Katina Rigall, an exhibit designer at Classic, explains why she designed the TF-506 Portable Hybrid Display.
TF-506 and TF-5201
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Katina Rigall Describes the TF-506 Hybrid Display
May 17th, 2013
2 COMMENTS
NEW Features in Exhibit Design Search (EDS)
May 15th, 2013
COMMENTS
For those Exhibit Design Search groupies, and you know who you are, we’ve added some enhanced features. These features are available on Classic’s EDS, on your branded EDS sites, and on the unbranded version (www.exhibit-design-search.com).
Additions Include:
- Add P5D Photos to My Gallery. Now you can send kits and photos in one email. Much easier
- An iPad Kiosks/Solutions Gallery. This product line continues to grow and deserved a dedicated gallery
- A “Show All” feature — Now you can view larger searches and galleries in a single window
- Alphabetical Sort. Very convenient if you want to view a search in alphabetical order
- New Fabric Swatches page showing all current and available Front Runner, Prelude, and EcoFi fabrics in our assortment
See the screen grabs below for a visual explanation of the enhancements.
You can now add Photos from Past 5 Days (P5D) to your My Gallery:
There is a dedicated EDS gallery for iPad Solutions:
If you’re viewing a gallery, there is now a “Show All” option:
Convenient alphabetical sorting:
New Fabric Swatch gallery:
http://www.classicexhibits.com/tradeshow-blog/2013/04/05/new-fabric-color-swatch-tool/
–Mel White
http://www.linkedin.com/in/melmwhite
mel@classicexhibits.com
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Based in Portland, Oregon, Classic Exhibits Inc. designs and manufacturers portable, modular, and custom-hybrid exhibit solutions. Classic Exhibits products are represented by an extensive distributor network in North America and in select International markets. For more information, contact us at 866-652-2100 or www.classicexhibits.com.
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For those Exhibit Design Search groupies, and you know who you are, we’ve added some enhanced features. These features are available on Classic’s EDS, on your branded EDS sites, and on the unbranded version (www.exhibit-design-search.com).
Additions Include:
- Add P5D Photos to My Gallery. Now you can send kits and photos in one email. Much easier
- An iPad Kiosks/Solutions Gallery. This product line continues to grow and deserved a dedicated gallery
- A “Show All” feature — Now you can view larger searches and galleries in a single window
- Alphabetical Sort. Very convenient if you want to view a search in alphabetical order
- New Fabric Swatches page showing all current and available Front Runner, Prelude, and EcoFi fabrics in our assortment
See the screen grabs below for a visual explanation of the enhancements.
You can now add Photos from Past 5 Days (P5D) to your My Gallery:
There is a dedicated EDS gallery for iPad Solutions:
If you’re viewing a gallery, there is now a “Show All” option:
Convenient alphabetical sorting:
New Fabric Swatch gallery:
http://www.classicexhibits.com/tradeshow-blog/2013/04/05/new-fabric-color-swatch-tool/
–Mel White
http://www.linkedin.com/in/melmwhite
mel@classicexhibits.com
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Based in Portland, Oregon, Classic Exhibits Inc. designs and manufacturers portable, modular, and custom-hybrid exhibit solutions. Classic Exhibits products are represented by an extensive distributor network in North America and in select International markets. For more information, contact us at 866-652-2100 or www.classicexhibits.com.
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Spring SKU 2013 Graduation: Word on the Street — May 6th thru May 10th
May 12th, 2013
COMMENTS
Word on the Street by Kevin Carty
To the Spring 2013 SKU Graduates
What can I say? I am honored you attended Shared Knowledge University. Thanks for participating in an amazing SKU. By the email commentary (that’s still going on), I feel confident in saying that we had the most successful session yet. For those who attended, please share your thoughts in the blog comment section. Future SKU attendees need to hear from you!
SKU has proven to be an effective training program, and a chance to connect, to share ideas, to welcome new team members, and to strengthen existing relationships. This time was no different. We had a diverse blend of newbies, industry pros, and everything in between. All came prepared with great questions as well as thoughtful suggestions and recommendations.
Content Content Content is something I have always admired about a good training program or open house. And from the feedback — we delivered. Big thanks to Chris Griffin from TS Crew and Dave Brown from Optima Graphics for providing great sessions. Very well done men!!
Shared Knowledge University
Along with our guest speakers, I have to tell you I am always so impressed by our staff and partners and the roles they play. Eric Albery from Eco-Systems Sustainable and from Classic — Cynthia Geddis, Jen LaBruzza, Reid Sherwood, Jim Shelman, Wade West, Charlie Shivel, Mike Swartout, Katina Rigall, and James Sharpe. You did a great job, and I am proud of you as co-workers, professionals, and people. Thanks for representing the company that I love so much.
And who can forget Mel White! Another stellar job leading the way. And thanks for embracing the new moniker “Melberace” — a truly fabulous tradeshow mascot.
So what did we learn aside from the obvious Classic Exhibits production offerings, benefits, and advantages? A lot! But here are a few highlights I would like to share.
1) Apparently our guests believe that the “R” in Portland is silent (clearly, they’ve been watching too much Portlandia).
2) If you’re going to be a nice guy, be a really nice guy! (stolen from my father-in-law and mentor Lowell Nickens).
3) Blue Jeans are controversial.
4) It’s never fun when “your feeling a little grumbly in the ole’ meow mixer.”
5) Group A ROCKS!
The Detention Room
6) Sacagawea may have been a candidate for an early episode of Teen Mom if television had been around.
7) On a wild van ride back from dinner at The Kennedy School — “I don’t think we’ve ever had an SKU group quite like this.”
8) It ALWAYS rains in Portland, and it is filled with dirty stinky hippies (don’t ever forget that class!).
9) Reid Sherwood is always at home in a “detention room” of some sort.
10) Habanero Fritters are just as hot as they sound, even when you only eat 1/4 of one.
11) The knobs are f—-ing priceless!
12) Doing business with friends is truly the only path to Shared Success.
Once again, thanks to the attendees. I enjoyed meeting the new folks and connecting with those I already knew. You are all wonderful people, and the Classic Exhibits Family looks forward to working with for many, many years to come.
Have a wonderful weekend!
And to the attendee that blurted out “Wife Swap” when asked about their guilty TV pleasure, please, oh please, seek help.
Kevin Carty
http://twitter.com/kevin_carty
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/kevin-carty/3/800/32a
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Word on the Street by Kevin Carty
To the Spring 2013 SKU Graduates
What can I say? I am honored you attended Shared Knowledge University. Thanks for participating in an amazing SKU. By the email commentary (that’s still going on), I feel confident in saying that we had the most successful session yet. For those who attended, please share your thoughts in the blog comment section. Future SKU attendees need to hear from you!
SKU has proven to be an effective training program, and a chance to connect, to share ideas, to welcome new team members, and to strengthen existing relationships. This time was no different. We had a diverse blend of newbies, industry pros, and everything in between. All came prepared with great questions as well as thoughtful suggestions and recommendations.
Content Content Content is something I have always admired about a good training program or open house. And from the feedback — we delivered. Big thanks to Chris Griffin from TS Crew and Dave Brown from Optima Graphics for providing great sessions. Very well done men!!
Shared Knowledge University
Along with our guest speakers, I have to tell you I am always so impressed by our staff and partners and the roles they play. Eric Albery from Eco-Systems Sustainable and from Classic — Cynthia Geddis, Jen LaBruzza, Reid Sherwood, Jim Shelman, Wade West, Charlie Shivel, Mike Swartout, Katina Rigall, and James Sharpe. You did a great job, and I am proud of you as co-workers, professionals, and people. Thanks for representing the company that I love so much.
And who can forget Mel White! Another stellar job leading the way. And thanks for embracing the new moniker “Melberace” — a truly fabulous tradeshow mascot.
So what did we learn aside from the obvious Classic Exhibits production offerings, benefits, and advantages? A lot! But here are a few highlights I would like to share.
1) Apparently our guests believe that the “R” in Portland is silent (clearly, they’ve been watching too much Portlandia).
2) If you’re going to be a nice guy, be a really nice guy! (stolen from my father-in-law and mentor Lowell Nickens).
3) Blue Jeans are controversial.
4) It’s never fun when “your feeling a little grumbly in the ole’ meow mixer.”
5) Group A ROCKS!
The Detention Room
6) Sacagawea may have been a candidate for an early episode of Teen Mom if television had been around.
7) On a wild van ride back from dinner at The Kennedy School — “I don’t think we’ve ever had an SKU group quite like this.”
8) It ALWAYS rains in Portland, and it is filled with dirty stinky hippies (don’t ever forget that class!).
9) Reid Sherwood is always at home in a “detention room” of some sort.
10) Habanero Fritters are just as hot as they sound, even when you only eat 1/4 of one.
11) The knobs are f—-ing priceless!
12) Doing business with friends is truly the only path to Shared Success.
Once again, thanks to the attendees. I enjoyed meeting the new folks and connecting with those I already knew. You are all wonderful people, and the Classic Exhibits Family looks forward to working with for many, many years to come.
Have a wonderful weekend!
And to the attendee that blurted out “Wife Swap” when asked about their guilty TV pleasure, please, oh please, seek help.
Kevin Carty
http://twitter.com/kevin_carty
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/kevin-carty/3/800/32a
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$445 iPad Kiosk Special
May 8th, 2013
COMMENTS
iPad Kiosk Special
Save $50 on iPad Kiosk designs MOD-1312/1314 through July 30. The MOD-1312/1314 features a convenient clamshell frame with two anti-theft locks. The kiosks have integrated wire management with a 4 outlet power strip.
Choose from multiple graphic solutions including face plates, halos, wings, and direct prints on the post.
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iPad Kiosk Special
Save $50 on iPad Kiosk designs MOD-1312/1314 through July 30. The MOD-1312/1314 features a convenient clamshell frame with two anti-theft locks. The kiosks have integrated wire management with a 4 outlet power strip.
Choose from multiple graphic solutions including face plates, halos, wings, and direct prints on the post.
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As Transparent as EVER: Word on the Street — April 29th thru May 3rd
May 5th, 2013
COMMENTS
Word on the Street by Kevin Carty
As I write this, I’m completing final preparations for Shared Knowledge University (SKU). Thirty Distributors, three Vendor Partners, and a host of Classic Exhibits, Exhibits Northwest, Eco-Systems Sustainable Exhibits, Classic Rentals, and ClassicMODUL employees will participate in the two-day training program at Classic Exhibits. To say that I am excited does not convey my true feelings.
Shared Knowledge University is exactly what its name implies. It’s an opportunity for Classic to learn from distributors, for distributors to learn from one another, and for Classic to showcase our people and our products. To those attending, prepare to learn about the products, the process, and the people, but it will not be all work. Each evening we’ll show you a slice Portlandia.
Transparency
One topic we always talk about — at shows, in meetings, at large group trainings like SKU, and to pretty much anyone who will listen — is transparency. It’s a key part of our culture and how we do business. Yet, even after nineteen years at Classic, I am still amazed when our transparency comes into question. And while it doesn’t happen very often, when it does, I am both stunned and offended.
Shared Knowledge University
In the early years I got it. You didn’t know us very well. To you, we were five guys in a garage in Oregon building folding panel displays. But over the years, through growth and higher visibility, those five guys became 70 employees. Yet as we grew and even during the struggles of the recession, we remained true to our business model. We are a designer and manufacturer that sells through distribution and distribution alone. We never sell direct. NEVER.
Now granted, some of our competitors have muddied the waters over the past three to four years. They’ve created visible and not so visible direct sales avenues. Most have been unapologetic about it. In their words, “We sell direct, but we still want you to represent our products anyway. Don’t like it. Tough!”
This past week our integrity came into question, which is why I’m venting. And it happened in such a surprising way and at such a surprising location that it honestly hurt my feelings. But within a day, I went from hurt to angry as the accusation marinated.
Our Lifeblood
Our distributors are our lifeblood. Our motivation is to create an atmosphere where they can be as successful as possible. Their success is our success. YOUR success puts food on our table every night. And my six year old twins like to eat — A LOT! So I and everyone at Classic has no interest in putting that at risk — EVER.
We come from Portland, and if you have ever seen the IFC show “Portlandia,” you know the motto of the city is “Keep Portland Weird.” And if it is weird that we don’t go direct and never will, then I’m happy to embrace our weirdness. 🙂 And I am honored that you trust us weirdos.
So, to end this rant, I would like to say once again, Classic Exhibits does not sell direct . . . and has no plans to sell direct. Not to the biggest shoe company. Not to the biggest software company. Not to the smallest mom-and-pop business. To us, that would mean the end of relationship sales. And we like to do business with as many friends as possible. Call it a flaw in our personalities.
I don’t know how we can be any more transparent than that.
Be well and have a wonderful weekend with your families. To those flying or driving to Portland, I look forward to spending two days together immersed in Shared Knowledge University, Home of the Fighting Hybrids.
Kevin Carty
http://twitter.com/kevin_carty
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/kevin-carty/3/800/32a
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Word on the Street by Kevin Carty
As I write this, I’m completing final preparations for Shared Knowledge University (SKU). Thirty Distributors, three Vendor Partners, and a host of Classic Exhibits, Exhibits Northwest, Eco-Systems Sustainable Exhibits, Classic Rentals, and ClassicMODUL employees will participate in the two-day training program at Classic Exhibits. To say that I am excited does not convey my true feelings.
Shared Knowledge University is exactly what its name implies. It’s an opportunity for Classic to learn from distributors, for distributors to learn from one another, and for Classic to showcase our people and our products. To those attending, prepare to learn about the products, the process, and the people, but it will not be all work. Each evening we’ll show you a slice Portlandia.
Transparency
One topic we always talk about — at shows, in meetings, at large group trainings like SKU, and to pretty much anyone who will listen — is transparency. It’s a key part of our culture and how we do business. Yet, even after nineteen years at Classic, I am still amazed when our transparency comes into question. And while it doesn’t happen very often, when it does, I am both stunned and offended.
Shared Knowledge University
In the early years I got it. You didn’t know us very well. To you, we were five guys in a garage in Oregon building folding panel displays. But over the years, through growth and higher visibility, those five guys became 70 employees. Yet as we grew and even during the struggles of the recession, we remained true to our business model. We are a designer and manufacturer that sells through distribution and distribution alone. We never sell direct. NEVER.
Now granted, some of our competitors have muddied the waters over the past three to four years. They’ve created visible and not so visible direct sales avenues. Most have been unapologetic about it. In their words, “We sell direct, but we still want you to represent our products anyway. Don’t like it. Tough!”
This past week our integrity came into question, which is why I’m venting. And it happened in such a surprising way and at such a surprising location that it honestly hurt my feelings. But within a day, I went from hurt to angry as the accusation marinated.
Our Lifeblood
Our distributors are our lifeblood. Our motivation is to create an atmosphere where they can be as successful as possible. Their success is our success. YOUR success puts food on our table every night. And my six year old twins like to eat — A LOT! So I and everyone at Classic has no interest in putting that at risk — EVER.
We come from Portland, and if you have ever seen the IFC show “Portlandia,” you know the motto of the city is “Keep Portland Weird.” And if it is weird that we don’t go direct and never will, then I’m happy to embrace our weirdness. 🙂 And I am honored that you trust us weirdos.
So, to end this rant, I would like to say once again, Classic Exhibits does not sell direct . . . and has no plans to sell direct. Not to the biggest shoe company. Not to the biggest software company. Not to the smallest mom-and-pop business. To us, that would mean the end of relationship sales. And we like to do business with as many friends as possible. Call it a flaw in our personalities.
I don’t know how we can be any more transparent than that.
Be well and have a wonderful weekend with your families. To those flying or driving to Portland, I look forward to spending two days together immersed in Shared Knowledge University, Home of the Fighting Hybrids.
Kevin Carty
http://twitter.com/kevin_carty
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/kevin-carty/3/800/32a
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