Mark Bogdansky on Enhancing Trade Show Experiences and Automotive Repair Industry Challenges
Automotive Repair News Today · Braxton Critcher
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Mark Bogdansky is the Auto Care Association's Vice President of Trade Shows and Community Engagement. Today, he discusses the advantages and challenges of remote work in the automotive repair industry. He also discusses AAPEX 2024, highlighting efforts to enhance attendee experiences with experiential elements and the impact of free meals on offsetting high costs.
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00:00 You talk; I'll be right here, listening.
06:18 Direct mail faces challenges with current work trends.
08:08 155-165k attendees at Vegas' APEX CMRC.
12:17 Annual global networking and socializing event.
14:10 Industry collaboration transcends competition and encourages support.
18:42 Commit to improvements; industry collaboration boosts progress.
20:57 Encourage repair shops to support each other.
25:30 Industry remains strong, innovative, and resilient despite challenges.
27:36 Roadmap to enhance attendee and exhibitor experiences.
30:14 Enhancing experience with value-focused, experiential elements.
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