Recently a client shared a story from a past trade show that illustrates the importance of proper display maintenance before shipping materials to events. Case in point: My client was attending a large show and had not properly packed their display prior to shipping. During the setup proceedure they noticed that one part was missing. This part […]
Continue readingThere are hidden costs everywhere at trade shows, but there are also gold mines waiting to be tapped. Convention and expo centers across the nation are often dominated by a host of regulations concerning the amount of labor you can do when you’re setting up your trade show booths. Here’s 3 tips for how lightweight portable trade […]
Continue readingHow much time have you put into creating your trade show budget? Have you even considered creating a trade show budget, or have you just been moving along, hoping that everything will fall into place? Without a realistic budget, it’s highly unlikely that everything is just going to…fall into place. Listing everything you need may […]
Continue readingIn a perfect world, we’d all have enough money to put together the sort of exhibition displays that companies like Apple and John Deere can afford. Unfortunately, that’s not the case, and even as the economy is rebounding, you’re probably looking to save money where ever you can on your exhibition displays and roll up banners. Since keeping […]
Continue readingIt’s no secret that trade shows are an expensive method of gathering leads. Undoubtedly effective, with great ROI’s when done well, but still expensive. In a recent marketing survey by Hubspot, 28% percent of respondents even listed it as their most expensive lead-generation technique. That makes it a little tougher in a corporate environment that may be focused […]
Continue readingYou’re in the process of planning for a new trade show display requirement – maybe a couple of table top displays, or perhaps you’re reviewing trade show booth ideas for custom expo displays — either way, you’re probably looking for the best deal you can get. After all, nobody wants to pay more than they […]
Continue readingIf you’ve been in the trade show business for a while, you’re used to looking for trade show cost cutting tips, you want to get the best deal on trade show booths possible, and in general, be kind to your budget. If you’re newer to the field, we’re here to offer you some ideas on how to get more […]
Continue readingThere are plenty of reasons a company might want to ship their trade show booths overseas. After all, we’re all living in an interconnected global market. You don’t have to be a huge multinational to benefit from having clients overseas. And for some major industries, the biggest annual trade shows only happen overseas – for example, […]
Continue readingIf you’ve done a trade show or two, you know what the basic elements of a trade show budget are. The list can include: Booth Space Trade Show Display Booth Installation and Dismantle Expenses Drayage Freight Transportation Audio Visual Support Cleaning Floral Electrical Plumbing Internet Security Lead Gathering Services Hosts/Hostesses/Narrators Personnel Expenses Special Events Here’s […]
Continue readingThere are two ways to cut costs in your trade show marketing program: with an ax or a scalpel. The ax is likely to do as much damage as good, while the scalpel can trim in places your booth visitors won’t even notice. But the results can be significant, trimming your budget substantially without cutting […]
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