EACA News
Exhibitor Advocate Releases New Survey The Exhibitor Advocate has released its 2024 Survey of Exhibition Rates. This report provides benchmarking data on material handling, labor, booth furnishings, internet access, and other essential exhibition costs. These are critical insights that exhibitors, event organizers, suppliers and venue operators can use to anticipate expenses, navigate pricing challenges, and make informed decisions to optimize their event strategies.
2025 Annual Member Salary Survey The EACA will be sending out our Annual Salary Survey again next week. We encourage all members to participate. And, we remind you that all responses are kept completely confidential. Any member who participates in the survey will receive a complete copy of the results once the survey concludes. Meanwhile we also want to extend a reminder of the current programs we have established to help you generate efficiencies and cost savings in your business:
- Payroll services and Workers Comp discounts from Employco USA
- Collections services at discounted rates from Commercial Credit Corp.
- Health Insurance savings from SALA
- The industry’s highest powered Job Board from YM Careers.
- Check out the EACA Job Board at https://eaca.careerwebsite.com/
EACA to Exhibit at ExhibitorLive. The EACA will be exhibiting and sponsoring Exhibitor Live in San Antonio this March. We will be located in Booth #276 in the Industry Association’s Pavillion. In addition the EACA Board will meet on March 17, the day before the Expo Hall opens. Please feel free to forward any issue of concern or opportunity that you’d like the Board to review and discuss at that meeting.
We encourage all our members to attend ExhibitorLive in San Antonio and we look forward to seeing you there.
EAC Registration Schedule EACA is supporting the following events with our EAC registration services:
BIO Jun. 16-19 Boston
Summer Fancy Foods Jun. 29 – July 1 New York
IBIE Sept. 18-21 Las Vegas
EACA Member
Eagle Management Promotes Tyrell Brown to Atlanta City Manager Eagle Management Group (“Eagle”) is proud to spotlight new Atlanta City Manager Tyrell Brown, a valued member of our team who has been making significant contributions since joining in 2020. With a career that began in the trade show industry during his senior year of high school in 2014, Tyrell has steadily grown and thrived in this fast-paced, dynamic field.
Eagle Management Names Rothwein New Project Manager Eagle Management Group (“Eagle”) is pleased to announce the addition of Kyle Rothwein to its team. Kyle brings a diverse and dynamic background to Eagle, which will be invaluable as the company continues to grow and expand its operations. His role will be multifaceted, providing essential support across various departments, including
operations and show floor management.
Exhibit City News Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Collectors Edition <Exhibit City News> Exhibit City News (ECN), the leading publication dedicated to the tradeshow and live events industry, is celebrating 30 years of covering, supporting, and championing the people who make tradeshows happen. This milestone wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of our business partners, advertisers, and the hardworking professionals who bring this industry to life. To honor their contributions, ECN is releasing a limited-edition 30th Anniversary Book—a must-have for industry professionals, packed with history, insights, and expert knowledge that will serve the industry for years to come.
Industry News
Javits Taps Leveston at First Female CEO<TSNN> The New York Convention Center Operating Corporation (NYCCOC) has selected 30-year convention industry veteran Joyce Leveston as the new CEO of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, following a unanimous recommendation by the executive search committee and approval from the NYCCOC Board of Directors. Joining the Javits team on February 10, Leviston will officially take the helm on March 10.
TSNN Analysis: Top 8 Trends for U.S. Exhibition Industry
1. Positive outlook in U.S. In the 2nd half of 2024, 65% of respondents indicated they increased industry operations and only 10% reported a decline. For the first half of 2025, 78% of respondents are predicting an increase in industry operations and none are reporting a reduction.
2. Exhibition space surpasses pre-COVID levels in U.S. Compared with 2019, respondents reported a 2% increase in exhibit space sold in 2024.
3. Double-digit revenue growth projected for 2025 in U.S. Compared with 2023, 2024 revenues increased 4%. In 2025, respondents are projecting a 21% increase year over year.
ExhibitorGroup Partners with Backtrack <Exhibit City News> Exhibitor Group has announced a new partnership with Backtrack: The First AI Booth Sales Assistant For Exhibitors. This collaboration will introduce the world’s first retroactive audio recording app designed specifically for trade show booths to exhibitors at EXHIBITORLIVE, the Conference and Exhibition for Trade Show and Event Marketing, taking place March 16-20, 2025 in San Antonio, TX.
Backtrack is now available to transform the way professionals capture and recall crucial business interactions with the power of AI. Developed by Yac Inc., Backtrack addresses the common challenge of forgetting vital information gathered during trade shows, conferences, and networking events.