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In August, global trade show and event companies, suppliers, and industry organizations announced a slew of seasoned industry talent acquisitions and executive promotions. Plus, an industry association appoints new leadership. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eC8aPV_5 eMerge Americas Informa Markets Specialty Food Association Visit Anaheim BlueHive Exhibits CenterPoint Marketing Women in Exhibitions Network: North America #tradeshow #tradeshows #eventprofs

People news: John Adams to retire as GM of Colorado Convention Center and Bellco Theatre and Regional VP of ASM Global in October. Please join us in wishing John the best in his retirement after a 39-year career with the venue management company!

What do attendees want and expect in a business event experience?  Convention-center management company ASM Global recently explored that question, specifically looking at the preferences of Millennial and Gen Z attendees. In the first half of 2024, the company surveyed event organizers, exhibitors, and attendees about their experiences at the 98 convention centers ASM Global manages. To read their insights, which include accommodating work-conference balance requirements and evolving F&B preferences, go here: https://lnkd.in/e7Pmu6SP #tradeshow #tradeshows #eventprofs

Bringing together more than 70,000 sports fans and collectors, the first-ever Fanatics Fest took over New York City’s Javits Center August 16-18, boasting a staggering 20,000 more attendees than the so-called “ComicCon of sports” initially anticipated.  The event is the brainchild of Fanatics Founder and CEO Michael Rubin—a digital sports merchandise and collectibles company valued at a cool $31 billion—who ensured that there was something for every sports fan. He tapped event agency Freeman Company to execute his vision, which included opportunities to get autographs and take photos with the likes of Tom Brady, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Hulk Hogan. The event also featured live podcast and radio show recordings, as well as on-stage education sessions featuring both sporting legends and non-sports celebs.  Here were the five most notable elements of the Fanatics Fest that amplified what the inaugural immersive sports festival was all about—the fans: https://lnkd.in/g_3_7WkQ Shannon Thaler #tradeshow #tradeshows #eventprofs

Attendees of next month’s Predict, the Annual Exhibition Industry Outlook Conference, will have the opportunity to experience an inspiring lineup of external experts covering a diverse range of pressing global topics when they converge Sept. 12-13 at the MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino. Produced and hosted by the CEIR - Center for Exhibition Industry Research, the annual event brings together B2B exhibitions industry executives to learn and discuss emerging trends that could impact trade shows over the next three to five years. The conference will feature big-picture insights on global economic, social, political, and digital trends as well as deep-dive discussions and new perspectives to prepare leaders for future business challenges. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eus2RWg7 International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) #tradeshow #tradeshows #eventprofs

In a world where engagement is king, static labels at events are quickly becoming relics of the past. QR codes are stepping in, bridging the gap between physical presence and digital interaction, thereby transforming event experiences and marketing strategies. In his first blog with TSNN, Marcus McConnell, CEO of Sticker Mountain, explains how event organizers can leverage QR codes to elevate their events, making them treasure troves of data and insights. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ek24Y2Jk #tradeshow #tradeshows #eventprofs #eventtech

In a groundbreaking move set to elevate the exhibitions and events industry, the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) and TSNN - Trade Show News Network have solidified a multi-year strategic partnership during Connect Marketplace, creating a powerful collaboration that will shape the industry through 2026. This is not just a partnership—it's a deliberate, strategic alliance that will define the future of the exhibitions industry. Kicking off with a co-located, spectacular awards program at The Novo - Special Events on December 16 during Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting and Exhibition in Los Angeles, this collaboration will celebrate the industry's finest on a stage that's hosted legends, including the inaugural GRAMMY Hall of Fame Gala. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gJH6mFap

Following its initial announcement late last year, premium live experiences company Legends has completed the acquisition of live events and venue management company ASM Global. The finalized deal combines two leading premium live events companies while expanding Legends’ services portfolio and geographic reach across five continents. With this acquisition, ASM Global’s venue strategy and management capabilities will enhance Legends’ venue services portfolio with offerings including project conception and planning, venue development and management, content and event booking, revenue strategy, sales execution, omnichannel merchandising, and hospitality services. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gknfbcNY #tradeshow #tradeshows #eventvenues #eventprofs

After 25 years of operating as a non-union hotel-resort and convention center, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas established a tentative agreement with CULINARY WORKERS UNION LOCAL 226 and Bartenders Union Local 165 on a new four-year contract covering more than 4,000 employees in the resorts’ food, beverage, housekeeping, bar, lounge, and bell departments. Reached on August 20, the milestone contract contains standard union protections including health care benefits, owners and successorship, access to Culinary education services and housing, legal, and pension funds, and includes language on increased worker security regarding sexual harassment, technology, and immigration, and a choice regarding health care benefits. Mirroring five-year Union contracts secured with other major Strip resorts last year, the agreement also includes a significant wage increase, workload reductions, daily room cleaning for guest room attendants, on-the-job worker safety protections, recall rights, and the right for unionized workers to support non-union restaurant workers seeking to unionize through picketing, leafleting, and other organizing activities. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ezc-XamW #tradeshow #tradeshows #eventprofs #eventvenues

In the last month, TSNN has reported on the financials for a number of public companies in the trade show sector—including Emerald, Informa and Viad Corp—through the first half of 2024. Today on TSNN, we report on RELX, which owns independent event organizer RX Global. In its recent earnings release, the FTSE 100 Index company backed its full-year guidance after delivering revenue and profit growth in H1 2024. RELX CEO Erik Engstrom said, “Our improving long-term growth trajectory continues to be driven by the ongoing shift in business mix towards higher growth analytics and decision tools that deliver enhanced value to our customers across market segments.” Read our full analysis here: https://lnkd.in/gJ-GVtTA Want more news like this? Follow us on LinkedIn for daily news on the trade show sector and get the weekly news delivered to your inbox by subscribing here: https://lnkd.in/gNSRkWV4