News
Jul 07, 2013
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events has partnered with Reed Travel Exhibitions’ CIBTM, the China Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition to host qualified trade show organizers at its event Sept. 2-4 in Beijing, China.
IAEE also will co-produce educational content at the event.
“In an ongoing effort to embrace new partners in collaborative efforts, we are very excited to work with CIBTM on this strategic initiative and increase awareness about IAEE in Asia,” said IAEE President and CEO David DuBois.
He added, “Our priority is to… more
Jul 06, 2013
The start of summer has kicked off with a steady stream of hires and promotions at both show management companies, convention and visitors bureaus and supplier companies, signaling a continued healthy environment for the trade show industry.
The Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau promoted of Rachel Peavy to director of public relations. In her new role, Peavy will create and implement campaigns to support ACVB marketing, sales and tourism programs.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the firearms and ammunition industry, hired former Reed Exhibitions… more
Jul 06, 2013
Today, keeping up with the rapid and constantly evolving technology around us can be so challenging that even the savviest of tech users often find themselves saying ‘Whoa! When did that happen?’
While it’s difficult for anyone to stay completely up-to-date on all the changes continually, here are three great resources for tuning into of the latest news and developments in the world of technology, social media and consumer electronics.
Mashable
Mashable is my favorite website for reading informed opinions from industry experts on the breaking news in the social media… more
Jul 06, 2013
For the “Best of Show” award, we are leaving it up to you to tell us why you think your show is the BEST.
This is the third year for this special award, and five nominees will be invited to the TSNN Awards: Celebrating Trade Show Excellence Nov. 1-3 in Reno, Nev.
The overall winner will be announced at the gala awards celebration Nov. 2. To be considered, please, submit your show HERE.
There is no specific criterion for the award. Be creative!
What challenge(s) did the show face? What was the “Best of Show” solution(s)? And what were the overall results and impact on the show?
What… more
Jul 06, 2013
Today, keeping up with the rapid and constantly evolving technology around us can be so challenging that even the savviest of tech users often find themselves saying ‘Whoa! When did that happen?’
While it’s difficult for anyone to stay completely up-to-date on all the changes continually, here are three great resources for tuning into of the latest news and developments in the world of technology, social media and consumer electronics.
Mashable
Mashable is my favorite website for reading informed opinions from industry experts on the breaking news in the social media… more
Jul 04, 2013
Good news continues for the global exhibition industry; for first time since 2008, the outlook is positive, with a majority of companies in all regions declaring increases in turnover, according to UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry’s11th Global Barometer survey on the state of the exhibition industry.
In addition, all regions indicated three companies out of four expected a turnover increase by the first half of 2014.
The Americas and Asia/Pacific region has been predicting an increase since 2010, joined by the Middle East and Africa last year and now Europe,… more
Jul 01, 2013
Atlanta-based Urban Expositions recently bought Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design Fair (SOFA) Chicago, the largest and longest running art fair in the Windy City, from The Art Fair Company.
"We are thrilled to take ownership of an event that is so well known and respected by galleries, collectors, museum curators, artists, dealers and countless other members of the international art and design communities," says Doug Miller, president, Urban Expositions.
Mark Lyman, SOFA Chicago founder and president of The Art Fair Company, will continue his involvement in a… more
Jun 30, 2013
Already in London, New York and Las Vegas, the Consumer Electronics Association will expand its International CES Unveiled event series to two new locations – Paris and Tel Aviv.
The CES Unveiled event series is a ‘taste’ of the annual event in January in Las Vegas that brings together technology companies, media and key influencers.
“The events will debut global research, CES news and showcase products and technologies,” according to organizers.
Tabletop product displays and networking portions of the CES Unveiled events will offer the opportunity for media,… more
Jun 30, 2013
Attendees will be getting a two-for-one by having two industry meetings collocate for the first time this year – the American Society of Association Executive's (ASAE) Annual Meeting and the International Association of exhibitions and Events’ Midyear Meeting.
The ASAE meeting will run Aug. 3-6 and IAEE’s meeting will run Aug. 5-7, both in Atlanta.
The collocation announcement was made at IAEE’s annual meeting in December by the organization’s president, David Dubois and John Graham, president and CEO of ASAE.
“This partnership makes sense,… more
Jun 30, 2013
The SEMA Show, produced by the Specialty Equipment Market Association, has expanded rapidly into international markets, with more than 15,000 overseas buyers expected at the Nov. 5-8 show at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
“As global demand for the industry’s products soars, there is huge opportunity for our members,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of events and communications.
He added, “We have a comprehensive international relations program to help U.S. manufacturers connect with buyers in the most relevant markets.”
The SEMA Show offers… more
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