There’s always a chance that a component of your exhibit will get damaged from the time it is shipped to setting up on the day of the event. It’s your responsibility to anticipate what could go wrong, take steps to prevent it, and know how to fix it. In her article, “Damage Control,” Candy Adams of Exhibitor Online explains how to prepare for disasters before, during, and after the show. Prepare for dangers in the shipping and...

Managers often make decisions before considering how they will affect the bottom-line price when it comes to buying new exhibits. EXHIBITOR enlisted the help of six new-build experts to help you downsize the cost of your next project. Stay within your budget by following these cost-saving tips! Finalize marketing directives before the design. Lay out your marketing directives and discuss any changes, preferences, or requirements with your...

Typically, exhibit staffers are well equipped to interact with attendees and provide information immediately. But what happens when an unexpected question throws them for a loop? Matt Hill, President of The Hill Group, has a few tips on how to train your booth staff members to handle any situation. Prepare. Create a list of any odd questions your staffers received from attendees at the end of each day. Next, examine your company and industry...

Tracking the success of virtual trade shows may not be the same as conventional shows. Eric Vidal, Director of Marketing for InterCall Inc., provides a list of tips ensuring you are using proper metrics to gauge the success of virtual trade shows. In his article for Exhibitor Online, Eric suggests keeping metrics reports outside of only attendance rate to measure your events true performance. Target audience. Quantity does not necessarily...

Printing brochures and flyers for trade shows is expensive and there is no guarantee that all of them are going to be used. Going digital minimizes print waste and is a cost effective way to communicate with trade show attendees. Candy Adams discusses various innovative digital tactics that you can incorporate into your trade show, in her article, “Read All About It.” Value-Added Business Cards. Business cards can be used for more than a...