TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee, April 27, 2020: Ken Newman and Robert Middleton
We’re all in a quandary: what to do to work our way through the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic and still work with clients in a meaningful way. For this week’s TradeshowGuy Monday…
How to Let People Know You’re Thinking of Them
WFH. Stay at home. Shelter at home. Essential businesses only. Restaurants closed. Event industry shuttered. Are you staying in touch with your clients? Are you doing any…
TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee, April 20, 2020: Garrett Greenberg
The Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic is monkey-wrenching so many things, it’s hard to keep track. One of the challenges that some people might face could include having to deal with…
Taking Time to Review Your Tradeshow Marketing Systems
The tradeshow, event and conference industries are not dead. It’s just sleeping. It’ll awaken at some point again and roar to life. In the meantime, time on your hands. Maybe,…
TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee, April 13, 2020: Rama Beerfas
When is a branded promotional product a good idea? You’ve seen them all, right? Pens, letter openers, tins of mints. But choosing the right promotional product for a company or…
Tradeshow Exhibit Rentals: It’s there When You Need It, Gone When You Don’t
We’ve mentioned tradeshow exhibit rentals several times in this blog and on the podcast. Most of what you can learn about exhibit rentals is already here. But to make a finer…
Managing in a Time of Crisis
This is a guest post by Dominic Rubino. Here we are. The “what if” scenario is in front of us. As leaders we need to be prepared so that we show confidence and leadership…
TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee, April 6, 2020: Heather Haigler
While many of us are working from home, trying to juggle work schedules with kid demands and more, we are looking forward to a time when things return to at least semi-normal. On…
Selling in the Time of No Tradeshows or Events
The social distancing guidelines put forth due to the COVID-19 pandemic has effectively shut off a majority of the economy, like turning off a spigot. It would be easier to…
Quick Set-Up Medical Pods and Hand Sanitizer Dispensers
Here in the time of the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic, there is a growing need for systems that support keeping health workers healthy, keeping patients isolated and helping 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.