Trade Shows
Intel Had Always Planned for a Digital-first CES: Inside its Pandemic-era Strategy
Despite many brands pulling out of their planned physical experiences at CES’s grand return to in-person amid the omicron surge, Intel’s hybrid strategy for the show served as a lifeline that allowed the brand to stay the course on-site and implement a “digital-first live experience, with minimal on-site staff” that was in keeping with its...
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...