Just Ask for What You Want!
Life lessons are sometimes slow to present themselves. It wasn’t until I hit my 40s that the idea of ‘ask for what you want’ really came true for me. Now I do it all the time….
Podcast: Matt McCabe Interview
There always seems to be something new in the promotional products world. I recently was introduced to Matt McCabe of PromotionalProducts.org, who consented to be interviewed for…
Different Drum
Do you march to the beat of a different drummer? Or do you fall in behind other exhibitors, advertisers and marketers lock-step, following the same marketing and exhibiting…
Social Media 101 Webinar Slides
Here are the slides from the July webinar I did as an introduction to Social Media: Social Media 101 View more presentations from Tim Patterson. And if you want to listen to the…
Social Media Tradeshow Marketing Webinar Slides
Thanks to the 5 dozen+ that attended the webinar last week – here are the slides! Social Media Tradeshow Marketing Webinar View more presentations from Tim Patterson.
Five Social Media Tradeshow Marketing Posts You Might Have Missed
5 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR B2B TRADE SHOW SOCIAL By Kipp Bodnar A quick look at items such as: Pongr/QR codes Facebook SMS Live Stream Customer Interview Live Tweeting How To Use Social…
Are You Flirtin’ With Disaster?
Are you flirting with tradeshow disaster? You may recall a little rockin’ song from the late 70’s by the Florida band Molly Hatchet called ‘Flirtin’ With Disaster’ – and when it…
Do Green Tradeshow Promotional Giveaways Exist?
Guest post by Heidi Thorne Since I’m known on Twitter for having information on green marketing, my friend “Tradeshow Guy” Tim Patterson asked the question, “Are there items in…
13 Common Trade Show Mistakes (part 2)
Guest post by Mel White, VP of Marketing and Business Development at Classic Exhibits – see part 1 here 7. Poor Follow Up on Leads Why would you bring your own rope to your…
13 Common Trade Show Mistakes (part 1)
Guest post by Mel White, VP of Marketing and Business Development at Classic Exhibits Mistakes happen whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned trade show veteran, but you can avoid…
About Tim Patterson
I’m the founder of TradeshowGuy Exhibits and have been helping companies navigate the trade show world since 2002. I write about exhibit design, marketing, logistics, lead generation, and the occasional unexpected lesson from the show floor.
Books by Tim Patterson
Two books of practical trade show advice.
What Clients Say
“Thank you for all the incredible work that went into designing the Wedderspoon Expo West stand and getting it installed so seamlessly. It was a defining moment for the brand on the biggest stage of the year. I received a lot of commentary from competitors and other exhibitors about how it was one of the top stands and brand expressions.”
Let’s Talk About Your Next Exhibit
Planning a new exhibit, updating your current booth, or just have a trade show question? I offer a free, no-obligation consultation to talk through your project.
Trade Show Survival Guide
EXHIBITOR Magazine interviewed me about what exhibitors are doing right, what they’re missing, and how better planning can improve trade show results.