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Tradeshow & Experiential Specialist at Genesis Exhibits w/Sustainability in mind & Board Member of Outpost in the Burbs, The Right Tech at the Right Time
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The Evolution of Gratitude in the Events Industry
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August 13, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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Steve Jobs believed great design isn’t just about how something looks it’s about how it works.
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What Steve Jobs Taught Me About Great Trade Show Exhibit Design | Genesis Exhibits
Discover how Steve Jobs’ philosophy that design is defined by how it works can transform trade show exhibit design. Learn how thoughtful booths attract qualified prospects, support meaningful conversa...
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August 10, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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The Most Overlooked Sustainability Decision on the Trade Show Floor: It Starts with Carpet
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The Most Overlooked Sustainability Decision on the Show Floor
Genesis Exhibits' Al Mercuro on why temporary flooring demonstrates how reuse, recycling and industry collaboration creates measurable environmental impact
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August 5, 2026 at 10:35 PM
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Trade show exhibit rentals are having a moment and for good reason.
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Trade Show Booth Rentals Make Good Sense | Genesis Exhibits | Al Mercuro
Trade show exhibit rentals are having a moment and for good reason. Our analytics are showing a surge of interest in this topic this week, which tells me something important: many companies still don...
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August 4, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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“Ah, but I was so much older then, I’m younger than that now.”
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July 29, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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The best trade shows will always be powered by people.
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July 24, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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Did the World Cup deliver the economic legacy host cities were promised?
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The Final Whistle: Did the FIFA World Cup Deliver the Economic Legacy Host Cities Were Promised? | Al Mercuro
The world watched as Spain lifted the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy yesterday but here in the U.S., the bigger question remains: Did the World Cup deliver the economic legacy host cities were promised?...
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July 20, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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After 50 years in the live events world including 33 years now with
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I’ve learned that stress and passion often share the same stage it’s meaning that separates them.
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July 14, 2026 at 9:44 PM
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Smart design doesn’t have to be complicated to be transformative.
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My takeaway from Judy’s post today: the future of sustainable design isn’t about making one building smarter ...it’s about making entire districts intelligent. Here is a link to Judy Holm's pos...
My takeaway from Judy’s post today: the future of sustainable design isn’t about making one building smarter ...it’s about making entire districts intelligent. Here is a link to Judy Holm's post to...
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July 10, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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Why does the live room still matter in an age of AI and digital everything? In our latest
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Q&A,
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, founder of BizBash and author of Harnessing Serendipity, explores this and more. exhibitsbygenesis.com/blog/mercuro...
The Mercuro Event Industry Interview Series: David Adler on Why the Room Still Works | Genesis Exhibits
Event professional Al Mercuro from Genesis Exhibits interviews David Adler, founder of BizBash and GatheringPoint.news, on the enduring power of live events, designed serendipity, event facilitation, ...
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July 9, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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Roger McGuinn is a role model.
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How Roger McGuinn Rang Me Into Role Models | Al Mercuro
Julie Anixter has been writing a beautiful series on role models and influencers, and I’m honored she invited me to contribute a few thoughts to her latest piece on Roger McGuinn. His impact on music ...
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July 2, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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I wondered why Seattle has all these frosted glass panels over the sidewalks. And then it started to rain. 💡
June 26, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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Nobody enjoys a cold call....including the person making it.
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The Yes Built From a Hundred No’s | Al Mercuro
Nobody enjoys a cold call....including the person making it. But there’s a bigger story behind why sales pros keep dialing. I just wrote about it, and I’d love for you to take a look. Andrew R. Bill ...
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June 25, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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How Fast Should You Follow Up on a Trade Show Lead?
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How Fast Should You Follow Up on a Trade Show Lead? | Al Mercuro
A prospect walks into your booth, spends 15 minutes talking with your team, explains their project, and asks for more information. How long should it take before someone follows up? An hour? A day? A...
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June 23, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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I just wrote my first note on Substack
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Our industry is full of people who don’t wait for a seat ...they build the table. I just published a new article celebrating six women who have done exactly that, creating organizations, movements, an...
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June 22, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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Our industry is full of people who don’t wait for a seat ...they build the table.
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Never Beg for a Seat When You Can Build Your Own Table | Al Mercuro | 11 comments
Our industry is full of people who don’t wait for a seat ...they build the table. I just published a new article celebrating six women who have done exactly that, creating organizations, movements, ...
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June 22, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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Saturday night brought back a feeling I haven’t experienced since I was 21 years old, the last time the New York Knicks won an NBA Championship in 1973.
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Saturday night brought back a feeling I haven’t experienced since I was 21 years old, the last time the New York Knicks won an NBA Championship in 1973. Fifty‑three years is a long time to wait… | ...
Saturday night brought back a feeling I haven’t experienced since I was 21 years old, the last time the New York Knicks won an NBA Championship in 1973. Fifty‑three years is a long time to wait, bu...
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June 15, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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Some things in our industry have changed dramatically… but one thing hasn’t: we’re still losing leads we worked hard to earn.
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Where Are the Leads? | Al Mercuro
Some things in our industry have changed dramatically… but one thing hasn’t: we’re still losing leads we worked hard to earn. I just wrote about why it keeps happening and what we can finally do about...
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June 8, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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At EDPA, sustainability isn't just a conversation...it's a commitment.
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🌎 World Environment Day 🌎 Today, we're celebrating an initiative that continues to bring the experiential and exhibitions industry together around more reusable, practical, and responsible exhibit an...
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June 5, 2026 at 6:57 PM
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What looks effortless to the audience is usually the result of long days, late nights, and a team that refuses to let anything slip.
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“We do this not because it is easy, but because we thought it would be easy.” This line still makes me laugh, not because we didn’t know better, but because everyone in the live‑event world… | Al Mer...
“We do this not because it is easy, but because we thought it would be easy.” This line still makes me laugh, not because we didn’t know better, but because everyone in the live‑event world understan...
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June 4, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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In our latest
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Event Industry Interview,
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The Mercuro Event Industry Interview Series: Sandy Carter on How Top Leaders Operationalize AI | Genesis Exhibits
In this Mercuro Event Industry Interview Series Q&A, we connect with global tech leader Sandy Carter on what separates real AI strategy from AI theater. We explore AI adoption, monetization, agentic A...
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June 1, 2026 at 9:08 PM
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“Not Done Yet: How Older Workers Are Rewriting the Rules of Work.”
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Not Done Yet: How Older Workers Are Rewriting the Rules of Work | Al Mercuro
When the live event industry shut down six years ago, I thought my career might be winding down. Instead, it became the start of something new. My latest article explores how reinvention, purpose, and...
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June 1, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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To wrap up the week celebrating designers, here’s one last universal truth:
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To wrap up the week celebrating designers, here’s one last universal truth: Fact: Most designers will have at least 26 tabs open right now! And honestly… this couldn’t be more spot‑on. Tab… | Al ...
To wrap up the week celebrating designers, here’s one last universal truth: Fact: Most designers will have at least 26 tabs open right now! And honestly… this couldn’t be more spot‑on. Tab hoardi...
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May 29, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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I support business events and ECA Legislative Action Day 2026!
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#ecalad #poweredbyingo | Al Mercuro
I support business events and ECA Legislative Action Day 2026! https://lnkd.in/ek3JYQZS In just seconds, you can take action virtually and join the 200+ industry leaders and advocates meeting with la...
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May 28, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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Being easy to work with is a designer’s ultimate career superpower.
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In 37 years in the exhibit industry, I’ve learned one thing with absolute certainty: Being easy to work with is a designer’s ultimate career superpower. At Genesis Exhibits, every designer we’ve had…...
In 37 years in the exhibit industry, I’ve learned one thing with absolute certainty: Being easy to work with is a designer’s ultimate career superpower. At Genesis Exhibits, every designer we’ve had ...
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May 28, 2026 at 3:21 PM