By: Betsy Jacoby-Greenleaf, CEM of Jacoby Expo & Events A recent CEIR survey showed that 69% of show organizer executives who have cancelled their event are considering one or more virtual offerings in delivering content. Numerous webinars, articles and discussions have shared platforms, revenue-generating ideas and tips and tricks to make the switch successful. But […]
By Gary Shapiro The coronavirus outbreak created – and continues to cause – economic disruption and cancellation of many events. As events slowly return, they will be different. Organizers and participants willing to innovate can emerge from this downturn stronger than before. “Innovate or die!” That’s the simple but powerful mantra I use to present […]
Key findings from a survey conducted by the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) reveal that 2020 is not a complete loss for the business-to-business exhibitions industry if COVID-19 is brought under control. CNTV President, Carrie Ferenac had a one-on-one conversation with CEIR’s VP of Research, Nancy Drapeau, PRC, who shared crucial insights into the […]
By Nancy Drapeau, PRC, VP of Research, CEIR While the global pandemic persists, many in the industry wonder what to do to assure B2B exhibitions will resurge once the crisis is over. Last week’s blog discussed historical CEIR Index data which suggests that the industry will recover. Its resilience is explained by the value these […]
By Nancy Drapeau, PRC, VP of Research, CEIR First of all, my heart goes out to our global community, stay safe. Thanks are in order for the bravery of all healthcare staff, doctors, nurses, including my own two sisters and other staff on the frontlines caring for the sick. As well thanks are in order […]
By Allen Shaw, Ph.D. Chief Economist for Global Economic Consulting Associates, Inc. and CEIR Economist 27 March, 2020 On 8 December, 2019 China reported the first patient who developed symptoms of COVID-19 in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province. Wuhan has a population of over 11 million people and is the seventh largest city in […]
