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NEW YORK CITY— Melinda Cragan Lindland recently joined the global creative house Spring Studios as Managing Director, North America. Trade Show Executive connected with Cragan Lindland to learn about her career journey and new role, success strategies and advice for up-and-coming professionals. ANDREW: How did you start working in the events industry? MELINDA: I was […]
LOS ANGELES — Nora Ellingwood joined CloserStill Media as Vice President of Operations, North America, a new position. Trade Show Executive (TSE) spoke with Ellingwood about her career, new role and keys to events industry success. ANDREW: Could you describe your career journey? NORA: My career journey began as a receptionist at MAGIC, where I […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. —The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) announced its 2025 Elected Officers and Board of Directors members. ECA’s Officers are elected by its Board of Directors and will serve a one-year term ending on December 31, 2025: Hervé Sedky (Chair), President & Chief Executive Officer, Emerald — representing the Society of Independent Show Organizers […]
Photos courtesy of Sparks LAS VEGAS — CES® 2025, produced by the Consumer Technology Association®, took over Las Vegas once again Jan. 7-10, bringing together the most influential voices in the technology world. As a show that spans more than 2.5 million square feet, CES welcomes a large cohort of exhibitors — this year reporting […]
CHICAGO — Event technology continues to be a top focus for trade show and event organizers, as they look for more seamless experiences for their teams, and their shows’ exhibitors and attendees. One company aiming to meet the demand of more frictionless journeys in 2025 is Maritz, which now includes the acquired Convention Data Services […]
PORTLAND, Maine — Marking its 75th anniversary, the event organizer previously known as Diversified Communications rebranded to Diversified and introduced a new visual brand identity. Diversified is a global, third-generation and family-owned business, and organizes Seafood Expo North America and Seafood Processing North America, International Workboat Show, Intersolar & Energy Storage North America, and more […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With the 119th Congress and a new U.S. President taking office, 2025 is set to be another momentous year in politics. As the political voice of the events industry, the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) released its 2025 Public Policy Agenda, outlining its priorities for the coming year. Trade Show Executive spoke […]
Update: January 2, 2025 at 12:50 Central Standard Time New Orleans & Company sends its deepest condolences to the loved ones and victims of the terrorist attack in our city in the early morning of New Year’s Day. It is heartbreaking to learn the names, see the photos and hear the stories of the victims. Let […]
CHICAGO — This year’s lineup of Trade Show Executive (TSE) Power Lunches was full of heavy hitters, from association executives to show managers to facility leaders and suppliers, their wide-ranging expertise and perspectives brought new ideas, tales of innovation, future-forward insights and leadership inspiration to the TSE community. As we head into the new year, […]
CHICAGO — The Trade Show Executive (TSE) Women to Watch program has been highlighting exceptional individuals since 2018 for their contributions to their organizations and teams. This year TSE is highlighting each of these 10 fantastic Women to Watch to learn more about their career journey and thoughts on the industry. TSE talked with one of this […]
