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  • EMS 2026: Seven Takeaways for Trade Show Exhibitors and Their Partners

    The 24th Experiential Marketing Summit brought more than 1,000 brand marketers and event industry professionals to the MGM Grand Las Vegas, May 18-20, for three days of inspiration, deep dives, and play under the theme “Human Connection in the Digital Age Starts Here.” From fast-paced creative challenges to brain dates with peers—and, of course, candid […]

  • Guest Column: You’ve Been Told ‘This is Just How it is.’ It Doesn’t Have to Be.

    You’ve been in that meeting. You raise a concern about material handling rates that have climbed for the third year in a row. You ask why electrical outlet costs just jumped nearly 20% with no explanation. You point out that the exhibitor manual doesn’t define what “special handling” actually means, but somehow you were charged for it anyway.

  • Cannes Lions 2026 Preview: Salons, Submarines, Supper Clubs and More

    Cannes Lions 2026 will descend on the Palais des Festivals this month, drawing brand marketers, agency leaders and experience architects from across the globe. Amid the recognition hardware being doled out and cmo-level content, we’re keeping track of how the experiential offerings are evolving this year. Check out our preview of a few of the […]

  • Complex Messaging, Outstanding Designs: Our Top 10 Exhibits at ASCO 2026

    The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2026 Annual Meeting brought together more than 40,000 professionals at McCormick Place in Chicago May 29 through June 2 to explore the latest advances in cancer research, clinical practice, and innovation.  Exhibiting at a medical congress comes with a unique rulebook. Commercial and medical affairs functions must remain […]

  • How Square Leveled Up the Fun at the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show

    You hear it all the time: “Trade shows are no fun.” Square disagreed.  For the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show, which took place May 16-19 at McCormick Place in Chicago, the brand activated the “Surprise and Delight” sponsorship during the busiest moments just before the doors opened with a skate show and mini-troopers falling from […]