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Five ways to paint a more convincing ROI picture

Five ways to paint a more convincing ROI picture

by Sarah Hurley, CTSM | Exhibit

Proving a return on investment (ROI) in a trade show or event has always been a challenge. Exhibit and event managers regularly hear, “Yeah, but what do we get out of this?” questions from their finance department when they review the numbers. However, after a year...
The Virtual Measurement Question: Some Thoughts to Ponder

The Virtual Measurement Question: Some Thoughts to Ponder

by Sarah Hurley, CTSM | Healthcare, Industry Knowledge

The struggle is real! For years, corporate event managers have adopted one methodology after another to calculate the return on the investment (ROI) in their exhibit spend. How many event professionals have heard leadership quote Peter Drucker: “If you can’t measure...
Here’s to a Safe Reopening of the Exhibit & Events Industry

Here’s to a Safe Reopening of the Exhibit & Events Industry

by Sarah Hurley, CTSM | Associations, B2B, Convention, Exhibit, Face to Face, Staffing, Trade Show

Hopeful signs are everywhere. Slowly but certainly, trade shows are returning. More than ever, we have all become acutely conscious of the global trade show community as we watched videos of the Hunan Auto Show or read that Germany was separating trade shows from...
Boost Engagement by Providing a Great Trade Show Experience

Boost Engagement by Providing a Great Trade Show Experience

by Sarah Hurley, CTSM | Experiential Strategy, Trade Show

Never underestimate the power of consumer culture when planning your business-to-business trade show experience. Your business-to-business trade show attendees are not from another planet. They are consumers—we all are. And the most significant trend in consumer...
Small Trade Show Exhibits Invite Creative Bravery

Small Trade Show Exhibits Invite Creative Bravery

by Sarah Hurley, CTSM | Industry Knowledge

Assuming you’re doing the right thing for the right reason, how can you make your small exhibit compelling? The best way to promote your presence is by developing a theme, one that your audience can wrap their minds around. Even better, choose a theme that...
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Jon Ellms

Executive Vice President, Client Development

Jon leads business development in healthcare, working with companies anywhere on the healthcare marketing continuum –from companies with a single product in clinical trials to global industry giants. Jon questions the status quo, understands challenges before suggesting solutions, and produces results characterized by strategic and tactical excellence.

Mike Yag

Chairman, CEO

Merging his interest in architecture and design with his marketing acumen, Mike launched Access in 1985. The company had a regional focus initially but evolved into a global force in the exhibit and events industries. Mike is CEO and Chairman of the Access Board and sits on the boards of M² OnStage, Nuvista, and New Jobs for Massachusetts.

Amy Sondrup

President

Amy ensures that the Access leadership team consistently implements her vision. She represents Access in the industry and takes an active role with key accounts, believing that client and employee retention is the backbone of Access’ success. Amy is President Emeritus of the Experiential Designers & Producers Association (EDPA), and as one of Exhibit City News’ “40 under 40,” she is a strong advocate for a progressive evolution of face-to-face marketing.

Scott Williams

CPA, Senior Vice President, Finance and Sales Operations

With the vision and experience to foster Access’ continued growth and profitability, Scott leverages his expertise rooted in years of understanding client needs and expectations. He uses foundational financial understanding to ensure that decisions benefit both Access and
our clients.