PPB March 2021

entertained as D2U Live professional emcee BJ Smith reviewed the day’s agenda, interviewed special guests and introduced other live and pre- recorded segments from Freeman’s Dallas studio. Included were an early-morning energy-infused Coffee & Comedy featuring comedian Collin Moulton and live interviews with PPAI executive and management staff; incoming Chair Todd Pottebaum, MAS+; outgoing Chair Ira Neaman, MAS; leaders from exhibitors Next Level Apparel, Artech Pro and Richardson Seating Corporation and PPEF Chair Dana Porter, MAS, among others. D2U also featured caricature artist Show attendees could scroll and click through to all of the nearly 500 exhibiting companies, and create walk lists and use other tools on the platform. Professional emcee BJ Smith was the official host of Expo D2U Live, a popular element of this year's show, which was broadcast from Freeman's Dallas studios. PPAI Expo Direct-2-You | FEATURE | MARCH 2021 | 25