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Known for its pre-trained, event-savvy chatbots, 42Chat recently announced that it has launched the 42Chat Command Center. This new tool is a boon for event marketers who use chatbots to communicate with customers and glean data. It features a centralized dashboard that gives marketers real-time control over AI conversations, contact lists, opt-ins, and targeted messaging. It also surfaces live performance metrics like engagement rates, click-throughs, and message-level data, helping teams measure impact and prove ROI without digging through spreadsheets. A new built-in project hub keeps campaign planning, collaboration, and reporting in one place. What hasn't changed? 42Chat's bots still deliver 95 percent response accuracy thanks to curated replies from day one. Better yet? The tools knows when to route users to live support instead of guessing. Contact: 42Chat; Salt Lake City, UT; 888-504-1906; 42chat.com

Clear-Com's latest communication tools aim to keep event teams connected, even on a hectic show floor with the whole team running in different directions. Enter the FreeSpeak Icon beltpack, featuring RF and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, customizable buttons, and individual volume controls for each channel, making it easy to tailor to different roles and workflows. The Arcadia Central Station is a hub that integrates wired and wireless systems across large venues, while the Gen-IC virtual intercom expands communication options for remote or hybrid setups. With the EHX v14 software update for improved routing and control, this suite helps production crews, AV teams, and show staff stay on the same page in real time. Contact: Clear-Com; Alameda, CA; 855-253-2763; clearcom.com

At EXHIBITORLIVE 2025, Interactive Entertainment Group boldly displayed its new vending machine with brains. The Experiential Vending Machine turns passive giveaways into active engagement by requiring visitors to scan a QR code and complete a short interactive experience — something like surveys or prompts — before receiving a prize. The rewards could be anything from branded merch to exclusive brand discounts. But the real payoff is on the exhibitor side. Attendees may walk away with swag, but exhibitors walk away with data such as insights into customer preferences, behaviors, and interest levels that can inform smarter marketing strategies after the show ends. Instead of a sugar hit to keep you going after a long day on the trade show floor, this smart vending machine dispenses a double win: instant gratification for attendees and long-term ROI for brands. Contact: Interactive Entertainment Group; Hauppauge, NY; 800-760-0724; interactiveparty.com
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