April 24, 2019 Today, the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) released the 2019 CEIR Index Report. The CEIR Index analyzes the 2018 exhibition industry and provides an economic and exhibition industry outlook for the next three years. The U.S. economy accelerated in 2018, rising from 2.2% growth in 2017 to 2.9% in 2018, representing […]
March 04, 2019 Exhibition Industry Continues to Grow The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) reports that the recent growth of the exhibition industry continued during the fourth quarter of 2018. The growth of the industry, as measured by the CEIR Total Index, accelerated from a year-over-year gain of 0.9% in the third quarter to […]
February 25, 2019 The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) announced today the release of the seventh and final report in the Attendee ROI Playbook series, entitled, Where Value and Metrics Vary by Event Size. “Organizers may think that the larger an event is, the more likely an attendee is to be satisfied,” said CEIR […]
February 21, 2019 The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) announces the promotion of Senior Research Director Nancy Drapeau, PRC to CEIR Vice President of Research. In addition to conducting trend studies and building research agenda each year in consultation with the CEIR Research Council, Drapeau’s duties have expanded to include a more active role […]
January 15, 2019 Outlines Scope of Research for the Coming Year The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) announced today that Robert McLean, CPA, CAE, Executive Vice President, Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) will serve as chairperson of the 2019 CEIR Board of Directors. “CEIR provides invaluable research to guide participants in the trade show […]
January 08, 2019 The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) announced today the release of the sixth report in the Attendee ROI Playbook series entitled, Gender Differences and Similarities. “This document takes a deep dive look at how gender influences what men and women strive to achieve at B2B exhibitions, how they navigate an event […]
December 06, 2018 The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) reports that the recent growth of the exhibition industry continued during the third quarter of 2018. The performance of the industry, as measured by the CEIR Total Index, posted a modest year-over-year gain of 1.0% (see Figure 1), even though it underperformed the macroeconomy (see […]
November 14, 2018 The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) announced today the release of the fifth report in the Attendee ROI Playbook series, Generational Differences and Similarities. “This document is more than a fact sheet,” said CEIR Senior Research Director, Nancy Drapeau, PRC. “It summarizes all aspects in this study, pinpointing how the value […]
November 12, 2018 Washington, DC – The final results of the first-ever worldwide study on the economic significance of face-to-face business events were issued today by the Events Industry Council (EIC), who commissioned the research. The Global Economic Significance of Business Events was conducted by Oxford Economics under a groundbreaking collaboration between the EIC […]
November 07, 2018 Mike Karsting to Attend IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition 2018 in Style The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) announces that Mike Karsting, World Pet Association Vice President of Exhibitions, is the winner of its Expo! Expo! VIP Experience Raffle held 1 November via Facebook Live. Karsting will enjoy his prizes at […]