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Jan 21, 2013
The Human Resource Executive Health & Benefits Leadership Conference & Expo, a new upper-level strategic health and benefits event, will dedicate five of its sessions to helping benefits leaders develop strategies, understand leading-edge thinking and discover what professionals in the business are doing to monitor the change in employees’ behaviors and uphold the requirements of the Affordable Care Act.  The event, on tap April 22-24 at Aria Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, will feature sessions with several thought leaders in the field, such as Ron Leopold, benefits trends… more
Jan 21, 2013
After a lot of speculation in which several other cities were floated as possible new locales for Nielsen Expositions’ Outdoor Retailer, the show has decided to stay put in its long-time home of Salt Lake City through 2016. Show organizers, backed by the unanimous support of the Outdoor Industry Association board of directors, will continue to hold the Winter and Summer Markets at SMG-managed Salt Palace Convention Center. "Outdoor Retailer is grateful to be able to remain in Salt Lake City for the next three years," said Kenji Haroutunian, Nielsen Expo Outdoor group vice… more
Jan 21, 2013
Continuing on the success from the International Association of Exhibitions and Events Expo! Expo! mobile app, produced by mobile app partner Core-apps, the organization released its new association-specific mobile app, IAEE Direct. The free app is a mobile resource for exhibitions and events professionals to stay connected to IAEE and find key resources quickly and easily from a smartphone device. “Once again, we are excited to be working with IAEE by producing their mobile association app!" said Jay Tokosch, CEO of Core-apps, LLC. He added, “This association app is the… more
Jan 21, 2013
Continuing on the success from the International Association of Exhibitions and Events Expo! Expo! mobile app, produced by mobile app partner Core-apps, the organization released its new association-specific mobile app, IAEE Direct. The free app is a mobile resource for exhibitions and events professionals to stay connected to IAEE and find key resources quickly and easily from a smartphone device. “Once again, we are excited to be working with IAEE by producing their mobile association app!" said Jay Tokosch, CEO of Core-apps, LLC. He added, “This association app is the… 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 19, 2013
It's a universal truth that people enjoy looking at photos. Photos can tell stories, and they can entertain without demanding too much of the viewer. If you are exploring ways to make your brand more popular on Facebook, then consider doing it through images that can engage your fans. People may forget the words you share in a post, but they will carry the visual in their heads long after they see it. Here are some useful tips to make your brand shine on Facebook with photos: Don't just post pictures of your brand. Post pictures of how people connect with your brand. You may have the… more
Jan 19, 2013
It's a universal truth that people enjoy looking at photos. Photos can tell stories, and they can entertain without demanding too much of the viewer. If you are exploring ways to make your brand more popular on Facebook, then consider doing it through images that can engage your fans. People may forget the words you share in a post, but they will carry the visual in their heads long after they see it. Here are some useful tips to make your brand shine on Facebook with photos: Don't just post pictures of your brand. Post pictures of how people connect with your brand. You may have the… 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 16, 2013
Riding the waves just seems to be getting more and more popular every year as evidenced by George Little Management’s biannual Surf Expo event, which was held Jan. 10-12 in Orlando and grew to record-breaking levels. More than 26,000 attendees flocked to a packed to a 250,000 square foot showfloor at the Orange County Convention Center, where 2,500 brands showed off their wares to buyers from 47 states and 49 countries. “We are thrilled by the feedback we've received from the show," said Surf Expo Show Director Roy Turner. He added, "The market was vibrant,… more
Jan 15, 2013
U.K.-based Tarsus Group has expanded its portfolio even more in fast-growing Indonesia with a 51-percent stake in PT Infrastructure Asia. Tarsus will pay an initial cash consideration on completion of $0.5 million (approximately £0.3 million) for the 51 percent interest, with estimated total deferred payments of approximately $2.4 million (approximately £1.5 million) in aggregate during 2014 and 2015.  PTIA currently owns and organizes three annual business-to-business exhibitions and one seminar series in Indonesia: ·        … more
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