About this blog
Welcome to International Exhibition Review, the show floor for the global exhibition industry. I created this blog to shine a light on the work being done in the exhibition industry, bring in external viewpoints, attempt to forecast future development and innovation, and help build a community independent of the associations and publications. This is the coffee break where you can ask the questions you might have been afraid to ask in the main hall; a place to share and explore your views and grow together as an industry.
My industry experience
I’ve worked in the exhibition industry since 2008, during which time I edited the titles Exhibition World and Exhibition News, created and produced The Exhibitionists podcast with Steph Selesnick, and wrote a book on the industry titled Where Markets Meet; The History of the Modern Exhibition, which you can acquire here if you’re so inclined.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this Blog about?
More than just exhibitions. You’re not going to find much on rebooking or square metres here, and nary a press release shall grace these pages. This is the international exhibition industry as viewed by a professional journalist with prior – and subsequent – experience working in other industries.
Who is this blog for and why should I care?
My objective with IER is to shine a light on the industry from multiple perspectives both inside and outside the industry. Traditional trade media has to pay for itself through affiliation and advertising; perhaps here I’ll be able to present you with something you’ve not already heard elsewhere,
What have you been up to?
All the views expressed on these pages are attributed and sourced, with recommended reading references to enable you explore a topic in greater depth. In each interview (where appropriate) I’ve sought answers to questions being raised by organisers, destinations and the industries served by these events. Your news, whatever you do.
How do I find what I want to read?
You can search for the content you’re after using the search function, but for simplicity I’ve divided the content according to whether it focuses on organisers, destinations, innovation or in-depth observation on the nuts and bolts that hold this industry together. And this isn’t a marketing tool; if you sign up for the newsletter, that’s all you’ll receive.
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