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Are Exhibitors Abandoning Trade Show Lead Retrieval?

Maritz Global Events

When it comes to trade show lead retrieval, lots of exhibitors have decided to exercise an abundance of caution and not initiate a strategy. For many trade show exhibitors, GDPR stands for “gosh-darned problematic regulation.” It throws a wrench in their trade show marketing routine.

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A Win in the Fight Against Conference Scammers

MeetingsNet

The new Trade Regulation Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses will give the FTC sharper teeth in the fight against these cons, allowing it to directly file federal court cases aimed at forcing scammers who impersonate businesses or government agencies to return the money they made from the scams.

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Event Predictions for 2025

Convene by PCMA

And soon, a new year will bring even more new tools, tactics, and technologies that will enable us to better reach and communicate with our trade-show and conference audience and participants. Networking at scale is a key strength of trade shows and conferences something no local gathering or online option can match.

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Four Ways to Level up Your Event Potential

Convene by PCMA

Whether it’s a 20-person committee meeting or a 20,000-person trade show, the event is an opportunity for the host organization to advance its strategic initiatives. Look at the market forces that are affecting your organization through the lenses of the economy, regulations, and technology. Understand the issues in your space.

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ITB China announces comeback as in-person event from 12-14 Sept

Travel Daily Media

ITB China, the B2B exclusive travel trade show focusing on the Chinese travel market, announces its comeback as a live event. 2023 is bound to be a crucial year for the return of China’s outbound travel market, as the government lifted the quarantine regulations for international travelers on January 8.

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The Fight Against Conference Scammers Has New Teeth

MeetingsNet

The new Trade Regulation Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses will give the FTC sharper teeth in the fight against these cons, allowing it to directly file federal court cases aimed at forcing scammers who impersonate businesses or government agencies to return the money they made from the scams.

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The Top 12 Event Planning Certifications

Bizzaboo

CTSM: Certified Trade Show Marketer. The certification is meant to provide planners with a strong understanding of the rules and regulations surrounding government meetings, and to “increase the exposure/importance of the government market” within the events industry. 9) CTSM: Certified Trade Show Marketer.