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TSEA E-NEWS
In today’s fast-paced business environment, you need news, information and tips quickly. You need it delivered to you in a clear, concise, modern medium. Well, TSEA E-News is all that and more! Our members receive this publication twice a month—keeping them up-to-date on the latest goings-on, in and around the industry. Click here to learn more.
THE NEW TS2—A RESOUNDING SUCCESS
A re-vamped conference program, a freshly designed exhibit hall featuring many new exhibitors, new alliances and an all new marketing campaign attracted 2,410 attendees to TS2 last month in Washington, DC. The new TS2, in its inaugural year under the ownership of National Trade Productions (NTP), exceeded all attendance goals, with a 17% increase in total verified conference and exposition attendees. Of the total number of attendees, more than 43% were first-timers, indicating a broadened attendee base for the show. To learn more, click here.
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
TSEA and National Trade Productions would like to thank everyone who participated in TS2 2005 for making it a successful and positive experience. We greatly appreciate your loyalty and participation, which are vital components to the industry, our association, and this show.
CHECK OUT THE 2005 TS2PHOTO GALLERY TO SEE WHAT YOU MISSED!
TS2 2006—RESERVE YOUR EXHIBIT SPACE TODAY!
Be a part of the excitement - and make a smart business decision that will pay dividends. Sign up now to exhibit at TS2 2006, July 25-27 in Chicago - call National Trade Productions, 800.687.7469 ext. 208 or email Kellie Shevlin, kshevlin@ntpshow.com.
PLANS FOR INDUSTRY-WIDE RFI GUIDELINES ANNOUNCED
The Trade Show Exhibitors Association and the Exhibit Designers and Producers Association have teamed up to launch an industry-wide RFI (Request for Information) initiative — a set of guidelines and best practices to help make the RFI process more consistent and effective. The task force plans to release a completed set of guidelines in spring of 2006. If you are interested in contributing to this initiative in any way, please contact Alan Cordial at alan@calancom.com by September 9. To learn more, click here
DUDEK TAKES OFFICE AS TSEA CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Andrew Dudek, CME, CMP was elected Chairman of the Trade Show Exhibitors Association’s Board of Directors in April 2005. He is the Trade Show Manager for Telcordia Technologies in Piscataway, NJ and brings 15+ years of trade show and event experience to the table. Dudek began his two-year term at the conclusion of TS2 in Washington, DC. Click here to read more.
ACCESS FOR EXHIBIT PROFESSIONALS
With today's rapidly changing markets, shorter product lifecycles, and corporate mergers—Are you or your clients investing in the right events? Are your event marketing programs “best of class”? Tradeshow Week’s ACCESS for Exhibit Professionals package includes seven customized research services over a 12-month period. Topics include: “Event Schedule Review and Recommendations” and “Strategic Review and Benchmarking of Branding, Design and Staffing.” Click here for more information. PLUS, DON’T FORGET THAT TSEA MEMBERS RECEIVE A DISCOUNT OF OVER 10%!
TSEA ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR 2006 FOCUS™ AWARD COMPETITION
Stephen Schuldenfrei, president of the Trade Show Exhibitors Association, announced that the association is accepting entries for its 2006 Focus™ Award competition. Coming off a stellar 2005 contest, the awards program has been enhanced to include a brand new “Best Bang for the Buck” judge’s choice award and improved criteria and categories. Click here to read more.
STEPHEN SCHULDENFREI TAKES HELM AT TSEA
Stephen Schuldenfrei begins his Presidency at the Trade Show Exhibitors Association with a bold new plan to revitalize the association’s core benefits – Education, Advocacy, and Resources; increase its industry presence; and capitalize on the association’s McCormick Place headquarters. Click here to read more.
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