Society of Independent Show Organizers’ Executive Conference Unveils Stellar Session Line Up
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When the Society of Independent Show Organizers’ Executive Conference kicks off Aug. 11-13 in Atlantic City, N.J., at the Revel Casino Hotel, attendees will have the opportunity to examine the event experience through the eyes of attendees and exhibitors alike.
How to Harness the Power of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for Events
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I write many articles on social media, content marketing and how to engage with your customers, which are all great strategies for shows, exhibitors, and attendees to educate and generate new leads.
SuperZoo Caps Showfloor, Focuses on Growing Attendance
Determined to have a vibrant event, World Pet Association decided to cap the square footage for its 2014 SuperZoo, a trade show for independent pet store owners, that took place July 22-24 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
“We have a waiting list of about 250 companies that want to get on the showfloor,” said Doug Poindexter, president of World Pet Association that produces the SuperZoo. “Last year, our attendance grew 10 percent and our floor grew 20 percent. So we decided to pull back this year and let attendance catch up.
Light Reading’s Big Telecom Event a Success with Attendees and Sponsors
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In April, TSNN reported on the Big Telecom Event being produced by Light Reading. CEO and founder of Light Reading, Stephen Saunders had referred to the Big Telecom Event as the anti-tradeshow in an article he wrote announcing the event.
BTE took place last month in Chicago, and the question on many people’s minds is: Was the event his readers asked for, indeed an event they wanted. Also, were his sponsors happy not having a traditional trade showfloor?
Submit Your Show for the TSNN Awards’ “Best of Show” Award
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 fourth year for this special award, and five nominees will be invited to the TSNN Awards: Celebrating Trade Show Excellence Nov. 14-16 in Cleveland, Ohio.
The overall winner will be announced at the gala awards celebration Nov. 15th. To be considered, please, submit your show HERE.
Boston Rebrands as Signature Boston, Introduces New Web Site
In a move to further showcase Boston as a top meeting and convention destination, the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) and the Boston Convention Marketing Center (BCMC) have rolled out a new brand, Signature Boston, and Web site – SignatureBoston.com.
Signature Boston will be the customer-facing brand for Boston’s two convention centers, the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC), and the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center.
China International Pet Show on Track to Break Exhibitor Records in November
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Everything for pets is on show in the New China International Exhibition Center in Peking, where the 18th China International Pet Show (CIPS) will take place Nov. 17-20.
This year’s event already promises to be a record six months before the start, with 650 companies already signed on.
Increased awareness of pet care and rising incomes are the major drivers of the growing pet market in China.
Rolex, Mickey Mouse or iPhone
A powerful message I received early on in life about time management is that it doesn't matter if you wear a $10,000 Rolex or a $29 Mickey Mouse watch - we all have 24 hours in a day. And, for the new Smart Phone generation, who no longer wear timepieces, the point is the same - we all have the same 24 hours - no more, no less and you can't buy time, sorry Rolex!
Richard Maples

As Shepard Exposition's Executive Vice President of Sales, Richard fosters a team-based culture with a winning attitude, inspiration and a passion for providing the most customer-centric service in the trade show industry.
