Podcast
Robyn Duda: Creating Genuine Human Connections
Robyn Duda, co-founder and CEO of RacquetX, discusses creating connections, promoting diversity, and launching a unique sporting event.
Articles tagged “trade shows”
Podcast
Martha Donato: Cultivating Community Through Creativity
Martha Donato, founder and President of MAD Event Management, has been orchestrating events and conferences for nearly three decades. Community, collaboration, and connection are the focal points of all she does.
Exhibitions
Exhibition Industry Expects Further Growth in 2024
The latest UFI report clearly shows that the exhibition industry has not just survived; it's thriving. But what must be done to secure sustainable growth?
Industry News
Cvent Acquires Two Companies to Boost Trade Show Offering
Two more platforms are joining the ranks of Cvent, both focused on improving the B2B trade show experience for organizers. There may be more acquisitions around the corner.
Exhibitions
Germany’s Exhibition Industry at a Crossroads: Transparency or Status Quo?
Germany's exhibition industry might be on the brink of a transformative upheaval as it grapples with calls for transparency and potential regulatory disruption.
Exhibitions
Brand Building
Building a brand by thinking like a marketer is the key to creating a successful trade show exhibit experience that achieves business goals.
Exhibitions
What E3’s Cancellation Means for the Meetings Industry
65,000 attendees, 4,000 jobs, and $88 million in revenue won't be coming to Los Angeles in June, with leading video-game-industry trade show E3 canceled for 2023. It was meant to be the first in-person show since 2019. However, major exhibitors were unwilling to commit. Will other events follow suit?
Industry News
Private Equity Firm Acquires Event Organizer Hyve for $579 Million
Another week, another major acquisition among UK-based event and trade show organizers. This deal marks a milestone in the Hyve Group's evolution through the impacts of the Covid pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine War.
Industry News
Informa Acquires Trade Show Rival Tarsus for $940 Million
Informa, the world's largest trade show organizer, is acquiring Tarsus, a well-respected competitor. The move will add 160 events and media properties to Informa's portfolio. It will also strengthen its position in China as it prepares for a full return to in-person events in 2024.
Exhibitions
Trade Shows Boosted by Strong Asian Interest
Increased business travel from Asia is good news for global trade shows. MWC Barcelona 2023 is seeing a solid increase in overall attendance, but it is still far from 2019 levels. Meanwhile, IMEX reports strong buyer demand from Korea and China.