Interbike Adds Space at Mandalay Bay Convention Center

For the past two years, Emerald Expositions’ Interbike has taken up four halls at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, and now it’s set to expand to even more space.

The show previously filled halls A, B, C and D in the venue’s South Convention Center area and has added hall E to the mix.

Show management cites several factors contributing to the overall space filling up, including the addition of a new indoor test track, a new Product Innovation Zone, a new food court with seating, on-floor retail education and more.

Creativity and Innovation Aren’t One and the Same in the Trade Show Arena

Submitted by rwimberly@tsnn.com on Sun, 03/22/2015 - 20:40

The words “creative” and “innovative” are often used interchangeably in the business world, from startups and established corporations to even trade shows. But are these two adjectives really as similar as they seem?

Because live events strive for innovation and creativity, many make the mistake of thinking these goals are one and the same. Although using tech creatively can increase engagement, using an innovative product doesn’t necessarily make you an innovator.

The Holy Grail – a Year-round Mobile App!

Submitted by rwimberly@tsnn.com on Sun, 03/22/2015 - 20:34

O.K, O.K., having a year-round mobile app may not be the holy grail to some – but to us app makers it is music to our ears!  Why?  Because, it gets our app out there and then it is being used all year long.  It’s like writing a song and hearing it on the radio! But no, this blog is not all about us, it's about you and why it is important to think of your mobile app being used year round.

First, you work so hard building an audience for your mobile app.  Typically, the event drives the app’s initial download.  

World of Asphalt and AGG1 2015 Break Attendance, Exhibitor, Square Footage Numbers in Baltimore

The World of Asphalt and AGG1 2015 not only scored new attendance records, but also they broke records in number of exhibitors and net square footage.

“Exhibitors and attendees alike cited the value of face-to-face dialog with so many industry professionals and companies in one place and the consistently high-quality environment of the shows,” said Show Manager Rich Prausa of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. 

New Attendee Acquisition Benchmarks and Practices Study Released

Exhibit Surveys and Lippman Connects recently teamed up to conduct a study that examined “New Attendee Acquisition Benchmarks & Practices” and, among other findings, a two-thirds majority of the attendee acquisition/attendee marketers respondents said they expected revenue growth.

“(The fact that) 65 percent of respondents anticipate their next event’s revenue will increase is a very positive sign for our industry,” said Sam Lippman, president and founder of Lippman Connects, which is compared to one-third citing higher revenue expectations last year.

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