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Trade Show Moves: RX Global named Toni Piela as Head of Strategy and M&A RX USA. Most recently, she served as VP, Corporate Development and M&A for the company. Toni joined RX in 2009 and has held various positions over the last 15 years. On the volunteer side, she serves on the executive committee of the Women in Exhibitions Network: North America. Please join us in congratulating Toni.

September was another busy month for the trade show industry, especially among industry suppliers, with organizations across the U.S. welcoming new leadership, promoting hard-working staff, and naming seasoned professionals to executive teams.  Check out our latest Monthly Jobs Report here: https://lnkd.in/etjKjESp Seattle Convention Center Visit Atlantic City SmartSource Javits Center San Diego Tourism Authority ASTOUND Group Oak View Group Visit Anaheim #tradeshow #tradeshows #eventprofs #eventplanners

Calling all trade show industry trailblazers 🚨 TSNN - Trade Show News Network has officially opened nominations for the 2024 TSNN Awards, where we celebrate those setting the standard for excellence and innovation in the U.S. trade show industry. It’s your chance to stand out in one of 12 categories, showcasing the ingenuity and influence that make our industry world-class. And, it gets better. This year, we’re raising the bar—teaming up with the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) to co-locate our awards at Expo! Expo! in Los Angeles. Ready to hit submit on your 2024 TSNN Award nomination?  Here's the link- https://lnkd.in/eK4Sqnsc #TSNN #TSNNAwards

Check out pics from the debut of Newtopia Now, held Aug. 25-28 at the Colorado Convention Center and Bellco Theatre. 2023 marked the final edition of Natural Products Expo East.

Amazon's recent announcement that its workers will be returning to the office five days a week starting in January has workers across all sectors, including the trade show industry, talking—and wondering how and if it will impact their organization’s policies.  To find out how trade show organizers are navigating return to work policies, TSNN's Danica Tormohlen asked three HR executives—Diversified Communications HQ's Janice Rogers, Access Intelligence's Macy Fecto, and Clarion Events' Heather Crovo (Heimann), SHRM-SCP—about how they are managing. Here’s what we learned: https://lnkd.in/e8Q6pVxv #tradeshow #tradeshows #eventprofs

In his latest thought leadership piece for TSNN, industry veteran Douglas Emslie, chairman of Cuil Bay Capital, discusses the exciting business growth opportunities happening throughout the global events industry, including collaborations between between Western and Eastern show organizers, industry associations forming partnerships, and passionate event entrepreneurs taking their brands overseas. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e4fZrtpF #tradeshow #tradeshows #eventprofs

As Hurricane Milton, a powerful Category 4 storm, barrels toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, the impact on the state’s business events industry is already being felt. With winds reaching up to 150 miles per hour, Milton is projected to make landfall in the Tampa Bay region, potentially disrupting major conferences, conventions, and trade shows across Florida. Several key events in destinations like Tampa, Orlando, and Miami have already been canceled or rescheduled, dealing a blow to an industry that plays a crucial role in the state’s economy. As Florida braces for what could be its strongest storm to hit the Gulf since 2005, businesses and event organizers are mobilizing to mitigate the damage and ensure the safety of attendees. TSNN was able to get several updates several major Florida event destinations - read more here: https://lnkd.in/eNBPzGQx #tradeshow #tradeshows #eventprofs #eventvenues

Dreamforce made headlines last month after the now-viral moment when comedian John Mulaney roasted Salesforce’s “imminently replaceable” workforce for wearing “fleece vests” and embodying all of the other corporate tech bro stereotypes. The reality is that hiring a comedian for an event like Salesforce’s flagship annual conference leaves a lot of room for attention-grabbing remarks that end up as news headlines or memes. And though there are likely event organizers who would want to avoid Mulaney saying that their company's employees “are working on products that are just okay,” the moment could also be lauded as a case study in pushing the boundaries. One thing's for sure—Dreamforce 2024 was full of other moments that were also worth writing home about, especially for fellow event organizers. Here are the top three reasons why in a story by Shannon Thaler: https://lnkd.in/egg32b8X #tradeshow #tradeshows #eventprofs

An array of event technology companies – RainFocus, Aira, Map Your Show, Grip, and The Trade Group – have formed strategic partnerships and added new services to help corporate event planners streamline their events, elevate event data and ROI, and increase attendee inclusivity. Check out TSNN's latest Tech News roundup here: https://lnkd.in/eb4kKy7a #tradeshow #tradeshows #eventprofs #eventtech

TSNN opened nominations for its 14th annual TSNN Awards, recognizing trade show excellence and innovation across 12 categories. For the first time, TSNN and the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) are uniting to co-locate and present dual industry awards programs on Monday, Dec. 16, at The Novo during Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting and Exhibition® in Los Angeles. Join us on the red carpet in December for the joint awards celebration that will honor industry's finest. The deadline for nominations is Friday, Nov. 1. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gXpiWP5N