New CORT Designs in the Rental Furniture Galleries
Rental Furniture for Trade Shows
Symphony Portable Counters and Pedestals
Symphony Counters and Pedestals
Practical Elegance by Seth Godin
Symphony Portable Display System
Affordable Cubicle Height Extenders for Offices and Retail Stores
Affordable Cubicle Height Extenders for Offices and Retail Stores
February 2021 Fashion Events at the Orlando County Convention Center (Video)
MAGIC Pop Up, WWIN Showcase, and OFFPRICE co-located at the Orlando County Convention Center for the February 9-11 show dates. This video shows the steps that were taken to ensure that it was safe and reactions from attendees and exhibitors to these successful events. In an exceptional display of collaboration, this groundbreaking expo set a precedent for holding business events safely once...
Article in EXHIBITOR Magazine about an Open Office Redesign
EXHIBITOR Magazine published an article about an open-office redesign by Consolidated Displays, a Classic Exhibits Distributor in Pittsburgh.
Post-COVID Shipping Challenges for the Trade Show Industry
Post-COVID Shipping Challenges
Tim Patterson Interviews Katina Rigall Zipay about Women in Exhibitions
GREAT INTERVIEW with Katina Rigall Zipay about the Women in Exhibitions organization on Tim Patterson’s Monday Morning Coffee.
Will COVID End “Build & Burn” Exhibits and Events?
By Al Mercuro, Senior Account Director, Genesis Exhibits What is Build and Burn? In recent years there has been a movement toward minimizing waste in the exhibit and event industry, from minimizing printed materials to laying down carpet tiles that can be re-used. Nancy Zavada founder and president of MeetGreen, was thinking outside the box when she found a way to donate graphic murals from the...
The Remarkable Gravitee Modular Wall System
Yes, Gravitee really is as simple and clever as it appears: Panels Connect without Tools or Loose Parts, Upper Panels Stack without Tools or Loose Parts Attach Direct Print or SEG Graphics, Flat and Curve Panels (60, 90, and 120 Degrees), Lightweight, Durable Engineered Aluminum Extrusion
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10 Big Trade Shows in May 2017
We know you are patiently waiting for National Hug Your Cat Day on May 15. As are we. To help you pass the time, we’ve compiled a list of 10 BIG trade shows happening in May 2017. What do cats have to do with trade shows? Thank you for asking: What Cats Can Teach Us About Trade Shows.
What a Mel Meltdown Looks Like
Twelve years ago, we coined the phrase “Exhibit Design Search.” Back then, it was exactly that — a simple way to search through our product galleries for kit numbers and features. As with anything successful, there are bound to be copycats. Other display vendors and distributors have attempted to replicate Exhibit Design Search.
Your Spring “Shared Knowledge University” Invitation (SKU)
You want to attend Shared Knowledge University (SKU). You know it. We know it. Space is limited and openings fill fast. Contact Jen LaBruzza (jen@classicexhibits.com) to reserve your spot on June 12-13 (Monday and Tuesday).
10 Big Trade Shows in April 2017
Spring has officially sprung and we’re hopping into April with another BIG trade show month. This month features coffee to craft brewers, and furniture design to architects and broadcasters. There’s something for everyone.
2017 Portable Modular Awards at EXHIBITORLIVE
At EXHIBITORLIVE, Classic Exhibits had six finalists for the EXHIBITOR Portable Modular Awards. Our most ever. We won two: Best Inline and Best Use of Graphics. Some background on each winner from text that will appear in EXHIBITOR Magazine.
A Fun Video of EXHIBITOR 2017 with Classic Exhibits
If you were at EXHIBITORLIVE, you already know. It was amazing! So many upscale designs and clever promotions this year. We’ll share details in a future blog (once we fully recover), but we thought you might enjoy this fun video edited by Glenna Martin, our Graphic Design Manager. See anyone you recognize?
Kevin Schuhl — My First Six Months at Classic Exhibits
There are many things that I have done for more than six months. Many tangentially related to the design of trade show spaces and structures. For example, building scenery, painting sets, designing and producing environmental graphics. What I have not done (until now) is work for any organization for anywhere close to six months. As Ariel said in the Disney version of The Little Mermaid, it’s a whole new world.
Your Women in Exhibitions Meeting at EXHIBITORLIVE
Calling ALL women in the exhibition industry! The Women In Exhibitions (WIE) meeting will be held on Monday, March 13 at 5 pm at Mandalay Bay – Palm F, Level 3. Please join us as we network and build key relationships with other women in our industry.
Ahhh, The Elusive Email Subject Line
Anyone who writes marketing or sales emails sweats over subject lines. Admittedly, I’ve read quite a few articles from experts, each with kernels of wisdom. Yesterday, I read a great one from Tina Brown at Warp Corp, a builder and printer of tension fabric structures in Seattle. Tina brought it all together in a tidy, well-written package. So, I’m sharing.
EXHIBITORLIVE — Get the Skinny from Classic Exhibits
I don’t know about you, but we are delighted EXHIBITORLIVE is a bit later this year. It was a crazy January at Classic Exhibits, and February has already gotten even wackier with designs, quotes, and orders. Thanks for all the business.
So, what can you expect from Classic Exhibits at EXHIBITORLIVE? [All future references to the show will be “EL.” If I have to type all caps and then change LIVE to italics again, I will lose my friggin’ mind]. As a reminder, the show runs from March 12-16 at Mandalay Bay.
Some Thoughts… After Visiting Classic Exhibits Distributors
In January, I had the pleasure of visiting distributors in Southwest Ohio and Chicago. So, what did I hear from over 20 distributors? Industry trends, of course. It’s an interesting time to be in the trade show business.
10 Big Trade Shows in March 2017
March can be a little crazy both in weather and in basketball. Not only do we have the “Luck o’ the Irish” working in our favor, but there are also some OUTSTANDING trade shows that month.
10 Big Trade Shows in February 2027
January was a slamming month for trade shows. February holds strong and makes us wanna say, “I Heart Trade Shows!” Here are 10 of the Biggest Shows in North America this month.
“Inclement” Weather Via the Aerial Tram and Oregon Zoo
You either love snow… or you don’t. I love snow and have no hesitation braving the elements either in a car or on foot. However, there is the reality of how cities handle winter weather conditions. Portland, “bless its heart” (as they say in the South), is ill-equipped to manage snowstorms. That’s not a criticism of PDX. We get so little snow that the capital investment would be silly. So rather than complain or grumble, let’s revel in the beauty. Here are two videos: one showing DT Portland via the aerial tram and the other at the Oregon Zoo.
2016-17 Design Insights by Katina Rigall (Vlog)
Katina Rigall, the Creative Director at Classic Exhibits, shares her perspective on 2016 and what to expect from the Design Department in 2017. It was challenging year with the loss of Mike Swartout, our long-time Design Director. Since last spring, the Design Department has added two experienced (and amazing) designers and a stable of contract designers.