If trade shows are a reflection of the business sectors they represent, the recently concluded International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) at Chicago’s McCormick Place offered up some very good news about manufacturing.
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The latest report in the Center for Exhibition Industry Research’s series, “The Role and Value of Face-to-Face Interaction”, indicated that attendees and exhibitors believe it is vital to meet in person on the showfloor.
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The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) and the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) decided collocating their shows under one roof next year was a good move for both trade groups.
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Step into the shoes of Kevin Johnstone and you might see what he means when he declares: “If I wasn’t me … I’d want to be me.”
Because from all appearances, this director of trade shows for the NAMM Show seems to have it all. When he’s not busy overseeing one of the largest annual music product trade shows in the world for the National Association of Music Merchants, Johnstone is a man who enjoys wearing many hats, including golfer, trumpet player, private pilot, devoted husband, proud father and passionate road warrior.
I read a funny blog post on ‘Did you pack your trade show tool kit?’ It made me think... more
You can tell when you really need to buy a new car: Small rust holes merging into bigger rust holes; the billows of smoke from burning oil; the engine that is so loud you have to shout to be heard.
But what about your... more
There was chatter on Twitter recently about conference speaking. Julius Solaris (Founder of the Event Manager Blog) said "Seems that most advice on... more