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Producer of the\u00a0Wedding Experience<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n President of the\u00a0National Association of Consumer Shows<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Founder and Director of\u00a0Wedding Show Pros<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Founder and Editor of\u00a0Wedding Pro News<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n About Marc McIntosh<\/strong><\/p>\n Marc McIntosh produces the Wedding Experience<\/a><\/strong> in Washington DC, Baltimore MD and RIchmond VA. This company was founded in 1995 and currently produces nine shows each year.<\/p>\n In 2018, the We Speak Wedding Marketing<\/strong><\/a> video series was launched.\u00a0 This series contains marketing and sales training for wedding professionals.<\/p>\n In 2018, Marc coordinated the launch of a nationwide $25,000 Big Wedding Giveaway<\/strong> that will be used to generate interest and drive attendance to the events produced by Wedding Show Pros members.<\/p>\n In 2017, Wedding Pro News<\/strong><\/a> was launched. This website brings together all wedding industry news in one convenient place.<\/p>\n In 2017, the We Speak Weddings<\/a><\/strong> video series was launched. This series speaks to the millennial audience and describes the benefits of attending wedding shows.<\/p>\n In 2016, Marc founded Wedding Show Pros<\/a><\/strong>, a collective of the top show producers.<\/p>\n In 2016, Marc was elected president of the National Association of Consumer Shows<\/a><\/strong>, the trade association for the Consumer Show industry.<\/p>\n In 2010, Marc partnered in the launch of the Houston Wedding Showcase<\/a><\/strong>. He sold his interest in this show in 2017.<\/p>\n In 1997, Marc joined Bridal Show Producers International.\u00a0 During his many years of membership, he served on the board of directors as well as a two-year term as president.\u00a0 In 2003, he was awarded the BSPI Director’s Cup, the industry’s highest honor.\u00a0In 2014, Marc was awarded the BSPI Star Award for innovation in the industry.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Speaking Engagements<\/strong><\/p>\n Marc is\u00a0a nationally recognized speaker, writer, coach, marketing expert, and industry thought leader. He has shared his knowledge with thousands of wedding professionals worldwide, most recently as a speaker at the Wedding MBA Convention<\/strong><\/a> in Las Vegas and WeddingWire World<\/a><\/strong> in Washington, DC.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Wedding MBA Podcast, February 2018<\/a><\/p>\n Planner in Training Podcast, November 2017<\/a><\/p>\n Wedding MBA Podcast, May 2016<\/a><\/p>\n WeddingWire World 2016<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Press Links<\/strong><\/p>\n Selling Exhibit Space With a Money Back Guarantee<\/a><\/p>\n Challenging Bridal Brand Bias<\/a><\/p>\n A Roadmap to Inclusive Language for Wedding Show Producers<\/a><\/p>\n Top 10 Business Tips from the Wedding Experience Seminar<\/a><\/p>\n Featured in\u00a0Wedding Planning and Management: Consultancy for Diverse Clients<\/a><\/p>\n Washington Post article A wedding expo turns out to be the perfect place to talk about marriage<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n 90% of All Wedding Marketing Sucks<\/a><\/p>\n Interview in Brides & Weddings<\/a> magazine<\/p>\n IAEE Consumer Event Resources<\/a><\/p>\n