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EuroShop 2014 Update: Day 5 Video and Photos

February 20th, 2014 1 COMMENT

Don’t you just love the last day of a show? The crowds have thinned, and the conversations are more casual and informative. We took a break yesterday and spent the day in Cologne, a thirty minute train ride from Dusseldorf. Today, we were back at EuroShop with more detail photos. Katina went a little camera crazy today in a last ditch effort to capture as much design information as possible.

We hope you enjoyed our EuroShop blogging as much as we enjoyed sharing it with you. Feel free to call us if you have any questions or would like to chat about the trends we saw. See you at EXHIBITOR in three weeks.

–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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EuroShop 2014 Update: Day 3 Video and Photos

February 18th, 2014 1 COMMENT

Even without cell phone service, we heard you say, “Show me more creative, elegant, and bizarre exhibits from Europe.” Well, we are delighted to be your trade show mules of images from EuroShop. We toured the remaining exhibit halls on Day 3, and then had time to revisit some of our favorites and discover many new exhibits (which we still can’t believe we missed the first time).

A sincere thanks to our North American colleagues at EuroShop who have been so gracious about sharing their thoughts on trends and new products. Thank you for being terrific sounding boards. While here, we see SO MUCH that’s it’s easy to miss SO MUCH. We’re taking a break tomorrow for a little sightseeing, then will be back on Thursday for installment #4.

 

Please share your thoughts about the photos. We’d love to hear from you.

–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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EuroShop 2014 Update: Day 2 Video and Photos

February 17th, 2014 7 COMMENTS

The EuroShop 2014 adventure continues with Mel and Katina. On Day 2, they visit the smaller tradeshow exhibition hall with the mostly 3 x 3 and 3 x 6 meter booths, and then turn their attention to mannequins, retail fixtures, supermarket displays, refrigeration, and all things esoteric to retail merchandising and marketing.

Be sure to see the photo describing the lightbox that even the “ladies” can assemble and a photo of Katina with Mary Poppins. We half expected to see Ron Burgundy in the “Ladies Lightbox” space.

–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.

EuroShop 2014 Update: Day 1 Video and Photos

February 16th, 2014 2 COMMENTS

Once every three years, it’s EuroShop time in Dusseldorf, Germany. Mel White and Katina Rigall are attending for Classic Exhibits and ClassicMODUL. And, despite their jet lag (or because of it), they have time to share their impressions of a very full first day. Expect another update over the coming days.

–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.

Re-Designed Classic Exhibits Website

February 12th, 2014 COMMENTS

So new, it still has that glorious new website smell — new graphics, new HTML, a flashy menu, and intuitive navigation. We invite you to tour the re-designed Classic Exhibits website. All your favorites are there:  Past 5 Days, Exhibit Design Search, Peek-a-Booth, Trade Show Tips, and FAQ’s. Plus, we highlighted some additional features, such as:

The product pages have expanded with larger graphics and convenient information bubbles. There’s a video for most products and a browse button that takes you directly to the appropriate gallery in Exhibit Design Search.

Product page examples:

Even Exhibit Design Search has a new look and feel with larger thumbnails, an Advanced Search feature, and an improved graphical menu. At a glance, we hope you’ll agree with us that it’s beautiful, functional, and easy-to-use.

  • My Gallery (everyone’s favorite EDS tool)
  • Top 20
  • Exhibit Specials
  • Lightning Deals
  • Quick Ship Displays
  • Trade Show Tips
  • And . . . Distributor Locator

We would love to hear from you. What you like and what you don’t like. Or share enhancements you would like to see. Let us know either by giving us a call or sending us an email.

Oh yes, a big pat on the back to Tony Bennett and Glenna Martin. Without their hard work and their vision, it never would have happened. You’re the best!!

–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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