TSNN’s Top Stories of 2024

December 11, 2024

As we close out 2024 and prepare to welcome 2025, we want to take a moment to reflect on and highlight the news and thought leadership articles that captured the attention of you, our readers, throughout an incredibly busy year. From insightful analyses of the U.S. trade show industry’s recovery, emerging economic trends and their implications, to event trends and business moves of some of the most talented professionals shaping the industry landscape, our most-read articles offer a glimpse into the topics that resonated most with trade show industry professionals this year. Here are 10 of our most popular stories from 2024: 

Top 10 by page views on our website: 

  1. From Public to Private: PE Firm Acquires GES for $535 Million 
  2. TSNN Reveals 2024 Awards Finalists 
  3. Clarion Events Expands Energy Portfolio with Acquisition of Infocast and Its 18 Events 
  4. TSNN Exclusive: Bruno Giaccio Joins Prestigious List of King’s Glove Award Winners 
  5. Clarion Events Makes Second Acquisition in Two Weeks 
  6. TSNN Exclusive: Interview with Visit Orlando CEO Casandra Matej Reveals Exciting Developments and Opportunities for Events 
  7. Blue Footprint: Four Areas of Event Water Management to Consider 
  8. 3 Ways the National Business Aviation Association’s 2024 Convention & Expo Reached New Heights 
  9. 13 Interactive Trade Show Booths That Captivated Attendees and Boosted Engagement 
  10. Women at the Helm: How TED Chief Program and Strategy Officer Monique Ruff-Bell is Disrupting the Events Industry 

Top 10 by total impressions and engagement on LinkedIn: 

  1. Informa Reports Double-Digit Revenue Growth, Offers $1.5 Billion for Ascential 
  2. Julie Coker Tapped to Lead NYC Tourism + Conventions 
  3. Maritz CEO David Peckinpaugh Talks CDS Acquisition and More 
  4. Earnings: Informa Outperforms Its Market Guidance Set at the Start of 2023, Increases Targets for 2024 
  5. Hyve Group Adds to U.S. Portfolio with Possible Acquisition 
  6. Post-show Recap: TSNN’s 10 Takeaways from ESCA’s Summer Educational Conference 
  7. Ideas to Steal: 10 Tried and Tested Event Activations at Shepard Sandbox 
  8. Get Ready for IMEX America 2024: A Preview with CEO Carina Bauer 
  9. The Future of the Trade Show Industry – Are We in Danger of Losing Our Soul? 
  10. In Conversation with Tahaluf CEO Mike Champion 

 

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