Why Professional Photography of Your Trade Show Exhibit Is a Must-Have Investment
The Snap That Lasts Trade shows move fast. One minute, your booth is a buzzing hub of activity; the next, the carpet’s being rolled up, and all that’s left is a pile of…
Sustainable Practices for Exhibitors at Natural Products Expo West
As one of the industry’s most anticipated gatherings, Natural Products Expo West provides a prime platform for exhibitors to showcase their commitment to sustainability. For…
Maximize Your Craft Show Success: Essential Tips for Artists and Vendors
This is a guest post by Emma Grace Brown. Craft and vendor shows provide a great platform for artists, makers, and vendors to showcase and sell their work. These shows are often…
Leveraging AI for Pre-Show Marketing in Tradeshows
If nothing else, I’m a forward-looking guy. Yes, yes, I know; I visit the past a lot in my mind and in my music selection. After all, I’m fast approaching 70. Still, I embrace…
A Tribute to a True Pioneer: Bob Moore and a Partnership that Spanned Nearly Two Decades
With a heavy heart and deep respect, I reflect on my 18-year journey with Bob’s Red Mill, a trailblazing healthy food producer based in Portland. The recent passing of its…
Emerging Trends in Trade Show Design and Fabrication
The more time I spend with ChatGPT, the more I understand its usefulness. For instance, if you ask it to identify new market trends in any market and what to expect in the coming…
Capturing Moments and Magnifying Impact: The Indispensable Role of a Professional Photographer at Your Next Trade Show
Have you ever sauntered past an exhibit at a trade show and felt an instant connection, as if the booth was speaking directly to you? Often, this magnetic pull is the result of…
Digital Marketing: The Game Changer in Trade Show Success
Ah, trade shows! That bustling hub where business cards fly faster than time and coffee is the unsung hero. But here’s the twist in the tale: digital marketing, the silent…
The Ultimate Guide to Dazzling Trade Show Booths
This is a guest post by Abhishek Pareek of Blazer Exhibits. Building any trade show booth will never help you capture the attention of your potential customers. Why? You will…
Celebrating 22 Years of Success in the Trade Show Business: A Journey with TradeshowGuy Exhibits
It’s July, and it marks a milestone in the life of TradeshowGuy Exhibits and my career in the tradeshow world. This year marks 21 years since I moved from radio into the…
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.