CEIR Reorganizes, Taps SmithBucklin

The Center for Exhibition Industry Research recently announced that SmithBucklin will run its day-to-day operations. CEIR will relocate its Chicago headquarters at McCormick Place across town to SmithBucklin's offices. Douglas Ducate, CEIR president and chief executive officer since 1998, will continue to head the association but he will relocate to an office in Dallas, where he has maintained a residence since joining CEIR. Ducate says he will focus on marketing, media relations, and general