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Trade Show Talk Podcast

TSNN
Sustainability
Informa Connect Food Service
IAAPA
South By Southwest
GDC Festival Of Gaming
RX Global
DMG Events
Clarion Events North America
National Restaurant Association Show
IAEE
Terrapin
CES
Informa Markets
Artificial Intelligence
Better Stands
Mccormick Place
Legislation/advocacy
Tariffs
Licensing International
AI In Events

Trade Show News Network is excited for season two of the "Trade Show Talk" podcast, featuring two episodes each month, focusing on topics important to our community. Host Megan Powers leads discussions with trade show and events industry leaders. We have an opportunity to hear from our peers and industry leaders in an intimate and interesting way through this show. As we all navigate the changing ... more

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In this episode, Trade Show Talk Host Danica Tormohlen explores how Karen Chupka, Executive Vice President of Global Connections and Events at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), reveals how her team is transforming one of the industry's ... more

In this episode, Trade Show Talk host Danica Tormohlen explores how the events industry is adapting to digital transformation, the strategic role of finance within global trade shows, and leadership insights with Michèle Tiley-Hill, CFO of RX, one of... more

In episode 74 of Trade Show Talk, Host Danica Tormohlen explores the New Zealand exhibition industry with Brent Spillane, Managing Director of XPO Exhibitions, the country's largest trade and consumer show organizer. Spillane is a true visionary in t... more

In episode 73 of Trade Show Talk, host Danica Tormohlen explores the transformative GDC Festival of Gaming 2026, highlighting innovative event strategies, sponsorship activations, and industry insights with Will Wise, Vice President of Sales/Partners... more

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Karen Chupka
Executive Vice President of Global Connections and Events at NAB
National Association of Broadcasters
Episode: Storytelling at Scale: Inside NAB Show with Karen Chupka
Michèle Tiley-Hill
Chief Financial Officer at RX Global
RX Global
Episode: Leading Finance in Live Events with RX CFO Michele Tiley-Hill
Brent Spillane
Managing Director of XPO Exhibitions, New Zealand's largest exhibition organizer
XPO Exhibitions
Episode: Navigating New Zealand's B2B & B2C Events Industry with XPO Exhibitions Managing Director Brent Spillane
Will Wise
Vice President of Sales and Partnerships for the Gaming Vertical at Informa Festivals
Informa Festivals
Episode: The Rebranding Journey: From GDC to GDC Festival of Gaming with Informa's Will Wise
Jeff Dickinson
CEO of DMG Events
DMG Events
Episode: At the Helm: dmg events growth playbook with CEO Geoff Dickinson
Peter Lewis
Chief Commercial Officer at South by Southwest
South by Southwest
Episode: Ep. 71: SXSW Unplugged with Chief Commercial Officer Peter Lewis
Ben Welgus
Head of Sustainability at Informa Markets
Informa Markets
Episode: Sustainability in Trade Shows with Informa's Head of Sustainability Ben Wielgus
Kinsey Fabrizio
President of the Consumer Technology Association
Consumer Technology Association
Episode: Countdown to CES 2026: A Preview with CTA President Kinsey Fabrizio
Hugh Jones
CEO of RX, division of RELX
RX (RELX)
Episode: Ep. 68: Taking Calculated Risks with RX CEO Hugh Jones

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Danica Tormohlen
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Ep. 64 Dishing on Events with Lisa Malikow, Senior VP, Restaurant Show for Informa Connect Foodservice
Q: If you could go to any trade show outside your group, where would you want to go?
She would like to visit Seattle and Paris to experience European food service shows, noting the global value of seeing innovation firsthand.
Ep. 64 Dishing on Events with Lisa Malikow, Senior VP, Restaurant Show for Informa Connect Foodservice
Q: What's one of the best meals you've had this year and where was it?
Lisa shares that the best meal was Mother's Day brunch at 504 Kitchen in Glen Ellyn, highlighting its standout brunch toast with a creme brulee-like crunch and ricotta whipped topping.
At the Helm: dmg events growth playbook with CEO Geoff Dickinson
Q: How do you approach hiring and building a trusted team for 115 events across global offices?
Dickinson emphasizes hiring trusted people, maintaining stability with long-tenured staff, and creating an open, non-hierarchical culture to empower teams across sectors and regions.
At the Helm: dmg events growth playbook with CEO Geoff Dickinson
Q: What big levers did you pull to double revenue since pre-COVID?
The company pivoted to a content-rich multi-segment model, broadened its portfolio, cautious disposals of non-core assets, and expanded geographically with a focus on the Middle East and new markets like Vietnam, all while maintaining a philosophy that margins can be lower if the audience is larger and more engaged.
Ep. 71: SXSW Unplugged with Chief Commercial Officer Peter Lewis
Q: How is SXSW adapting to the lack of a traditional convention center in 2026, and what does that mean for venue strategy?
Lewis explains leveraging downtown Austin real estate, using clubhouses, wayfinding, and a distributed venue approach to maintain a high-quality attendee experience while the convention center is rebuilt.

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The episodes center on leadership, strategy, and business operations within the live events and trade show industry. Hosts and guests explore topics such as governance in publicly traded event companies, growth playbooks, sponsorship strategies, sustainability, policy advocacy, and regional market dynamics. Notable patterns include a strong emphasis on leadership philosophy, cross-border and multi-region expansion, data-driven decision making, and the evolving role of technology and partnerships in delivering value to exhibitors, attendees, and sponsors. The show often pairs executive-level interviews with timely industry updates, including policy and regulatory context, making it a practical listen for professionals steering complex, globa... more

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1. Karen Chupka
2. Michèle Tiley-Hill
3. Brent Spillane
4. Will Wise
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6. Peter Lewis
7. Ben Welgus
8. Kinsey Fabrizio

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