SEMA Show Supercharges with Record Number of Exhibitors

Burning rubber, work-of-art rides and a Hackathon were just part of the action at the Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) Show that took place Oct. 30-Nov. 2 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The anchor of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week, this more of an immersive automotive experience than just a trade show attracted  130,000-plus attendees, spanned just over a million net square feet and set a record with 2,257 exhibitors,  about a 100 more than the best show in 2007.

New York's Javits Center Reopens; Show Schedule Resumes

Update: New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg canceled the New York City Marathon on the second day of the 2012 ING New York City Marathon and Fitness Expo.

This time of year, more than 40,000 runners usually converge on the streets of New York City to run the historic marathon and, even after Hurricane Sandy wreaked destruction across the Northeast, this year’s marathon, along with the 2012 ING New York City Marathon and Fitness Expo, still is on tap.

The expo runs Nov. 1-3 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center of New York.

Trade Show Industry Hiring Kicks Into High Gear

Companies related to the trade show industry have been busy as of late with a spate of new hire announcements and promotions, signaling optimism about the future.

Choose Chicago, the city’s CVB, named D. Bradley Kent senior vice president of sales and services.

Kent most recently served as the vice president of industry relations for Freeman and he will join Choose Chicago Dec. 3.

"Brad is an influential leader with tremendous respect throughout the industry,” said Don Welsh, Choose Chicago’s president and CEO. 

International Association of Exhibitions and Events Names "20 Under 30" Award Honorees

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events is reaching out to bring younger attendees to the organization’s Expo! Expo!  Annual Meeting & Exhibition by naming the “20 Under 30” award honorees, who will receive free registration and lodging for three nights when the event runs in December in Orlando.

The “20 Under 30” program provides education for professional growth in the exhibitions and events industry and helps program participants become better, more productive employees.

ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America 2015

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October 20th, 2015 - October 23rd, 2015
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Personality Quirks Exist in People and Events

Submitted by rwimberly@tsnn.com on Sun, 10/28/2012 - 21:25

Conferences, trade shows, conventions, and other events, just like people, have unique personalities. There are all different types, and many have been conditioned by their environment.

Over time, they become a caricature of themselves, and this can drive people away in subsequent years. If you want a well-rounded event that has a lot to offer attendees, you need to question how people perceive the experience of participation.

Are These 12 Roadblocks Stopping Your Valuable Trade Show Leads?

Submitted by rwimberly@tsnn.com on Sun, 10/28/2012 - 21:20

Most trade show exhibitors put the vast majority of their effort into creating their presence at a trade show – the trade show displays they build, the staffers they send and house, and for some, the promotions they do to create greater activity in their booth space.

Unfortunately, too many waste these valiant efforts, because they fall down on managing their trade show leads.  That’s because there are more hidden roadblocks than they realize, obstacles to getting the full value from their leads.

Seven Kinds of Trade Show Giveaways

Submitted by rwimberly@tsnn.com on Sun, 10/28/2012 - 21:16

Giveaways are an extremely popular way to get more people into your trade show displays.  But not all giveaways are created equal.

To help you whittle through the nearly infinite choices of giveaways, I’ve grouped them into 7 types, with the strengths and weaknesses of each type listed below.  Keep this chart handy the next time your team gathers to brainstorm ideas for your upcoming trade show.

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