2026 Editorial Calendar*
*Content is subject to change
QUARTER 1 (JANUARY-MARCH)
Print & Digital
- Labor and Hiring Concerns
- ExhibitorLIVE Preview
- AI in Tradeshows
- Retaining Talent
- Flooring
- Furniture
- Day in the Life
- Wow Booth Features
- Tradeshow Calendar & Service Guide
- Associations & Advocacy Features
Focus Region: Canada
Digital Only
- Building an Industry Workforce
- Boss Awards
- New Faces in the Industry
- Recruiting for the Industry
- Budgeting Tips for Exhibitors
QUARTER 2 (APRIL-JUNE)
Print & Digital
- Design and Innovation
- Sustainability
- Boss Awards
- Cutting and Saving Costs
- How To Pick Tradeshows
- Speak with Experts on Cost Savings
- Lighting
- A/V
- Day in the Life
- Wow Booth Features
- Tradeshow Calendar & Service Guide
- Associations & Advocacy Features
Focus Region: Central (Texas)
Digital Only
- Sustainability
- Social Media and New Age Marketing
- Measuring Marketing Success
- Exhibitor Best Practices
- Tradeshow Marketing/Traffic
QUARTER 3 (JULY-SEPTEMBER)
Print & Digital
- Importance of a Brand
- Experiential Marketing
- Innovative Design
- Wi-fi
- Print/graphics
- Permanent Installs and Museums
- Retail Spaces
- Day in the Life
- Wow Booth Features
- Tradeshow Calendar & Service Guide
- Associations & Advocacy Features
Focus Region: Southeast
Digital Only
- Healthcare
- Security/Safety
- Randy Coverage
- Insurance/Legal/Contracts/Regulations
- Fall Show Updates
- Show Services
QUARTER 4 (OCTOBER-DECEMBER)
Print & Digital
- Transportation Trends
- Warehousing/Material Handling
- Shipping and Logistics
- ExSys Awards
- Event Management Software
- Tradeshows and Events
- Day in the Life
- Wow Booth Features
- Tradeshow Calendar & Service Guide
- Associations & Advocacy Features
Focus Region: Northeast
Digital Only
- Industry Predictions
- Show Management
- Randy Coverage
- Post-Show Analysis
- Industry and Tradeshow Predictions 2027
Deadline / Space reservation:
5th day, or closest business day, of the month two months prior to print issue.
We would love to hear from you! Share the coverage you would like to
see in future issues at newsdesk@exhibitcitynews.com
2025 Editorial Calendar*
*Content is subject to change
QUARTER 1 (JANUARY-MARCH)
Print & Digital
- Passing of the Torch
- Women in Business
- Changing Age Dynamics of the Industry
- Labor and Hiring Concerns
- ExhibitorLIVE Preview
- Day in the Life
- Wow Booth Features
- Tradeshow Calendar & Service Guide
- Associations & Advocacy Features
Focus Region: Northeast
Digital Only
- Maximizing ROI
- Recruiting Talent
- New Faces in the Industry
- Recruiting for the Industry
- Budgeting Tips for Exhibitors
- Advocacy Updates
QUARTER 2 (APRIL-JUNE)
Print & Digital
- Design and Innovation
- Sustainability
- Flooring
- Importance of a Brand
- Experiential Marketing
- Day in the Life
- Wow Booth Features
- Tradeshow Calendar & Service Guide
- Associations & Advocacy Features
Focus Region: Southwest
Digital Only
- Sustainability
- Social Media and New Age Marketing
- Measuring Marketing Success
- Tradeshow Marketing/Traffic
- Innovative Design
QUARTER 3 (JULY-SEPTEMBER)
Print & Digital
- Tradeshow Technology
- Tradeshow Suppliers
- Furniture
- AV / Lighting / Graphics / Photography/Internet
- ExSys Awards
- Event Management Software
- General Contractors
- Day in the Life
- Wow Booth Features
- Tradeshow Calendar & Service Guide
- Associations & Advocacy Features
Focus Region: Southeast
Digital Only
- AI Considerations
- Randy Coverage
- Insurance/Legal/Contracts/Regulations
- Fall Show Updates
- Show Services
QUARTER 4 (OCTOBER-DECEMBER)
Print & Digital
- Transportation Trends
- Warehousing/Material Handling
- Shipping and Logistics
- Healthcare
- Security/Safety
- Labor Update
- Day in the Life
- Wow Booth Features
- Tradeshow Calendar & Service Guide
- Associations & Advocacy Features
Focus Region: Midwest
Digital Only
- Industry Predictions
- Show Management
- Awards Coverage
- Randy Coverage
- Post-Show Analysis
- Industry and Tradeshow Predictions 2026
Deadline / Space reservation:
8th day, or closest business day, of month prior to print issue.
We would love to hear from you! Share the coverage you would like to
see in future issues at newsdesk@exhibitcitynews.com
2024 Editorial Calendar*
*Content is subject to change
QUARTER 1 (JANUARY-MARCH)
Print & Digital
- Future Trends for the Upcoming Year
- Day in the Life
- Budgeting Tips for Exhibitors
- Labor Shortage Tips
- ExhibitorLIVE Preview
- Wow Booth Feature
- Tradeshow Calendar & Service Guide
- Associations & Advocacy Features
Focus City: Boston, MA
Digital Only
- Technology / New Products
- AV/Lighting/Graphics/Photography
- Maximizing ROI
- Exhibitor Must Have Products
- Advocacy Updates
QUARTER 2 (APRIL-JUNE)
Print & Digital
- 2024 ECN ACE Awards for I&D
- Sustainability
- Day in the Life
- Wow Booth Feature
- Tradeshow Calendar & Service Guide
- Associations & Advocacy Features
Focus City: New Orleans, LA
Digital Only
- Sustainability
- Warehousing/Material Handling
- Shipping and Logistics
- Innovative Design
- Show Management/Kits
QUARTER 3 (JULY-SEPTEMBER)
Print & Digital
- AI Considerations
- Virtual and Hybrid Event Considerations
- Day in the Life
- Wow Booth Feature
- Tradeshow Calendar & Service Guide
- Associations & Advocacy Features
Focus City: Miami, FL
Digital Only
- Ace Awards
- General Contractors
- Agencies
- Insurance/Legal/Contracts
QUARTER 4 (OCTOBER-DECEMBER)
Print & Digital
- 2024 ACE Awards
- Social Media and New Age Marketing
- Measuring Marketing Success
- Day in the Life
- Wow Booth Feature
- Tradeshow Calendar & Service Guide
- Associations & Advocacy Features
Focus City: San Diego, CA
Digital Only
- Healthcare
- Tradeshow Marketing/Traffic
- Security/Safety
- Advocacy Updates
Deadline / Space reservation:
8th day, or closest business day, of month prior to print issue.
We would love to hear from you! Share the coverage you would like to
see in future issues at newsdesk@exhibitcitynews.com
2023 Editorial Calendar*
*Content is subject to change
QUARTER 1 (JANUARY-MARCH)
Print & Digital
- Material handling (shipping and logistics)
- Expert predictions on the year ahead
- Keynote Speakers
- Wow Booth Feature
- Associations & Advocacy Features
- Tradeshow Calendar & Service Guide
Focus City: Austin, TX
Digital Only
- Technology / New Products
- AV/Lighting/Graphics/Photography
- Lead Retrieval v. Data Matching/CRM
- Advocacy Updates
QUARTER 2 (APRIL-JUNE)
Print & Digital
- Small Booths
- EXHIBITORLive Preview
- Furniture and Flooring
- Tech Corridor
- Wow Booth Feature
- Associations & Advocacy Features
- Tradeshow Calendar & Service Guide
Focus City: Denver, CO
Digital Only
- Mobile Exhibits
- Warehousing/Material Handling
- Extrusions
- Show Management/Kits
QUARTER 3 (JULY-SEPTEMBER)
Print & Digital
- People to Watch
- ACE Awards
- Graphics and Lighting
- Wow Booth Feature
- Shop to Showfloor Features
- Associations & Advocacy Features
- Tradeshow Calendar & Service Guide
Focus City: Tampa, FL
Digital Only
- General Contractors
- Insurance/Legal/Contracts
- Floor Coverings/Flooring
- Tension Fabric
QUARTER 4 (OCTOBER-DECEMBER)
Print & Digital
- Best Places to Work
- ACE Awards
- Swag and Staffing
- Wow Booth Feature
- Shop to Showfloor Features
- Associations & Advocacy Features
- Tradeshow Calendar & Service Guide
Focus Cities: Baltimore, MD and Detroit, MI
Digital Only
- Healthcare
- Tradeshow Marketing / Traffic
- Security / Safety
- Advocacy Updates
2022 Editorial Calendar*
*Content is subject to change
QUARTER 1 (JANUARY-MARCH)
Print & Digital
- Transportation Issue
- Year in Review
- 8-Page Insert from TCF Center
- Wow Booth Feature
- Associations & Advocacy Features
- Tradeshow Calendar & Service Guide
Regional Focus: Midwest U.S.
(Focus City: Detroit, MI)
Digital Only
- Technology / New Products
- AV/Lighting/Graphics/Photography
- Lead Retrieval v. Data Matching/CRM
- Advocacy Updates
International Focus: Germany
QUARTER 2 (APRIL-JUNE)
Print & Digital
- The 2022 ECN ACE Awards for I&D
- Exhibit Building & Design
- Vendors
- Wow Booth Feature
- Associations & Advocacy Features
- Tradeshow Calendar & Service Guide
Regional Focus: Southeast U.S.
(Focus City: Charlotte, NC)
Digital Only
- Mobile Exhibits
- Warehousing/Material Handling
- Extrusions
- Show Management/Kits
International Focus: Canada
QUARTER 3 (JULY-SEPTEMBER)
Print & Digital
- Women in the Industry
- Best Places to Work in the Industry
- Giveaways/Incentives
- Wow Booth Feature
- Shop to Showfloor Features
- Associations & Advocacy Features
- Tradeshow Calendar & Service Guide
Regional Focus: Central U.S.
(Focus City: Atlantic City, NJ)
Digital Only
- General Contractors
- Insurance/Legal/Contracts
- Floor Coverings/Flooring
- Tension Fabric
International Focus: U.K.
QUARTER 4 (OCTOBER-DECEMBER)
Print & Digital
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Nifty 50 Over 50
- Industry Salespeople
- Wow Booth Feature
- Shop to Showfloor Features
- Associations & Advocacy Features
- Tradeshow Calendar & Service Guide
Regional Focus: Northwest U.S.
(Focus City: Salt Lake City, UT)
Digital Only
- Healthcare
- Tradeshow Marketing / Traffic
- Security / Safety
- Advocacy Updates
International Focus: China
2021 Editorial Calendar
January/February
January (print & digital)
- Feature: Hybrid/Virtual /Co-location Events
- Transportation/Warehousing/Material Handling
- Year in Review
- International Focus: Germany
February (digital only)
- Technology Show/Products
- AV/Lighting/Graphics/Photography
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Regional Focus: Midwest U.S.
March/April
March (print & digital)
- Feature: EXHIBITORLive Preview
- New Product Showcase
- Road to Recovery: Pivoting to Survive
- International Focus: Mexico
April (digital only)
- Exhibit Building & Design
- Show Management/Kits
- Vendors
- Regional Focus: Southwest U.S.
May/June
May (print & digital)
- Feature: Museums/Exhibits
- ECN’s 2020 I&D Ace Award Winners
- EXHIBITORLive Post Recap
- International Focus: Hong Kong
June (digital only)
- Mobile Exhibits
- Warehousing/Material Handling
- Extrusions
- Regional Focus: Central U.S.
July/August
July (print & digital)
- Feature: Women in the Industry
- Feature: Booth Staff/Talent/Brand Ambassadors
- Industry Salespeople
- International Focus: U.K.
August (digital only)
- Insurance/Legal/Contracts
- Floor Coverings/Flooring
- Tension Fabric
- Regional Focus: Northeast U.S.
September/October
September (print & digital)
- Feature: Giveaways/Incentives
- General Contractors
- Furnishings
- International Focus: Canada
October (digital only)
- Lead Retrieval v. Data Matching/CRM
- Tradeshow Marketing/Traffic
- Social Media
- Regional Focus: Northwest U.S.
November/December
November (print & digital)
- Feature: Labor/Unions
- Associations
- Healthcare
- International Focus: China
December (digital only)
- Special/Corporate Events
- Security / Safety
- Corporate Social Sustainability
- Regional Focus: Southeast U.S.
