Crowd Pleaser
Unless you're talking about literal velvet ropes, stanchions are about as boring and unappealing as stale crackers. So eschew the ubiquitous black poles and retractable nylon belts and direct the masses at your next event with Crowd Q Stands. Comprising aluminum frame components that can be assembled in minutes with no more than a screwdriver, these 81-by-36-inch barriers can be set up individually or as continuous walls and enclosures thanks to base plates that facilitate multiple connection points. Pillowcase cover options include custom double-sided graphics (perfect for creating brand impressions), solid black, and solid white. An optional nylon carrying case keeps all your frame components and fabrics free from scruffs and scrapes. Contact: Testrite Visual Products Inc., Hackensack, NJ, 888-873-2735, www.testrite.com Table Stakes
When it comes to face-to-face marketing, it's easy to get caught up in the allure of big-budget booths packed with elaborate activations and lots of eye candy. However, there's no denying that the lifeblood of many marketers' programs are humble 10-by-10s and tabletop displays that deserve just as much attention to detail. That's just one reason to appreciate the ReCover Serged Closed-Back Table Throw from 4imprint Inc., which is available for tables 6 and 8 feet long. Composed of wrinkle-resistant recycled polyester fabric, these throws drape over all four sides of a table for 360-degree coverage and feature serged edges for a neat, finished aesthetic. But what truly sets ReCover apart is the fact that every square inch can be embellished with a full-color custom imprint, meaning that corporate colors, logos, and marketing messages aren't restricted to an aisle-facing patch of real estate. Contact: 4imprint Inc., Oshkosh, WI, 877-446-7746, www.4imprint.com Wash Up
Light is a cost-effective option for temporarily mixing up the mood in your exhibit or at a corporate event, but many marketers think that illumination needs to come from above via costly rigging or strings of arm lights. Instead, add atmosphere from the ground up with 6-in-1 Wall Wash Bars and PARs, which cast wide swaths of multicolored light over temporary and permanent structures. Available in 9- and 18-LED linear units as well as 5- and 19-LED circular PARs, these modular marvels allow users to mix any combination of red, green, blue, amber, white, and UV light. Built-in connectors enable multiple devices to share power and programming from a single source, and units can be set up in plug-and-play mode or controlled via DMX platforms to create dynamic effects. Contact: Environmental Lights, San Diego, 888-880-1880, www.environmentallights.com