November 9, 2026 · Event Technology
Most exhibitor budgets start with the booth space, the structure, and the graphics. Those line items are visible, and they feel complete. Then the exhibitor service kit arrives, the freight bills show up, and the post-show invoices tell a different story.
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May 12, 2021 · Convention Centers & Venues
As the country begins to reopen after a long year of Covid-19 closures, mask mandates are easing and social distancing restrictions are becoming recommendations. By now, most states have a plan to reopen in the next few months or criteria … Continue reading →
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July 2, 2020 · Convention & Event News
Have you been itching to attend a film festival or convention in Hollywood? Since March, most events have been canceled or rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. FINALLY SOME GOOD NEWS: venues are finally reopening their doors for event professionals … Continue reading →
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December 19, 2019 · Event Planning Tips
With election season in full swing and primary voting beginning soon, both the Republican National Convention, Democratic National Convention, and media outlets are busy planning for the election cycle and upcoming conventions in 2020. Planning and executing your convention or … Continue reading →
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February 19, 2019 · Convention Centers & Venues
Attendees to your conference, convention, and other meetings expect top-notch facilities and a positive experience – and the hotel block you secure is the cornerstone of delivering on expectations for your event, especially if your event will also be held … Continue reading →
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January 23, 2019 · Convention Centers & Venues
When you invite speakers from foreign countries to present at your next event or market attendance at your event to an international market, they (and you) will need to brush up on your knowledge about US visa requirements. Generally, business … Continue reading →
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December 14, 2018 · Convention Centers & Venues
When planning a corporate event, your goal is to grab every participant’s attention from the second they walk through the door. You need the right lighting, the proper backdrops that match up to your logo, and entertainment or music to … Continue reading →
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October 6, 2017 · Event Technology
Whether you have labeled it or not, you probably practice disruptive marketing several times a day. You are watching a movie and can’t remember the name of the movie star, so you ask Siri. You are in a meeting and … Continue reading →
Read more →December 29, 2016 · Convention Centers & Venues
Most event planners are using social media in conjunction with events. What is your strategy? What resources do you have at your disposal? e.g.: Company Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts. Here are some thoughts on using social media before, during … Continue reading →
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February 18, 2016 · Convention & Event News
A lot of big cities around the country are attempting to increase their meetings-related economy by growing their hotel offerings and renovating other offerings, like airports. These plans are an attempt to attract corporate planners while simultaneously entertaining guests and … Continue reading →
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February 8, 2016 · Convention Centers & Venues
Are you in the Trade Show Professional or Corporate Event Planner and on the fence about the need to further your knowledge of the industry? Or, have you been wondering when to take the time out of your busy scheduled … Continue reading →
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October 22, 2015 · Event Planning Tips
It’s that time of year again people. Time to start planning or thinking about your team building retreat. Q4 is rapidly approaching, which means its time to for you and your company to take a moment and see where you … Continue reading →
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August 21, 2015 · Event Planning Tips
Any company that has ever tried to move any sort of product can tell you one thing: marketing is key! Just about every company out there can agree that marketing is one of the most, if not the most, essential … Continue reading →
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July 7, 2015 · Event Technology
So you want to hold a business event, large or small. You have everything you need: a visual display of some sort, stage, podium, lighting, and a cheap microphone/speaker device that you rented from the A/V Rental place down the … Continue reading →
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July 6, 2015 · Convention Centers & Venues
If you’re reading this, this probably isn’t your first trade show or business conference. Whether it is or is not, it’s time to listen up. It’s 2015 and event professionals are finding more effective and creative ways to draw consumers … Continue reading →
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