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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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5 Tips to Hosting a Successful and Memorable Event

5 Tips to Hosting a Successful and Memorable Event

“Let’s host an event in Louisville for our Distribution Partners during EXHIBITORLIVE.” Yes, please! Throwing unique corporate events is one of the most enjoyable tasks anyone can ask of me. When someone says Louisville, you might immediately think Kentucky Derby. Or where 90% of the world’s bourbon is distilled. Not me. While they’re both iconic and associated with Louisville, they’re both just...

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Trade Show Banners: Pop Up Vs. Retractable

Trade Show Banners: Pop Up Vs. Retractable

Trade show banner stands are lightweight portable displays with single or double-sided graphics. They usually assemble without tools and pack in carrying bags or rolling cases which makes them ideal for retail and trade show signage, events, and trade fairs.  Banner stands come in a variety of sizes, styles, and prices. And are available from suppliers on the Internet and from your local...

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A Glimpse Into Classic’s Production Capabilities

It’s a New Year and time for resolutions. This year, my #1 resolution is to do a better job of communicating Classic Exhibits’ custom and custom modular production capabilities. That way, I don’t have to roll my eyes when you visit our shop and say, “Oh, I didn’t know you did that!”

Join Kevin Carty (Virtually) at EXHIBITORLIVE 2021

If you’re not attending EXHIBITORLIVE, Classic Exhibits still wants you to experience it. On Tuesday, November 2, Kevin Carty will host a live one-hour virtual tour at 10 am PST/1 pm EST. You’ll see the Classic booth, chat with some interesting guests, and walk the floor.

Top 15 Essential Exhibit Design Questions

The best exhibit designs make a connection with your client. So how do you identify a design the client loves without multiple meetings and revisions?

Get the designer and the decision-maker to talk to one another. It works! It’s why the designers at Classic want to be on phone calls with our distributors and their clients. We are happy to be introduced as YOUR DESIGNER.

10 Days in Review – The Trade Show Industry in Recovery

This recovery process is just beginning. My compliments to those industries pressing forward safely and not abandoning ship on their events. Part of our overall recovery as a country requires that we get back to business sooner rather than later. I applaud those taking the proper precautions to hold and participate in trade shows and events.