Multi-Function Stands for Your Tradeshow Booth
Nothing like having everything in one spot, right? With these stands doing yeoman’s work in your booth space, you’ll find a little extra space for other things, like more…
TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee, March 22, 2021: Specialized vs. General Knowledge
Over the last week I’ve been pondering the differences between having very specialized knowledge or training, such as being a commercial jet pilot or brain surgeon, versus having…
10 Easy to Forget Things About Tradeshows: Video
Tradeshows are hectic and chaotic and it’s easy to forget things when you’re in the midst of the maelstrom. Here’s a quick video on ten things that might be easy to forget:…
The Hype Handbook: Book Review
A couple of months ago I interviewed Michael F. Schein, founder of Microfame Media, on the TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee vlog/podcast about his new book, The Hype Handbook….
TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee, March 15, 2021: Rama Beerfas
Last April I had Rama Beerfas of Lev Promotions on the show to talk about how the pandemic had affected her world. Thought it was time to check in again and see what has changed…
8 Records to Keep at Your Tradeshow Appearance
Ever have one of those moments when you wish you had a picture of something from the tradeshow appearance you did, oh, six months ago, but you can’t find it? Setting up your…
TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee, March 8, 2021: Too Many Choices
We’re overwhelmed with choices on a daily basis. How many decisions do we make, on average, in a single day? The answer may surprise you! On this week’s TradeshowGuy Monday…
7 Surefire Ways to Energize Social Media at Tradeshows: Video
Yeah, everyone is tweeting or posting social media from tradeshows. But is there any plan behind those posts? Here are 7 great ways to make sure you’ve got cohesiveness to your…
One Year Later…
It was March 2, 2020, when things began to fall apart. When things really started to hit home. I was getting ready to head out to Portland to catch a flight to Southern…
TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee, March 1, 2021: Katina Rigall Zipay
I had heard of the group Women in Exhibition, bur frankly admit that that’s about all I knew: that it existed. So I caught up with Katina Rigall Zipay, Creative Director at…
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.