Trade Show Logistics Checklist: Shipping, Storage, and Installation
Ask any marketing professional to list their Top 100 favorite tasks. Trade show logistics would fall somewhere between 95-100. Assuming it’s even on their list. It’s not an exciting topic, unless you want to save money on freight and material handling, experience a trouble-free installation and dismantle, and minimize any “freight-related” surprises. Suddenly, trade show logistics jumped from 97...
Trade Show Marketing Timeline: What to Do 6 Months Before Your Event
Build a winning trade show marketing plan with this 6-month timeline. Learn what to do before your event to maximize leads and ROI.
From MedTech to Agriculture: Why Trade Shows Still Matter Across Minnesota and the Upper Midwest
In a world dominated by digital marketing, social media, email campaigns, and online advertising, trade shows remain one of the most effective marketing tools available to businesses in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest.
The Best Trade Show Technology Trends Exhibitors Should Watch in 2027
Discover the top trade show technology trends for 2027 to create engaging booths, generate more leads, and improve event ROI.
How to Design a Trade Show Booth to Attract Attendees
Every trade show booth starts the same way: a room full of stakeholders with opinions. Someone loves a certain color. Someone wants the logo bigger. Someone saw a competitor’s booth last year and wants “something like that, but better.”
Why You Should Buy a High-Quality Banner Stand
Not everyone is looking for the lowest price. Some exhibitors want a high-quality banner stand that’s easy to use, reliable and built to last. BannerBug banner stands are made in the USA and backed by an unconditional lifetime warranty.
The State of Labor in the Trade Show Industry (2026)
The trade show and event industry relies on a standby workforce that’s needed to move events in and out of our convention venues. Labor unions provide a ready source to fulfill that need.
How To Choose a Trade Show
Selecting the Perfect Trade Show Isn't a Guessing Game Wouldn't it be nice if there was "An Idiot's Guide to Choosing Trade Shows"? There isn't, nor should there be. Every company is different, and their reasons vary. However, choosing the right shows matters. For many businesses, trade shows are 30% or more of their annual marketing budget. So choosing the right trade shows is crucial to...
Symphony Portable Modular PERFECTION!
Symphony is often described as a portable display, which is mostly true. It assembles without tools and ships in roto-molded cases, both features of portable systems. But the Symphony Portable Modular System is much more.
The Ultimate Trade Show Exhibitor Checklist for a Successful Event
Congratulations! You won the trade show planning lottery. While it may seem like a massive task, it’s neither overwhelming nor all-consuming. The key is to have a checklist.
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Trade Show Logistics Checklist: Shipping, Storage, and Installation
Ask any marketing...
Trade Show Marketing Timeline: What to Do 6 Months Before Your Event
Build a winning trade show marketing plan with this 6-month timeline. Learn what to do before your event to maximize leads and ROI.
From MedTech to Agriculture: Why Trade Shows Still Matter Across Minnesota and the Upper Midwest
In a world dominated by digital marketing, social media, email campaigns, and online advertising, trade shows remain one of the most effective marketing tools available to businesses in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest.
The Best Trade Show Technology Trends Exhibitors Should Watch in 2027
Discover the top trade show technology trends for 2027 to create engaging booths, generate more leads, and improve event ROI.
How to Design a Trade Show Booth to Attract Attendees
Every trade show booth starts the same way: a room full of stakeholders with opinions. Someone loves a certain color. Someone wants the logo bigger. Someone saw a competitor’s booth last year and wants “something like that, but better.”
Why You Should Buy a High-Quality Banner Stand
Not everyone is looking for the lowest price. Some exhibitors want a high-quality banner stand that’s easy to use, reliable and built to last. BannerBug banner stands are made in the USA and backed by an unconditional lifetime warranty.
The State of Labor in the Trade Show Industry (2026)
The trade show and event industry relies on a standby workforce that’s needed to move events in and out of our convention venues. Labor unions provide a ready source to fulfill that need.
How To Choose a Trade Show
Selecting the...
Symphony Portable Modular PERFECTION!
Symphony is often described as a portable display, which is mostly true. It assembles without tools and ships in roto-molded cases, both features of portable systems. But the Symphony Portable Modular System is much more.
The Ultimate Trade Show Exhibitor Checklist for a Successful Event
Congratulations! You won the trade show planning lottery. While it may seem like a massive task, it’s neither overwhelming nor all-consuming. The key is to have a checklist.
How Much Does a Trade Show Booth Cost? Complete Pricing Guide for Exhibitors
Everyone who has ever been asked to research their exhibit choices has had a very similar experience. Knowing what to expect, how to narrow your choices, and who can assist you in this process will make buying your exhibit more manageable — and maybe even fun!
Six Reasons to Blog in 202X
With the proliferation of video, blogging may seem quaint, even old fashion. And yet, we continue to post blogs 4-6 times per month. So, I asked Kris Asleson, the chief strategist at Flyrise (our SEO partner), why blogging is still important.
What is a Trade Show? A Guide for New Exhibitors.
What is a trade show? Trade Show, as a term, is often used interchangeably with other similar words like conventions, exhibitions, conferences, trade fairs, symposiums, and expos. And while they are similar, trade shows, and in particular professional trade shows, have a specific definition.
If Hotels Were Run Like Trade Shows
If Hotels Were Run Like Trade Shows. A guest approaches the reception desk at a hotel and says to the desk manager, “Hi. I’d like a room for a week, perhaps longer.”
The Complete Guide to Trade Show Services (Offsite & Onsite)
Onsite trade show services include all services available at the show site. Contractors typically provide these services for show management. Turnkey services are particularly valuable for first-time exhibitors, companies with limited internal resources, or those participating in numerous shows where efficiency and consistency are paramount.