Gary Shapiro explains CES 2025 review
Chicago - The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® released CES® 2025 review data, revealing the independent verification figures behind large-scale performances in the technology world. In this exclusive Trade Fair Director Sit down with CTA CEO and Vice Chairman Gary Shapiro to discuss the show’s performance in 2025 and the importance of auditing in the event industry. CES 2025: By Number CES in 2025 saw the following turnout: 142,465 participants (2024: 138,789), 53% of the audience are senior executives 57,401 (40%) international tourists from 158 countries, regions and regions (2024: 56,432) More than 4,500 exhibitors, 1,400 exhibitors in the startup community in Eureka Park (2024: 4,312) There are 305 representatives from Fortune 500 companies (2024: 302) More than 6,500 media members participated (2024: 5,355) There were more than 300 conferences throughout the event and more than 1,200 speakers "We're excited about international engagement. During a strange trade show and international attendance, about 1,000 people have increased it. A lot of research…
Cadillac explains its unique sales strategy in Australia
Cadillac is establishing an independent retail business in Australia, selling cars directly to customers rather than through franchised dealers. This is in stark contrast to General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV), which offers both factory-built (Chevrolet Corvette) and locally remanufactured (Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Yukon) right-hand-drive vehicles through a network of franchised dealers, many of which once sold Holden vehicles. Cadillac will open its first “experience centre” this year at Sydney’s Rosebery Engine Yards retail and lifestyle precinct, featuring multiple car parks, delivery and repair bays and “state-of-the-art” repair facilities. The company has previously announced it will open an experience centre in Melbourne, but has yet to confirm a location. Cadillac Sydney Experience Center "We do have to build a network as well, so part of the reason is we don't have a timeline," Shilpan Amin, GM International senior vice president and president, told Australian and New Zealand media. “We’re not going to force companies to have a certain number of customer…