Tag: Events
The MATSO Perspective from Adam Andersen, Managing Director of New Hope Network, a division of Penton
This past May, after years of trying to fit it into my schedule, I finally made it to the IAEE MATSO Spring Meeting, hosted this year at another event I’ve always wanted to attend, the […]
Expo! Expo! Offers a Varied Menu of Solutions-Based Education Sessions
Originally published by Trade Show Executive, September 2016 edition In last month’s column I talked about the various offerings you can expect at Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition this December in Anaheim. This […]
5 Creative Ways to Make your Mark with Personalized Pens
Originally posted by 4imprint 1 Aug 2016 By: Becky Dillenberg Grocery store. Bank or credit union. School. Restaurant. Just think of the many places you pick up promotional pens each day. You’re not alone!According to […]
IAEE Interview with Cynthia Cortis, Events Director, SmithBucklin
Nicole Bowman, Vice President of Marketing & Communications with IAEE, sat down with Cynthia Cortis, Events Director with SmithBucklin, to gain insight on the appeal of China and international considerations when planning events abroad. Cynthia […]
Take My Advice – Attend Expo! Expo!
As I write this I’m 29 years old. I’ve been working in the world of meetings and trade shows since GES hired me right out of college. In 7 years and three positions, I’ve managed […]
CEM Faculty Spotlight on Michael Dargavel, CEM
Michael Dargavel, CEM is the Vice President of Association and Events Management, a full service, multiple association management company. Michael produces several events each year including four trade shows, which have risen in the Top […]
A Helpful Trade Show Checklist for Sure-Fire Success
Originally published by 4imprint If your company is exhibiting at a trade show, don’t leave home without this helpful trade show checklist. Trade shows can be a great place to interact face-to-face with current and […]
CEM Faculty Spotlight on LeeAnn Norton, CEM
CEM Faculty Spotlight on LeeAnn Norton, CEM, Director of Vendor Relations & Events with Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association (PRSM) LeeAnn Norton, CEM has over 20 years in show management experience. LeeAnn has served on […]
MATSO Programming at Expo! Expo! has 4 Major Program Changes to Address Members’ Primary Needs
This year I’ve worked closely with IAEE staff and the MATSO Council via newly formed Education and City Working Groups to deliver on the most important benefit for major show organizers according to a needs […]
Safety and Security at Trade Shows – What IAEE is Doing.
In the past few months, terrorism has taken a significant toll upon our society. For the exhibitions and events industry, the safety of our attendees and event staff is our highest priority as evidenced by […]
What I Learned by Listening at BizBash Elevate DC
On Wednesday, August 3rd, hundreds of event planners descended on the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center for BizBash’s Elevate DC conference. Here’s an inside scoop on a session I was proud to participate […]
Trade Shows: How to Make a Big Impression
Originally posted by 4imprint Some well-known brands have found a way to literally take their message on the road and go where their customers are, using pop-up shops. If you haven’t seen a pop-up shop […]
The Best is Yet to Come at EXPO! EXPO!
Originally published in Trade Show Executive, August 2016 Edition We have entered the second half of the year, which means that if you see me grinning from ear to ear (more so than usual, anyway), […]
CEM Faculty Spotlight on Al Lomas, CMP, CMM, CFE, CEM
Al Lomas has 30 years of experience in hospitality and the exhibitions and events industry and is a jack of all trades. Al is currently the Conference Operations Manager for Connected Car Expo (CCE) at […]
Social Customer Service
Originally published by 4imprint Messaging comes of age as a support channel We’ve all been there: Our shiny, new thingamajig just won’t perform. We’ve looked online at the FAQ, but it’s TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t […]
Exhibitions Day 2016 Surpasses Expectations
Originally published in Trade Show Executive, July 2016 Edition Last month, IAEE, along with 20 supporting organizations and more than 100 exhibitions and events professionals from around the U.S., stormed Capitol Hill for Exhibitions Day […]
IAEE Spotlight on Bill McGlade, CEM, Director, Account Management, a2z, Inc.
IAEE is pleased to bring you this member spotlight on Bill McGlade, CEM, Director, Account Management with a2z, Inc. Bill has been an IAEE member for nine years. Bill currently is the Chair of the […]
From the MATSO Perspective…An Interview with Justine McVaney, SVP of Event Operations & Planning, National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)
Justine McVaney, Senior Vice President of Event Operations & Planning at National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) sat down with IAEE to talk about her career as a Major American Trade Show Organizer and her member […]
IAEE Art of the Show Competition Winners Circle Spotlight FreemanXP: 2015 Best of Show Winner
FreemanXP took last year’s Best of Show prize in the IAEE Art of the Show Competition, as well as winning the Signage/Decoration: Over 200,001 nsf category for its Autodesk 2014 entry. Here, FreemanXP discusses how […]
From the MATSO Perspective…An Interview with Stephen Pitt, SVP of Conventions & Expos, National Automobile Dealers Association
Stephen Pitt, Senior Vice President of Conventions and Expos with the National Automobile Dealers Association sat down with IAEE to talk about his career as a Major American Trade Show Organizer and his member experience […]