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Trade Show Survival Guide: Tips and Tricks for Exhibitors and Attendees

Trade shows can be exciting and productive events, but they can also be overwhelming if you’re not well-prepared. Whether you’re an exhibitor looking to make a lasting impression on potential clients or an attendee eager to network and learn, this trade show survival guide has you covered. Let’s review some valuable tips and tricks for both exhibitors and attendees to ensure a successful and enjoyable experience.

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Opportunity Still Knocks When Exhibiting at Trade Shows

Trade shows continue to be a fantastic way to promote your products and services and attract new customers. However, picking the right event isn’t always easy. Before selecting a trade show that best meets your exhibiting needs, it helps to be aware of all the different types that are available and make sure your attendance will be worthwhile in terms of both time and money. Here are a few of our best tips to help you choose the right trade show! Continue reading “Opportunity Still Knocks When Exhibiting at Trade Shows”

Enhancing Your Presence: Beyond the Trade Show Booth

If your company relies on attending trade shows, you certainly want to make the most of your time, effort, and financial investment. Your trade show booth must be properly set up and staffed in order to achieve this goal.

Having a well-designed trade show booth with knowledgeable staff is a terrific way to make connections with buyers, create leads, and record important data at trade shows. Keep in mind these other ideas to make the most of your attendance at these events.

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Quick Tips for Your First Trade Show

You’ve decided to start exhibiting at trade shows. Now what? While choosing a trade show may seem like a daunting task, let us help you break it down quickly so you can get right down to business. Continue reading “Quick Tips for Your First Trade Show”

Top Trade Show Trends for 2022

When it comes to which trends we believe will prevail in 2022, trade show organizers alike have a wide range of opinions. However, there are some constant themes, including the importance of quality above quantity, the continued product shortages, and networking concerns.

Here are 8 trends we see may be sticking around for the coming year. Continue reading “Top Trade Show Trends for 2022”

Basic Graphic Design Tips Every Event Manager Should Know

When it comes to event marketing and attracting people to your trade show booth, the appropriate graphic design visuals may make all the difference. Is it possible that your current exhibiting strategy could be improved?

Everything event organizers need to know about producing high-quality trade show exhibit graphics is outlined below. If you want to make your booth stand out at your next event, follow these guidelines. Continue reading “Basic Graphic Design Tips Every Event Manager Should Know”

Get Your Team Thinking Creatively for Future Trade Shows

Trade shows, whether virtual or in person, offer a wealth of opportunities for cost-effective sales and lead creation. To take advantage of these opportunities, your company must stand out from the crowd. If your team members are having trouble coming up with new trade show ideas for your next event, we have some advice on how to spark creativity in your team. Continue reading “Get Your Team Thinking Creatively for Future Trade Shows”

Maximizing Use of Your Existing Trade Show Display

The recent struggles within the past year or so shine a light on the reality that even in business we need to find ways to adapt to our circumstances. In the wake of the cancellation or postponement of trade shows and marketing events, we’re all scrambling to find alternative ways to continue using the trade show displays recently purchased or have in storage and find ways to use them in the virtual market. Continue reading “Maximizing Use of Your Existing Trade Show Display”

Trade Show Restart in Full Effect

It has no doubt been a challenging time and your trade show schedule definitely took a hit. As the restart of trade shows finally inches it’s way back into our marketing routine, attracting crowds of attendees and exhibitors, we can’t help but see the light at the end of the tunnel.

For example, The Utility Expo held in September 2021 turned out to be the largest in the show’s history, attracting 900+ exhibitors and 16K+ attendees, all spread out over the large Kentucky Expo Center (32 acres to be exact). Continue reading “Trade Show Restart in Full Effect”