Episode 72

Ep 072 - Trade Show & Event Tips from the Pros

Episode 072 - Trade Show & Event Tips from the Pros!

What I'm giving you this week is a collection of tips I got from exhibitors from IAEE's Expo! Expo! virtual trade show and conference that took place recently. These 6 established industry experts each shares a top tip for helping plan and produce the best Trade Show, Event or Conference!

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Pro #1 - Craig Thompson from Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland

Tip #1 - For Show Managers - when you are creating your Floor Plan, consult with your venue! They can help you understand the unknowns and intangibles about the floor space that can help you have a better and smoother event.

Find out more at www.clevelandconventions.com

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Pro #2 - Jenny Ward of Exhibit Concepts

Tip #2 - Show up at these events, and Be There to help support each other to get through this tough time for the industry!

Find out more at www.exhibitconcepts.com/mycheck

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Pro #3 - Lauren Johnson with Louisville Tourism

Tip #3 - Work with the Convention & Visitors Bureau of the host city to infuse the culture of the city into your event!

Find out more at www.gotolouisville.com

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Pro #4 - Patrick Reilly with Digitell

Tip #4 - Don't be afraid to lean into new technologies and new approaches to the virtual world that may be different from live events.

Find out more at www.digitellinc.com

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Pro #5 - David Liddle at the Deondo Company - makers of Nook Event Pods

Tip #5 - Always pack a can of WD-40! It can remove stains and get you out of many tough spots.

Find out more at www.nook.events

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Pro #6 - Jimmy Mouton with eShow

Tip #6 - When producing Virtual or Hybrid events, please consider how attendees can communicate and engage on the virtual platforms.

Find out more at www.goeshow.com

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Value-packed resource for Trade Show exhibitors & producers, and those who run Virtual Events & Webinars. With our passion for shows, we'll help you Get your PhD in ROI.

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Jim Cermak

Jim Cermak - Podcast Host & "Professor" at Trade Show University - has over 25 years of marketing, consulting and training experience. Plus he has planned, exhibited and attended hundreds of trade shows. His energy and passion for helping companies succeed at their shows is what fueled him to start the Trade Show University podcast.