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LONDON — Event Concept (EC), a creative event design and production company based in London, is expanding its global footprint with the launch of a North American division. The new operation will focus on B2B events and experiences, targeting the Northeast U.S. market. This expansion follows a period of steady global and U.S. growth, alongside a […]
CHICAGO — In honor of Women’s History Month, Trade Show Executive (TSE) is talking with some of the industry’s powerhouse women leaders to hear more about the progress the industry has made in terms of gender equality, where there still needs to be improvement, misconceptions and more. TSE caught up with Julie Kagy, CEM, Executive Director […]
CHICAGO — Informa PLC released its 2024 Preliminary Full-Year Results on March 6, 2025, reporting strong growth and international expansions resulting in double-digit revenue growth and more than $1 billion in free cash flow. The results also announced the formation of a new partnership — Informa International — for the business in the Middle East’s […]
CHICAGO — In honor of Women’s History Month, Trade Show Executive (TSE) is checking in with some of the industry’s powerful leaders to learn more about their leadership advice and thoughts on the industry’s progress. Lisa Hannant, Group CEO of Clarion Events, has a track record of delivering results while setting high expectations for customer value […]
CHICAGO — In the 2025 Freeman Trust Report — the second report from a series of three — the data shows live events are a vehicle for driving consumers’ trust in brands, compared to the decreasing influence of the media and social networks. Trade Shows as a Trust Generator The level of trust attendees feel […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.— On March 4, 2025, the Trump Administration imposed a 25% tariff on almost all imports from Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10% tariff on imports from China (bringing that tax to 20%). The same day, Canada and China announced tariffs on U.S. imports in response. On the afternoon of March 5, the […]
CHICAGO — Three new books, all written by industry veterans, focus on different aspects of the events world: Inside Live Events by Bob Priest-Heck and Carrie Freeman Parsons; The Invisible Industry: The Evolution of Trade Shows by Larry Kulchawik and Bob McGlincy; and In-Person: A Journey Through the Unstoppable Evolution of Events by Enrico Gallorini. […]
CHICAGO — In honor of Women’s History Month, Trade Show Executive (TSE) is sharing stories and insights from some of the industry’s leading women executives and professionals. Today, TSE is highlighting Marsha Flanagan, M.Ed., CEM, President and CEO of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE). She is the first-ever woman to serve in the […]
HANNOVER, Germany — Hannover Messe, the annual manufacturing trade fair held in the city of Hannover, Germany, March 31-April 4, is gearing up for the 2025 edition that will bring together various sectors of the manufacturing industry for meaningful connections and solution-sharing toward a more sustainable industry. Trade Show Executive was on the ground in […]
CHICAGO — In honor of Black History Month, Trade Show Executive (TSE) is shining the spotlight on leading voices in the trade show and events industry. In this week’s Black History Month Series, TSE spoke with Stephanie Jones, CAE, CMP Fellow, SEPC, Managing Director of Event Strategy at the Water Environment Federation (WEF). She has […]
