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Sharpen Your Sales & Design Skills During the Lockdown

April 13th, 2020 COMMENTS
Classic Webinar Series

Classic Exhibits asked industry experts to share their insider knowledge in five FREE webinars. Register for one or all five. Sessions are limited to 100 attendees so register NOW!

WEBINAR #1 | The 3 Biggest Secrets to Communicating with Marketing 

Lisa Apolinski from 3 Dog Write conducts a webinar on communicating with Marketing

Tuesday, April 14 @ 10 am PST / 1 pm EST

Join Lisa Apolinski from 3 Dog Write to explore the 3 Biggest Secrets to Communicating with Marketing. With the current economic crisis, effective communication with marketing is more important than ever.

This communication can either be as a strategic partner to discuss how to proceed with upcoming or rescheduled shows, or an informational communication letting you know what has been decided.

See www.3dogwrite.com for more information.

WEBINAR #2 | The Symphony Portable Display —Features, Benefits, and Q&A

The New Symphony Portable Display System -- Features, Benefits, and Q&A Webinar

Friday, April 17 @10 am PST / 1 pm EST

Discover what makes the Symphony Portable Display truly remarkable. This will be an interactive webinar, devoted primarily to answering your questions about the NEW Symphony Display System. Send your questions in advanced to mel@classicexhibits.com.

Interested in receiving a $150 retail discount on your first Symphony order? Before the webinar, watch the Symphony Features and Benefits video. Send your answers to the questions below to mel@classicexhibits.com.

Remember, you must answer the questions BEFORE the WEBINAR.

  1. Is Symphony a single or double-sided display?
  2. How long was Symphony in development?
  3. How many Symphony freestanding counters are there? 7, 11, 8, or 3
  4. Which monitor sizes can Symphony support? 24”, 32”, 42”, or All Three
  5. What one word perfectly describes Symphony?

WEBINAR #3 | Don’t Get Tripped Up! Trade Show & Event Flooring Trends

Brumark Webinar -- Don't Get Tripped Up! Flooring trends

Tuesday, April 21 @ 10 am PST / 1 pm EST

Are you thinking outside the box when it comes to flooring solutions? There are so many customizable flooring solutions that it’s never been easier to make your space a creative destination for attendees.

In this webinar, Brumark will show you how to use multiple stock products or printable materials to create unique, lightweight designs in a wide variety of colors. Run don’t walk to register for this webinar.

WEBINAR #4 | Ask Emilie Barta | Practical, No-Nonsense Advice about Virtual Events

Emilie Barta answers questions about virtual events

Thursday, April 23 @ 10 am PST / 1 pm EST

Need to pivot to virtual events and don’t know where to begin? Ask Emilie anything!

Do you have questions about virtual and hybrid events? Of course you do! In this informal Q&A webinar, virtual event expert, Emilie Barta, will answer your questions with practical, no-nonsense advice on the pros and cons of virtual events. Just because your in-person event was cancelled, doesn’t mean you should replicate it online!

Send your questions in advance to hireme@emiliebarta.com. See www.emiliebarta.com for more information.

WEBINAR #5 | CORT Events | Top Event Design Trends in a New World

CORT Events reviews top design trends

Tuesday, April 28 @ 10 am PST / 1 pm EST

Join Kevin Dana, Executive Director of Merchandising and Product Development at CORT Events, for a review of the top trends in event design for 2020 and how they will be influenced by the new realities of the trade shows, meetings and events world.

We’ll discuss how design trends can be applied to promote a sense of well-being and help reduce anxiety when people begin to meet again.

Over 80 Engineered Aluminum Extrusions in Stock

April 9th, 2020 COMMENTS

Classic Exhibits Inc. stocks more than 80 engineered aluminum extrusion profiles in full or cut lengths. CAD and design assistance is available along with wood fabrication, welding, bending, and milling.

Contact us for more details including quick ship options and large quantity discounts. www.classicexhibits.com and www.classicmodul.com.

Hand Sanitizing Stations | Built in the USA

March 31st, 2020 COMMENTS

Most hand sanitizer solutions are fragile, temporary solutions meant to last a few weeks or months. They are cheap and disposable.

The Stand Tough Hand Sanitizer Stands are permanent solutions constructed with engineered aluminum extrusion, stainless steel, and steel base plates. Most are powder-coated white. All are made in the USA. Ask about quantity discounts.

Yes, they are a little more expensive, but they will last for years, not months.

All six are in Exhibit Design Search with a full description and prices. Powder-coated white. For more information, call 503-652-2100.

10 Things You Didn’t Ask When Renting Your Trade Show Furniture

March 30th, 2020 COMMENTS

Guest Post: John Peck, Strategic Account Manager, CORT

Trade Show Rental Furniture

It’s time to select rental furniture for your trade show booth. Preferably several weeks, if not months, in advance of your show. With so many choices, it’s easy to get lost in the designs and lose sight of the details, like the provider, fees, delivery, and quality. Not all rental companies make it easy, and not all companies have the same high standards. Let’s remove any doubts.

Here are the 10 Questions You Should Ask before committing to a rental furniture order. Ask them, then head to Rental Gallery #1 and Rental Gallery #2 to make your selections.

Rental Question #1

Is your furniture rental quote all inclusive? For instance, does it include drayage? There is nothing worse than receiving an invoice after your event with hidden fees that were not disclosed upfront.

Rental Question #2

Has your vendor confirmed stock prior to providing you a quote? This avoids having to make last minute substitutions, which can often reset the entire process for everyone.

Rental Question #3

Is the venue for your event located in a union city? Set realistic expectations regarding delivery and set-by times. Vendors are only allowed to deliver to loading docks in union cities, and delivery to the booth will be dependent on union labor. Don’t fall for false promises!

Rental Question #4

Where is your vendor’s closest warehouse to the venue? Once you are on the show site, can you make changes? Being able to quickly adapt to requests with nearby resources is critical and can take you from good to great.

Rental Question #5

Does your vendor have onsite representation through the show opening? Having an onsite contact is key to providing superior customer service. Whether it’s last-minute requests, real-time delivery updates, or any type of logistical coordination, that point of contact can make all the difference in providing a white-glove experience.

Rental Question #6

How accessible is your vendor for one-off requests or at off hours?

Trade Show Rental Furniture

Rental Question #7

How often, and what types of new products does your vendor release? Your vendor should constantly be ahead of the curve when it comes to industry and design trends. New and exciting options that are both trendsetting and functional for high-volume use are a must.

Rental Question #8

How efficient is the ordering process with your vendor, and what kind of turnaround time can you expect when requesting a quote? Our industry operates rapidly and often with very short windows. Your vendor’s ability to respond, react, and fulfill at a moment’s notice is critical to an event’s success.

Rental Question #9

What kind of tools does your vendor provide to assist you in the design process? Make sure your vendor is so much more than that. Seek out a sophisticated partner who can provide you complimentary resources, such as space planning software, inspiration and mood boards, and easily accessible CAD files to help your designers in every step of the process.

Rental Question #10

Are you assigned to a dedicated account manager? Nothing is more confusing than being sent back and forth between multiple persons within one company. Rely on a vendor that has the resources available to assign you one dedicated account manager. This will provide consistency and reliable support, no matter where your event is being held.

Still have questions about rental furniture or anything else trade show or event related. Give us a call or send us an email.

Gravitee Modular Medical Testing Pods

March 30th, 2020 COMMENTS

Gravitee Modular Medical Pods are constructed with lightweight aluminum frame, assemble without tools, include wire management, and ship flat. They are available for purchase or rent.

Ask about custom options and our quick ship program.

For more information, call us at 503-652-2100 or email kevin@classicexhibits.com.