Promoting Your Event Online
If you’re going to a tradeshow as an attendee, or putting on an event of your own, here’s a shortlist of the various things you’ll want to consider as the base elements of our…
Social Media: You Don’t Have to Be Perfect
I know people who hold back from doing things because they feel that if they don’t do it perfectly, they would rather not do it. Excuse me, but you’re human. You will never be…
7 Ways Your Social Media Tradeshow Marketing Sucks
On, no! Not another list post! But they’re so fun to write! Not only that, but putting thoughts into a numerical list makes it much easier to digest. Here are a few ways that you…
Webinar: 10 Ways to Use Social Media to Drive Traffic, Get More Leads and Close More Sales at Tradeshows
Here’s a replay of last week’s webinar that was sponsored by Total Displays of Minneapolis. We had a great time, gave out some great information. Enjoy! Watch now: …
#WDS World Domination Summit Redux
As a first time attendee at the World Domination Summit over the weekend in Portland, I had nothing to compare it to. Oh, sure, I’d read the blog post on Chris Guillibeau’s blog…
One Day on the Internet
Sometimes you have to see the information graphically to really grok the substance of what you’re viewing. With that said, here’s a look at One Day on the Internet, thanks to…
What’s your Social Media Reputation?
Managing your social media reputation may be something that you’ve never even thought of. Or it may be something you obsess over! Either way, there are a few things you can do to…
Top Eleven Reasons to Use Social Media at Your Next Tradeshow Appearance
So the guy in accounting loves hanging out on Facebook, checking status updates and posting photos. Your sales manager loves Twitter. And the installer-guy checks in on…
Ten ways to use Social Media to Drive Traffic, Get More Leads and Close More Sales at Tradeshows
Here’s a ‘cheat sheet’ for a webinar I’m going to give in about a month. I’ll show you the ten ways I feel are key pieces to creating more buzz and driving traffic to your booth….
Podcast: Derek Mehraban Interview
This podcast interview is a follow up of a previous interview we did with Derek Mehraban back in September, 2010. Back then, Derek had some great ideas on how to use social media…
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.