TradeshowGuy Expo West 2018 Exhibit Awards
Welcome to the (perhaps) annual TradeshowGuy Expo West 2018 Exhibit Awards, where I totally (almost) at random, pick out a handful of the 3600+ exhibits at the Natural Products…
TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee, March 26, 2018: Shep Hyken
Shep Hyken is an author, speaker and customer service expert consultant that’s been doing his thing for decades. He was inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of…
The Ultimate Tradeshow Marketing Playlist
Music moves you, and so should the Ultimate Tradeshow Marketing Playlist. Yes, your list will look different from mine, I have no doubt. But take this list as a starting point in…
The New Tradeshow Exhibit Classic: the LED Fabric Back Wall
It used to be that the tradeshow exhibit classic was the curved pop-up back wall. It was quick and easy to setup, looked good and did what you wanted it to: gave you a…
TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee: March 19, 2018: Nicky Omohundro
A recap of Natural Products Expo West from an official blogger’s point of view. Nicky Omohundro is a blogger and runs a website called Little Family Adventure, and we spoke about…
Tradeshow Game Day: Are You Playing to Win?
I spent a lot of time as a youth on the baseball diamond and the basketball court. One coach always stressed the importance of GAME DAY. Put on your game face! Be ready for the…
TradeshowGuy Exhibits at Expo West
Fifteen years ago, my very first client, Kettle Foods, made an appearance at Natural Products Expo West with a custom 20×20 exhibit. Since then, I’ve been back every year, many…
TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee, March 12, 2018: David Feinman
While there is some video and audio from Natural Products Expo West in this episode, the bulk of it is taken up with a fun interview with David Feinman of…
Natural Products Expo West: Days Three and Four
Babies – lots of babies – along with young kids, the occasional dog, lots of mascots/costumes, and a few weirdly dressed people. Typical Expo West! Saturday night – Day Three of…
Natural Products Expo West: Day Two
Random thoughts, observations and photos from walking the floor, test-tasting the products, and chatting with people on day two of the Natural Products Expo West show in Anaheim:…
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.”
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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.