Special report: State of the Industry Will your sector be a leader or laggard in 2006?
The 2nd Annual CEIR Index Report dubs 2004 “The Year of Recovery.” Industry insiders say sustaining growth in 2006 will require a strong marketplace and innovations that deliver value. Whether your sector is a leader or a laggard, remaining relevant will be the supreme challenge. 
By Cathy Chatfield-Taylor
January 2006

Open for Business
EXPO’s annual review of new and expanded facilities reveals 20 facilities that opened in 2005 came with abundant amenities for attendees and surprisingly attractive rates for show managers. Find out what these facilities have to offer and what’s currently under construction.
By Patricia Sherman
January 2006

Custom exhibitor programs
Case Study: MediaLive’s customized program for Cisco at Interop succeeds in pushing customers along the sales pipeline.
By Maxine Golding
January 2006

From the Editor: Keeping top talent
January 2006

5-minute interview: Jim Forlenza, Principal, Agile Events
January 2006

Marketwatch: Show Web sites
Expenses outpace revenues. Are show organizers leaving money on the table?
By Danica Tormohlen
January 2006

Best Practices: Association buys for-profit show
Why TIA leveraged a $6 million cash reserve to pay cash for TravelCom.
By Cathy Chatfield-Taylor
January 2006

Best Practices: Launching a podcast
ad:tech Connect family of products experiments with interactive marketing technologies.
By Cathy Chatfield-Taylor
January 2006

Step-by-step: Crisis management
Five steps for developing a plan, communicating during a crisis and dealing with the financial impact.
By Dawn J. Grubb
January 2006

Cheat Sheet: Cancellation insurance
What you need to know before buying cancellation insurance.
By Linda C. Chandler
January 2006