Meet the women to watch in 2024: Amanda Ciccatelli
CHICAGO — Women in the trade show and events industry are helping to drive our continued innovation and excellence. The Trade Show Executive's (TSE) Women's Watch program recognizes this through its annual winners category. TSE spoke with one of this year's most noteworthy women, HLTH US Senior Director of Event Marketing Amanda Ciccatelli, about her career, lessons learned and her thoughts on the future of trade shows and events. MADDY: Can you tell us how you got into the trade show industry? Was it a straight path, or was it unexpected? Amanda: Interestingly, I always find myself drawn into events in some way. In college, I worked part-time in campus event management, my first job out of college was event coordination at a historic building in Connecticut's capital city, and then when I got my first marketing job, I was working at a technology company The marketing company works to host its own trade shows twice a year. Then Informa…
Meet the women to watch in 2024: Nicole Cho
CHICAGO—This month, trade show director (TSE) highlights women to watch in 2024 – 10 women in the industry who demonstrated innovation and made a significant impact on their businesses last year. TSE spoke with PRINTING United Alliance's Expo Marketing Director Nicole Cho to learn more about how she avoids burnout, expands her network, and stays up to date on the latest trends. MADDY: Can you tell us how you got into the trade show industry? Was it a straight path, or was it unexpected? Nicole: My path into the trade show industry was not an easy one. I was a gym teacher in school, a substitute, a nanny, traded high yield bonds and stocks at an investment firm, worked as a waitress, got invited to outdoor retailers, begged them to hire me, and never looked back . MADDY: What skills have helped you move up in the organization? How do you perfect these skills? Nicole: As my career progressed, my…
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Meet the women to watch in 2024: Jackie Retzer
CHICAGO — Women in the trade show and events industry are helping to drive our continued innovation and excellence. The Trade Show Executive's (TSE) Women's Watch program recognizes this through its annual winners category. TSE spoke with one of this year's most noteworthy women—Toy Association Director of Event Management Jackie Retzer—about her career, lessons learned, and her thoughts on the trade show and event landscape. MADDY: Can you tell us how you got into the trade show industry? Was it a straight path, or was it unexpected? Jackie: While I never planned to get into the trade show industry, I’m so glad I did! I interned at a PR firm during college and then got a job offer from the Toy Association. Here I am tasked with helping run the annual Toy of the Year Awards Night. As time went on and I took on more responsibilities, this is where my love for activities really began! After a while, the…
Meet the women to watch in 2024: Anita Y. Mui
CHICAGO — Since 2018, trade show director (TSE) annually recognizes a select group of women who are helping to shape the future of the industry through its Women Watch program. The Class of 2024 is an exceptional group of up-and-coming women who are making a significant impact on their organizations through their work, from operations, marketing, pricing to sales. TSE spoke with one of the most noteworthy women of the year, RX US Director of Strategic Pricing Anita Y. Mui, about how she ended up in the events world, her strategies for avoiding burnout, and why strategic pricing was the perfect choice for her. MADDY: Can you tell us how you got into the trade show industry? Was it a straight path, or was it unexpected? Anita: I was laid off from my position as a Senior Financial Analyst in the healthcare industry in 2010 at a time when there was massive cost cutting across the industry. I was lucky…
Hyundai Motors and Empowering Women I – Irisha Poonawalla
For half the population in particular, the gender gap is a one-sided affliction. But some brave souls swim against the current and wade through it, not only making themselves stronger but leaving a mark that inspires others. In this special series Hyundai Motor Indiawe interview women who are making a difference and inspiring others to follow their dreams, start here Dr. Alyssa Poonawallaworld-class Latin dancer, eco-entrepreneur and lifestyle journalist. Being a woman in this day and age can still be tough. Why? you might ask. Mainly because, while more and more people are talking about women's rights and gender bias in society, few are actually taking action. Whether it's providing equal opportunities or closing the pay gap, gender equality still has a ways to go and we want to highlight how some women can make a difference by being themselves and following their passions. After all, making things run smoothly is what matters. Staying true to your cause will build…
For women, workplace gains ‘fragile’
McKinsey & Company’s 10th Women in the Workplace study shows there’s still a lot of work to be done to achieve gender equality. Author: Kathy Gale According to McKinsey & Company’s 10th “Women in the Workplace” study, women account for 29% of executive positions, up sharply from 17% in 2015. This year, McKinsey & Company celebrates the 10th anniversary of its Women in the Workplace report, the largest study of women’s work in corporate America and produced in partnership with Lean In, a global community dedicated to advancing women’s careers. Over the past decade, more than 1,000 companies and more than 480,000 women have participated in the study. The report's findings over the years have not always painted a rosy picture or a straightforward path to progress. in an article Harvard Business Review (Harvard Business Review), Ruchika T. Malhotra, inclusion strategist and author Inclusion with purpose: An intersectional approach to creating a culture of belonging at workrecalling the scene when…
How women can build their own social network
Author: Jennifer N. Dienst Like the one shown at CES, Female Quotient’s Equality Lounge is designed to be a space where women can build connections and friendships within their industry and participate in dedicated programming. (Consumer Technology Association) Networking expert J. Kelly Hoey, author of "Network," says women need a different network structure than men. Build your dream network: Build powerful relationships in a hyperconnected world. Hoy tells us how successful men socialize convene“Not for successful women.” Women typically have narrow and deep networks, while men have broad and shallow networks, she said. Both have advantages and disadvantages: “A wide and shallow network is great for finding and spreading great ideas and opportunities, while a narrow and deep network has the advantage of having a tight-knit community of close friends and colleagues to rely on ," she said. The downside to having only the latter, she says, is that "it doesn't have enough room to spread your wings." High-achieving women…
Addressing the challenges women face in meetings and incentive travel
Addressing the challenges facing women in the meetings and incentives industry In this exclusive webinar, we’ll get a first look at the results of a joint survey conducted by Prevue and SITE’s Women’s Leadership Council, which reveals the specific barriers women in the industry face in their careers. We will delve into the following key topics: Finding the right balance: Flexible schedule, harmonious work and life Climbing the career ladder: Career Development Insights Breaking down barriers: Confronting ageism head-on Create a supportive environment: Addressing sexual harassment Guiding Light: The Importance of Leadership and Mentoring Rhonda Brewer has more than 30 years of experience in meetings and incentive travel and currently serves as Vice President of Sales for Motivation Excellence. Most recently, she served as Vice President of Sales for BCD Meetings and Events, focusing on strategic meetings management. She has also worked as an industry consultant, serving as Chief Sales and Operations Officer and President of Destination Management Company RMC…
Smart Women Summit brings together leaders to take action together.
Listen to Audio Honoring excellence in event leadership to inspire more people to participate is serious business, but when a strong group of Women in Conference award winners gathered at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas for a day of education, personalized experiences and pageantry, fun activities were on the agenda, too. evolution Smart Meetings CEO Marin Bright launched this iconic leadership accelerator nine years ago, and it remains the only event of its kind for women at all career stages in the events industry. As the founder and CEO of an events company, she realized she was the only woman in that position at the time and wanted to encourage others to find ways to carve out a niche in the hospitality industry. Statistics show that we have made progress since she founded the media world 22 years ago, but we still have a long way to go. Read more: Dear Women Leaders, Stop Struggling and Start Succeeding A recent…
Directory of Women Speakers in the Hospitality Industry
To further showcase diverse voices at global hospitality conferences, Hospitality Women's Leadership Alliance has launched an interactive speaker directory featuring over 700 talented senior female speakers with expertise in all aspects of the hospitality industry. According to the Pennsylvania State University School of Hospitality Administration Women in Hospitality 2023 Research report by AHLA Foundation Data from (alliance members) shows that women hold only 24% of speaking slots at hotel investment conferences and 37% of main stage slots, yet women make up 58% of the hotel industry workforce. In a media statement, Rachel Vandenberg, chair of the Alliance’s Podium Committee, said: “Representation matters and visibility is a key factor in career advancement. Despite the many women with deep expertise in the hospitality industry, there are still relatively few women on stage.” Working with conference organizers, the Alliance Podium Committee identified several common challenges to finding more diverse voices for conference stages and immediately set out to overcome these barriers and provide…
202 – Women in Motion: Opportunities, Mentoring, and More –
We know there are many more women in the trade show industry than us. This episode features not one, but two guests! What a perfect way to kick off Women’s Month! Join Map Your Show's Regional Vice President Abby Ingraham and Marketing Assistant Madison Frye as they take a closer look at women in the trade show industry at different stages of their careers. We discuss: Advice for women who want to work in the industry Achieving work-life balance Mentorship Organize events for women in the industry to help them grow and empower them Abby and Madison's best advice: No matter where you are in your career, the industry is a welcoming and attractive place to grow your career. Abby and Madison's key takeaways: Make work-life balance a priority in your life. You can't pour water from an empty cup. No matter where you are in your career, the industry is a welcoming and attractive place to grow your career.…
202 – Women in Motion: Opportunities, Mentoring, and More –
We know there are many more women in the trade show industry than us. This episode features not one, but two guests! What a perfect way to kick off Women’s Month! Join Map Your Show's Regional Vice President Abby Ingraham and Marketing Assistant Madison Frye as they take a closer look at women in the trade show industry at different stages of their careers. We discuss: Advice for women who want to work in the industry Achieving work-life balance Mentorship Organize events for women in the industry to help them grow and empower them Abby and Madison's best advice: No matter where you are in your career, the industry is a welcoming and attractive place to grow your career. Abby and Madison's key takeaways: Make work-life balance a priority in your life. You can't pour water from an empty cup. No matter where you are in your career, the industry is a welcoming and attractive place to grow your career.…
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