The team

John Blaskey
John Blaskey is an international exhibition consultant with nearly 35 years’ industry experience. He is a pioneer of exhibiting effectively, challenging and modifying his clients' exhibition strategy to ensure they gain the most from their investment.  

John works on the premise that businesses grow by developing long term relationships.  Beyond internet and web marketing, face-to-face is the acknowledged way to initiate and develop these relationships, working in sync with a company’s business plan.

John’s humorous, intuitive and challenging speaking style – illustrated with slides of the great and ghastly at exhibitions – proposes many unusual and counterintuitive techniques and tactics; all proven to deliver.

Dan Blaskey
Dan has worked with The Exhibiting Agency and its clients for eight years, providing strategy execution and project management to companies as diverse as EDF Energy and AGFA to SMEs and start ups.

Dan manages countless exhibitions each year worldwide providing a host of services.  As a trained actor, impersonator, improviser and professional presenter, Dan is integral to the on-stand creative element and project manages the consultancy’s team of ‘spotters’ and stand staff.

Sheli Yadid
Sheli has unrivalled experience in the live marketing industry and works as a professional ‘spotter’ for The Exhibiting Agency. With an open and intuitive style, Sheli is a popular and effective team member with clients including Astrazeneca, Aries, and Jo Wood Organics.

Jim Ewan
Jim is a celebrated after dinner speaker, motivational presenter and improviser, all valuable traits to make him perfect to support the exhibiting experience! Jim works with us to deliver stand presentations and seamlessly performs as part of our clients team.

Nichola Allebone
Nichola has many years experience as a spotter on The Exhibiting Agency's team. She is a respected stand manager and works across many industries including accountancy, pharmaceuticals and professional services.  Nichola is also often employed to carry out the follow up process for clients, turning their leads into appointments.

Joanne Mitchell
Joanne is the soul of The Exhibiting Agency, back at base, keeping the team and John in check! As the Business Manager Jo is invaluable in co-ordinating logistics on behalf of clients…no problem is ever too big or too small!