QR Codes are showing up EVERYWHERE these days!

What is a QR code you may ask? It's a way to instantly share digital information with someone using the camera on a smartphone...

If you have an iPhone or an Android phone simply look in the App Store for "QR Code" and you'll find many scanner applications.

If you see a QR Code (such as the one above) scan it to receive the information... Websites, email addresses, SMS numbers, even twitter addresses can be encoded/decoded through a QR Code.

An now, you will see them in tradeshows to send people information about a product, company or even contest entry! Check out the Chiquita Banana QR code above!

Imagine the tradeshow implementations that the QR code could lead to, and the paperless delivery of information with this new technology!

Generate your own QR code HERE: http://goo.gl/q043h

For QR code scanner applications check out these links:

iPhone: http://goo.gl/IH2lq

Android: http://goo.gl/ynlPM

Blackberry: http://goo.gl/rfOf2

Click on the link to read an e-Voice highlight...

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Many of the Corporate-Fx clients have grown to love the exquisite magic of Steve Cohen, "The Millionaire's Magician". And every step of the way we have said that Steve is destined to become a star...

As part of our exclusive tradeshow magic group, Steve Cohen has performed in Amsterdam, Lisbon, and in througout the United States.for some of Corporate-Fx's best clients such as; Sun Microsystems, Agfa, Unisys, IBM/Tivoli, Viewlocity, Enterprise DB, Surf Control, as well as for ING Direct.

Over the past few years, Steve has been busy performing in his HIT New York show "Chamber Magic" at the Waldorf Astoria as well as appearing on Television shows such as Martha Stewart and "Late Night" with David Letterman.

And now, on January 12th, 2012, Steve Cohen will be performing his NEW one man show "Theater of Wonder" at New York's famous Carnegie Hall!

The entire tradeshow magic group at Corporate-Fx is indeed proud of Steve and his accomplishments over the years... Hang on to your seats, because Steve Cohen is now officially a "Star"!

Steve Cohen's Corporate-Fx tradeshow magic bio can be found at: http://corporatefx.com/Steve.html

Join Scott Tokar of Corporate-Fx and discover engagement strategies that attract, retain, and qualify a target audience.

There is an app for that!

What is the difference between total success and epic fail in a trade show? Join Scott Tokar of Corporate-Fx at the 2012 Exhibitor Show in Las Vegas to find out.

It's the "Booth Basics Bootcamp" seminar! See this video for more information!

The Corporate-Fx CEO, Scott Tokar will be presenting two NEW classes at the 2012 Exhibitor Tradeshow in Las Vegas: March 4th-7th, 2012.

Class #1 is titled: "Gathering the RIGHT crowd - Engagement strategies that attract, retain and qualify a target audience."

And class #2 is titled: "Booth Basics Boot Camp. The rights/wrongs, ins/outs, successes/failures on the tradeshow floor."

What do tradeshow exhibiting and air-travel have in common? I think it’s the “Luggage fees”!

Recently, I had to fly from Orange County to Denver on United Airlines. Now, typically I fly on American Airlines and I’m a fairly high ranking frequent flyer with nearly 2 million actual miles of “status” on American, but I rank as a NOBODY on United. And that means, due to my lack of clout, I must PAY for EVERYTHING on United (baggage, priority boarding, more leg-room, AND my seat)

I was just about to get furious with the “system” until I realized, this is EXACTLY what the tradeshow industry has been doing for years. If you are an exhibitor you are now used to paying for booth space, electricity, internet, carpeting, carpet vacuuming, security, drayage, access storage, and THEN you pay an extra fee for additional exhibitor badges!

Why do the airlines AND the tradeshow industry do this, and why do YOU put up with it? Think about it, this piece-meal pricing scam is an insult to the customer! You don’t really have a choice, if you must fly to your destination, you most likely have to check a bag or two. The airlines already have statistical averages of the amount of cargo they will be flying on each route, it’s not a surprise to them, it’s not a special request that is out of the ordinary, nor is it an inconvenience to the airline. When I have to pay these “extras” it makes me feel less valuable to the airline.

Face it, it’s no surprise that you are going to need adequate security and carpet vacuuming at ANY tradeshow you exhibit in as well...

I know what many of you are about to say: “Yes but, what about Southwest airlines? They don’t charge for bags, and the boarding process takes into account your status, ticket price, and time of check-in!” Agreed, I too get a positive feeling and WARM FUZZIES at the mere mention of the Southwest name... It’s their CUSTOMER SERVICE, unique business strategy, and a willingness to do things differently than the rest of the industry that sets Southwest apart from their competition.

Piece-meal pricing and “up-charges” devalues your customer, and your reputation reflects it!

Apple Computers, Chic-Fil-A, and Southwest Airlines are all extremely successful, profitable, and have great reputations, because they value their customers and show respect to everyone!

Now it’s my turn... I must observe the positive trends, identify the principles, and then apply them to MY industry. I want the Corporate-FX name to have the same positive identity within the tradeshow industry as Southwest has in theirs!

This is why Corporate-Fx implemented a SIMPLE, all-inclusive, “turn-key” pricing structure for every one of our quality tradeshow magicians! Rest assured that with Corporate-Fx you will NEVER pay an unexpected “up-charge”! Everything is included: Transportation, lodging, per-diems, scripting, research, production, performer, and even an audio system is part of our price! After all, YOU have enough to worry about... We value your business and our customer support should reflect it!

Now did you remember to order (and pay for) that Visqueen “up charge” to keep your carpet clean during the booth install at your next tradeshow?

Scott Tokar, magician and founder of the Corporate-Fx Tradeshow magic group wins "Best Comedy Magician" at the 2011 Strolling Olympics of The International Brotherhood of Magicians (I.B.M.).

The I.B.M. is recognized as the world's largest magic organization, and 2011 marked the group's 83rd annual convention, held this year in Dallas, TX from June 29th through July 2nd. Over seven hundred magicians from 30+ countries gathered to compete, study, and share in the ancient art of prestidigitation, slight-of-hand and magical illusion.

Each year, the I.B.M. hosts several contests at the convention: The Gold Medal Stage competition, The Gold-Cups Close-up contest and The Strolling Olympics.

Previously (in 1988), Scott Tokar received the first place trophy in the Close-Up contest at the 60th Annual I.B.M. Convention held in Boston, MA.

Since then, traditional magic has undergone vast changes. With the rising popularity of magicians like David Blaine and Chris Angel, plus internet memes and the rise of YouTube, real world performance of "live" strolling and "Street Magic" has become one of the most popular forms of the magical arts today...

Street magic is all about "reality"... Real people, real magic and eye-popping miracles performed in the palms of the audience's hands. No camera tricks, no fancy lighting and none of it takes place in a traditional "controlled" theater environment...

The I.B.M. Strolling Olympics is a "popular-vote" competition for street magic, in which the audience becomes both the viewer and the judge. With only one hour to compete, and over fifteen groups to entertain, timing was as critical as the performance. Therefore, each contestant must amaze as many people as possible in the limited time allotted.

Slight-of-hand skill, audience interaction, entertainment and professionalism all add-up in the judging process... And this year, through popular vote of the I.B.M., Scott Tokar was awarded the title of "Best Comedy Magician" at the 2011 Strolling Olympics.

For more information about the I.B.M. please visit: www.Magician.org

For more information on Scott Tokar, please visit: http://www.corporatefx.com/scott.html