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Jan 26, 2013
First, they show you where to get ear plugs. Then, Eddie Van Halen walks by. It’s the 2013 NAMM Show, the 109-year-old event for the music industry that brings together instrument and equipment manufacturers and buyers as well as vibrant music community.
Owned and produced by the National Association of Music Merchants, it took place Jan. 24–27 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
Music hits you long before you step onto the showfloor.
“How do we control the decibel level of exhibitors? We have sound control guys, all with pro firefighter and paramedic background,” said… more
Jan 21, 2013
With the building and remodeling industry under pressure through the recession, it only makes sense that one way to create a stronger overall event might be to team up with one or more similar ones.
The National Association of Home Builders’ International Builders’ Show and the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, produced by Nielsen Expositions, will team up in February 2014 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
“This new format allows exhibitors to reach a full range of design and construction professionals who buy, specify and… more
Jan 20, 2013
The Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show broke attendance records once again this year at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas.
The SHOT Show, owned and sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, attracted a record overall attendance of 62,371, including a new high for buyers and more than 2,000 media representatives.
There also were 1,600-plus exhibitors who filled booth space that covered 630,000 net square feet. The show, which is a trade-only event, attracted industry professionals from all 50 states and 100 countries.
With the show taking place during a time… more
Jan 17, 2013
“Design, Innovate and Engage” was the theme for the 2013Professional Convention Management Association’s Convening Leaders annual meeting that took place Jan. 13-16 in Orlando at the Orange County Convention Center.
But, another word kept coming up in conversation with attendees - Energy. And energy and expectation certainly were high this year.
Deborah Sexton, PCMA’s president and CEO, said at a press conference the PCMA board and education committee is tasked with taking risks.
She added some of the risks they took at this year’s event included registration at… more
Jan 14, 2013
CTIA-The Wireless Association and IFA, the world's largest trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances, have teamed up to hold a "borderless" trade show in 2014.
The partnership will produce the first global platform of its kind for retailers, buyers, distributors, manufacturers, vendors and carriers to launch the next generation of new products and services for work, home and play.
This partnership combines CTIA's expertise in mobility and IFA's leadership in consumer electronics and home appliances markets, according to CTIA officials.
The two organizations have signed a… more
Jan 14, 2013
The Professional Convention Management Association didn’t just show up and have their Convening Leaders annual meeting in Orlando this week and leave town. Instead, they gave back generously to the surrounding community.
“Our members and their organizations will benefit from the outstanding facilities and the hard-working people here in Orlando,” said Deborah Sexton, president and CEO, PCMA.
She added, “These programs are one way of expressing our sincere thanks to this tremendous community. After our members leave, we hope these donations will leave a lasting impact… more
Jan 14, 2013
In a continuous effort to stay ahead of the curve, meeting industry leaders collaborated to fund a research project to predict, as well as plan for the future of, convention exhibits and trade shows.
ASAE Foundation, Exhibition Industry Foundation, Freeman, Gaylord Entertainment, and PCMA Education commissioned a project to look at the trends and analyze trade shows from five hypothetical perspectives.
Each provides insight into how to create more impact with exhibit space.
Scenarios of the Future: Convention Exhibits and Trade Show 2016is the result from a year-long research study that… more
Jan 10, 2013
The Consumer Electronic Association's 2013 International CES, the world's largest event for the global technology industry, got even bigger and brighter this year, if that's even possible, taking over the Las Vegas Convention Center and several other venues Jan. 8–11.
The show featured more than 3,250 exhibitors across 1.9 million net square feet of exhibit space, breaking the record of 1.865 net square feet and 3,239 exhibitors in 2012. Attendance was expected to surpass 150,000, with more than 35,000 from outside the U.S.
"We have so many great device makers, as… more
Jan 08, 2013
Just a few months after George Little Management announced it would launch the Creative & Lifestyle Arts (C&LA) aimed at attracting crafters to an East Coast event alongside the National Stationery Show, now the Craft & Hobby Association also has signed on to the three-day event.
The collaboration will take the form of collocated education and events that capitalizes on the strengths of each entity, according to GLM officials.
“CHA is constantly seeking new ways to help members and the marketplace as a whole to enhance their businesses,” said Andrej Suskavcevic, CHA… more
Jan 02, 2013
The Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show and the Tailgating Industry Association has been acquired by Nielsen Expositions. The acquisition is effective immediately.
"The Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show is a premier trade event dedicated to sports licensing and tailgating products, and we are very excited about adding it to our sports portfolio," said Darrell Denny, senior vice president of Nielsen Expositions.
Under an agreement with Showproco, the Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show and Tailgating Industry Association will join Nielsen's retail-related exposition… more
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