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Sharp analysis of the hiring moves, deals, and leadership changes shaping the B2B events and media industry — with related open roles surfaced alongside each story.

Forbes

Why Trade Show Expertise Remains a Top Priority for Marketing Hiring Managers

If you are job hunting in B2B marketing, do not let your resume focus exclusively on digital metrics. Companies are aggressively seeking pro…

Event Marketing & Audience DevelopmentEvent Operations & Logistics
2026-09-17
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MassDevice

What WTWH Media’s Rebrand to Arrowfly Means for Job Transformation

The rebrand of WTWH Media to Arrowfly signifies a strategic pivot toward omnichannel delivery that job seekers should treat as a green flag.…

Sponsorship & Exhibition SalesContent, Programming & ResearchEvent Marketing & Audience Development
2026-09-14
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TSNN

Leadership Shakeup at Opus Origin Signals New Growth for Event Investment

The expansion of leadership at Opus Origin signals a strategic pivot toward aggressive North American growth, which is a green light for job…

Sponsorship & Exhibition SalesEvent Operations & LogisticsEvent Marketing & Audience Development
2026-09-14
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TSNN

SuperZoo 2026 Expansion Signals Growth in Live Event Education

The expansion of educational programming at trade shows like SuperZoo is a major signal for job seekers. As event organizers pivot toward hi…

Event Production & TechnologyContent, Programming & ResearchSponsorship & Exhibition SalesEvent Operations & Logistics
2026-09-14
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IAEE

Rising Exhibitor Demand Signals Growth for Event Sales and Account Roles

The CEIR report confirms that live events remain the top priority for B2B marketing budgets, which is excellent news for your career traject…

Sponsorship & Exhibition SalesEvent Operations & LogisticsBusiness Support & Corporate
2026-09-07
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HR Dive

August Labor Report: What Market Growth Means for Your Event Industry Job Search

The cooling labor market shouldn't discourage you, but it should shift your strategy. As employers grapple with longer hiring cycles and cha…

Business Support & CorporateEvent Operations & Logistics
2026-09-05
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TSNN

Boost Your Resume: New Certification for Event Data and Measurement Skills

Event professionals often struggle to prove the ROI of their work, but the new EMMA certification changes that narrative. For job seekers, p…

Event Marketing & Audience Development
2026-09-05
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TSNN

Your Trade Show Budget Says a Lot About Where You Were Trained

For job seekers in event marketing and trade show management, this perspective is a vital reminder that logistical fluency is a high-value s…

Event Operations & LogisticsSponsorship & Exhibition Sales
2026-09-03
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TSNN

The First EXHIEs™ Winners Are In — and They're a Hiring Map for Exhibit Talent

The debut of the EXHIEs serves as a strategic roadmap for job seekers aiming to identify industry leaders. By analyzing the winning exhibito…

Sponsorship & Exhibition SalesEvent Marketing & Audience DevelopmentContent, Programming & ResearchEvent Operations & Logistics
2026-09-03
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Skift Meetings

Executive Career Pathing: How to Position Yourself for C-Suite Promotion

Career advancement hinges on translating operational wins into C-suite language—linking events to revenue, profitability, retention, and bra…

Sponsorship & Exhibition SalesEvent Operations & LogisticsContent, Programming & Research
2026-08-25
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Skift Meetings

Advancing Your Career: Strategies to Find Mentors and Advocates in Events

If you are job searching, stop focusing solely on your resume and start auditing your network for advocates. In a competitive market, a recr…

Sponsorship & Exhibition SalesEvent Marketing & Audience DevelopmentEvent Operations & Logistics
2026-08-24
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Skift Meetings

Why Emotional Intelligence Is Now Your Top Skill for Event Sales Roles

As automation handles logistical data, event sales roles are shifting toward high-stakes client strategy. For job seekers, technical profici…

Sponsorship & Exhibition SalesEvent Operations & LogisticsClient Success & Exhibitor Relations
2026-08-24
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TSNN

Emerald and Questex Unveil Forge as New Parent Company

The emergence of Forge from the Emerald and Questex merger signals a major shift in the B2B media landscape. For job seekers, this consolida…

Sponsorship & Exhibition SalesEvent Marketing & Audience DevelopmentContent, Programming & ResearchEvent Operations & Logistics
2026-08-24
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MOO

Every Trade Show Has Two Job Markets Behind It

Every show on a list like that supports two separate hiring markets. There's the organizer that owns it, with its sales, marketing, ops, and…

Sponsorship & Exhibition SalesEvent Marketing & Audience DevelopmentEvent Operations & Logistics
2026-08-24
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Eventcombo

The Agency Side Is the Job Market Most Event Pros Ignore

Most people in this industry search in one lane. Organizer-side people look at organizers. Brand-side people look at brands. Agencies sit in…

Event Operations & LogisticsClient Success & Exhibitor RelationsSponsorship & Exhibition Sales
2026-08-24
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pc/nametag

Conference Season Is Hiring Season. Plan Accordingly.

Hiring in this industry follows the show calendar. Teams staff up ahead of their big events, and they backfill in the weeks right after, onc…

Sponsorship & Exhibition SalesEvent Marketing & Audience DevelopmentEvent Operations & Logistics
2026-08-24
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