Creating and Using #Hashtags Effectively
If you’ve been on Twitter a bit but still are confused about how hashtags are, and can, be used, hopefully we can take a bit of the mystery out of hashtags and give you some good…
Imagine a Webinar to Promote Your Tradeshow Appearance
For whatever unknown reason, I’ve managed to attend upwards of a dozen webinars in the past month. Webinars on Facebook marketing, book marketing, and a few more. And most – but…
Social Media Keeps People Engaged Long After the Show
You’re finished with this year’s big show. You had a great time, your employees did great, your sales people knocked down some big sales. Your lead generation tactics brought in…
Bolstering Show Attendance through Social Media
The following is a guest post by AJ Wilcox: So if you’ve been following this blog for long enough, you likely have an active following on Facebook, Twitter, or both for your…
12 Habits of Effective Social Media Event Marketers
Tune in before you Turn On. If you’re listening to what your community is saying you’ll have better responses. By searching for your customers you can connect with them. Join the…
Staying Top of Mind With Social Media
Just got off the phone with a guy I’ve known for years in the tradeshow industry. He works for a great company in the Seattle-Olympia area that has a ton of capabilities. But…
Time to Check Your #Postseason Stats
The tradeshow is over. The booth has been packed away and you’re heading back to the office. No more late night carousing with clients. No more worrying about that graphic…
Choosing a Social Media Consultant for Your Event and Tradeshow Marketing
When it comes to promoting your events or tradeshow appearances through social media, you probably know best about what parts of your company or product line you want to promote….
Facebooking at the Tradeshow
While there are literally dozens, if not hundreds of things you could do to interact with Facebook while at your tradeshow, let’s look a few of the basics. Are you covering…
A Dozen More Social Media Ideas for Your Tradeshow
Put a ‘like’ button on your website. Install a FB widget. Keep Twitter followers informed. Information seems to spread quickly through the Twitterverse – it’s extremely easy to…
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.