Industry News

Philadelphia, PA – A global company with a global brand should have a simple lead-sharing culture. That’s the philosophy behind SMG’s new SITEPAS program, launched April 15. SITEPAS, an acronym for “Send It To Every Peer At SMG,” encourages lead-sharing across

Middleboro, MA – Champion Exposition Services promoted Steve McNally to executive vice president and named John Koval and Ron Brown to fill McNally’s former position of chief operating officer. Koval will be responsible for Champion’s operations in the eastern U.S. while

Dallas, TX – Joe Popolo becomes chief executive officer of Freeman this Summer following an executive reorganization that includes Carrie Freeman Parsons as the new vice chairman, John O’Connell  as president, and Jeff Price moving up to chief operating officer. Donald

Carlsbad, CA – A unique event debuting this Fall will salute the leading trade shows in the United States and offer the media a rare opportunity to learn more about our $85 billion industry. Trade Show Executive’s Gold 100 Award Gala

Atlanta, GA – The tornado that slammed into the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) on March 14 is becoming a fading memory just a month after it swept through downtown Atlanta. The convention center began hosting scheduled events within two weeks

Washington, DC – The hot-button issue of protecting exhibitors from the increased number of fake, copied and unlicensed products being displayed at trade shows is a headline topic at the June 19 Exhibition & Convention Executives Forum (ECEF). Joachim Schafer, managing director/executive

Carlsbad, CA – Economic unease is spreading, driven by a falling dollar, rising fuel prices and skittish financial markets. The possible effects on the trade show industry includes the likelihood of softer attendance at some shows as the year progresses, according

Vancouver, BC – Reed Exhibitions will expand its portfolio of JCK jewelry shows this Fall with an event in Vancouver that will cater to regional retailers and artisans and also offer educational programs for the broader audience of sales associates. Collections by JCK will

Dearborn, MI – Two major shows for the welding, fabrication and other heavy-metal manufacturing industries will be combined into a co-located event that will launch next year at McCormick Place following a “soft start” this Fall at the Las Vegas Convention

Miami Beach, FL – Global Spectrum is bidding on a contract to run the Miami Beach Convention Center. The bid includes a partnership with Messe Schweiz, a European company that not only manages venues but is also one of the Florida