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Show & Space Selection


Charged Removal


Tesla's ejection from the Vancouver International Auto Show was a necessary move to protect event safety. The situation underscores shows' and exhibitors' shared responsibility for a secure environment and delivers exhibitors a hard-hitting reminder to know their contracts inside and out. >> full story

Space Case


Choosing space on a trade show floor requires a combination of strategy and luck. Industry experts share their space selection methods that ensure a striking impression and a steady flow of traffic. >> full story

Are You for Real?


Guess which shows are real and which are shams in this issue's quiz. >> full story

Space Selection


We asked 10 experts to share their views and opinions on space selection. >> full story

10 Questions to Ask Before You Exhibit


Thinking of adding an event to your calendar? Five industry experts reveal what queries they make before buying booth space. >> full story

Show Selection


Picking the right events to exhibit at has never been more of a gamble. Here are some tips to make sure your face-to-face marketing dollars are well spent. >> full story

Booth-Space Selection


I realize there is no perfect booth location, but what can I do to ensure I select the best spot to suit my program? >> full story

Venue Selection


We're expanding our marketing program to include corporate events and off-site hospitality suites during trade shows. But I'm clueless about venue selection. What are some of the most critical considerations? >> full story

Do Good Fences Make Good Neighbors?


Open the doors of communication to transform neighboring exhibitors from adversaries into allies. >> full story

Show Selection: Five Steps to Informed Decisions


The success or failure of your exhibit program hinges on the most fundamental decision of all: which shows are worthy of your exhibit-marketing investment. >> full story

Ten-Step Site Inspection


How do you cut through the marketing hype and choose the right venue for your next corporate event? Here are 10 steps, along with insider tips, to help you conduct a successful site inspection. >> full story

Double Decks


We want to expand our exhibit size, but the cost of concrete is prohibitive at many trade shows. Someone suggested that we build a double deck instead of increasing our footprint. What are the advantages of going up versus out? >> full story

Selecting Venues


I'm looking for a hotel with exhibit space for our user conference. But it's difficult to determine which properties are within our price range without wading through the request-for-proposal process. Is there an easier way to gauge affordability? >> full story

Natural Selection


Booth-space selection is not an exact science, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't conduct research to get the best spot. Here's what you need to know before it's time to select your space. >> full story

Trade Show Trends


According to the results of Exhibit Surveys Inc.'s Trade Show Trends report, the exhibition industry held steady in 2013, with a small yet significant increase in traffic density. >> full story

Show Selection


What are some key questions to ask show management to ensure my company is exhibiting at the right trade shows, and that it's squeezing every ounce of effectiveness out of each one? >> full story

Hospitality Rules of Thumb


Use these formulas, equations, figures, and facts to calculate everything from food and beverage needs to space requirements for your next event. >> full story

Estimating Budgets


Management just asked me for an estimate of the costs to add a new show to our calendar. I need to come up with a total-show cost estimate - and fast! >> full story

Space Relations


I realize that no booth location is perfect, and there are conflicting theories about which areas of the show floor offer the most traffic. However, what are some important factors to consider when selecting a booth space? >> full story

Honeywell's Smart Restart


With a calendar full of questionable shows, and a long company history of not measuring trade show results, Honeywell Process Solutions' Mara Weber sets out on a fact-finding mission to cut the fat from her trade show program. >> full story

Space Selection


How do priority-points systems work, and how can you assure you get the best possible space for your booth? >> full story

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The Buyer's Guide to Trade Show Exhibiting