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…
Building Deep Connections: Nicole Cho’s Social Tips
Chicago — Nicole Cho, Director of Exhibit Marketing Printing Unionwhich has recently been identified as Trade Show Executive (TSE) Women to watch In 2024 TSE Gold 100 Awards and Summit Because of her professional excellence. TSE contacted Nicole regarding networking in the trade show world. Andrew: Why is networking important? Nicole: Networking is the reason I got my current job. It has opened doors to new and unexpected opportunities for me. Many of the job inquiries I receive today are because I know someone within the company or have a common connection with the hiring manager. Andrew : How have you changed your approach to networking over the course of your career? Nicole: I'm more open. In the past, I always felt like I needed to be introduced by someone I thought was more important than me. Now, I'll strike up a conversation with anyone. I just remind myself that we're all human. related. 15day Annual Tokyo Stock Exchange Golden…
TSE’s Networking 101: YP’s Guide to Networking Success
CHICAGO — It’s no secret that networking can help you build important relationships, develop skills, and find new opportunities and experiences. In addition, according to Harvard Business Reviewprofessionals with strong networking skills are more likely to receive higher salaries and promotions. “Networking is the reason I got my current job,” Printing Union and 2024 Female Trade Show Executives (TSEs) to Watch“It opens the door to new and unexpected opportunities. Many of the job inquiries I receive today are because I know someone at the company or have a common connection with the hiring manager.” TSE has contacted Nicole Cho and Nancy Walsh, President of North America Information Marketas well as CloserStill Media and 2024 East Securities Trail Blazersget network suggestions. 1. Find a network strategy that works for you Walsh recommends starting on LinkedIn and exploring local and industry-wide groups. “If you’re new to networking, start by browsing LinkedIn, connecting with people, and meeting up for a virtual coffee,” Walsh…
Highlights of the 15th TSE Gold 100 Awards and Summit
Santa Barbara, California — 15day The annual Trade Show Executive (TSE) Gold 100 Awards and Summit celebrated the largest trade show of 2023 over a week at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara in sunny Santa Barbara. Approximately 200 show organizers and vendors spent time networking, learning from other leaders at the Education Summit and enjoying experiential events while celebrating the Gold 100 winners and Grand Prize recipients at the Gold 100 Awards Gala. Beautiful views, golden connections This year’s event welcomed attendees in Gold 100 style with a variety of networking and experiential activities. The annual Gold 100 Chairman’s Dinner was hosted by Rick Simon, Chairman of TSE and President and CEO of United Services, and was held at The Wine Collective with food from The Lark. Located in the heart of Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone, the dinner was designed to welcome attendees who arrived early. Attendees can also tour Vega Vineyards and Farm and enjoy the beauty of Santa Barbara. Attendees…
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