Expressing Your Gratitude: Finding the Positive in 2020
“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” —William Arthur Ward Back in October, we launched monthly Classic Conversations Groups as a way for Classic Distributors, Suppliers, and Partners to discuss common concerns. Each group includes 15 to 20 participants, who meet via Zoom or Teams for an hour each month. Kevin, Jen, Tom, Harold, Jim, and Mel...
Super Match Game — Classic Rental Solutions
Need a mental break over the holidays? Play this “Match Game” featuring pairs of Classic Rental Designs. Just choose your difficulty level.
Classic Distributor Feedback Emails — Recent Responses
For the past 10 years, we have sent feedback requests to Classic Exhibits Distributors. These are emailed about every three weeks, and depending on the time of year, we send 20-30 requests each time. Not every order receives a feedback email. Instead, we target a mix of distributors. It’s not a survey. Just an open-ended request for your thoughts, good or bad.
Up Your Game Newsletter — December 2020
It’s been a tough year for the exhibition and event industry, as well as travel, food, and hospitality.
Safe and Stylish Safety Barriers for Hotels and Banks
Safe and Stylish Safety Barriers custom designed for banks, medical offices, and hotel reception desks can be affordable and elegant.
Katina Rigall Zipay Named EDPA’s Designer of the Year
Katina Rigall Zipay was presented with the EDPA Designer of the Year Award at the EDPA ACCESS Conference in San Antonio on December. 2. The award acknowledges a “designer who works diligently to enhance the professional standards of experiential/exhibit designers, contributes their talents, creativity and personal time to bring innovation to experiential/exhibit design.” As the Creative Director...
2020-2021 Event and Exhibition Associations
The Event and Exhibition industry in North America is represented by an alphabet soup of organizations for show organizers, exhibit builders, or venue managers.
Complete the Crossword Puzzle. Win a $15 Starbucks Gift Card
Below is a crossword puzzle. A Classic Exhibits crossword puzzle with many common trade show terms.
New Galleries in Exhibit Design Search: Video Review
Tim Patterson takes us on an informative tour of the newest galleries in Exhibit Design Search
How Much will Material Handling Change at Post-COVID Trade Shows?
Recently, Fern and Freeman announced new material handling policies
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25 Classic Exhibits Tips — Day #4
You Love Your Children Equally. But you have a favorite, even if just a little. Yesterday, we talked about the Top 5. Today, we discuss five online children who deserve more love and attention.
25 Classic Exhibits Tips — Day #3
Finding the Right Tool is a Blessing. What tools do your fellow distributors use on the Classic Exhibits website? Here are the Top 5. Some may surprise you.
So which tools do your fellow distributors use on the Classic website? Here are the Top 5.
25 Classic Exhibits Tips — Day #2
Today, we stroll through the colorful history of our product names. We’ll even touch on the funky Classic Exhibits logo. Don’t scoff. It’s more interesting than you think.
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.