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Jul 30, 2012
NAB Show, in partnership with BPL Broadcast, will debut Connected Media World, an exhibit area set to launch at the 2013 NAB Show April 6-11 in Las Vegas.
“As consumers continue to connect with media and entertainment in new and different ways, it's imperative for content owners and distributors to understand how this evolution impacts business and the overall consumer experience,” said Chris Brown, NAB executive vice president, Conventions and Business Operations.
The new exhibit area will showcase technologies and services that are advancing how… more
Jul 30, 2012
Experient scored a coveted contract being chosen as the preferred partner for Nielsen Expositions for event registration and lead management services for 31 shows annually for a five-year term.
“Nielsen is excited to partner with a reputable, industry leader,” said Cindy Sample, Nielsen Expositions’ operations director.
She added, “Experient’s high level of customer service and technologically advanced solutions have exceeded our expectations thus far. We are looking forward to many years of continued success.”
Shawn Pierce, Experient… more
Jul 30, 2012
The world is about to get a little bit greener with a major commitment by the American Society of Association Executives through a partnership with American Forests to plant one tree per attendee to ASAE’s Annual Meeting & Exposition.
The meeting, on tap Aug. 11-14 at the Dallas Convention Center, typically attracts approximately 5,000 attendees.
This effort, part of American Forests’ new Meeting ReLeaf program, will offset the carbon footprint of the meeting and augment ASAE’s broader sustainability efforts, according to ASAE officials.
All the trees will be planted… more
Jul 30, 2012
David Dubois, current president and CEO of the Forth Worth (Texas) Convention & Visitors Bureau, has been named the new president of the International Association of Exhibitions & Events.
Doreen Biela, IAEE’s chair, announced the news, and Dubois’ appointment will be effective in October after current IAEE president Steven Hacker retires.
"IAEE is fortunate to have enjoyed a lengthy CEO transition period, which permitted us to engage in a very comprehensive national search for our next chief staff executive and ensure a seamless leadership transition,” Biela… more
Jul 29, 2012
Viad chalked up its eighth consecutive quarter of growth with second-quarter revenues for this year up 3.3 percent to $246.5 million, compared with $238.7 million during the same period last year.
Net income also was up to $6.1 million in the second quarter this year, compared with $4.5 million during the same period last year.
Positive second-quarter revenue results were driven by the U.S. Marketing & Events Group that saw an increase of 15 percent to $165.5 million, compared with $150.2 million during the same period last year.
International results for the Marketing & Events… more
Jul 29, 2012
The city of Los Angeles likely is collectively sighing in relief since the Entertainment Software Association decided to keep the lucrative video game trade show E3 in town through 2015.
Even though there were rumblings E3 was considering moving out because of planned construction of a new stadium that will impact the Los Angeles Convention Center where the show is held, ESA signed a new contract that will bring the show back to the city 2013, 2014 and 2015.
“We are proud to partner with Los Angeles for another three years,” said Michael D. Gallagher, CEO of the ESA, which… more
Jul 25, 2012
The mergers and acquisitions market in the trade show industry is warming up after a few years of quiet times with the recent purchase of Vornado Realty Trust’s MMPI Canada by Informa for $53 million.
The acquisition is a bright note in what has been a challenging period for Informa with some of it events businesses in Europe struggling.
MMPI Canada produces 55 trade shows, conferences and consumer shows on an annual basis, and Informa organizes more than 8,500 worldwide conferences and courses annually.
The Jordan, Edmiston Group, Inc., based in New York City, represented MMPI… more
Jul 25, 2012
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Ride alongside Marian Bossard on her commute to work at the Toy Industry Association and you might catch her humming a few bars of one of her favorite songs, Bruce Springsteen’s “Thunder Road.”
That’s because other than trade shows, music is one of Bossard’s biggest passions, from classical cello and Broadway show tunes to folk music and classic rock.
In fact, if you happen to be anywhere near Bossard while she’s gearing up for Toy Fair, the massive toy industry trade show she oversees at the Jacob K.… more
Jul 24, 2012
The beauty industry is resilient and poised for renewed growth, according to show officials at Cosmoprof North America, the annual trade show and conference for beauty professionals held July 22-24 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.
Although attendance and square footage were flat compared with 2011, when 23,500 attendees and 760 exhibitors occupied 189,750 net square feet of space, the event boasted an 11-percent increase in exhibitors, with 856 exhibiting companies spanning a bustling, well-organized trade showfloor.
With its extensive range of cosmetics, hair and personal care… more
Jul 22, 2012
Singapore Exhibition Services’ MTA VIETNAM2012 attracted a total of more than 10,000 attendees, including trade visitors, exhibiting staff, conference delegates, speakers and members of the press.
The manufacturing solutions trade event was first launched in Ho Chi Minh City in 2005 and is co-organized by VCCI Exhibition Service Co Ltd.
"Every edition of MTA VIETNAM sees us continually trying to bring the latest technologies and products to Vietnam,” said William Lim, project director for Singapore Exhibition Services (SES).
He added, “This year is no different, as… more
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