RainFocus Celebrates Event Excellence at INSIGHT 2025 Innovation Awards
RainFocus™, the next-generation event marketing platform, has proudly announced the winners of its annual Innovation Awards at RainFocus INSIGHT 2025, the company’s flagship event held in Salt Lake City. The event brought together professionals from events, marketing, and technology to explore cutting-edge trends, data insights, and impactful solutions while fostering valuable industry connections.
Recognizing Game-Changers in Event Innovation
The Innovation Awards honour industry leaders redefining event experiences and deliver exceptional results for their audiences. To earn this prestigious recognition, nominees must demonstrate:
✔ Deep audience understanding to craft engaging experiences
✔ Innovative and forward-thinking use of the RainFocus platform
✔ Smart data utilization to improve events and make strategic decisions
✔ Seamless integration of offline and online efforts for event growth
✔ Efficiency improvements in event management, saving time and resources
“Our Innovation Awards celebrate the best in event marketing and technology,” said JR Sherman, CEO of RainFocus. “Many of our clients and partners have achieved remarkable milestones using our platform, and 2024 was no exception. We’re thrilled to recognize their hard work, innovation, and impact on the industry.”
Meet the 2025 Innovation Award Winners
🏆 Most Innovative Attendee Experience: Keurig Dr Pepper
🏆 Most Innovative Use of Exhibitor & Partner Activation: AnitaB.org
🏆 Most Innovative Use of On-Site Technology: Salesforce
🏆 Best Conference: Salesforce Dreamforce
🏆 Most Innovative Use of Content Management: Workday
🏆 Best Event Program for Scale: Autodesk
🏆 Best Roadshow Series: Databricks
🏆 Sales Accelerator of the Year: Esri
🏆 Agency Partner of the Year: Nteractive
🏆 Technology Partner of the Year: Adobe
🏆 Best Meetings Program: Deltek
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What Industry Leaders Are Saying
✨ Keurig Dr Pepper (Most Innovative Attendee Experience):
“Our team is committed to delivering bold and unforgettable experiences for our guests. Being recognized by RainFocus is a testament to our shared vision and innovative approach.” — Josh Trutor, Manager, Corporate Events
✨ AnitaB.org (Most Innovative Use of Exhibitor & Partner Activation):
“RainFocus understood that our partnership was bigger than us—it was about uplifting underrepresented and marginalized communities with a top-tier digital experience.” — Jerome Edwards, Chief Technology Officer
✨ Salesforce (Best Conference – Dreamforce):
“This award reflects the power of our partnership with RainFocus. Their platform’s seamless integrations help us drive innovation and efficiency across our events.” — Julia Cornish, Senior Director, Strategic Events
✨ Esri (Sales Accelerator of the Year):
“The RainFocus platform has allowed us to scale, optimize, and enhance our event experience while providing a better-integrated user journey.” — Michele Cole, Director, Global Event Marketing
✨ Nteractive (Agency Partner of the Year):
“Our collaboration with RainFocus continues to push the boundaries of event technology, creating seamless, high-impact experiences that set new industry standards.” — Luke Hartstonge, Head of Digital
✨ Adobe (Technology Partner of the Year):
“This recognition highlights our shared mission with RainFocus to provide data-driven, engaging experiences that connect attendees in meaningful ways.” — Stephen Ratpojanakul, Senior Director, Digital Strategy Group
✨ Deltek (Best Meetings Program):
“The RainFocus platform played a crucial role in customizing our meetings program to maximize customer engagement and event efficiency.” — Nicole Allen, Senior Director, Global Events
Shaping the Future of Events
The RainFocus Innovation Awards showcase how companies and organizations leverage technology, creativity, and data-driven strategies to elevate their events. With a strong focus on seamless attendee experiences, innovative content management, and powerful event technology, these winners are setting new benchmarks for success in the industry.
As the event landscape evolves, RainFocus continues to empower brands with next-gen solutions that transform how businesses engage, connect, and grow through events. Congratulations to all the winners!
