This Just In
NEW YORK — Commerce platform Shopify and Bulletin, Emerald’s B2B merchandising platform, have joined forces. Together, they have launched a Shopify sales channel app to streamline product imports and automate order management. Shopify automatically syncs stock quantities as you receive, sell, return or exchange products online or in-person, no manual reconciling necessary. It is a […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) announced the launch of the ECA Advocacy Network, a one-stop digital platform. According to Tommy Goodwin, FASAE, CAE, PMP, CMP, ECA’s Vice President, this will help a wider-range of events professionals participate in their advocacy efforts. “It’s great when people can come to Washington D.C. for […]
TAMPA, Fla. — Destinations International (DI), the world’s leading association representing destination organizations and convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs), has shifted away from its equity, diversity and inclusion positioning to a more holistic social inclusion approach. Sophia Hyder Hock, who was hired as DI’s first Chief Diversity Officer in 2022, is now its Chief Inclusion Officer. […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Questex projects a year-over-year growth of more than 13% in 2024. The company attributes this in part to Q Activate, their proprietary, first-party data platform, which was launched in 2022. It combines event and content intelligence into one database to predict trending topics and behaviors, and activates vertical marketing expertise to engage […]
ATLANTA — Last week, Shepard Expositions hosted SandboxLIVE, bringing together approximately 150 people from their community including industry partners, speakers, customers, prospective customers, and staff to Atlanta for a three-day in-person experience. Shepard last hosted SandboxLIVE in 2019 and revitalized the event as a way to better connect their robust partner network and debut the […]
CHICAGO — Trade Show Executive’s (TSE) Gold 100 Awards & Summit is just around the corner, and the Education Summit programming is packed with informative, entertaining and relevant content and speakers to provide industry leaders with the knowledge and inspiration to dive trade shows forward. Economic Update Once again, renowned economist Dr. Peter Rupert will […]
BOULDER, Colo. — After 30 years, the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and Outdoor Retailer, the largest U.S. trade show for the outdoor industry, organized by Emerald Expositions and held twice each year, have ended their exclusive partnership. The move reflects a change in business strategy within the organization, as well as a broader shift among […]
HANNOVER, Germany — After a rocky pandemic period, Deutsche Messe AG has announced that its numbers are back on track, and it will be investing more heavily in the expansion of new business, digitalization and the attractiveness of its Hannover exhibition grounds. Deutsche Messe AG is one of the leading trade fair companies worldwide, organizing […]
CHICAGO — Exhibitor advisory councils are often avoided by show organizers, but when organized correctly, can be a valuable source of honest feedback without devolving into a beef session. No one knows this better than Jessica Sibila, CMP, CTSM, Executive Director of The Exhibitor Advocate. “I have been an exhibitor for over 20 years, and […]
NEW YORK CITY — Alan Steel will retire from his role as President and CEO of the Javits Center at the end of March 2025, leaving behind a rich legacy of growth, collaboration and sustainability among much more. Under Steel’s leadership, the venue completed a $375 million renovation and a $1.35 billion expansion, and weathered […]
