Our Membership in the Xperiential Marketplace
Classic Exhibits announces our membership in Xperiential Marketplace (XM), an innovative buying and education group for the exhibit industry. XM was founded by two industry veterans, Jason Weddle and Rob Cohen with a mission to unlock savings, create stronger partnerships, and increase growth.
The Power of a Branded Trade Show Exhibit: Strategy + Examples
Marketing professionals and exhibit designers know how to create a branded trade show exhibit that attracts traffic to the booth and maximizes the attendee’s experience. It starts with understanding the brand’s identity and creating a detailed strategic plan for the trade show.
Your Complete Trade Show Checklist
When it comes to trade shows, someone has to be the master planner. They don’t have to make every decision, but they do have to own the list, including additions, revisions, and due dates. In other words, someone has to be the adult about your trade show planning.
Don’t Pigeon-hole Portable Trade Show Display Buyers
Choosing a Portable Trade Show Display. It’s easy to pigeon-hole portable display buyers. They want something cheap and easy, and they ignore advice about quality and design.
Trade Show Experiences That Blend Design, Technology, and Storytelling
Discover how to create unforgettable trade show experiences that blend design, storytelling, and technology to captivate your audience.
Holiday Lights! Promotion on Backlit Displays
Santa Loves a Trade Show Promotion What’s better than a pumpkin-spiced latte this fall? Well… lots of things, including Classic’s Biggest SALES Promotion EVER – “Holiday Lights!” Backlit fabric graphics dominate trade shows and events. Now's the perfect time to upgrade your exhibit before the 2026 trade show season. SuperNova Holiday Lights! From 10/15 to 12/15, enjoy 15% savings on (60)...
The (3) Types of Portable Trade Show Displays
No category of displays is more perplexing than portables. Prices, capabilities, and quality vary considerably, and the differences are often opaque. As a result, buyers sometimes make hasty decisions based on attractive renderings, professional websites, and low prices.
Do You Remember Your First Trade Show?
It’s human nature. We ignore the familiar. After a while, the pile of messy papers doesn’t exist and the big coffee stain is invisible. Then, someone comments on it, and we can’t not look at it. Until it disappears — again.
Trade show exhibits are no different and maybe even worse. Do you remember your first show with a brand new display?
Food Trade Shows: Industry Events and Insider Tips
You can’t be an exhibit wallflower at a food trade show and expect to succeed. Food shows are battlegrounds. Smart exhibitors have compelling exhibits with large format graphics, videos, and interactive games all designed to entice you into their booth, sample their products, and learn more about their services.
Before Buying Your Next Trade Show Display
It’s time to buy a trade show display. Unlike lawn mowers, cameras, or smartphones, there’s no Consumer Reports and your experience is limited. So, you do your research on the web, and if you are smart, you consult with a trade show exhibit professional. However, there are questions you won’t ask. How do I know? Because no exhibit manager has ever asked me these questions… and they should.
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Our Secret Tips to Mastering Production Lead Times
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EXHIBITOR Magazine Portable Modular Awards 2025
2025 EXHIBITOR announced the winners of the 12th Annual Portable Modular Awards at EXHIBITORLIVE. Classic Exhibits won in three categories.
Thoughts on EXHIBITORLIVE 2025
It’s a frequent question for trade show people, like you and me. Vegas? Orlando? Chicago? This week it was San Antonio, TX to attend the trade show about trade shows… EXHIBITORLIVE.
The Facts About Trade Show Crates & Shipping
When you purchased your custom or modular trade show exhibit, you probably didn’t give much consideration to shipping or the wood crate(s). After all, it’s just a wood crate, right? What could go wrong during long interstate shipments, casual forklift handling, and untrained show labor to your very expensive and stunning beautiful trade show exhibit?
Your Guide to Renewable Energy Conferences & Trade Shows
Discover top renewable energy conferences & trade shows to attend. Learn how to connect, exhibit, and grow in the clean energy space.
Tariffs, Prices, and the Exhibit Industry
Tariffs, Classic Exhibits, and the Exhibit Industry. Lots of questions, speculation, and intrigue about tariffs. Even if you try to avoid the news, you’re still hearing about tariffs along with inflation.
Classic Exhibits Awarded EDPA 2024 Sustainability Award
Classic Exhibits Awarded EDPA 2024 Sustainability Award. In December 2024, Classic Exhibits was honored at EDPA ACCESS with the Eddie Award for Best Sustainability.
Trade Show Production: Planning & Important Steps
You’ve done your research, chosen an exhibit house partner, worked with an exhibit designer on the build and completed your graphic design. That’s impressive! Now, it just has to be built to your design specifications and in time for your trade show!
Trade Show Planning: A Step-by-Step Guide
Dive into the essentials of effective trade show planning with this comprehensive guide. Is your team ready for your next trade show?
Booth #339 at EXHIBITORLIVE 2025
Number 339 just happens to be the most highly researched and studied number in our Arabic Numbering System. What you may not know is that Classic Exhibits and “339” have a long and somewhat mysterious relationship. Some think it’s a coincidence. Perhaps even a conspiracy!!
Peek-a-Booth Webcams
Classic Exhibits provides Distributors with live video to review their projects using the Peek-a-Booth webcams. Occasionally, we’re asked about that level of transparency, but we believe it’s important to Classic Distributors (and their clients) to preview their projects. It’s also a reflection of Classic’s Shared Success culture.
Popular Home Trade Shows (& Tips to Stand Out!)
At some point, you have probably attended a local home improvement show where landscapers, contractors, interior designers, and other companies showcase their products and services. Now, imagine these trade shows at a 10x or 20X scale in Las Vegas, Orlando, or Chicago.