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EXHIBITORLIVE 2021 Edition

EXHIBITORLIVE 2021 Edition

Just Get Me on a Plane! Thirty-two months have passed since EXHIBITORLIVE 2019… Nearly three years. We understand not everyone will be attending for a variety of logistical, financial, and personal reasons. And that’s OK. For those who will be in Las Vegas, either as an attendee or an exhibitor, let’s connect – before, during, or after show hours. The Classic EXHIBITORLIVE team will be Kevin...

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Recent Posts

Gravitee Modular Medical Testing Pods

Gravitee Modular Medical Pods are constructed with lightweight aluminum frame, assemble without tools, include wire management, and ship flat. They are available for purchase or rent.

Symphony Portables w/o Rentals is Like…

While preparing Design Monday, I asked my wife, Christine Delea, for some creative assistance. I texted her this request, “Need pop culture or clever similes in the vein of ‘Symphony Portables w/o Rentals is like ….'”

Over 60 EuroShop 2020 Photos

Kevin Carty and Katina Rigall Zipay are in Dusseldorf this week at EuroShop 2020 taking and sharing photos from the multiple exhibit halls.

The 7 Truths about Renting a Trade Show Exhibit

Trade Show exhibit rentals are growing. Rapidly. And exhibit companies are trying to position themselves based on their individual strengths. Some rental-only exhibit companies are touting renting as the only solution. They say, “Why buy when you can rent? No more storage fees. You can change the display for every show. The cost is less.”

| January 2020

The January 2020 Up Your Game Newsletter from Classic Exhibits with articles about Harold Mintz, EXHIBITORLIVE, Shared Knowledge University, and the Annual State of the Company Letter.

What to Look for in an LED Lightbox Manufacturer

Stroll through any airport, mall, event, or trade show and you’ll see hundreds of colorful LED lightboxes in every shape and size. Over the past few years, most have switched to backlit tension fabric SEG graphics. The reasons are obvious. Not only is fabric more durable than direct print graphics, but it’s also cheaper to ship and easier to maintain. And depending on the print process, the colors are vibrant and the details nearly photographic.