by Aidan | May 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
In the fast-paced world of exhibitions and events, small teams are constantly challenged to maximize their impact with limited resources. One of the most powerful ways to amplify your organization’s effectiveness is by bridging the traditional gap between sales and...
by Aidan | May 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Rising costs and falling attendance are plaguing association meetings. “Either you’re not affected at all or you’re super affected. I don’t think that there’s a middle, it’s very binary.” That’s how Erin Fuller, FASAE, CAE, sees the events industry in relation to the...
by Aidan | May 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
When choosing a destination for their association’s next meeting or event, planners are looking for more than just a venue; they want an experience that will have attendees leaving feeling inspired, enriched, and well-connected. From accessibility and infrastructure...
by Aidan | May 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
More than 175 respondents — 90 percent of whom work for organizations headquartered in the U.S. (and 4 percent in Canada; 3 percent each in Europe and APAC) — participated in our pulse survey. The largest group of respondents — 38 percent — work for associations. What...
by Aidan | May 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
Editorial Note: Originally published in the May 2025 issue of Trade Show Executive magazine. On behalf of IAEE, I congratulate this year’s TSE Fastest 50 award winners. I am a big believer in the power of recognition and a proponent of acknowledging those among us who...
by Aidan | May 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
Recent announcements about career changes include: Hilinia D. Ajakaiye The National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) has hired Hilinia D. Ajakaiye, CDME, as Chief Strategy Officer, effective June 2. This appointment marks a pivotal step in the...