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Smithbucklin Facts
- Established in 1949
- 675 employees
- 100-percent employee owned
- Headquarters locations in Chicago and Washington, D.C.
Media Mentions
Global Gatherings
The Meeting Magazines, May 2023
Smithbucklin Event Director, Cynthia Cortis, shares insights on overseeing the International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) annual events in Bangkok, Thailand.
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The story behind the deal: Q&A with Smithbucklin & 360 Live Media on the deal to oversee NPE: The Plastics Show 2024 & 2027
Danica Tormohlen, September 2022
Journalist Danica Tormohlen chats with Thomas Myers, Senior Vice President of Sales Services at Smithbucklin and Jack Macleod, President of Smithbucklin-owned company, 360 Live Media on closing the deal to manage mega-show NPE: The Plastics Show.
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An Interview with the 2022 Woman of Influence Award Recipient
Association Forum, August 2022
Association Forum interviews their 2022 Woman of Influence Award Recipient, Robin L. Rone, Executive Director of Apra International and Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Smithbucklin. Robin speaks on her career trajectory and what keeps her inspired.
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Smithbucklin Executives Share Secrets for the Best. Meeting. Ever.
Association Forum, June 2022
A panel of Smithbucklin executives, Robin L. Rone, Danielle Gorash Holland, Christopher Mundschenk, CAE, and Jonathan Lurie, share their tips for a productive and engaging meeting. They identify and implement best practices through research, benchmarking, and analysis.
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Smithbucklin receives recognition from the Private Directors Association Chicago Chapter
PDA Chicago Chapter, May 2022
Smithbucklin was honored by the Private Directors Association Chicago Chapter in recognition of upholding the mission of having independent directors on a private company board at a celebration event on May 10, 2022.
Thirteen Association Leaders Named to ASAE's 2022 Class of Fellows
ASAE, April 2022
ASAE announces that 13 association leaders have been selected for ASAE’s 2022 Class of Fellows. On the list were Smithbucklin and 360 Live Media association executives, Denise Roosendaal, FASE, CAE, and Beth Surmont, FASAE, CAE, CMP.
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Youth movement: How groups are changing their events
CEO Update, March 2022
Through new meeting techniques, associations attempt to attract younger professionals and members. Carol McGury, Executive Vice President, Event & Education Services, suggests that associations ask and involve the younger generation in planning as a strategy of increasing engagement. As well as, offering a variety of experiences.
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Considering Different Communication Strategies? Try A/B Testing
MEETINGSNET, March 2022
Jennifer Kasowicz and Mackenzie Clauss, Smithbucklin marketing professionals, shared valuable insights about engagement preferences through split testing. A/B or split testing brings more certainty to a shortlist of preferred strategic options.
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Association Forum Announces 2022 Woman of Influence
Association Forum, February 2022
Association Forum announces Robin L. Rone, Executive Director of Apra International and Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Smithbucklin, as the 2022 recipient of the Woman of Influence Award. Being named the 2022 Woman of Influence reflects Rone’s commitment to the association community as well as her dedication to the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Now, More than Ever, Organizations Must Cultivate Adaptability
Forum Magazine, September 2021
Matt Sanderson, Smithbucklin President & CEO, weighs in on adaptability and urges association professionals to practice resiliency and the ability operate in uncertain environments.
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Buffy Levy Shares Her Recipe for Success with Trade Show Executive
Trade Show Executive, August 2021
Buffy Levy, Smithbucklin Event Director, shares how she’s made a career of innovating and improving processes for some of Smithbucklin’s largest and most established trade shows.
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CEIR Research Council Spotlights Jeff Calore
CEIR Research Council, July 2021
CEIR highlights the dedicated members of the Research Council, featuring Jeff Calore, Smithbucklin Event Portfolio Director.
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How One Association Achieved Record In-Person Revenue During the Pandemic
Marriott Bonvoy Events, June 2021
Despite uncertainty and ever-changing COVID-19 guidelines, it was still possible to host in-person events – even ones that achieve record revenue. This held true for Smithbucklin client Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI) in April 2021.
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New Money, Back to Basics
Associations Now, April 2021
The Print Services and Distribution Association (PSDA), a Smithbucklin client, knew its members wanted to help those new to their industry gain a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of printing. Hearing that need, the organization designed a course called Print Basics.
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In Search of New Revenue
Associations Now, April 2021
Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI), a Smithbucklin client, was able to launch an entirely new product in three months after identifying a pandemic-related need of its members, who provide building maintenance and cleaning services.
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5 Things I Learned at Holiday Showcase
Forum Magazine, February 2021
Smithbucklin Executive Directors, Chris Mundschenk, CAE, and Guilherme Lopes shared how to engage members without in-person meetings at Association Forum’s Holiday Showcase.
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Remote Earning: How to Make Money from Digital Events
Forum Magazine, October 2020
Don Neal, Founder & CEO of 360 Live Media shares how associations can still supercharge revenue with digital events.
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