May 14, 2025
Inside Freeman’s Transformation: Leadership, Culture, and the
Future of Events
In Part 2 of this Global Exhibitor Podcast interview, Jeff Hannah continues the conversation with Carrie Freeman Parsons, Chair of the Board at Freeman. Carrie shares powerful insights about Freeman’s...
Apr 30, 2025
Featuring the Chair of the Board at Freeman
In this episode of The Global Exhibitor Podcast, Jeff Hannah sits down with Carrie Freeman Parsons, third-generation leader and Chair of the Board at Freeman, one of the world's largest and most influential event production companies. Carrie shares her deep insights...
Mar 21, 2025
In Part 2 of this insightful conversation, host Jeff Hannah continues his discussion with Laura Palker, President of the Exhibitions & Events Workforce Development Federation and a Top 100 Most Influential People in the Industry (Eventex Awards) honoree.
They explore how the trade show industry is gaining recognition...
Mar 7, 2025
In this first episode, host Jeff Hannah sits down with Laura Palker, President of the Exhibitions & Events Workforce Development Federation, to discuss the critical challenges facing the trade show industry today. They explore the massive workforce shift post-COVID, the impact of the "Silver Resignation", and the...
Jan 31, 2025
In this third episode, Jeff Hannah welcomes Pat Alacqua back for a rare look into his ventures since selling Nth Degree. Pat reflects on leadership and his vision for the future. Pat shares how perseverance, determination, and resilience have fueled his successes, including his role in business turnarounds and his...