Emerald Expositions

Emerald Expositions names Brian Field as COO

Emerald Expositions Events, Inc. appointed Brian Field as chief operating officer, effective June 1, 2019. “Brian brings a unique set of skills and experiences to all aspects of the B2B events and marketing services business.... more »

Emerald Expositions appoints Sally Shankland as new president and CEO

Emerald Expositions Events, Inc. has appointed Sally Shankland as the president and CEO of Emerald. Shankland will assume her new role on June 1, 2019 and will remain a member of the Company’s Board of... more »

Editor’s Letter: Swan song for Jerry Mayer, Susan Mills

If heading to the Smoky Mountains in early November has become something of a pilgrimage — and I know it is for many of us — this year’s trip... more »

Trade Show News Network recognizes ASD Market Week as one of nation’s top 3 overall

ASD Market Week, one of the country’s largest wholesale merchandise trade show and retail education conference, has been named a top-3 finalist in the sixth annual Trade Show News Network (TSNN) ‘Best of Show’ awards,... more »

International Gift Exposition in the Smokies bought by Emerald Expositions

Emerald Expositions, LLC (“Emerald”), a leading business-to-business trade show and conference producer, announced Aug. 2 its acquisition of The International Gift Exposition in the Smokies (IGES), from M&M Gift Shows. Started in 2000 by Susan... more »

Registration now open for summer NY NOW

Registration for the NY NOW summer 2016 market has officially opened for retailers, buyers, and members of the press. The summer NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, will take place Aug. 20-24,... more »

Emerald Expositions promotes Melissa Engongoro to Sales Director of NY NOW

Emerald Expositions is proud to announce the promotion of long-time employee, Melissa Engongoro, to Sales Director of the LIFESTYLE Collection for NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift. In her new role, Melissa will oversee... more »

Emerald Expositions announces new events strategy in licensing arena

Emerald Expositions, producer of more than 65 tradeshows and events, has launched an events strategy that is designed to support the needs of the licensing industry, which according the Licensing Letter is a $158.8 billion... more »

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