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Trade Show Tales is your comprehensive guide to informative articles about trade show marketing, exhibit industry news, promotions, and updates on Classic Exhibits. 

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‘ Choice Awards

‘ Choice Awards

Classic Exhibits has been nominated for the Best Exhibit House in the 2010 TSEA Exhibitors’ Choice Awards.

We’re shocked, flattered and frankly a little overheated at the moment. To the person or persons who nominated us — thank you very, very much!

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Word on the Street — June 21st thru June 25th

Word on the Street — June 21st thru June 25th

Your First Day in High School

Do you remember your first day in high school? This week I am doing something I have not done in almost 12 years. Going to a show for the first time.

Now as you might imagine, I have been to many, many trade shows over the years — just like you. But this week I am attending as a first time exhibitor. I can’t remember the last time that happened. And it is an interesting process.

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Recent Updates, Price Lists, and Kit Sheets

Recent Updates, Price Lists, and Kit Sheets

Recent Updates, Price Lists, and News

Kevin’s on his LIVESTRONG ride this weekend. As you read this, he’s either struggling to climb the final hill on his 100 mile ride (Sunday) or in bed with enough Motrin in his bloodstream to disorient an adult hippopotamus (Monday).

In his absence, we’ve collected two months of Recent Updates, Price Lists, and News about Classic Exhibits and ClassicMODUL into one convenient blog posting.

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10 Things to Consider Before Buying a Portable Hybrid Trade Show Display

10 Things to Consider Before Buying a Portable Hybrid Trade Show Display

Attend any recent trade show and you’ll see many, many hybrid displays. They have gone from the exception to the rule in many show halls in the past two or three years. Visually, the reason is obvious. Hybrids are attractive, lightweight, and feature large format graphics.

But just like any product, there are good, better, and best versions. For the sake of simplicity, let’s focus on one segment of hybrid designs: portable hybrids. There are also modular and custom hybrids.

10 Things to Consider Before Buying a Portable Hybrid Display

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Shooting from the Hip — 8.10 (Really Columbus?)

Shooting from the Hip — 8.10 (Really Columbus?)

Really Columbus?

The week’s travels were challenging, but the meetings made up for any hassles. I can’t complain too much. A couple of canceled flights allowed me, on my 23rd wedding anniversary, to have dinner with my wife instead of my good pal, Kevin Carty. Vicki, thank you for the 23 years of adult child care you have provided. Remember, I am still the acorn waiting to become the giant oak.

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What are Silicone Edge Graphics (SEG)?

What are Silicone Edge Graphics (SEG)?

You may have noticed something new at trade shows and events. Traditional fabric graphics are frequently being replaced by Silicone Edge Graphics (SEG). So what is SEG and what are the benefits?

What is SEG (Silicone Edge Graphics)?

Silicone Edge Graphic (SEG)
Silicone Edge Graphic (SEG)

SEG is a high-resolution dye-sublimated fabric graphic finished with a thin silicone strip (or welt/gasket). The silicone strip is sewn directly to the edge of the graphic, and the strip is then inserted into a frame with a recessed groove.

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Shooting from the Hip — 8.10 (Really Columbus?)

‘ve Learned from My Employers)

What I’ve Learned from My Employers

It’s official. It’s June. Looking back, business should have tapered off in May. Instead, orders were steady throughout the month, and we’re grateful as we gradually wind down into the normal summer doldrums. We’ll enjoy it for a few days (or maybe even a week) but then we’ll be antsy for the insanity to return.

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