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As Trade Shows Embrace Influencers, Exhibitors are Leveling up Engagement

Event Marketer

It wasnt too long ago that social media influencers werent even considered media at trade shows and had a hard time getting press passes. Social media influencers and content creators are at the forefront of sharing the latest trends, tools, and innovations, says Lauren Csire, NHS marketing director.

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Embracing a Trade Show Theme: Creative Ideas from the Exhibitors at VMX 2025

Event Marketer

They could use markers to color in a pet outline featured on a Color Therapy wall, write a message on a butterfly and stick it on a colorful tree collage, pose in a Find Your Roar safari-themed photo booth alongside plush lions, and snap a selfie in front of a Kitty Warhol backdrop for social media.

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Rearchitecting a Trade Show

PCMA Convene

The experiential zone strategy for AIAs show floor followed the same path as an architectural project from start to end inspire, innovate, design, build, and prosper. Preston told Convene the guiding mantra for the trade-show journey was Go. Washington Convention Center. Whats your favorite type of dessert?

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Five Tips for Using Social Media to Build a First-party Database

Event Marketer

Social media is fertile ground for collecting quality first-party data—owned insights to help brands navigate around cookies, reimagine integrated campaigns, personalize engagements, compete with e-commerce brands, and build actionable steps into the consumer journey along the path to purchase. Here, we explore five ways to do it.

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IAEE Expo! Expo! Put on a Show for Show Organizers in LA

Smart Meetings

Known as The Show for Shows, the education, trade show floor and networking brought together solutions and inspiration. Advanced Education Dedicated content tracks included health, wellness and safety , trade show design and operations. This year was no exception. I attended in search of trends shaping U.S.

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16 Photo Worthy Moments For Trade Shows

EventMB

Increase chances of attendees sharing enticing pictures and video from your exhibition across their social media channels by creating these photo opportunities. When they share on their social media channels it can improve your brand […].

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How to hold trade show events in bad weather

Ins'Tent

When skies are blue and the weather is mild, trade show marketing can still be difficult to pull off perfectly. Plan ahead for a successful trade show, regardless of rain, snow, or shine with these 10 essential tips! Plan ahead for a successful trade show, regardless of rain, snow, or shine with these 10 essential tips!