TRADE SHOW EXECUTIVE MAGAZINE
Trade Show Executive (TSE) is the only organization solely dedicated to providing trusted, unbiased content to 5,000 BPA-audited senior executives organizing trade shows and events.
A nationally recognized and award-winning B2B magazine, TSE’s editorial scope is wide-ranging, providing show organizers monthly trade show performance stats and analysis, features and directories on trendsetters and record-breakers, the hottest new products and services, an annual compensation trends report, and more.
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Dedicated to trade show executives, this magazine delivers award-winning journalism, news, and views, each month including:
Dashboard of Trade
Show Metrics
The authoritative resource for tracking the monthly performance of trade shows.
Power Lunch
TSE interviews one of the most fascinating leaders in the trade show industry — someone who generally does not grant interviews.
ZOOM Calendar
The industry’s most comprehensive calendar of trade shows, arranged by industry sector.
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2025 Editorial Calendar
Features: Launching a Trade Show (case study); Trends for 2025; Young Professionals Corner Wrap
Research Report: Midsized Convention Centers
International Focus: Middle East/Africa
Materials Deadline: November 14, 2024
Features: Tech Trek Pt. 1; M&A Activity Update (Aug.-Dec. 2024); Young Professionals Corner Wrap; NY Dental Meeting 100th Anniversary
International Focus: LATAM
Materials Deadline: December 13, 2024
Features: Women in Exhibitions Network Update; IAEE Expo! Expo! Recap; Women Leaders Round Up
Research Report: Pardon Our Dust, Dashboard (Q4 2024)
International Focus: Europe
Materials Deadline: January 21, 2025
Features: Fastest 50 Awards & Summit Preview; Sustainability Strategies; ECEF and ECA Legislative Action Day Preview
International Focus: Asia
Materials Deadline: February 25, 2025
Features: Food & Beverage Trends; Show Strategies (case study); Destination Spotlight: Hannover, Germany
International Focus: Middle East/Africa
Bonus Distribution: TSE Fastest 50 Awards & Summit
Materials Deadline: March 25, 2025
Features: Trailblazers Group Profile; Benefits of Media Days (case study); Six-Month Show Launch Round Up
Research Report: Dashboard (Q1 2025)
International Focus: LATAM
Materials Deadline: April 21, 2025
Features: Fastest 50 Awards & Summit Recap; Mid-Year M&A Activity Update; Young Professionals Corner Wrap
Research Reports: World’s Top Convention Centers (supplement); Medical Show Report
International Focus: Europe
Materials Deadline: May 19, 2025
Features: Tech Trek Pt. 2; Growth Strategies from the TSE Fastest 50 Leaders; Young Professionals Corner Wrap
Research Report: Large Convention Centers
International Focus: Asia
Materials Deadline: June 16, 2025
Features: Industry Partnership Rundown; Family Matters: Second-Gen Professionals and Family Businesses in the Industry
Research Report: Dashboard (Q2 2025)
International Focus: Middle East/Africa
Materials Deadline: July 22, 2025
Features: Proving ROI (case study); Young Professionals Corner Wrap
Research Report: Pardon Our Dust
International Focus: LATAM
Bonus Distribution: TSE Gold 100 Awards & Summit
Materials Deadline: August 12, 2025
Features: IAEE Expo! Expo! Preview; What’s Hot in Registration
Research Report: Hotel/Convention Center Complexes Report
International Focus: Europe
Materials Deadline: September 18, 2025
Features: Women to Watch Group Profile; Gold 100 Awards & Summit Recap; A Year in Review
Research Reports: Dashboard (Q3 2025); Convention Centers with Less than 125K NSF
International Focus: Asia
Bonus Distribution: IAEE Expo! Expo!
Materials Deadline: October 21, 2025
2026 Editorial Calendar
Features: Trends for 2026; VIP Experiences at B2B Events; M&A Activity Update
Research Report: Midsized Convention Centers
International Focus: Middle East/Africa
Materials Deadline: November 15, 2025
Features: Tech Trek Pt. 1; Innovative Activations: Boost Engagement and Sponsorship Dollars; Destination Spotlight; Strategic Partnership Updates
International Focus: LATAM
Bonus Distribution: Lippman Connects Exhibit Sales Roundtable
Materials Deadline: December 13, 2025
Features: Women Leaders Round Up; Fastest 50 Preview; Case Study: Effective Attendee Acquisition Models
Research Report: Pardon Our Dust, Dashboard (Q4 2025)
International Focus: Europe
Bonus Distribution: SISO CEO Summit; Lippman Connects Attendee Acquisition Roundtable
Materials Deadline: January 21, 2026
Features: Sustainability Strategies; ECEF and ECA Legislative Action Day Preview; Case Study: Standout Q1 Show
International Focus: Asia
Materials Deadline: February 25, 2026
Bonus Distribution: TSE Fastest 50 Awards & Summit
Materials Deadline: February 21, 2026
Features: Food & Beverage Trends; Destination Spotlight
International Focus: Middle East/Africa
Bonus Report: TSE Fastest 50 (exclusive to print subscribers)
Materials Deadline: March 25, 2026
Features: Trailblazers Group Profile; Show Launch Round Up; Vendor Update: What’s New in Pricing and Regulations
Research Report: Dashboard (Q1 2025)
International Focus: LATAM
Bonus Distribution: Lippman Connects Exhibit Sales Roundtable
Materials Deadline: April 21, 2026
Features: Fastest 50 Awards & Summit Recap; M&A Activity Update; Destination Spotlight
Research Reports: Medical Show Report
International Focus: Europe
Bonus Distribution: Lippman Connects Attendee Acquisition Roundtable
Materials Deadline: May 19, 2026
Features: Tech Trek Pt. 2; Gold 100 Awards & Summit Preview
Research Report: Large Convention Centers
International Focus: Asia
Materials Deadline: June 16, 2026
Features: Case Study: Standout Q2 Show; Show Strategies: Keeping Your Expo Floor Sticky; Strategic Partnership Update
Research Report: Dashboard (Q2 2025); World’s Top Convention Centers (supplemental directory)
International Focus: Middle East/Africa
Bonus Distribution: TSE Gold 100 Awards & Summit; Lippman Connects Exhibit Sales Roundtable
Materials Deadline: July 22, 2026
Features: Destination Spotlight
Research Report: Pardon Our Dust
International Focus: LATAM
Bonus Report: TSE Gold 100 (exclusive to print subscribers)
Bonus Distribution: Lippman Connects Attendee Acquisition Roundtable
Materials Deadline: August 12, 2026
Features: IAEE Expo! Expo! Preview; What’s Hot in Registration; Show Launch Round Up
Research Report: Hotel/Convention Center Complexes Report
International Focus: Europe
Bonus Distribution: Lippman Connects Large Show Roundtable
Materials Deadline: September 18, 2026
Features: Women to Watch Group Profile; Gold 100 Awards & Summit Recap; A Year in Review
Research Reports: Dashboard (Q3 2025); Convention Centers with Less than 125K NSF
International Focus: Asia
Bonus Distribution: IAEE Expo! Expo!
Materials Deadline: October 21, 2026