stronger brands—and we relish it. Whether we’re managing a complex trade show exhibit, driving strategy for an international event, or simply installing a 10×10 booth for one of 1,100 domestic and multinational clients, we’re passionate about what we do.

From our headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia as well as 21 offices across North America and several major European cities, we serve our clients at over 7,500 event and trade show projects annually. Additional information is available at nthdegree.com.

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March 14, 2016 by Elise Simons

Nth Degree Promotes Bree LaBollita to Director of Content and Learning

For more information:
Elise Simons
404.296.5282
esimons@nthdegree.com

ATLANTA, GA/March 14, 2016/Business Wire/ — Today, Nth Degree announced the promotion of Bree LaBollita to Director of Content and Learning in an effort to continue the development of its Attendee Learning and Content capabilities.

As Director, LaBollita will continue to drive this service offering forward for the benefit of Nth Degree’s customers – helping them attain attendee growth goals with strong content offerings and an elevated learning experience. She will be tasked with further development of methodologies that foster engaging learning environments and long-term comprehension of materials by attendees.

“Bree is the ideal person to lead our team of dedicated content and learning specialists. She has the ability to focus on the processes and tactics necessary to manage any size content program while putting an emphasis on the effects of varied learning environments, differentiation for multi-generational audiences, and different methods of teaching for diverse learning styles,” said Robert Lowe, President, Events.

LaBollita began her career at Nth Degree in 2007. Since then she’s managed content programs with up to 700+ speakers for clients like RSA® Conference. She has managed all aspects from identifying speakers to suggesting content topics based on experience and continued research on what resonates with attendees. “I am thrilled that I will have the opportunity to continue to positively contribute to our clients’ content and learning offerings. Managing speakers and delivering well-executed programs that enrich attendees’ educational journeys is something I’m passionate about,” said LaBollita.

Nth Degree
At Nth Degree, we don’t merely manage trade shows, exhibits, and events. We use them as a means to create loyal customers for our clients. Our job is to craft experiences that help build stronger brands—and we relish it. Whether we’re managing a complex trade show exhibit, driving strategy for an international event, or simply installing a 10×10 booth for one of 1,100 domestic and multinational clients, we’re passionate about what we do.

From our headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia as well as 21 satellite offices across North America and several major European cities, we serve our clients at over 8,000 event and trade show projects annually. Additional information is available at nthdegree.com.

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February 22, 2016 by Elise Simons

Nth Degree Names Robert Lowe President, Events

For more information:
Elise Simons
404.296.5282
esimons@nthdegree.com

ATLANTA, GA/February 22, 2016/Business Wire/ — Nth Degree, a leading full-service global event marketing and labor management company, has promoted industry and company-veteran Robert Lowe to President, Events. In this key senior leadership role, Lowe will lead the growth and development of Nth Degree’s events business by adding new skills and tools, penetrating new markets, and expanding the group’s global capabilities.

Lowe has been leading the group in an interim capacity for the past 9 months. He has a proven track record of designing innovative event strategies for the world’s leading technology companies resulting in events that grow year-after-year and achieve and exceed aggressive sales and marketing goals. “I’m thrilled about the long-term opportunity to lead our talented, experienced team toward our continued mission of helping our clients drive the change that makes an impact on their event marketing programs,” said Lowe. “Our skills, expertise, and vision coupled with our right-sized agency enable us to be nimble, innovative, and responsive.”

“Robert has demonstrated his ability to provide leadership, direction and value to all of our events’ clients over the past 13 years, and I am confident he will bring the same to his expanded role,” said John Yohe, President & CEO, Nth Degree, Inc. “As we embark on a 5-year strategic plan for our company, Robert will play a key role as he brings inventive ideas that will help propel growth for both our clients and our business.”

About Nth Degree
At Nth Degree, we don’t merely manage trade shows, exhibits, and events. We use them as a means to create loyal customers for our clients. Our job is to craft experiences that help build stronger brands—and we relish it. Whether we’re managing a complex trade show exhibit, driving strategy for an international event, or simply installing a 10×10 booth for one of 1,100 domestic and multinational clients, we’re passionate about what we do.

From our headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia as well as 21 satellite offices across North America and several major European cities, we serve our clients at over 7,500 event and trade show projects annually. Additional information is available at nthdegree.com.

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Offering Provides Consultative Engagement for All Aspects of Event Technology

Combined Teams Will Serve Customers with Industry-Leading Exhibitor-Appointed Labor Force

Experienced Executive Tapped to Lead Company Through Growth and Expansion

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