Kindle Tradeshow Books for You
Last year I updated and converted two of my e-books to sell them on the Kindle platform as an experiment. I was curious to see if they would be well-received in that arena, plus…
Detecting Classic Exhibits at Exhibitor 2012: Part Two
Still on the track of what the heck Classic Exhibits is up to for Exhibitor 2012 (March 4-8, 2012 at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas), I made another quick visit to their manufacturing…
To be a Social Media Writer
So you’re the company blogger, tweeter, Facebook poster and all-around social media go-to person. How do you make your posts readable, sharable, entertaining or informative?…
Classic Exhibits Prepares for Exhibitor 2012
I’ve had the pleasure of representing Classic Exhibits, based in Portland, Oregon, for several years. They produce great products and work diligently with customers and end users…
My Interest in Pinterest
I’ve been fooling around for a couple of weeks now with Pinterest, the social media sharing site that has been modestly booming in the online world. In fact, a recent…
Tradeshow Gift Week Coming in Late February
This month marks the tenth anniversary of the release of my tradeshow industry colleague’s book “Build a Better Trade Show Image.” Marlys Arnold is marking the anniversary of her…
Targeting Your Social Media Audience
LinkedIn: Hang out on the show’s group page and join discussions. Ask and answer questions. Lightly reach out to people – which means no sales pitches – and look to learn booth…
Using Social Media to Help People Connect at Events
Social media is great for drawing people to your event, whether you’re tweeting from your booth with a contest, posting to your Facebook page or blogging. But using social media…
Finding Balance in Your Work
Yes, I take the office to the slopes on occasion. It’s one of the ways I find balance: httpv://youtu.be/i8l3eiYm-TA
Survey Says: Social Media Event Marketing – Results
Over the past couple of months one of the the things I’ve dedicated a lot of time to is research. One element of that research was a short survey on SurveyMonkey.com, which asked…
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.