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THE TRADE SHOW EXHIBITORS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES SALE OF TS² TO NATIONAL TRADE PRODUCTIONS

Alexandria, VA, October 27, 2004 - The Trade Show Exhibitors Association (TSEA) and National Trade Productions (NTP) today announced the sale of TS²-The Trade Show About Trade Shows® to NTP. NTP is assuming ownership and overall management of the TS² trade show and conference beginning today. TSEA will partner with NTP as the event sponsor, will continue to develop and manage the educational programming associated with TS² and will continue to hold its annual meeting at TS².

"This sale allows TSEA to concentrate its expertise and resources on benefits that are important to our members, such as meaningful services and quality education. At the same time, it provides our members with customary discounts to attend and/or exhibit in the annual TS² event," says Sal Cavallaro, CME, TSEA's Chairman of the Board.

TSEA's President Michael Bandy added, "TSEA is very excited about the ideas NTP has to enhance TS². They are able to put additional focus and resources into the show that will make a difference."

NTP's Chairman Robert Harar said, "NTP plans on bringing a new energy and new dynamics to the TS² experience. Out of the gate we are doubling the marketing budget, reducing the exposition from three days to two days, and increasing the power of the exhibitor advisory committee. In addition, we have hired Steve Greenspan, an industry veteran, to expand the show through relationship building and partnerships."

TSEA and NTP representatives concur that this sale is a win-win scenario for all involved. NTP can focus its resources on developing attendance, managing the trade show, and increasing the overall event's value. TSEA will concentrate on the educational aspects of TS², including seminars, speakers and the Certified Manager of Exhibits program. The two organizations will work closely together to leverage the synergies in taking the event to a new level for the industry.

Planning is in full swing for production of next year's TS², which is scheduled to take place July 11-14, 2005, at the Washington DC Convention Center. For more information about attending or exhibiting, please contact NTP at 703-683-8500, or TSEA at 312.842.8732. Or, visit the TS² web site, www.tsea.org/ts2.

About National Trade Productions
Celebrating its 29^th anniversary, National Trade Productions is a leader in the production, management, and marketing of trade expositions, conferences and special events. NTP has expertise in a variety of industries, including security, transportation, government, communications, health care, public works, information technology, education, manufacturing and engineering. NTP also has the industry's longest history of launching and managing events for the federal government, including GOVSEC, U.S. LAW, and FOSE. NTP's creative division, Creative Solutions Group (CSG), offers associations, show organizers and corporations leading edge design and creative services to complement NTP's legacy of marketing expertise. CSG is a full service agency that specializes in marketing strategy and campaign development, copywriting, graphic design, branding and identity, and Web development. For more information on NTP call 703-683-8500 or visit www.ntpshow.com.

About Trade Show Exhibitors Association
TSEA represents more than 1,600 members from the United States and abroad. The mission of the association is to enhance the expertise of professionals in exhibit and event marketing by providing knowledge, resources, and networking opportunities to industry professionals who use the trade show and event medium to promote and sell their products, as well as those who provide them with products and services. For more information about TSEA and its benefits, contact 312.842.8732, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or visit us on the Web at http://www.tsea.org.

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