According to the Center for Exhibition Industry Research, 81% of tradeshow attendees have buying authority. In other words, four out of every five people who pass your booth are potential paying customers. This translates to incredible business opportunities, but only if you know how to quickly grab their attention. Steve Murray, General Manager at SK Displays, explains, “All trade exhibitors have three main goals in mind: brand awareness,...

The performance of the business-to-business trade show industry continues to improve after a big increase in the first quarter of this year. The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) reported even stronger results in the second quarter of 2015: a year-on-year gain of 3.8%. The CEIR Index determines overall performance by measuring yearly changes in four key metrics: Net Square Feet of Exhibit Space Sold, Professional Attendance, Number...