Up Your Game — July 2020 Newsletter
Personal Protection guidelines are starting to unfold for schools, universities, medical facilities, and businesses. We are deep in that mix and know it very well. Currently, we have about twenty schools under our belt, eight banks, and several hospitals.
Trade Shows Have an Image Problem
Trade shows have an image problem. And, it’s our fault. Now, when I say, “image problem,” I’m not referring to drayage, show regulations, display and booth space costs, or any of the other issues that been an open wound for years.
Modifying Your Open Office with Low-Cost, Flexible Solutions
COVID-19 has forced most businesses to review their work environments as they plan for their employees to return. Companies are quickly trying to reverse the open-office trend in a low-cost and flexible way. They want to remove chairs and desks and install screens or other dividers between remaining desks.
Is Your Office Cubicle Safe? Cubicle Height Extenders Offer Additional Protection
Cubicle Height Extenders with Clear Plex If you have an office with cubicles, you have a challenge. As employees return to their desks, they will be expecting additional personal safety. Most cubicles are 4-5 ft high and don't offer enough personal protection. At a minimum, cubicle partitions should be at least 6 ft. high. PlaceLyft Cubicle Height Extenders install in minutes and raise the...
New SuperNova Lightbox Displays from Classic Rental Solutions
Three New SuperNova Lightbox Displays from Classic Rental Solutions. These inline designs feature our SuperNova LED lights. and easy assembly.
Stand Tough Hand Sanitizer Stands
All Stand Tough Hand Sanitizer Stands are built tough for the most demanding office, warehouse, and retail environments. They’re constructed with durable powder-coated or anodized aluminum posts, steel base plates, and stainless steel mounting plates..
Our Remodeled Offices. Tour with Kevin Carty
The office redesign includes Gravitee modular walls with detachable magnetic/whiteboard panels, tension fabric (backlit and non-backlit), and clear plex inserts. The changes provide greater personal safety since the surfaces can be cleaned or replaced. The upgraded cubicles offer more protection without sacrificing visibility or communication. All the surfaces can be branded.
How to Upgrade Your Post-COVID Office Environment on a Budget
Over the past month, we’ve seen a surge in office design requests as companies prepare for their employees to return. For example, a large property management group contacted a Classic Distributor. They requested upgrades to their existing cubicles to provide better protection for their employees.
Modular Office Designs with Personal Protection Barriers
Kevin Carty from Classic Exhibits discusses the challenges companies are facing as they plan for employees returning to their offices in a post-COVID world.
Recent “Sharpen Your Skills” Webinar Recordings
Recent “Sharpen Your Skills” Webinar Recordings by Lisa Apolinski, Emilie Barta, and Brumark Flooring
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25 Classic Exhibits Tips — Day #1
I’m a giver. What can I say? It’s who I am.
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I thought I’d share 25 “Classic Tips and Insights” over the next week. Five per day. Some you may know. Others probably not. I promise to keep them short, sweet, and easily digestible.
Customer Service Just Got Easier at Your Next Trade Show
Most retailers devote significant time and money to customer service training for their employees. The same can’t be said for exhibitors and their booth staff. They assume their team will be professional.
Short and Sweet EDS Video by Tim Patterson
Last week, Tim Patterson, aka the TradeshowGuy, created a three-minute video for his clients showing recent Exhibit Design Search updates. It’s concise, informative, and interesting. The video trifecta. Thought I’d share. Enjoy!
The Future’s So Bright — Reid Sherwood
I wanted to share with you all some news. Reid Sherwood, the Eastern Regional Manager, was offered a wonderful opportunity and is leaving Classic Exhibits on November 4, 2016. He’ll shift gears to the supplier side of the industry.
Gravitee Modular — Stack It High. Watch It Fly.
When I worked in retail, I knew it was the holidays when the corporate buyers would tell us to “Stack It High and Watch It Fly.” We would be told to “merchandise” product displays in the aisles, a no-no at any other time of the year.
10 Big Trade Shows in December 2016 and January 2017
These OUTSTANDING December and January trade shows are a hit. And like Ted Williams at the plate, you’ll want to keep your eye on the ball and knock it out of the park.
Your Exhibit Design Search Updates
Exhibit Design Search is a work in progress where new features are added without fanfare. They just appear. So what’s new in the past three months?
Kevin Schuhl, the Newest Addition to the Classic Design Department
We are excited to welcome Kevin Schuhl to Classic’s Design Department. Kevin brings an eclectic design background to our creative team, which he shares in his bio below.
Shared Knowledge University Fall 2016
Get ready. Classic’s Shared Knowledge University is just around the corner, November 14-15. Distributors who have attended SKU, many multiple times, know it’s an immersive two days into all things Classic Exhibits: products, processes, and people.
Contemporary, Affordable Charging Stations for Tradeshows and Events
Contemporary, affordable charging station furniture from Classic Exhibits, including bistro, coffee, and end tables. The tables have LED perimeter lights, laminate counter tops, and (8) USB ports. Add vinyl graphics for unforgettable branding. Perfect for tradeshows, events, or permanent environments like lobbies and lounges.
Event Marketer 2016 FAB 50 Honoree
In addition to this week being busy, it’s also been FABULOUS! Why you ask? Because for the fourth straight year, Classic Exhibits Inc. was honored as an Event Marketer FAB 50. The FAB 50 names the Top 50 Exhibit Fabricators in North America.
Our New Website Home Page
The new home page is beautiful, practical, and efficient. Our previous home page was focused on products and resources. The new site adds secondary layers showing our story, capabilities, and values. Anyone who visits Classic, whether for a tour, product preview, or Shared Knowledge University, realizes that the Classic Story is so much deeper than just our 1400 products.
John Zipay Takes an Alaskan Cruise
Recently, I took a much needed vacation from the trade show world and visited southeastern Alaska via a cruise ship.
The Life Cycle of a Portable Hybrid Display
In general, first generation (new) products are introduced with mid-level quality. Meaning, while the materials may be of a higher quality, there are always bugs, features, etc. that lessen the “perceived” value. Those are remedied quickly, and the quality improves. Think first generation smartphones, cars, or footwear.
Trade Show Tips to the Beat of the 2010s
The two biggest mistakes regarding trade shows? People not planning ahead of time, and people not following up once they get home. Some people claim trade shows aren’t worth the cost — but if you don’t continue the relationships you start at shows, you haven’t fulfilled the potential of the show. No wonder some people get so stressed out.