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Our 2020 Show Was A Success; We Surpassed Customer Expectations and Sales

Emerald, owner of the International Gift Expo of the Smokies (IGES), and sister event to ASD Market Week…

December 2

People Need People: Why Trade Shows Matter

Events, conferences, and trade shows may be on shaky ground now, but post-pandemic, the live events will see…

December 2
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How Online Marketplaces Can Lead to Higher Revenue for Food & Beverage Suppliers

By Allison Ball, Founder & Creator of Retail Ready  ASD Market Week is excited to launch The Retail…

November 16

We’re Colocating with the Smoky Mountain Gift Show

The Shows are ON: Tennessee Market Week Hosts International Gift Expo of the Smokies and Smoky Mountain Gift…

October 13
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Stock Fantastic Food Staples for People Who Want to Cook This Holiday

Your customers have become home chefs and cooking aficionados this year. In 2021, they are taking their newfound…

October 12
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6 Things That Matter to Your Customers This Holiday Season

Many of you are probably wondering how the pandemic is going to affect this holiday season. Luckily, the…

September 30
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Zoo Aquarium Marketing COVID-19

5 Ways Museums, Zoos & Parks Brought Joy to People During COVID-19

The pandemic is full of negativity, anxiety and hate. Here’s how five cultural organizations and family attractions attempted…

September 8
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COVID-19 Will Change How Museums Make Money

Museum revenues were already declining before the pandemic, but COVID-19 has ushered in a new era of planning…

August 18

How The Cruise Industry is Navigating COVID-19

Until recently, cruises were the fastest growing sector of the travel industry. In the past five years, the…

August 3