This is the podcast designed to help trade show exhibitors succeed internationally, hosted by Jeff Hannah. You will hear perspectives from many of the most experienced international experts in the industry - each with specific areas of focus, covering a broad range of topics including international marketing strategies, cross-cultural engagement challenges, experience design, communication tips, protocol recommendations, negotiation approaches, logistics help, and many others.
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THE EXHIBITOR Now podcast is your source for the latest news and interviews with thought leaders in the trade show and live event world. Hosted by Kim Gishler, Chief Content Strategist for The EXHIBITOR Group and Associate Publisher for EXHIBITOR Magazine, and by Mike Morrison, Industry Podcaster and National Sales Director at WS Display. Give us 30 minutes, and we’ll give you everything you need to know Now!
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Pat Alacqua: Industry Trailblazer and Co-Founder of Nth Degree (Part 1)
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In this first episode of the three-part series, Jeff Hannah conducts a rare interview with Pat Alacqua, co-founder of Nth Degree, exploring the foundational strategies and challenges that defined the company’s early days. Beyond co-founding Nth Degree, Pat has built multiple successful businesses across other industries and continues to collaborate…
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The EXHIBITOR Now Podcast for May 31, 2024
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Legislative Action Day in DC ... Interviews with attendees and updates for the future podcasts.Av Kim Gishler and Mike Morrison
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The EXHIBITOR Now Podcast for May 17, 2024
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Charles Pappas interviews Author and Writer Charles Duhigg on the very important aspects of being an excellent communicator. Kim and Mike promote Legislative Action Day and EXHIBITOR Education Week coming up, also chat on the challenges of sustaining industry growth in 2024 and the Sphere in Las Vegas in the news being used for a Conference Keynote…
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The EXHIBITOR Now Podcast for May 3, 2024
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David DuBois, President and CEO of The EXHIBITOR Group and Publisher of EXHIBITOR Magazine sits in with Mike to discuss the latest on the news front discussing the latest arguments in DC for Facial Recognition used by TSA, Labor Department reports and the economy in general. David and Mike also chat with Amy Calvert, CEO of The Events Industry Coun…
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The EXHIBITOR Now Podcast for April 26, 2024
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An episode of just Kim and Mike talking about the updates for The EXHIBITOR Group and the direction for the organization, upcoming activities for the group, and more. Also conversations centering on recent issues like the Tik Tok ban, Non-Competes and the FTC and Airlines required to make immediate cash refunds for falling short on flights!…
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The Association and Advocacy Focus Podcast for April 2024
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Tommy Goodwin from ECA and Mike Morrison catch up on all things from the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance, advocacy points, and the upcoming Legislative Action Day in DC on May 30th. The Association Updates as well. The website mentioned during the show for Fraud reporting is REPORTFRAUD.ftc.govAv Kim Gishler and Mike Morrison
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The EXHIBITOR Now Podcast for April 19, 2024
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Rich Gibbons from SpeakInc chats with Kim and Mike about his job of finding the right speaker for the right event. Kim and Mike also chat about AI and AR in today's world, NIKE'S CEO assessment against remote work and airline travel to set new records this summer.Av Kim Gishler and Mike Morrison
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Show-Up & Stand Out: Australian Trade Show Strategist, Jessica Turnbull (Part 2)
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In Part 2 of this two-part interview, host Jeff Hannah talks with trade show strategist Jessica Turnbull of The Exhibit Company in Australia, during EXHIBITORLIVE 2024. Continuing our enlightening conversation with Jess Turnbull, we delve deeper into the world of exhibitions and client engagement in Australia. In this episode, you will join us for …
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The EXHIBITOR NOW Podcast for April 12, 2024
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Well Being Alert! This one is a great discussion with Erica Brunke as Kim and Mike talk to her about her "I Am Remarkable" program. See more on that here, https://www.rmrkblty.org/iamremarkable Also, Kim and Mike talked about Shop Marketplace in Cincinnati this week, where Mike spent the entire week. Also developments with the Duke Energy Center ne…
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The EXHIBITOR Now Podcast for April 5, 2024
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Kim and Mike chat with David Dubois and Monica Myhill from The EXHIBITOR Group and discuss their assessments of EXHIBITOR Live 2024 in Nashville as well as changes coming for 2024 and 2025's show in San Antonio. Kim and Mike also chat about air travel cost challenges, share results of a poll on the subject, trade show attendance upticks so far with…
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Show-Up & Stand Out: Australian Trade Show Strategist, Jessica Turnbull (Part 1)
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In Part 1 of this two-part interview, host Jeff Hannah talks with trade show strategist Jessica Turnbull of The Exhibit Company in Australia, during EXHIBITORLIVE 2024. During this conversation, Jess shared insights into her journey, having co-founded The Exhibit Company with her stepfather, Chris Lamb some years ago. Their approach to the business…
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The EXHIBITOR Now Podcast for March 29, 2024
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Julie Lynch from LynchPin Experiential and Jill Leithner from Intel Corporation chats with Kim and Mike regarding trends for 2024. Kim and Mike talk about his trip to PA and what it was like four years ago to the day with the COVID shutdowns, National Women's month and the strides made in that area and also the tragedy in Baltimore and how it will …
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The EXHIBITOR Now Podcast for March 22, 2024
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ESCA Executive Director Julie Kagy comes on the show with Mark Johnson (special guest host) and Mike Morrison to discuss the upcoming Summer Educational Conference registration opening this week, the new Industry Collective movement, and a very intense discussion about the recent developments in the area of DEI. Mark and Mike talk about the economy…
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The Association and Advocacy Focus Podcast for March 2024
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Tommy and Mike catch up with all the advocacy updates in DC and with states through the ECA, Exhibition and Conferences Alliance with an urgent update which dropped at show time where $50M in funding has been allocated for Visa and Passport backlogs! Association s update activity along with the newest member to join ECA - ICCA!…
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The EXHIBITOR Now Podcast for March 15, 2024
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Kim and Mike sit down with Mark Gnatovic and Andrea Christopherson from SearchWide Global to answer all the great questions about recruiting, job search, and the current job market. Kim and Mike also spend time discussing the new Independent Contractor versus W2 employee rule, the new FTC rulings regarding business scam enforcement as well as a new…
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The EXHIBITOR Now Podcast for March 8, 2024; Post EXHIBITOR Live Report
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Kim and Mike chat about Post-EXHIBITOR LIVE week, recap the week's events, and show... also speak with Interview Guest Emily Winters from Strings For Hope.Av Mark Johnson and Mike Morrison
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Three Generations in Mexico with Francisco Collazo (Part 2)
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This is Part 2 of a two-part interview with international industry leader and designer Francisco Collazo, Partner and CEO of SISTEXPO (Sistemas de Exposición) in Mexico City, Mexico. In this fascinating conversation, Francisco Collazo shares his extensive journey into the exhibition industry, tracing the evolution of his career from its inception a…
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***SPECIAL EDITION*** EXHIBITOR LIVE 2024 in Nashville
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Mike Morrison and Kim Gishler begin the new era for The Exhibitor Now Podcast from Nashville, TN at The Opryland Resort. Kim and Mike chat about the show floor, activities, and activations, the announcement that 2025 will be in San Antonio, and more about the future of the show. BeMatrix stops by and chats about their plans for their products and m…
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Three Generations in Mexico with Francisco Collazo (Part 1)
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This is Part 1 of a two-part interview with international industry leader and designer Francisco Collazo, Partner and CEO of SISTEXPO (Sistemas de Exposición) in Mexico City, Mexico. In this fascinating conversation, Francisco Collazo shares his extensive journey into the exhibition industry, tracing the evolution of his career from its inception a…
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Kim Gishler and The New EXHIBITOR Now Podcast, EXHIBITOR Live and More
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Chief Content Strategist Kim Gishler joins Mark and Mike to discuss upcoming changes with EXHIBITOR Group, EXHIBITOR Live, EXHIBITOR Magazine, and EXHIBITOR Now. Mark and Mike also talk new Federal Trade Commission and Federal Labor Law changes and AT&T major outages occurring.Av Mark Johnson and Mike Morrison
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Emily Olson on ISE Awards, EXHIBITORLive News and more
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Mark and Mike speak with EXHIBITOR Magazine Editor-In-Chief Emily Olson about the recent Barcelona-based ISE show and exhibit awards given there as well as updates for the upcoming EXHIBITOR Live Show Booth Awards and Best Of selections. Mark and Mike talk about Super Bowl impact, January Show records, and Tier 2 city show upticks in business.…
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The Association and Advocacy Focus Podcast February 2024
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The official podcast for ECA, The Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance and voice for its association industry members. A monthly look at advocacy and association news for Trade Shows, Live Events, and Experiential Marketing industries in today's world.Av Mark Johnson and Mike Morrison
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Charles Pappas from The EXHIBITOR Group on EXHIBITOR Live
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Mark and Mike take time to speak with Charles Pappas, Senior Writer for EXHIBITOR Magazine who gives us updates on the magazine, the upcoming EXHIBITOR Live event and more. Mark and Mike hit on Super Bowl weekend in Vegas, Freeman's latest on rigging rules and UFI's Global Barometer.Av Mark Johnson and Mike Morrison
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David Dubois and Monica Myhill from EXHIBITOR Group with EXHIBITOR Live highlights
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Mark talks with David Dubois and Monica Myhill regarding EXHIBITOR Live in just a few weeks, the CTSM Program with the new direction it will be taking, and more. Mark and Mike chat about Legislative Action Day 2024, the Fed and it's decision to not cut interest rates and will Apple's latest invention have a negative or positive effect on trade show…
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Anaheim Convention Center's Mindy Abel, EXHIBITOR Live Passes and more!
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Mike talks with Mindy Abel, Executive Director at The Anaheim Convention Center about their recent winning of the Overall Top Convention Center at One Million and Larger Square Feet with The EXHIBITOR Group as well as sustainability goals within their organization. Mark and Mike talk about how events in January have avoided major weather issues, Ac…
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Nicola Kastner, The Event Strategist; EIC announced and Shows Galore
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Mike chats with The Event Strategist Nicola Kastner on the topic of Event Budgets' low levels in regards to negative consumer sentiment... Mark and Mike talk about the trade show schedules in January, The new EIC, Exhibitions Industry Collective and the ultra-rich say "Tax Us More!"Av Mark Johnson and Mike Morrison
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The Association and Advocacy Focus Podcast January 2024
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Tommy Goodwin from ECA chats with Mark and Mike on the top issues for advocacy and also Mark and Tommy interview the new EIC group, Exhibitions Industry Collective and their efforts moving forward in 2024.Av Mark Johnson and Mike Morrison
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On Site CES Report, Sustainability, and Event Budgets
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Mark talks with Emily Olson and Ben Barclay who are on the floor at CES this week and report on their findings. Also, Mark and Mike talk about Retail symmetry with Trade Shows and Live Events, Sustainability within the industry versus individual efforts of late, and the challenges of flat event design budgets and inflation!…
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Mike speaks with Tommy Goodwin from ECA about the 2024 Policy Agenda and where the focus will be on Federal, State, and Local governments for industry issues. Mark and Mike speak on CES, CANVA, and the national debt topping $34 TRILLION!Av Mark Johnson and Mike Morrison
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Happy New Year from The EXHIBITOR Now Podcast!
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Mark and Mike revisit 2023 highlights and the top five shows. They also talk about "revenge tourism" and the final issue of EXHIBITOR Magazine for 2023!Av Mark Johnson and Mike Morrison
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Merry Christmas! Julie Kagy from ESCA and more!
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Mike chats with Julie from ESCA in a redo interview about what's happening with their organization in 2024 and beyond. Mark and Mike celebrate Christmas Exhibitor Group style and discuss subjects like "B"leisure and travel for 2024.Av Mark Johnson and Mike Morrison
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The Association Focus Podcast December 2023
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Tommy and Mark talk about the Pell Grant and education advancement with recent committee-approved legislation which will move soon through the House and Senate, Chicago paid leave updates, and more. Association news included.Av Mark Johnson and Mike Morrison
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EDPA's Hazel Hayes Winner Rob Cohen, Advocacy updates, and more!
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Mike chats with Ron on his big EDPA award at Access 2023, Mark and Mike talk advocacy updates, E3 is officially dead, new poll results, and EXHIBITORLIVE updates.Av Mark Johnson and Mike Morrison
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Sandra Braun 2023 EDPA Ambassador of the Year and more!
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Mike chats with Sandra as the winner of the Ambassador of the Year for EDPA, Mark and Mike catch up from a week of slight illness but still alive and kicking! RSNA wrap-up report and updates on EXHIBITORLIVE... a new fee for attending the show is an important change and more!Av Mark Johnson and Mike Morrison
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The Association Focus Podcast... EXTRA for 12.7.23
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Tommy and Mike talk the latest from advocacy on the hill and beyond, Pell Grant updates, Visas, and battles within Government.Av Mark Johnson and Mike Morrison
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EDPA ACCESS 2023 Wrap Up, Julie Kagy from ESCA, and more
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Mark and Mike wrap up things from Florida from a record-breaking attendance event for EDPA ACCESS, Mike chats with Julie Kagy (despite background noise), and talks about the latest from RSNA and Yellow Trucking.Av Mark Johnson and Mike Morrison
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Happy Thanksgiving from The EXHIBITOR Now Podcast!
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TURKEY TALK is on top of the agenda and Mark and Mike also discuss current issues and prepare for EDPA Access and ESCA Winter Awards Ceremony! Travel breaks records, Luxury spending is down, and EV technology advancement sees a blow with Ford in Detroit. EXHIBITOR staff to report on Freeman's RSNA show, new rigging rules, and more!…
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Brumark's James Zacharias, Government, EXHIBITORLIVE updates, and more
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Mike chats with James Z. about industry trends, insights from the supplier side, and 2024 forecasts. Mark and Mike update the Government shutdown aversion, IFES/ECA Partnership, and EDPA Engage details announced in conjunction with EXHIBITORLIVE.Av Mark Johnson and Mike Morrison
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IFES Partners With ECA, Shutdown Averted, and more
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IFES Board Member Steve Riches from Laguna Displays talks with Tommy and Mike regarding the latest announcement of a Partnership between the two organizations. Tommy updates Mark and Mike on the latest from D.C., Advocacy VISA updates, and California electric forklift changes.Av Mark Johnson and Mike Morrison
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EXHIBITOR's Emily Olson, EXHIBITORLIVE Updates, and more
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Mark and Mike chat with EXHIBITOR Editor Emily Olson about her role in the publication and the new content goals for the publication and online. Also, discussions regarding the awesome pre-registration numbers for EXHIBITORLIVE and exciting new activities coming in February's event. Finally, we have Vegas news updates and continue our discussion on…
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EEI Global's Kirk Brien, Labor Strike Affects
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EEI Global COO Kirk Brien sits down to talk with Mike about the industry effects in 2023. Mark and Mike chat about The UFI Global Congress results, Julie Kagy taking the reins at ESCA, and how ongoing labor strikes affect the trade show, live event, and experiential marketing industries.Av Mark Johnson and Mike Morrison
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UFI Global, Congress, and Association News
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Tommy Goodwin and Mark Johnson report on the activity they are participating in at the UFI Global Congress in Las Vegas this week. Tommy also reports on the latest D.C. craziness regarding the new Speaker of the House and legislation helping our industry. Association news updates as well!Av Mark Johnson and Mike Morrison
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Bemidji State's Sachel Josefson and Freeman's Latest Rules
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Mark chats with Sachel Josefson from BSU about the university world and trends, Freeman's new rules on suspended displays needing State Permits, AI's latest challenges with META's lawsuits, and more.Av Mark Johnson and Mike Morrison
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IMEX, Printing United, and Booth Etiquette
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TOYFAIR heads BACK to New York (not New Orleans), Mark talks about IMEX 2023, Mike speaks on Printing United 2023, and Mark and Mike talk about acceptable behavior in trade shows and in life. With wrap-up interviews from The Randy 2023 and more!Av Mark Johnson and Mike Morrison
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Kai Hattendorf on The UFI Global Congress in Las Vegas
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Tommy Goodwin chats with Kai from UFI for the upcoming Global Congress event in Las Vegas, association news updated, and Mark and Mike talk current events around the industry.Av Mark Johnson and Mike Morrison
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Rich Johnson from The Randy Smith Memorial
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Mark and Mike sit down with Rich Johnson from Nth Degree (and Co-Founder of The Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic), and Exhibit City News' Don Svehla to chat about their years supporting the event. Mark and Mike chat about War, Vegas, and trying to achieve the optimal event strategy for the best ROI.…
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