The Shows Do Go On
It was getaway-day at the Army Navy Military Expo. A quiet day on the show floor, giving exhibitors time to reflect on the show’s inaugural run. The general consensus: Satisfaction with results, and plans to participate in the next show (March 2008).
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the ASD/AMD MTO Show settled into a buying groove. Most exhibitors noted that the Monday-Tuesday arc yielded excellent returns. Also opined - near universal approval of the new layout, and happiness over the announced change in show hours (cutting back to four days from the current five) for the March 2008 show at Mandalay Bay. MTO exhibitors also noted that despite a couple of hiccups, that new show management was off to a very good start with reforming the ASD/AMD experience into something more productive for them.
The confluence of two industry-centric shows is creating tension and a feeling of divisiveness between the pro-MTO and upstart ANME camps. One thing is certain; Two competing shows operating concurrently is, in the long run, not good for this industry. We’ll have to see how this all shakes out. What do you think? Please let us know. And have an above-average day.