Trade Show Executive Midsize Convention Center Report
Chicago — trade show director (TSE) uses a ranking system to compare current Directory of the world's top conference centers Divided into size classes. In this system, midsize convention centers are venues that offer 125,000 square feet (sf) to 349,999 sf of primary exhibition space. These facilities include the third level, while the first level (Millionaire's Club) center has 1,000,000 square feet or more, and the second level (large conference center) venue contains 350,000 square feet to 999,999 square feet of primary exhibition space. The Class IV (Small Convention Center) category consists of primary exhibition space ranging from 50,000 square feet to 124,999 square feet. There are 96 mid-sized convention centers in North America, accounting for 32.9% of all venues tracked by TSE. The third floor also occupies 27% of the entire main exhibition space, with an area of 19,205,076 square feet. related.TSE Digital Midsize City Spotlight Part 1: Madison, Tulsa and Durham In Chula Vista, California, Gaylord Pacific Resort…
Maximize AI Help: Consider ChatGPT your new choice
Maximizing AI Help: Think of ChatGPT as your new hire is from Rich Stone, CEO of EXPOCAD®. In the rapidly evolving world of technology, we started with the simple yet groundbreaking Palm Pilot - a personal digital assistant (PDA) that fit in your pocket. Judging from today's technology, it is far from a personal digital assistant. Now, AI models like ChatGPT are capable of handling complex tasks and conversations, indeed PDAs. However, despite these advances, many users still do not take full advantage of AI tools, often due to a lack of understanding of how to interact with them effectively, distrust, and incorrect answers. Imagine hiring a new employee on day one. They have a wealth of general knowledge and potential but little knowledge of the company's specific processes, culture, general institutional knowledge, or expectations. Your new employee is standing next to you. You look at them and say, "Please get me some blue sticky notes from the pantry." Your…
Master social media engagement at your trade show booth
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Truelink Capital to acquire GES from Viad Corp
chicago — GES announced that its parent company, Viad Corp, has entered into a definitive agreement with Truelink Capital, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, through which Truelink will acquire the GES business. The deal, expected to close by the end of 2024, marks another major acquisition by private equity in the trade show and live events industry. The acquisition will include GES Exhibitions, a major global provider of exhibition and logistics services; Spiro, a global experience agency; and onPeak, SHOWTECH and Visit, which provide event accommodation, power/lighting and registration services. Upon completion of the transaction, current GES President Derek Linde will serve as President and CEO, with Jeff Quade, President of GES NA Exhibitions, Jason Stead, President of GES EMEA Exhibitions, and Jeff Stelmach, President of Spiro, continuing to lead the business post-transaction. "This is an incredibly exciting time for GES," said Linde. "Our proven strategy is driving strong momentum in the business, and our partnership with Truelink allows…
Mastering Social Media Engagement for Your Trade Show Booth
In today’s digital age, trade show success isn’t just about your physical booth; it’s about creating a buzz online. Harnessing the power of social media can greatly expand your reach, engage your audience, and leave a lasting impression. As the nation’s leading full-service exhibition company, Sensations Exhibits knows how to create a state-of-the-art technology booth that draws the crowds. Here, we dive into real-life insights, practical tips, and inspiring examples of how to leverage social media to elevate your trade show experience. 1. Hot discussion before the show: Start building excitement on social media platforms before the show even begins. Create teaser posts that reveal a preview of your booth design or showcase exciting features visitors can expect. For example, if you’re launching a new product, tease its release with engaging visuals and catchy headlines. A great example is how Apple builds anticipation for its product launches with cryptic teaser videos and social media posts that generate huge engagement and…
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