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Seeking candidates for The Center's 2011 Board
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The International Center for Exhibitor and Event Marketing's Nominations Committee is seeking candidates who would like to be considered to serve on The Center's Board of Directors in 2011. The Guide for Nominees provides a detailed description of the roles and responsibilities of the board members, as well as the necessary documents for each candidate to submit. Please note that all submissions should be received no later than Tuesday, 15 June 2010. Thank you for your interest! More

How to Sell a Strategic Meetings Management Program to Top Executives
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There has never been a better time to bring meetings management skills to a higher level. Organizations are now scrutinizing areas of unmanaged spend to increase efficiency and streamline costs. The concept of an SMMP, or strategic meetings management program, is built on these primary objectives, and recognizes that processes related to meetings and events should involve key stakeholders across multiple departments, from travel to procurement to risk management and human resources. More

How the American Volleyball Coaches Association Made its Convention a Must-attend Event
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Kathy DeBoer calls it the big-tent strategy. It's the broad principle that has helped her association, the American Volleyball Coaches Association, experience a 56 percent spike in attendance in the past three years, including a jump of nearly 20 percent in 2009. More



Survival Tips For Being Buried in the Back of the Trade-show Hall
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Most trade show veterans will agree -- there are few places less desirable than the back corner of the exhibit hall. After a year of setbacks and cancellations, many brands are struggling to get back the prime spots they once had at their industry’s biggest shows. What to do when life hands you a disappointing trade show location? In most cases, you can file for an appeal. But you may only be rewarded with a better spot next year. Until then, a few alternative strategies. More

New York Tops in Business Travel Costs
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For the third consecutive year, the most expensive destination for business travelers in the United States is New York City, a national survey revealed. Business Travel News in its 2010 survey said a room for the night, meals and a car rental in the Big Apple costs $622. The second most expensive destination of 100 cities included in the survey was Washington where the same amenities cost $563. More

Trade Show Promotions
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Strong, thoughtful relationship-building strategies can effectively separate you from your competitors. Each contact you make reinforces your company's commitment to quality and customer care, which are essential attributes in the competitive marketplace. These trade show marketing initiatives enable you to pro-actively engage prospects with a personalized, multi-step strategy designed to enhance revenue and event outcomes. More

More Exhibitors Pack into Smaller Space
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The Gulf Education and Training Exhibition 2010 (Getex) in Dubai saw an increased number of participants in substantially smaller spaces at its opening yesterday at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Somewhat of a paradox, more than 400 international universities from 40 countries have come to Dubai to participate in the region's biggest education fair, yet have settled on more humble displays. More



TS2 is the Official Annual Conference & Expo of The International Center for Exhibitor and Event Marketing!
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The Center's rich and interactive website, www.iceem.net is your year-round home-base for education and professional development specifically for exhibitors and event marketers. And TS2 brings The Center face-to-face featuring a 3-day conference program, complete with more than 40 educational sessions and a 2-day expo showcasing the products, services and solutions of more than 200 industry-leading vendors.

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

  • Sharpen your skills, expand your expertise and update your knowledge--TS2 provides great in-depth programming for beginners and think-tank workshops for experienced exhibiting professionals.
  • Speed up your learning curve, productivity and career advancement.
  • Meet and network with The Center's users and members face-to-face.
  • Broaden your understanding of exhibit and event marketing--get up-to-date on key issues and principles of planning, measurement, budgeting, marketing and execution of exhibit and event programs with an emphasis on technology and social media.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  • Exhibit Managers
  • Marketing Managers
  • Trade Show Managers
  • Trade Show Coordinators
  • Marketing Directors
  • Presidents/Partners/Owners
  • CMOs
  • Event Managers
  • Event Coordinators
  • Trade Show Specialists
  • Event Planners
  • Meeting Planners
  • Vice Presidents of Marketing

TS2 offers something for everyone! Whether you work exclusively on your company's exhibit program, or juggle every aspect of your marketing program, TS2 is for you! NEW! The Center of Momentum Roundtable Discussions Jump in with both feet and learn from industry practitioners in this fast-paced series of roundtable discussions! Attendees will have the opportunity to actively participate and engage experts and their peers on a variety of relevant topics during this two-hour session taking place at TS2 Thursday, July 15 @ 2:15 p.m.

100 percent Money Back Guarantee
We promise that you will walk away with ideas and strategies worth more than the cost of attending, or your money back!

Low Cost Travel
TS2 makes your trip to Boston easy and affordable by offering unmatched value and convenient travel programs so you can focus on the big picture. Check out the air and ground discounts available exclusively to TS2 attendees.

THE CENTER SAVES YOU MONEY!
All members of The Center receive a 15 percent discount on all TS2 conference packages...in addition to the $100 you can save when you register before May 4 using the VIP code: ICEEM.

Questions? Please contact our TS2 customer service rep, Deneen Pratt, at info@ts2show.com, or call 800-687-7469, ext. 248. More

 

 
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