The Event Management Journey of PMD Alliance and Blackthorn

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. […]

Dreamforce 2024 Recap – The Impact Hub Experience

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 […]

Blackthorn.io Achieves SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance! 🎊

We’re thrilled to announce that Blackthorn.io is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant! Unrelenting Security: Passing with Flying Colors The SOC 2 audit is a rigorous, multi-month process. We partnered with the industry experts at SecureFrame to design custom tests that met every applicable SOC 2 control requirement. Then, independent auditors meticulously reviewed our systems and […]

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Interactive Advertising Bureau

IAB Before Blackthorn When IAB first discovered Blackthorn, they were using four separate apps some native to Salesforce, others not to manage all aspects of ALM. Attendee and conference information was scattered across those platforms, resulting in inconsistent data and extra work for the IAB team. They also wanted to provide a seamless experience for […]

Accelerating Evolution: New Milestones and Exciting Changes at Blackthorn

Greetings from Blackthorn! In the ever-adapting universe of event management, continuous innovation and agile adaptation hold the key. Today’s blog offers several exciting insights, from celebrating our journey and milestones to unveiling the reshaped support structure. In addition, we highlight our recent achievement – the hard-earned SOC 2 Type 2 accreditation. The Journey Thus Far: […]

A Holiday Event

Happy Holidays from Blackthorn! [spacer size=”spacer20″] Join our very own SueEllen Mang, Director of Global Business Development, for a very special holiday message. [spacer size=”spacer20″] [spacer size=”spacer10″] Recipe: 2 eggs well beaten 1 -14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon of vanilla A pinch of salt 1 quart of milk (4 cups) Mix […]

Infrastructure Enhancements

We’ve been on an incredible journey of expansion and change over the last eight years with Blackthorn Events. It’s a natural step for businesses like ours, as we scale, to continually update and enhance our infrastructure. This ensures we’re always equipped to manage increased complexity and volume, ensuring you, our valued customers and partners, receive […]

Meet Thornie

Meet Thornie! Pronouns: He/Him Traits: Smart, sociable, brave, happy, curious, adventurous, innovative, goofy, empathetic, flexible Meyers-Briggs: ESTP Favorite Song: Roar – Katy Perry Catchphrase: “Two enthusiastic claws up!” “ROAR” Thornie is our quirky and enthusiastic guide to all things Blackthorn. With a big heart but tiny hands, Thornie serves as the ultimate reminder that our […]

Meet the Event Wizard

March was a monumental month for Blackthorn. After months of development and countless iterations, we released the Event Wizard for Blackthorn Events. Meet the Event Wizard Inspired by our customers’ feedback, we created a step-by-step event builder that’s remarkably easy to use (think Eventbrite or SplashThat) yet still offers the customization power of a native […]