Tag: Events

IAEE Chats with 2015 Merit Award Recipient Brad Hobson, CEM

By Mary Tucker, Sr. PR/Communications Manager Brad Hobson, CEM made a name for himself in the IAEE Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter by continually going above and beyond the call of duty. He has served on the […]

Spotting Trade Show Pros – Amplify Winter 2016

Originally published in Amplify, Winter 2016 Issue – Download the full issue here. Spotting Trade Show Pros It’s easy to spot a trade show pro. They’re the folks who are naturals at orchestrating successful trade […]

A New Look at Leadership

Originally published in Trade Show Executive, March 2016 Edition “Leadership” is an interesting word to me, because for such a commonly understood concept it can take on avenues uncommonly related to it. The most obvious […]

Public Events: The Importance of Risk Management

Originally published in IAEE Newslines, Executive Edition Q215 By Andrea Montello An accident, mishap or crime can cast gloom over an entire event, and if litigation results, can cost a company millions of dollars. If […]

2015 IAEE Distinguished Service Award Recipient Tony Lee Reflects on Nearly 40 Years of Industry Experience

By Mary Tucker, IAEE Sr. PR/Communications Manager “Our industry is a face-to-face business, that’s why I love it.” Tony Lee President & CEO Tony Lee International Tony Lee’s nomination for the IAEE Awards Program sums […]

From the MATSO Perspective…An Interview with Michelle Sanford, CEM, Director of Event Operations, AEM

IAEE recently interviewed Michelle Sanford, CEM, Director of Event Operations, with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) to learn more about her IAEE member experience. Michelle is part of a team that produces one of […]

Gearing Up for Women’s Leadership Forum

By Mindy Abel, Senior Vice President, Strategic Alliance and Partnership with Visit Anaheim and Chair of the IAEE Women’s Leadership Forum Task Force As I gear up for the Women’s Leadership Forum (WLF) in D.C. on […]

International Perspective

Originally published in Trade Show Executive, February 2016 Edition As some of you have heard me say, the “I” in IAEE is not just a letter; it stands for a concept that IAEE is steadfastly […]

Trend forecasting for 2016

Source: Originally published at Blog | 4imprint Learning Center It goes without saying that technology is in a constant state of evolution. Come alongside the latest developments with promotional tech accessories that support these changes. […]

From the MATSO Perspective…An Interview with Jim Pittas, Senior VP, PMMI

IAEE had the pleasure of interviewing longtime IAEE member Jim Pittas, Senior Vice President with PMMI. Jim produces the PACK EXPO and is currently a member of the IAEE MATSO Council. Jim has been a […]

It’s a Small World After All (with BIG Possibilities for Exhibitions and Events)

By Mary Tucker, IAEE Sr. PR/Communications Manager With the recent announcement of Global Exhibitions Day, we are entering a time where the emphasis on international collaboration is at the forefront of the exhibitions and events […]

Women of Achievement, Unite!

By Mary Tucker, IAEE Sr. PR/Communications Manager What does it mean to be a Woman of Achievement? Is it reaching the top of the executive ladder? Shattering the glass ceiling? Being great at what you […]

Fraudsters Steal our Shows’ Money

Here is one of the biggest uninsured types of loss … and it can happen to you! Fraudsters are tapping into company email systems to see “who tells who” to regularly wire money. Then the […]

Dan Cole Talks About the Value of Relationships

Originally published by EventsInAmerica.com Hargrove is a woman-owned trade show designer and general service contractor located in Lanham, Maryland, just east of the Capitol Beltway. Its 365,000 square foot facility is a showcase for creative design […]

Expo! Expo! Delivers Great Experience in Baltimore

Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition 2015 was a great success on 1-3 December in Baltimore. This year’s event attracted 2,328 attendees to the Baltimore Convention Center, with a 10% increase in show organizer […]

Building on Your Expo! Expo! Experience

By Megan Miglautsch, Latin America Marketing Manager, Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Last year was my first time going to Expo! Expo!. I didn’t know anyone outside of my fellow co-workers at the Association of […]

Brand Loyalty

Originally published in Trade Show Executive, November 2015 Edition Brand loyalty has become a complex component in the marketing equation because of its ever-changing identifiers. Gone are the days of “I gravitate toward ‘this’ brand […]

Exhibitions Mean Business in Baltimore

By Tom Noonan, President & CEO of Visit Baltimore This fall, Baltimore has been privileged to host Board meetings and leadership retreats for a number of professional groups including the Professional Convention Management Association, Experient, […]

From the MATSO Perspective…An Interview with Chris Nemchek, SVP of Business Development and Member Relations, Specialty Food Assn.

IAEE had the pleasure of sitting down with Chris Nemchek, Senior Vice President of Business Development and Member Relations with the Specialty Food Association to learn more about his tenure as an IAEE member and […]

The Charm City is Waiting for You

By Chad Chappell, CMP, Director of Sales, Visit Baltimore I have been going to Expo! Expo! for fifteen years, but the event coming up in Baltimore this December 1-3 has special significance for me this […]