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Candy Adams, a.k.a. “The Booth Mom®” CTSM, CME, CEM, CMP, CMM I recently attended an industry trade show and was so disappointed by the show floor. No, it wasn’t the exhibit designs that frustrated me, as they seemed especially eye-catching this year. Exhibitors’ messaging was adequate; I could tell at a glance why most of […]
by BOB PRIEST-HECK, Chief Operating Officer, Freeman Chairman, CEIR Predict Program Committee Often, the most significant events are most appreciated in retrospect. After all the planning, the anticipation and the intensity of producing the actual program – comes that sweet moment of reflection when you realize, something truly wonderful happened! And so it was at […]
by Greg Ortale President and CEO Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau In the afterglow of the CEIR Predict Conference which took place in New York City a couple of weeks ago, one notable event occurred that merits highlighted commentary. The current chairman of SISO (Society of Independent Show Organizers), David Audrain, CEM announced a […]
by Doug Ducate, CEM, CMP President and CEO CEIR The M&A activity in the media space where exhibitions live has been very active recently signaling renewed faith in the long-term viability of the industry. The Nielsen Events acquisition just shy of $1 billion obviously leads the pack. During the last 20 years, the exhibition industry has […]
by David Audrain, CEM President & CEO Clarion Events North America, Inc One of the hardest responsibilities we have in the exhibition business is predicting the future. We constantly have to foresee where our shows will be often years ahead, and that requires economic and market-driven information. The CEIR Predict conference is a one-day, […]
