PPB March 2020

The Best of The Expo | FEATURE “ Attendees Talk Up An Exceptional Experience “I experienced extraordinary! As a first- time attendee, I was blown away by how manageable and productive my days were spent. Having worked in fundraising and development for the past 13 years, I appreciated that your focus was on the attendee and wanting us to experience extraordinary. Your pre-event communications, discounted accommodations, ease of check-in, associates who helped me find my way, even the complimentary cup of coffee I received walking into Expo and the well-marked layout of Expo were superb. I underestimated how much I would enjoy and learn from meeting and interacting with others in the industry. Looking forward to next January!” —Adrianne Carroll, Haymaker Promotional “I’ve been attending the convention off and on for several years and taking the courses every time. I took seven this trip working on my CAS certification, and I can honestly say that I have learned a lot. The best presentation in all the years was, Crafting the Right Marketing Message, by Hank and Sharyn Yuloff. It was fantastic. The information was presented very professionally and involved audience participation.” —Fred-Otto Egeler, Ph.D., Pacific Branding and Marketing “What brought me to Expo is that everything is always changing; companies are merging and new products are coming out. You can’t keep up with it unless you come to this show.” —Henry Pedroza, Market Plays “This was my ninth PPAI Expo. It’s one of the highlights of my year because it gives me the opportunity to see what’s trending, gain insights in the education sessions and connect with colleagues from across North America.” —Nenette Gray, Lemonade Creative Marketing New this year were the professional development domes, located conveniently on the show floor, which featured 16 different education sessions led by industry professionals. | MARCH 2020 | 23