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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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Reserve Time with Classic Exhibits at EXHIBITOR

Reserve Time with Classic Exhibits at EXHIBITOR

We expect the Classic Exhibits booth to be very, very busy this year. And, we don’t want to disappoint anyone. By blocking out a time, you can request a meeting with a Classic employee during the show hours, for breakfast, or at the Hospitality Suite.

Please let us know if you would like to schedule time with a specific Classic person, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you. Simply click on the link below.

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Classic Exhibits TOWN CALL This Tuesday — Join the Conversation!

Classic Exhibits TOWN CALL This Tuesday — Join the Conversation!

Join us for Classic’s Quarterly Town Call Webinar on Tuesday, Feb. 12. There will be a review of 2012, predictions for 2013, and an overview product trends. Panelists include Kevin Carty, Mel White, Jim Shelman, Reid Sherwood, Jen LaBruzza, and Eric Albery (Eco-Systems Sustainable Exhibits). Expect a lively Q&A/Discussion with Distributors.

Reserve your seat today — https://www.gotomeeting.com/register/559525874

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15 Tips for a Successful Installation & Dismantle

15 Tips for a Successful Installation & Dismantle

Successful Installation & Dismantle

Planning ahead will save you time and money on your next setup. More often than not, preventable snags slow down installations on the show floor. Here’s a list of ten tips that will help avoid those common obstacles that can waste time and drive labor costs through the roof. As you’ll see, there’s a theme here — PLAN AHEAD . . . and you’ll probably come in under budget!

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The Classic Exhibits Facebook Page

The Classic Exhibits Facebook Page

You’re a regular reader of Classic’s Tradeshow Tales blog, and you joined the Classic Distributor Network on LinkedIn. But, you’re still not getting enough “Classic Time.” Well, who can blame you. Tune into Facebook. The Classic Facebook page shows a more relaxed view of Classic Exhibits and Classic Rentals.

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“Island I See You in All My Dreams”: Word on the Street — Feb. 4th thru Feb. 8th

Mi Casa es Su Casa: Word on the Street — Jan. 21st thru Jan. 25th

What It’s Like to Visit Classic Exhibits

While many distributors have visited us over the years, to review projects, for one-on-one training, for Shared Knowledge University, it sometimes slips my mind that many of you haven’t been to our facility. So, if you have haven’t been to the Classic shop before, you’re probably wondering what it’s like. Well . . . it’s impressive and it’s weird.

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Recent iPad Kiosk Trends

Recent iPad Kiosk Trends

Let me share iPad Kiosk sales from an unnamed Classic Distributor. Last week, I ran a report on this distributor focusing exclusively on iPad kiosk sales over the past four months. This distributor is primarily online, but one I suspect you don’t know. They fly under the radar.

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Perfect 20 Video By a Classic Distributor

Tracy Lindsay, a Classic Exhibits distributor, created the following video highlighting the Perfect 20 Portable Hybrid Display. In the video, she walks you through the P20 exhibit her client purchased in February and highlights the benefits and features of the system.

Past Five Days — Reviewing Photos in P5D

On 09/23/06, we started an experiment when we launched Past Five Days (P5D). We decided to publish photos of exhibits, components, and accessories on Classic Exhibits.

Design Search — Using the My Gallery Feature

One of the most used features on the Classic Exhibits website is Design Search. And the one of the most useful tools in Design Search is My Gallery. At first glance, this feature is both obvious and straightforward. And it is. However, you may not know that My Gallery can be used for Design Requests and that selective designs within My Gallery can be sent to a recipient.