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Get tips to help you handle the many facets of trade show planning

Check out our latest blogs, designed to help you maneuver the many facets of tradeshow and event planning!

5 Easy Ways To Create A Custom Booth On A Budget

Custom trade show displays can be cost-effective. Explore five practical tips to create a unique, branded booth on a tight budget, utilizing smart design, fabrication efficiencies, and insights from seasoned show-floor experts.

LED Video Panels: Engage Audiences with Light and Movement

LED video panels add flexibility and vibrancy to trade show displays, fitting any space with customizable visuals that capture attention. Explore how this technology can transform your booth into an unforgettable experience.

Get Summer Ready – Planning Outdoor Marketing Events

With summer here, it’s time to plan for outdoor marketing events. Discover guidelines to ensure your brand shines at outdoor activations, applying tried-and-true trade show strategies for a successful, engaging experience.

Execute Multiple, Back-To-Back and Simultaneous Events with Ease

With a full event calendar, rentals offer the flexibility to adapt branding for each show. Learn how renting displays can optimize budgets, simplify logistics, and maintain a unique presence at every event.

Create A Winning Trade Show Program Timeline: Month by Month Timetables for Success

Trade shows require strategic planning. Use our month-by-month timeline to structure your trade show preparations, ensuring you stay on track and have everything ready for a successful event.

Trade Show Questions That Matter: Budget Savers and ROI Boosters

Ready to kickstart your trade show program? Explore essential questions to help you understand trade show terms, budget savers, and ROI strategies, so you’re prepared to expand your event marketing efforts effectively.

5 MORE Sanity-Saving Reasons to Rent A Display

Looking for a new trade show display? Discover five more reasons why renting may be the ideal choice, from reducing stress and costs to maximizing flexibility and return on investment.

How To Create A Themed Display Without Being Cliche’

Stand out without losing authenticity. Learn how to craft a memorable, balanced trade show display that conveys your brand identity and captures attention, avoiding the clichés that blend into the crowd.

How Procrastination Shatters Your Trade Show Budget

Planning ahead is key to cost savings at trade shows. Discover how delays in booth design and missed deadlines can quickly blow your budget, and learn strategies to avoid last-minute expenses.

Trade Show Exhibit Purchases: Avoiding Hidden Costs

Hidden costs in trade show exhibits can impact budgets. Explore how to assess display costs, design techniques, and long-term functionality to ensure you’re getting the most value from your exhibit manufacturer.

Collect Valuable Visitor Data Through Your Floor

Gather essential data with under-floor sensors that detect movement, location, and dwell time at events. Discover how this innovative technology reveals visitor behavior, popular areas, and potential improvements for your booth.

ExhibitorLive Hot Trend: Lightboxes

Lightboxes in various shapes and colors stole the show at ExhibitorLive. Explore how Apple Rock leads with innovative framing, custom shapes, and advanced lighting technologies, bringing unique vibrance to trade show exhibits.

Double Deck Trade Show Booth Trends in 2017

Double-deck displays are trending for good reason—they maximize your vertical space and create dynamic marketing opportunities above eye level. Discover how a two-story booth elevates your brand’s presence and boosts lead generation.

Tips for Branding Your Office, Lobby or Retail Space

Your office & retail spaces should reflect your brand as effectively as your trade show exhibit. Discover how to create consistent, welcoming environments that reinforce your brand identity & resonate w/ clients, employees, & visitors.

Planning for ExhibitorLIVE – Don’t Put it Off Until the Last Minute

Don’t fall into the last-minute rush when planning for ExhibitorLive. Just as you encourage clients to plan ahead, ensure your own preparations are thorough. Our guide helps you organize efficiently, so you’re ready for this key event.

New Year’s Resolution: Lose (Exhibit) Weight

Does your exhibit need a “weight loss” resolution? Reducing exhibit weight can cut shipping and handling costs. Explore tips to streamline your booth’s design, saving your budget while keeping your display fresh and effective.

Holiday Gifts

The holidays are a time to thank clients. Thoughtful gift-giving can solidify client relationships, leaving a memorable impression into the new year. Explore gift ideas that show genuine appreciation for their support and partnership.

What You Need to Know About Hanging Your Sign at Your Next Trade Show

A hanging sign can boost your brand’s visibility at a trade show, but it requires careful planning. Uncover tips for coordinating labor & rigging to ensure your sign is properly installed, making your brand stand out on the show floor.