As we become more and more dependent upon our IM services, tweets, blogs, and smartphones… we find ourselves living a life that is increasingly connected, and yet… disconnected from the people that actually provide the content of those messages we’re always checking every two minutes. I know I’m no stranger to this condition, and even though I’m glad to be able to see information as it comes down the wire from my trusty little NOKIA E63 mobile (scoff if you will, Blackberry users) as it pulls my emails, texts, and calls for me on a daily basis, I can’t find a substitute for human contact. This is something many of us can relate to, and it’s getting harder and harder to schedule the time to meet people face-to-face, as we continue to divide our time more disproportionally. In light of this, we’re going to talk about one of the biggest challenges facing wholesalers and retailers today: organizing the tradeshows and exhibitions that are a core connecting point for everyone in the business of wholesale.

What do you do when you need to arrange a meeting of the biggest players in the wholesale industry under one roof? Do you simply flip through the yellow pages, and hope to spot a good venue? Do you just wait until you hear something from the rumor mill? What’s a busy wholesaler or retailer supposed to do? Thankfully, there are answers. If you are looking to connect with the best and the biggest, then this is your chance to become familiar with one of the leaders in the business. Today we’re going to talk about TSNN.com, the world’s leading online resource for the trade show, exhibition, and event industry since 1996. With offices in the UK (London), USA (Boston, Milwaukee and Washington DC), France (Paris), Germany (Dusseldorf) and China (Shanghai), this enormously connected international business-to-business media group has interests in exhibitions, conferences, publishing, and online media.

The Trade Show News Network (TSNN) owns and operates the most widely consulted event database on the Internet, containing data about more than 17,500 trade shows, exhibitions, public events and conferences. This powerhouse player in the industry helps to connect buyers and sellers to achieve a successful venture by offering some distinct advantages:

• Over 137,000 registered website users

• Over 35,000 bi-monthly newsletter subscribers

• Over 1,500 LinkedIn group members

• Over 1,200 followers on Twitter… since the last time I looked!

In short, this is a company you need to pay attention to, as they have been building networks and relationships for a long time, and connecting buyers and sellers with some of the most influential and industry-shaping shows on the global stage. See what they have to say about us on their site as well… because we are proud to be a part of their growing network. You should get connected too, as you continue to Find it. Source it. Profit!