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Tag: Gen X

by Jennifer Rivera Content Manager CEIR New methods of communication to potential attendees offer a variety of options when trying to attract them. But which options are best to use, when considering the demographics and segmentation variables that influence potential attendee communication preferences? The Attracting Attendees report can help! It provides insight into attendees’ preferences […]

By Chuck Underwood, Founder and President of The Generational Imperative Generational business strategy has emerged in the past decade as a powerful business tool.  This is the good news.  Because it is proving to be so helpful in the marketplace and workplace, a whole bunch of people have read a book, slapped a shingle on […]

This post written by Cathy Breden, CAE, CMP, Executive Director, CEIR The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) conducted two major studies on the implications of generational shifts in demographics to the exhibition industry. The core values of the GenX and GenY demographics have been well documented. Research being conducted by organizations on the GenZ […]

This post written by Nora Johnson, Market Research Analyst, Marketing Design Group As we look toward future exhibition marketing campaigns and messaging strategies, a familiar market segmentation framework emerges. It begins with participation by exhibitors and attendees before cascading into industries, roles and, perhaps, geography. Plans move forward smoothly until the question emerges: what about […]