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Not everyone is looking for the lowest price. Some exhibitors want a high-quality banner stand that’s easy to use, reliable and built to last. BannerBug banner stands are made in the USA and backed by an unconditional lifetime warranty.
The trade show and event industry relies on a standby workforce that’s needed to move events in and out of our convention venues. Labor unions provide a ready source to fulfill that need.
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Symphony is often described as a portable display, which is mostly true. It assembles without tools and ships in roto-molded cases, both features of portable systems. But the Symphony Portable Modular System is much more.
Congratulations! You won the trade show planning lottery. While it may seem like a massive task, it’s neither overwhelming nor all-consuming. The key is to have a checklist.
Everyone who has ever been asked to research their exhibit choices has had a very similar experience. Knowing what to expect, how to narrow your choices, and who can assist you in this process will make buying your exhibit more manageable — and maybe even fun!
With the proliferation of video, blogging may seem quaint, even old fashion. And yet, we continue to post blogs 4-6 times per month. So, I asked Kris Asleson, the chief strategist at Flyrise (our SEO partner), why blogging is still important.
What is a trade show? Trade Show, as a term, is often used interchangeably with other similar words like conventions, exhibitions, conferences, trade fairs, symposiums, and expos. And while they are similar, trade shows, and in particular professional trade shows, have a specific definition.
If Hotels Were Run Like Trade Shows. A guest approaches the reception desk at a hotel and says to the desk manager, “Hi. I’d like a room for a week, perhaps longer.”
Onsite trade show services include all services available at the show site. Contractors typically provide these services for show management. Turnkey services are particularly valuable for first-time exhibitors, companies with limited internal resources, or those participating in numerous shows where efficiency and consistency are paramount.
Companies should define a workable exhibit marketing budget, one that includes all related costs. However, the line between marketing expenses and exhibit marketing expenses can be somewhat fuzzy. You will want to create a well-defined budget that separates them.
You decided on your new trade show display . . . but you’re not done yet. Now, it’s time to design the graphics. You want AMAZING!. Below are 10 tips to consider when designing your next trade show graphics.
The following are 11 reasons why our lives would be better if puppies ran trade shows and events. To the ferret, goldfish, and lizard owners, you’re on your own.
To anyone interested in trade show marketing, Stephan’s article is a compelling read. It may not make the trade show budget meeting any less painful, but measuring your success may have gotten a little easier.
If kittens ran trade shows and events, experience would be respected, every booth would have toys, two hours naps would be mandatory, and everyone would be cute and adorable. And we would all trust our instincts.