Why Your Company Should Consider Blogging
If you’ve been doing tradeshow marketing for years, and you’re edging into social media, good for you. Companies that work intelligently to drive traffic to their tradeshow…
Podcast: Geri Bell Interview
Tim Patterson discusses the creation and usage of meeting mobile apps with Geri Bell, Account Executive with EProDirect.com. Here’s where to reach Geri: Twitter EProDirect…
What Have You Done For Me Lately?
There’s an old Janet Jackson hit song that asks the question: what have you done for me lately? Not only does the question apply in love relationships (as in the song), but it…
Case Study: Classic Exhibits and Social Media at EXHIBITOR 2012
Late in 2011, Mel White, the VP of Marketing and Business Development at Classic Exhibits Inc., contacted me to ask if I’d be interested in guiding their social media efforts at…
Branding in Social Media: Who Are You?
Just back from a week in Whitefish, Montana, to do a little sight-seeing and skiing and soaking in the hot tub and hiking and dining and drinking great coffee and drinking great…
Social Networking and your Tradeshow
Thought I’d give a shout-out to Northwest Creative Imaging in Gig Harbor, Washington – and many thanks, too – for creating this awesome tradeshow / social media info-graphic. by…
9 things I Learned from #Exhibitor and #ExpoWest
Reflecting on the week I spent in Las Vegas and Anaheim in early March… People are learning how to use QR Codes. Finally. Video gets people’s attention. The various videos I…
David Meerman Scott’s NAMM Keynote
I’ve been a follower of David Meerman Scott for many years, and his find blog WebInkNow.com, and have interviewed him a couple of time for podcasts. His material is fresh,…
QR Codes Improve at Expo West
A year ago at Expo West I scanned about 20 QR Codes to see how they worked and to see how companies were using the technology. The results were disappointing. Not a single QR…
Facebook Business Pages Change for Good March 31
Your business page will move to the new ‘timeline’ appearance on March 31st, whether you’re ready or not. The biggest change is that if you have a default landing page, it will…
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.