Opportunities & Benefits
By partnering with IAEE, you can feel confident that you are getting your message across in the most efficient and effective manner. Knowing you audience is key, which why IAEE provides you with the information and means to reach your target audience. For more information on partnering with IAEE, contact Rick Jennings at +1 (972) 687-9211.
IAEE’s members are made up of event organizers as well as suppliers to the industry.
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1,400+ member companies comprising over 8,200+ individual memberships
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150 international member companies in over 46 nations
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12 chapters world wide
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More than 58 percent of IAEE members are buyers
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More than 50 percent of IAEE members are in middle management or higher
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More than 40 percent of IAEE members have 16 or more years’ experience
IAEE directs your message to the right people. Your message is important. Equally important is that you direct it to the right person. According to a recent survey, IAEE members comprise the majority of decision-makers.
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Approximately 58 percent of respondents have either exclusive or substantial authority to choose the destination for exhibitions and events
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Over 56 percent maintain exclusive or substantial authority to choose the venue in the destination for exhibitions and events
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65 percent have exclusive or substantial authority to select hotels
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71 percent indicate they plan other events for their organization including board meetings, conferences, training programs, and convention and sales meetings
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79 percent notice hotel, destination and/or convention center representatives at IAEE sponsored events
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76 percent would be more inclined to do business with a company that supports IAEE
IAEE helps you reach the buyers you are looking through a variety of advertising mediums:
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IAEE Website (www.IAEE.com) receives over 7,500 unique visitors per month averaging nearly 250 unique visitors per day and drawing over 3.2 million page views per year
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Newslines: IAEE’s E-zines are delivered to over 52,500 readers every other month, averaging over 30,000 downloads
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IAEE Industry News is e-mailed to all members every week drawing over 1,050 unique hits
IAEE provides the most comprehensive educational and networking opportunities in the exhibitions and events industry.
Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition:
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IAEE’s Expo! Expo! draws approximately 2,000 attendees each year
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Over 54 percent of attendees are event organizers
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Over 80 percent of attendees represent middle to upper management positions
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Over 14 percent of attendees were new IAEE members and 24 percent were first-time attendees
Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) Program:
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Over 600 modules are sent to students each year
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Over 25 on-location and 8 online programs are scheduled each year
Krakoff Leadership Institute:
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Approximately 30 future leaders are selected to attend this event to hone their leadership skills and network with fellow members
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Exclusive event by invitation only directed specifically at future industry leaders
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Program continues throughout the year
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Mentors, past future leader institute alumnus and legends of the industry participate in the program
Web Conferences:
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Specialized learning opportunities online
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Average 100 organizations (sites) listen in and participate with Power Point presentations
IAEE’s Partnership Program is tailored to individual partners’ marketing and sales objectives in order to deliver greater value to the partner and our members. Packages allow you to collaborate and incorporate your objectives into a customized marketing strategy. For more information on partnering with IAEE, contact Rick Jennings, CEM at +1 (972) 687-9211.