Moving Forward: 10 Things Exhibitors Should Do Now: Video
After viewing Exhibitor Magazine’s latest survey data last week from the exhibitor and supply side of the tradeshow world, it got me to thinking about what exhibitors should do…
Exhibit Fabricators Add Protective Equipment
It’s not a stretch to see how tradeshow exhibit manufacturers can use the same exhibit building blocks and, with a little creativity, create much-needed physical barriers, office…
TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee, August 31, 2020: Jane Gentry
In the midst of a pandemic, what’s a nationwide staffing entity to do? In this week’s TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee, we find out how one agency is doing it, anyway. Jane…
How to be a Great Client: Video
We’d all love to have great clients. But are you a great client? It goes both ways. In this short video, I take a look at the ways you can be a great client….
Virtual Events Questions
I’ve been thinking about virtual events and have a few questions: Let’s say that Organization A is going to convert their typical in-person event that normally hosts, oh, let’s…
TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee, August 24, 2020: John Pugh and Marcus Vahle
It’s been several months since we caught up with John Pugh and Marcus Vahle of Share Experience, a company they launched less than a year ago near Pittsburgh on the banks of the…
How to Find a Whole Lot of Tradeshow Marketing Tips (Video)
With tradeshow marketing on the sidelines, now is as good a time as any to brush up on your tradeshow marketing skill and knowledge. And here’s a great place to find a whole lot…
Corporate Events and Meetings Will Return Soon: Will You Be Ready?
It isn’t a matter of if, it’s a matter of when. And it’s possible that in some areas of the country, small meetings and corporate events are already back, or on their way. And…
TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee, August 17, 2020: Jeff Bajorek
Every industry is going through changes. Some are dealing with the pandemic better than others. But one thing common to every industry is the need to create sales. On this week’s…
Time Management Skills: Video
We all get the same amount of time: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Everybody could use a little help in managing their time. There are some tried and true tips on time…
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.