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episode 71
Legislative Action Day in DC

May 31, 2024

Legislative Action Day in DC: Interviews with attendees and updates for the future podcasts.

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episode 70
Charles Pappas interviews author and writer Charles Duhigg.

May 17, 2024

Charles Pappas interviews author and writer Charles Duhigg on the important aspects of being an excellent communicator. Kim and Mike promote Legislative Action Day and EXHIBITOR Education Week coming up, also chat on the challenges of sustaining industry growth in 2024 and the Sphere in Las Vegas being used for a Conference Keynote in a few weeks!

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episode 69
Featuring David DuBois, CEO of EXHIBITOR Group, and Amy Calvert, CEO of The Events Industry Council

May 3, 2024

David DuBois, president and CEO of EXHIBITOR Group and publisher of EXHIBITOR Magazine, sits in with Mike to discuss the latest arguments in DC for Facial Recognition used by TSA, Labor Department reports and the economy in general. David and Mike also chat with Amy Calvert, CEO of The Events Industry Council who shares their latest work for the industry.

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episode 68
EXHIBITOR Group Updates and more!

April 26, 2024

An episode of just Kim and Mike talking about recent updates from EXHIBITOR Group and the direction of the organization. Also conversations centering on recent issues like the Tik Tok ban, Non-Competes and the FTC requiring airlines to make immediate cash refunds for falling short on flights!

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episode 67
Finding speakers, AI/AR, remote work, and more!

April 19, 2024

Rich Gibbons from SpeakInc chats with Kim and Mike about his job of finding the right speaker for the right event. Kim and Mike also chat about AI and AR in today's world, NIKE'S CEO assessment against remote work and airline travel to set new records this summer.

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episode 66
Well Being Alert!

April 12, 2024

Kim and Mike have a great discussion with Erica Brunke about her "I Am Remarkable" program. Also, Kim and Mike talk about Shop Marketplace in Cincinnati, where Mike spent the entire week. Plus developments with the Duke Energy Center news, discussions regarding booth traffic trends and challenges, Charles Pappas winning an award, and more. Mike's books discussed during the interview: 1 2 3

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episode 65
Featuring David Dubois and Monica Myhill from EXHIBITOR Group

April 5, 2024

Kim and Mike chat with David Dubois and Monica Myhill from EXHIBITOR Group and discuss their assessments of EXHIBITORLIVE 2024 in Nashville as well as changes coming for 2024 and 2025's show in San Antonio. Kim and Mike also share the results of a poll on air travel cost challenges, discuss trade show attendance upticks so far this year and reveal the Exhibit Design Awards competition kickoff, now in its 38th year!

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episode 64
Julie Lynch and Jill Leithner chat with Kim and Mike about trends for 2024.

March 29, 2024

Julie Lynch from LynchPin Experiential and Jill Leithner from Intel Corporation chat with Kim and Mike about trends for 2024. Kim and Mike talk about his trip to PA and what it was like four years ago to the day with the COVID shutdowns, National Women's month and the strides made in that area and also the tragedy in Baltimore and how it will affect supply chain moving forward.

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episode 63
With ESCA Executive Director Julie Kagy and special guest host Mark Johnson

March 22, 2024

ESCA Executive Director Julie Kagy comes on the show with Mark Johnson (special guest host) and Mike Morrison to discuss the upcoming Summer Educational Conference registration opening this week, the new Industry Collective movement, and a very intense discussion about the recent developments in the area of DEI. Mark and Mike talk about the economy and its effects on the industry, AI usage in the day to day world for the industry, and a look into second quarter for business.

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episode 62
Covering the current job market, the new independent contractor rule, and more!

March 15, 2024

Kim and Mike sit down with Mark Gnatovic and Andrea Christopherson from SearchWide Global to answer all the great questions about recruiting, job search, and the current job market. Kim and Mike also spend time discussing the new Independent Contractor versus W2 employee rule, the new FTC rulings regarding business scam enforcement as well as a new trend of the removal of hanging signs from trade shows.

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episode 61
Post-EXHIBITORLIVE Report

March 8, 2024

Kim and Mike chat post-EXHIBITORLIVE, recapping the week's events, and also speak with Interview Guest Emily Winters from Strings For Hope.

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episode 60
***SPECIAL EDITION*** EXHIBITORLIVE 2024 in Nashville

March 1, 2024

Mike Morrison and Kim Gishler begin the new era for The Exhibitor Now Podcast from Nashville, TN at The Opryland Resort. Kim and Mike chat about the show floor, activities, and activations, the announcement that 2025 will be in San Antonio, and more about the future of the show. BeMatrix stops by and chats about their plans for their products and more.

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episode 59
Kim Gishler and The New EXHIBITOR Now Podcast, EXHIBITORLIVE and More

February 23, 2024

Chief Content Strategist Kim Gishler joins Mark and Mike to discuss upcoming changes with Exhibitor Group, EXHIBITORLIVE, EXHIBITOR magazine, and EXHIBITOR Now. Mark and Mike also talk new Federal Trade Commission and Federal Labor Law changes and AT&T major outages occurring.

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episode 58
Emily Olson on ISE Awards, EXHIBITORLIVE News and more

February 16, 2024

Mark and Mike speak with EXHIBITOR magazine Editor-In-Chief Emily Olson about the recent Barcelona-based ISE show and exhibit awards given there as well as updates for the upcoming EXHIBITORLIVE Best Booth Awards and Best Of selections. Mark and Mike talk about Super Bowl impact, January show records, and Tier 2 city show upticks in business.

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episode 57
Charles Pappas from The EXHIBITOR Group on EXHIBITORLIVE

February 9, 2024

Mark and Mike take time to speak with Charles Pappas, Senior Writer for EXHIBITOR magazine who gives us updates on the magazine, the upcoming EXHIBITORLIVE event and more. Mark and Mike hit on Super Bowl weekend in Vegas, Freeman's latest on rigging rules and UFI's Global Barometer.

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episode 56
David Dubois and Monica Myhill from EXHIBITOR Group with EXHIBITORLIVE highlights

February 2, 2024

Mark talks with David Dubois and Monica Myhill regarding EXHIBITORLIVE in just a few weeks, the CTSM Program with the new direction it will be taking, and more. Mark and Mike chat about Legislative Action Day 2024, the Fed and it's decision to not cut interest rates and will Apple's latest invention have a negative or positive effect on trade shows and live events?

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episode 55
Anaheim Convention Center's Mindy Abel, EXHIBITORLIVE Passes and more!

January 26, 2024

Mike talks with Mindy Abel, Executive Director at The Anaheim Convention Center about their recent winning of the Overall Top Convention Center at One Million and Larger Square Feet with Exhibitor Group as well as sustainability goals within their organization. Mark and Mike talk about how events in January have avoided major weather issues, acquisition news, Freeman's latest report on event attendee considerations and sustainability attention rising in the hotel and event space world. Updates on EXHIBITORLIVE as well!

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episode 54
Nicola Kastner, The Event Strategist; EIC announced and Shows Galore

January 19, 2024

Mike chats with The Event Strategist Nicola Kastner on the topic of Event Budgets' low levels in regards to negative consumer sentiment... Mark and Mike talk about the trade show schedules in January, The new EIC, Exhibitions Industry Collective and the ultra-rich say "Tax Us More!"

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episode 53
On Site CES Report, Sustainability, and Event Budgets

January 12, 2024

Mark talks with Emily Olson and Ben Barclay who are on the floor at CES this week and report on their findings. Also, Mark and Mike talk about Retail symmetry with Trade Shows and Live Events, Sustainability within the industry versus individual efforts of late, and the challenges of flat event design budgets and inflation!

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episode 52
ECA Policy Agenda

January 5, 2024

Mike speaks with Tommy Goodwin from ECA about the 2024 Policy Agenda and where the focus will be on Federal, State, and Local governments for industry issues. Mark and Mike speak on CES, CANVA, and the national debt topping $34 TRILLION!

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episode 51
Happy New Year from the EXHIBITOR Now Podcast!

December 29, 2023

Mark and Mike revisit 2023 highlights and the top five shows. They also talk about "revenge tourism" and the final issue of EXHIBITOR magazine for 2023!

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episode 50
Merry Christmas! Julie Kagy from ESCA and more

December 22, 2023

Mike chats with Julie from ESCA in a redo interview about what's happening with their organization in 2024 and beyond. Mark and Mike celebrate Christmas Exhibitor Group style and discuss subjects like "B"leisure and travel for 2024.

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episode 49
EDPA's Hazel Hayes Winner Rob Cohen, Advocacy updates

December 15, 2023

Mike chats with Ron on his big EDPA award at Access 2023, Mark and Mike talk advocacy updates, E3 is officially dead, new poll results, and EXHIBITORLIVE updates.

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episode 48
Sandra Braun, 2023 EDPA Ambassador of the Year

December 8, 2023

Mike chats with Sandra as the winner of the Ambassador of the Year for EDPA, Mark and Mike catch up from a week of slight illness – but are still alive and kicking! RSNA wrap-up report and updates on EXHIBITORLIVE... a new fee for attending the show is an important change, and more.

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episode 47
EDPA ACCESS 2023 Wrap Up, Julie Kagy from ESCA

December 1, 2023

Mark and Mike wrap up things from Florida from a record-breaking attendance event for EDPA ACCESS, Mike chats with Julie Kagy (despite background noise), and talks about the latest from RSNA and Yellow Trucking.

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episode 46
Happy Thanksgiving from The EXHIBITOR Now Podcast!

November 24, 2023

TURKEY TALK is on top of the agenda and Mark and Mike also discuss current issues and prepare for EDPA Access and ESCA Winter Awards Ceremony! Travel breaks records, Luxury spending is down, and EV technology advancement sees a blow with Ford in Detroit. Exhibitor Group staff to report on Freeman's RSNA show, new rigging rules, and more!

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episode 45
Brumark's James Zacharias, Government, and EXHIBITORLIVE updates

November 17, 2023

Mike chats with James Z. about industry trends, insights from the supplier side, and 2024 forecasts. Mark and Mike update the Government shutdown aversion, IFES/ECA Partnership, and EDPA Engage details announced in conjunction with EXHIBITORLIVE.

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episode 44
EXHIBITOR's Emily Olson, EXHIBITORLIVE Updates

November 10, 2023

Mark and Mike chat with EXHIBITOR Editor Emily Olson about her role in the publication and the new content goals for the publication and online. Also, discussions regarding the awesome pre-registration numbers for EXHIBITORLIVE and exciting new activities coming in February's event. Finally, we have Vegas news updates and continue our discussion on AI.

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episode 43
EEI Global's Kirk Brien, Labor Strike Effects

November 3, 2023

EEI Global COO Kirk Brien sits down to talk with Mike about the industry effects in 2023. Mark and Mike chat about The UFI Global Congress results, Julie Kagy taking the reins at ESCA, and how ongoing labor strikes affect the trade show, live event, and experiential marketing industries.

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episode 42
Bemidji State's Sachel Josefson and Freeman's Latest Rules

October 27, 2023

Mark chats with Sachel Josefson from BSU about the university world and trends, Freeman's new rules on suspended displays needing State Permits, AI's latest challenges with META's lawsuits, and more.

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episode 41
IMEX, Printing United, and Booth Etiquette

October 20, 2023

TOYFAIR heads BACK to New York (not New Orleans), Mark talks about IMEX 2023, Mike speaks on Printing United 2023, and Mark and Mike talk about acceptable behavior in trade shows and in life. With wrap-up interviews from The Randy 2023 and more!

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episode 40
Rich Johnson from The Randy Smith Memorial

October 13, 2023

Mark and Mike sit down with Rich Johnson from Nth Degree (and Co-Founder of The Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic), and Exhibit City News' Don Svehla to chat about their years supporting the event. Mark and Mike chat about War, Vegas, and trying to achieve the optimal event strategy for the best ROI.

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episode 39
On Location at the 29th Annual Randy Smith Memorial

October 7, 2023

Mark and Mike share their experience on-site in Stone Mountain, GA for the Randy Smith Memorial outing. Jim Wurm from EACA (and director for the event) stops by and shares the latest.

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episode 38
David Dubois Interviews Cathy Breden

September 29, 2023

Transition is the word of the day with David Dubois and Cathy Breden as they chat over the new IAEE world of leadership. Mark and Mike talk about what divides the world today and its effect on our industry, AI and its impact on the industry, and more!

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episode 37
EDPA's Dasher Lowe, Fed Shutdown Immanent

September 22, 2023

Mike speaks with EDPA Executive Director Dasher Lowe regarding the upcoming EDPA Access event in Bonita Springs, FL at the end of November. Mark and Mike chat about DOL's proposal for raising overtime thresholds, the impending Fed Shutdown on Oct. 1st, and California's Travel Ban lifted for state-funded employees.

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episode 36
Highway 85 Creative's Guy Zwick

September 15, 2023

Mike is on the road this week, roaming from Phoenix to San Diego and Tijuana, and talks with Highway 85 Creative's owner Guy Zwick about the creative journey so far. Mark and Mike observe 9/11, and talk about its lasting impact on the trade show and events world 22 years later. They also discuss the latest on MGM's cyberattack and Elon Musk's new Boring Project in Las Vegas (that's anything but dull).

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episode 35
Charles Pappas of EXHIBITOR Magazine

September 8, 2023

Mark speaks with Charles Pappas, Senior writer with EXHIBITOR Magazine, about his experiences with the publication for over 21 years. Mark and Mike discuss COVID updates, economic views, and a recent poll from Mike about feelings for the remainder of 2023 for the industry.

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episode 34
David DuBois and Kim Gishler from EXHIBITOR Group

September 1, 2023

Mark and Mike chat about freelancers, retiring veterans of the industry, Hurricane Idalia, and more from EXHIBITOR Group. Later, Mark has an introductory discussion with David and Kim, welcoming them to EXHIBITOR and discussing early strategies for 2023-24.

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episode 33
Eagle Management's David Holloway

August 25, 2023

This week, Mike chats with David Holloway from Eagle Management regarding their view from a labor perspective for 2023-2024, Mark and Mike chat about a social media post about EXHIBITORLIVE, feedback for Nashville, CEIR Predict, and the COVID uptick.

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episode 32
Jason Weddle from Hamilton and More

August 18, 2023

Jason Weddle from Hamilton chats with Mike at The Chicago Randy about the companies' past and present from their perspective, Mark and Mike talk about the Maui Wildfires, Advocacy updates and Star celebrating 30 years this week and more!

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episode 31
Freeman's Martin Moggre' on Sparks and More

August 11, 2023

Mark speaks with Freeman's Chief Client Officer Martin Moggre' regarding the acquisition of Sparks to the Freeman brand, Mark and Mike chat about EAC fees with response from GES on the matter, travel cost increases and welcoming Kim Gishler to Exhibitor Group.

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episode 30
The 20th Anniversary of The Chicago Randy

August 04, 2023

Mike attended the Chicago Randy earlier this week and spoke with Nancy Virene and Jackie Hake who are "The Boss Ladies" for the event, breaking down all the activities that happened. Also, news about travel,Freeman and Sparks joining forces, and Yellow closing its doors. EXHIBITOR Group announces their new Chief Content Officer on Monday.
Listen to The Association Focus Podcasts from EXHIBITOR Group here: www.exhibitoronline.com/focus

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episode 29
Excessive EAC Charges Explained!

July 28, 2023

EACA's Jim Wurm comes on the show and talks with Mike about General Contractors charging excessive fees for an exhibitor who uses an outside EAC to work on a display/booth and the ramifications of these actions. Mark and Mike talk about other topics in the industry as July comes to a close!

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episode 28
Nth Degree/Fern CEO John Hense... Why Join Forces?

July 21, 2023

Mark Johnson and John Hense discuss the recent joint initiative between Nth Degree and Fern. Later, Mark and Mike talk about the possible work stoppage at Yellow Transportation, UFI Global Barometer, and the latest California 1099 rulings.

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episode 27
Trade Shows Are Changing!

July 14, 2023

Mark Johnson and Mike Morrison meet up to talk about David Dubois becoming the President and CEO of Exhibitor Group. Then, we look at the data from the latest ExhibitorInsight webinar that explained how the industry is changing – and expectations are not the same! Later, Mike interviewed three first-time attendees at the ESCA Summer Educational Conference.

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episode 26
Laura Palker, Possible UPS Strike, and Hottest Day on Earth

July 7, 2023

As we continue to speak about the ESCA Summer Educational Conference, Mark interviews Laura Palker from the Exhibitions and Events Workforce Development Federation about her program and helping the industry. Later, Mark and Mike chat about a potential UPS Strike and how it may affect the industry, the hottest day recorded on earth this week, and more!

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episode 25
Fern & Nth Degree Merger, IAEE's David Dubois, and ESCA Summer Conference

June 30, 2023

Breaking news just before show time: Fern and Nth Degree have announced the merging of the companies. Mark and Mike speak with IAEE's Executive Director David Dubois at the ESCA Summer Educational Conference, discussions about the content of the conference, and more.

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episode 24
EDPA So Cal Chapter, IPME, Carpet on Show Floor, and More

June 23, 2023

Mike chats with IPME's Bill Hinchliff and Craig Rapoza from their Container World in Compton, CA after participating in the EDPA Southern California Chapter Fund Raiser for the EDPA Foundation in Huntington Beach. Then, Mark and Mike talk about the upcoming ESCA SEC Conference, Carpet on the Show Floor (or the absence thereof) at San Diego's Comic Con, Live Event Ticket Junk Fees, and more.

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episode 23
Karen Totaro from Huntington Place, RIP Dalton Jenkins, and New Industry Study

June 16, 2023

Mike speaks with Huntington Place General Manager Karen Totaro on the organization's new communication strategies with Union Labor at the Convention Center, Exhibitor Group works in conjunction with Explori and The Exhibitor Advocate on a newly released study for Exhibit Marketers for industry information needed for decision making, the podcast learned that Industry Veteran Dalton Jenkins passed away in Mexico this week at the age of 65, and Mark and Mike get ready for ESCA's Summer Educational Conference in Florida.

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episode 22
Hillary Martin CTSM, EXHIBITORLIVE Dates, and Association Updates

June 9, 2023

Mark and Mike chat with Hillary for our last CTSM interview from EXHIBITORLIVE 2023, 2024 dates are set for Nashville, and Mark and Mike chat about upcoming industry-related news and events.

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episode 21
CTSM Corbin Butcher, Legislative Action Day Wrap Up, New Association Show!

June 2, 2023

ECA's Tommy Goodwin and Mike wrap up a long hot humid day in DC for Legislative Action Day. CTSM member Corbin Butcher chats with Mark and Mike at EXHIBITORLIVE about the program and its effect all the way over in Czechoslovakia! Mark, Tommy, and Mike wrap up with what's next – including a new forthcoming biweekly podcast that will center on Advocacy and Associations in the Trade Show and Live Event industries.

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episode 20
Legislative Action Day, Gwen Hill CTSM, and a New President Search for Exhibitor Group!

May 26, 2023

Mark and Mike open the show with a great discussion with Tommy Goodwin from The Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance regarding Legislative Action Day in DC next week. Then Mike chats with Exhibit Force's Gwen Hill about CTSM certification, and Mark makes the announcement regarding a search for a new President for Exhibitor Group.

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episode 19
Annette McClure CTSM, ESCA's Julie Kagy, and Legislative Action Day

May 19, 2023

Mark speaks with Annette McClure about the CTSM program during EXHIBITORLIVE, Mike talks with Julie Kagy from ESCA for the upcoming Summer Educational Conference and activities in San Destin Florida in late June, and Mark and Mike chat about the many upcoming industry activities.

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episode 18
Jessica Sibila & Betsy Earle from EXHIBITORLIVE 2023

May 12, 2023

Mike speaks with Jessica Sibila from The Exhibitor Advocate on their organization's work. Mike also chats with Betsy Earle, Diamond Level CTSM from Event Driven Solutions, on today's industry status. Continuing the series from EXHIBITORLIVE 2023 in Louisville.

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episode 17
Happy Cinco de Mayo from CTSM and EXHIBITORLIVE 2023!

May 5, 2023

A continuation of discussions from EXHIBITORLIVE 2023 in Louisville as Mike speaks with CTSM Diamond Diane Benson and Mark chats with Claire Conway to gain their perspectives from the program, and the week's activities.

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episode 16
"And They're Off!" EXHIBITORLIVE 2023 From The Show Floor

April 28, 2023

Mark Johnson and Mike Morrison broadcast from the elite Container Studio from IPME, Mark has a discussion with CTSM Diamond Glenda Brungardt, and the Show wraps up with a recap and discussion with Bill Hinchliff from IPME about next year's talk for NASHVILLE, TN!

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episode 15
Mental Resilience for EXHIBITORLIVE!

April 20, 2023

Mark speaks with Andy Core, popular presenter at previous EXHIBITORLIVE on the subject of mental resilience. Mark and Mike talk about the upcoming show, upcoming dates for events in June, and more.

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episode 14
METAVERSE... icing on the cake?

April 14, 2023

Corbin Ball, Presenter at EXHIBITORLIVE 2023 on the subject on the Metaverse in the Live Event spectrum speaks with Mark this week, while Mark and Mike dive into trade show calendars, E3's cancellation and updates for EXHIBITORLIVE where the podcast is happening on the show floor!

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episode 13
Dan Raynak, EXHIBITORLIVE Discussion, CEIR, and Spammers

April 8, 2023

Mark Johnson speaks with Exhibitor Group President Dan Raynak, elaborating on the upcoming experiential aspects for Louisville's event that is just a few weeks away, Mark and Mike chat about the CEIR 4th quarter index, the latest webinar for EXHIBITORLIVE, and watch out for SPAMMERS!

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episode 12
Jim Gilmore, Advocacy Updates, and EXHIBITORLIVE

April 1, 2023

Mark speaks with Jim Gilmore, presenter at EXHIBITORLIVE 2023, Mark and Mike update the latest from ECA on Kentucky and California laws concerning live events.

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episode 11
Mitchell Mauk – Euroshop Wrap Up

March 24, 2023

Mark speaks with Paco Collazo from Happy Projects for a Euroshop conclusion, and spends time with Mitchell Mauk who will be bringing back Gravity Free to EXHIBITORLive 2023 in Louisville.

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episode 10
Kiss, Bow or Shake Hands

March 17, 2023

Mark speaks with Michael McMahon from Hill and Partners about Euroshop. Mark also speaks with Terri Morrison who is the author of the publication Kiss, Bow and Shake Hands.... We wrap up with a salute to St Patrick's Day and focus on EXHIBITORLIVE 2023 in Louisville, KY.

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episode 9
Euroshop/EXHIBITORLIVE 2023 Spotlight

March 10, 2023

IPME's Bill Hinchliff speaks with Mark and Mike in the IFES Village at Euroshop 2023, Deckel and Moneypenny's Steve Deckel also took time out at Euroshop to speak about EXHIBITORLIVE, and the activities coming in late April and then Mark and Mike sum up Euroshop's top five takeaways.

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episode 8
Live From Euroshop 2023

March 2, 2023

Mark Johnson and Mike Morrison speak with Exploring Inc's Dave Walens, Scan Display's Justin Hawes, and Booth Educator and International Industry Expert Han Leenhouts during their initial phase of Euroshop 2023 in Düsseldorf Germany. Great discussions of the Expo and Event World so far in 2023!

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episode 7
Euroshop Preshow – Travis Stanton on Design Competition

February 17, 2023

Mark and Mike talk Euroshop 2023 and Exhibitor Magazine's Editor in Chief Travis Stanton talks about the Design Competition for Euroshop... a lot of changes in this years' version to take note of. Things to carry to Germany and know before you go!

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episode 6
Events After the Corona Coaster!

February 17, 2023

Mike has a talk with Dahlia El Gazzar from the Dahlia Plus Agency of Boston about how events are changing coming out of the pandemic. Mark and Mike recap the Super Bowl, activations and events in general, and more.

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episode 5
The Recovery of the Recovery

February 10, 2023

In the continuing series of interviews from IAEE's Expo Expo, Mike speaks with IAEE's Nicole Bowman about the Recovery we are in with Trade Shows and Live Events. Mark and Mike highlight the topics from the interview, Euroshop coming up, and more!

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episode 4
Why Louisville?

February 3, 2023

Doug Bennett, Executive Vice President at Louisville Tourism speaks with Mike Morrison at IAEE Expo Expo to highlight all the positive aspects of having an event, trade show or conference in the largest city in Kentucky. Mark and Mike chat about their experiences in Louisville and their takes on the city that will host EXHIBITORLIVE 2023 – which is in just a couple of months!

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episode 3
Trends for 2023

January 27, 2023

UFI's Kai Hattendorf drops in to talk with Mark and Mike about the top five trends for 2023 in Trade Shows and Live Events. Mark and Mike also shed light on other aspects on the industries for the immediate future.

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episode 2
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

January 20, 2023

Mike chats with Tommy Goodwin from Exhibition Conferences Alliance about 2023 challenges on the Hill in DC as well as Legislative Action Day June 1, 2023. Mark is back in Vegas for World of Concrete, Shot and Fancy Foods and the duo talks about the Good, Bad and Ugly in the Trade Show and Live Event World for 2023 so far!

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episode 1
The First Episode

January 13, 2023

Welcome to our inaugural show! Mark Johnson has been a roving reporter on the road and tells us about CES, HCEA and more. A discussion with the Pennsylvania Convention Center and IATSE over their new Safety and Hospitality initiative and Mark and Mike talk about entering 2023 in a bullish manner and swinging for the fences!