All posts by Elizabeth McQuade

Credit Cards vs Debit Cards

IAEE is pleased to bring you this valuable information from our new partner, BluePay. BluePay offers fast, easy, and secure payment processing solutions to fit every member’s needs. Whether a small business, large enterprise, e-commerce, B2B, […]

5 Ways to Fix A Major Screw Up

Whether it was intentional or unintentional, sometimes we simply screw up.

The Great Reinvention

CEIR Blog By Cathy Breden, CAE, CMP There has been so much talk over the last couple of years about how technology and consumer behavior is changing the trade show model. In this age of […]

Return on Event Savings

Reprinted with permission from SmithBucklin. The article originally appeared in the 2018 edition of Circuit, which offers 20 articles on key trends, issues and development that will impact associations in the coming year. Saving money is of […]

Tips for Building Successful Teams

Originally published 2 January 2018 by 4imprint Nearly every business depends on strong teams to perform at peak capability. And, business leaders employ several tactics to get their teams up to speed, including leveraging team-building […]

CEIR Rewind: A Look at 2017

CEIR Blog After a year of a tumultuous U.S. administration and erratic policies, the exhibitions industry continues to grow and prove that face-to-face interactions are important in the business model. The Center for Exhibition Industry […]

Job Titles Can Be Deceiving

Originally posted 16 January 2018 by Dawn Rasmussen Job titles can be deceiving in many ways. Sometimes, it’s your current boss / company who is pretty stingy with how job titles are structured. Other times, […]

Ringing in the New Year

Originally published by Trade Show Executive January 2018 Edition Happy New Year TSE Readers! Like many of you, IAEE is hitting the ground running as we prepare for another productive year and there is no […]

5 Top Technology Investments for 2018

Originally published by BluePay Welcome to 2018! If you haven’t already, it’s time to create a growth strategy and budget. You may have used all types of technology to help get you where you are […]

As You Plan Your Event, Don’t Forget the Forest

CEIR Blog byRossi Ralenkotter Event planners have countless things to plan and execute to produce a successful show. Venues, hotels, exhibitors, attendees are all part of the equation that need to be solved, and these […]

Stop the Madness! Quit Packing Your Event’s Agenda with Panels!

CEIR Blog by Carl Landau Why, oh why? Sometimes I actually get out of the office and attend other events to see what’s out there, what’s new, what I might try to implement. And then all […]

Achieve Your 2018 Marketing Goals With These Tips and Trending Promotional Products

When it comes to launching a new year of marketing, figuring out what the hot trending promotional products of 2018 will be is essential. Hot products will give your customers a reason to reach for […]

Chapter Leaders Council Spotlight… An Interview with Estelle Kerr

Estelle Kerr is Electrical Services Coordinator for Freeman and a member of IAEE’s Chapter Leaders Council. Estelle has been an IAEE member for 10 years. She recently shared with IAEE her enthusiasm for serving in […]

Looking Ahead to 2018

Originally published by Trade Show Executive December 2017 Edition   As an association leader, it is my duty to stay in tune with our members as well as continuously survey issues and trends that affect […]

Prost! The German Report (Make Eye-contact, Please)

CEIR Blog By John Moyes Despite an ongoing slowdown in global economic growth and a decline in open trade promoters on the international stage, the exhibition industry is tracking for continued growth in 2017. However, […]

Sexual Harassment/Gender Bias Are Major Issues in Trade Show Industry

Originally published by Rachel Wimberly on TSNN – 4 December 2017 Last week I had the great pleasure of taking part in the International Association of Exhibitions and Event’s Women’s Leadership Experience, held Nov. 28, […]

I’m Starting a New Gratitude Habit and I Hope You’ll Join Me

Originally published by Lindsay Pollack 21 November 2017 Thanksgiving is just around the corner,and whether your celebration entails a traditional family affair or its contemporary cousin, “Friendsgiving,” your festivity may include the custom of going […]

Chapter Leaders Council Spotlight… An Interview with Tom Malek, CEM, Vice President of Sales – Northeast, T3 Expo

Tom Malek, CEM, is Vice President of Sales – Northeast for T3 Expo and a member of IAEE’s Chapter Leaders Council. Tom has been an IAEE member for 9 years. He recently shared with IAEE […]

Choosing a Merchant Processor for Your Organization

What should you consider in choosing the right merchant processor for your organization