Trade Shows
A Downsized CES Didn’t Deter These Brands from Engaging Attendees in Person
Two weeks before the highly-anticipated in-person return of CES. Jan. 5-7, a wave of major players began backing out of their in-person presence at the show, citing concerns around the Omicron variant. Amazon, Meta, T-Mobile, Twitter and Google were some of the first to pull out, with T-Mobile stating that, “While we are confident that...
Six Tips and Ideas for Creating an Impactful Main Stage Experience
Insights on leveraging technology to elevate live and virtual main stage presentations The general stage experience is a moment in a show that sets the tone for the event, that spotlights leadership rock stars and conveys messaging that leaves attendees with a clear roadmap for the event and the brand. Through the rise of LED...
Confection Convention: Sweets & Snacks Expo Returns as First Post-Pandemic Food Show
The Sweets & Snacks Expo—a gathering that draws the biggest brands in candy, chocolate and snack foods sold at major retailers—made a sweet return as the first post-pandemic food show, taking place June 23-25 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. For the first time in the show’s history of more than two decades, it...
Mobile Programs Gain Traction Among Brands Stalled by Trade Show Postponements
Four Lessons Learned from Stratasys’ Mobile Showroom Experience Brands reliant on industry shows this year have faced a number of challenges in the wake of postponements or pivots to virtual. Among them, 3D printing technology company Stratasys, which hit the road in November to meet customers at their doorsteps in a showroom experience aimed at...