Category: News

Before the doors opened at the Salesforce Education Summit 2025, we set the tone for the week with our first-ever marquee customer event—Homecoming! Held on March 10th at the Marriott Marquis Chicago, this one-day conference was created exclusively for higher education institutions using Blackthorn’s event management solutions. With a playful nod to school spirit, the […]

The event industry is evolving, and Blackthorn is leading the charge with new innovations designed to streamline event management, enhance engagement, and maximize impact. From powerful new product offerings to key executive hires, we’re doubling down on our mission to make event planning seamless for organizations using Salesforce®. Introducing Event Navigator: A Game-Changer for Attendees […]

This webinar, hosted by Blackthorn’s very own Chris Federspiel and Adam Kebeck, provides an overview and demo of using Blackthorn Events with Salesforce’s new offering, Agentforce. We’ll give you a first look at how this AI-driven tool seamlessly integrates with Salesforce to revolutionize event management. From creating events and analyzing attendance data to managing registrations […]

This webinar, hosted by Blackthorn’s very own Michael McDonnel and Ryan O’Leary, dives into strategies for delivering exceptional VIP experiences using Blackthorn’s Salesforce-native solutions. Discover how to create tailored event access, exclusive registration processes, and personalized communications that elevate your attendees’ experience. Watch as Ryan demonstrates real-world applications like RSVP tracking, visibility controls, and automated […]

Witness firsthand how PMD Alliance, one of our valued customers at Blackthorn, has transformed event organization—making it more efficient, interconnected, and data-driven. Dive into the Parkinson and Movement Disorder Alliance’s (PMD Alliance) journey below. Their mission is to create supportive communities for those dealing with Parkinson’s and other movement disorders until a cure is found. […]

In this webinar, Blackthorn’s Ryan O’Leary and Michael McDonnell show how to uncover and enhance event return on investment (ROI) by leveraging Blackthorn’s real-time budget and expense tracking, automated invoicing, and financial reporting tools. The session addresses common challenges faced by event planners, such as managing budgets, tracking payments, and understanding the profitability of sessions […]

In this webinar, Michael McDonnell, Blackthorn.io’s Sales Engineer, discusses how to enhance event communication through SMS using Blackthorn’s Salesforce-native applications. He explains the advantages of SMS over email, especially for time-sensitive event updates, citing SMS’s 98% open rate and real-time message tracking. McDonnell demonstrates how Blackthorn’s Smart Scheduler and messaging templates streamline the creation and […]

Dreamforce 2024 was a blast, and Blackthorn ensured our VIPs had an unforgettable time at the Impact Hub! We kicked off the fun with a lively Karaoke Welcome Party, where everyone sang their hearts out, getting pumped for the days ahead. We created a vibrant space for all Salesforce Dreamforce attendees, especially those from the […]