Trade Show Executive magazine

According to SurveyMonkey Monkey, 47% of Gen Z gets shopping inspiration from social media. Seizing this opportunity, organizers across the globe are working with influencers to enhance exhibitors’ brand visibility and engagement, advertise their shows and more. Discover how RX Global’s Arabian Travel Market and PROUD Experiences are integrating influencers for event success: https://lnkd.in/gk49V8Ag #RX #influencers #marketing #events

This month’s edition of Trade Show Executive (TSE) features Susan Newman, Senior Vice President, Event Strategy, at the National Retail Federation (NRF). TSE spoke with Susan about the success of NRF: Retail’s Big Show — which ranked on all three of TSE’s Fastest 50 lists this year — and how she is leading the NRF events portfolio to even greater heights: https://lnkd.in/ghwaYXUC #NRF #RetailsBigShow #TSEFastest50

Happy Thanksgiving from team Trade Show Executive (TSE)!   To celebrate the holiday, we shared why we’re grateful for the business events industry.   April Walsh, Vice President, Sponsorship and Engagement: "Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate gratitude and connection, and as someone passionate about the events industry, I’m especially thankful for the opportunity to create unforgettable moments that bring people together. Here’s to the joy of gathering, the thrill of planning and the magic of shared experiences. Through our magazine and in-person events, we're appreciative to be able to build connectivity from wherever you sit — whether that be face-to-face or in your home office! Happy Thanksgiving!"  Maddy Ryley, Managing Editor: "This Thanksgiving I'm thankful for the TSE team, and our community. Everybody I get the pleasure of engaging with makes coming to work each day and doing my job joyful, and I'm so grateful for the opportunity to share the stories of this industry. There's nothing quite like trade shows and events, and I'm thankful to be here with all of you."  Carri Jensen, Director of Research: “I feel fortunate to be part of this dynamic industry and to interact daily with accomplished trade show professionals and friends. I’m grateful for great mentors who have paved the way and our talented young TSE team with fresh perspectives and new ideas. I’m excited to see what 2025 will bring!”  Sara Gebhardt, Event Planner: "I’m so grateful to be part of the TSE family. Over the past year, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to build meaningful connections within the trade show industry and with my amazing coworkers at TSE. From organizing fabulous Fastest 50 and Gold 100 events at stunning locations to being surrounded by inspiring people every day, I truly love what I do. This year has been nothing short of rewarding, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds.”  Carson Stoolmiller, Assistant Editor, Research: “I’m thankful for my colleagues in convention center management. Without their helpful updates, we wouldn’t be able to produce high-quality venue directories like the World’s Top Convention Centers directory, the Hotel/Convention Center Complexes report and the Pardon Our Dust report.”  Andrew Warrick, Digital Associate Editor: "I joined the trade show world in February of this year, and am grateful for everyone I’ve met so far, and everything that I’ve learned. I’m also thankful for the great memories I’ve made, from attending TSE’s Fastest 50 and Gold 100 events to stepping onto my first trade show floor at the National Restaurant Association Show."  #thanksgiving #tradeshows

Trade Show Executive’s Young Professionals Corner spoke with Kai Hattendorf, current CEO of UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, to learn about the association’s origin story, its important work and how young professionals can get involved. “You will always find people who are happy to take you under their wings, introduce you to the community and answer questions,” Hattendorf said. “Don’t hesitate to introduce yourself and say ‘Hi, I’m new to this industry, I see that you’re working in this association and I have a few questions. Would you mind giving me 10-15 minutes of your time?’ Ninety-five out of 100 people will happily do that.” https://lnkd.in/gUdABXbM #tradeshows #UFI

Newtopia Now aims to reimagine a traditional trade show by focusing on purposeful discovery and authentic connections. Find out more about this innovative event, which is produced by Informa’s New Hope Network: https://lnkd.in/gPq5EnpH #events #tradeshows 

Don’t wait another day to enter your show for the Trade Show Executive Gold 100 Awards & Summit at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage on October 14-17th. Accepting entries until Dec. 31, 2024! https://lnkd.in/gG-nAh8G #TSEGold100 #SubmitYourShow #Tradeshow #Classof2024

Harris Rosen has passed away, at age 85. Rosen, Founder and President of Rosen Hotels & Resorts, was known for his philanthropy and celebrated for his support of the Orlando and Central Florida community. Learn more about his illustrious, impactful career: https://lnkd.in/gkiV6wtv

What do giant inflated turtles, a Green Village and 500 exhibitors have in common? They were all featured at this year’s Heavent Paris, one of Europe’s largest event-focused trade shows. Heavent Paris 2024 offered cutting-edge exhibition solutions, exciting networking opportunities and more: https://lnkd.in/giUB4VSy #HeaventParis #events #eventprofs #Paris

Midsized cities across the U.S. boast unique atmospheres, exciting offsite experience opportunities and state-of-the-art meeting facilities. Trade Show Executive’s first Midsized Cities Spotlight explores Madison, Wis., Tulsa, Okla., and Durham, N.C. https://lnkd.in/gPduMwgq #TSE #tradeshows #Madison #Tulsa #Durham 

Submit your show today for the next class of TSE's Fastest 50, and join industry peers April 30 - May 2, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, for the Fastest 50 Awards & Summit. The Fastest 50 honors the fastest-growing trade shows based on net square feet, number of exhibitors, and number of attendees. Accepting entries by Dec. 31st: https://lnkd.in/evN5gu-D #TSEFastest50