Building Trust in Troubled Times
“Contrary to what most people believe, trust is not some soft, illusive quality that you either have or you don’t; rather, trust is a pragmatic, tangible, actionable asset that you can create.” –...
View ArticleThe Importance of Advocacy
Originally published by Trade Show Executive A few weeks ago, the majority of us breathed a sigh of relief as the longest-lasting partial government shutdown in U.S. history came to an end. The...
View ArticleJessica Finnerty, CEM Jumps into Advocacy
Jessica Finnerty, CEM, could see Washington, D.C. from her office window. But she never imagined she’d one day experience what went on in the rarified halls of the U.S. Congress. That was five years...
View ArticleSue McCart Shares Her Passion for Advocacy
Sue McCart is on a mission to get her peers involved in advocacy. Why? To ensure that they get as much out of it as she has. An IAEE member since 1983, former chair of the Advocacy Committee, and...
View ArticleLow Tech and Persistence Yield Advocacy Results for EMB Ambassador Mark Taylor
Mark Taylor, president and CEO of Apogee Exhibits, is used to pivoting. After more than 25 years in the live events industry, it’s part of the DNA of a business that has built almost 2,400 exhibits for...
View ArticleAdvocacy Puts Action Into Your Bark, says EMB Ambassador Rob Cohen
Display Supply & Lighting, Inc. got its start selling Velcro from a spare bedroom of its founders Walt and Jo Filipowicz more than 40 years ago. The company is now a leading manufacturer and...
View ArticleThe Power of Advocacy and Why You Need to Get Involved
Originally published by Trade Show Executive September 2017 Edition In July, I wrote about our advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill during the fourth annual Exhibitions Day. Let me start by emphasizing...
View ArticleA is for Advocacy
Originally published by Trade Show Executive, March 2018 Edition Advocacy is something I focus on quite a bit and I am proud of the significant amount of headway we, as an industry, have made over just...
View ArticleLet’s Make Some Noise on Exhibitions Day
Originally published by Trade Show Executive May 2018 Edition Exhibitions Day is just around the corner and the industry’s advocates are gearing up for its annual descent on Capitol Hill to act as the...
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No Man is an Island
Originally published by Trade Show Executive June 2018 Edition When English poet John Dunne wrote these words in the 17th century, he could not have imagined the breadth or relevance this phrase would...
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Face-to-Face in Action
Originally published by Trade Show Executive July 2018 Edition A few weeks ago we celebrated the fifth annual Exhibitions Day, in which members from all walks of our industry met with our nation’s...
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Ch-ch-ch-changes
Originally published by Trade Show Executive August 2018 Edition I remember a time when the lines between the “business world” and the “outside world” were clearly defined and separated. Sure, there...
View ArticleIt Takes a Village
Originally published by Trade Show Executive, September 2018 Edition Last month I discussed the changing landscape of exhibitions and events in terms of the effect diversity has on how we approach our...
View ArticleExperience Expo! Expo!
In June, I talked about the importance of investing in your team’s professional development. One of the greatest advantages to having a strong team is the opportunity to pull together the talent and...
View ArticleNext Steps in Advocacy
Originally published by Trade Show Executive In March, I talked about the formation of the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance (ECA) and how it would advance the industry’s advocacy efforts. We have...
View ArticleADVOCACY UPDATE – JUNE 2021
As we near the end of the first half of 2021, states are beginning to reopen and real momentum is happening in the trade show ecosystem. Hope is on the horizon, and collectively as an industry, we are...
View ArticleMaking our Advocacy Stronger with Every Step – JUNE 2021
We often say that advocacy is a marathon vs. a sprint. While I’m not training for a running marathon any time soon, I would like to share what I’ve learned about the marathon of legislative advocacy....
View ArticleExpo! Expo! Expectations – August 2021
“All great changes are preceded by chaos.”– Deepak Chopra This summer has been exciting for the trade show industry as we continue to see shows return to the face-to-face format. This positive and...
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We Want YOU! And You Want YOU Too. Here’s Why.
By Mary Tucker, IAEE Sr. Communications & Content Manager Legislative Action Day on 1 June 2023 will provide professionals in the exhibitions and events industry the opportunity to meet...
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Unity through Advocacy
Editorial Note: Originally published in the May 2023 issue of Trade Show Executive magazine. This year’s Legislative Action Day, facilitated by the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance (ECA), will be...
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