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RFPs & Booth Management


Writing an Effective RFP


Do you have any advice on writing an effective RFP for a new exhibit? >> full story

Five Tips for New Builds


Here are important - but often overlooked - items to consider when planning a new exhibit. >> full story

Booth Burial


Where do broken booths go? Industry experts weigh in with their tips, tricks, and money-saving advice on seven of the most common ways to dispose of an exhibit. >> full story

Evaluating Exhibit Design


I have a vague sense that our exhibit design could be far more effective. But how can I objectively evaluate it to determine how best to redesign or revamp our footprint? >> full story

Pull and Prep


I pay my exhibit house to pull and prep my exhibit before every show, but I'm not fully convinced that it's actually performing that service. How can I tell if I'm being duped? >> full story

This Old Exhibit: How to Refresh a Tired Booth


Follow these budget-friendly fixes when your exhibit needs a little TLC. >> full story

Rent Right


Allocate your exhibit-marketing budget wisely by knowing when to rent and when to buy. >> full story

Portable/Modular Exhibits


We're about to purchase our first portable/modular exhibit. What questions should I ask potential exhibit providers to ensure we get a high-quality stand? >> full story

Shipping Crates


We're about to purchase a new exhibit, including crates to transport it. What's the least I need to know about crates before I sign on the dotted line? >> full story

Expired?


How do you know when your exhibit is truly on its last legs? Industry experts weigh in, providing a step-by-step guide to the end-of-life decision-making process. >> full story

Exhibit Refurbishment


Our exhibit is beginning to show its age. How do I decide whether to refurbish it or to build a whole new exhibit? >> full story

Double Decks


I'm going to include a rented double-deck structure in my next exhibit. My exhibit designers will lead the integration, but I want to be involved. What questions should I ask rental providers to ensure I select the system that best fits my needs? >> full story

2017 RFI/RFP Survey


EXHIBITOR surveyed 150 corporate exhibit and event marketers, as well as 50 industry vendors and suppliers. And according to the data, there are some significant discrepancies between perception and reality. >> full story

Exhibit Refurbishment


We asked 10 industry experts to share their opinions and advice on exhibit refurbishment. >> full story

Request for Proposals


I want to make sure my next exhibit house is a good fit for my team and our needs. What are some questions to include in my exhibit request for proposals (RFPs) besides those regarding the usual hard deliverables? >> full story

System Exhibits


We asked 10 industry experts to share their opinions and advice on system exhibits. >> full story

A Newbie's Guide to New Builds


Building a new booth can be a daunting challenge, especially when you're new to the industry or issuing your first RFP. To help you navigate this uncharted territory (or simply brush up on RFP basics) here's a step-by-step guide from someone who has been there and done that. >> full story

The 10 Keys to RFPs


Building a new exhibit is a monumental challenge, but completing a request for proposal is perhaps the most daunting step. Make the process as efficient as possible with these 10 tips. >> full story

Beyond Price


HP Inc.'s Glenda Brungardt, CTSM, shares five key "soft offerings" to consider when selecting a new vendor for your trade show program. >> full story

Battery Power


Rather than paying for show-floor electricity and the labor required to install it, many exhibitors are now using portable batteries to power everything from light fixtures to laptops. What do I need to know about batteries before I incorporate them into my exhibit-marketing program? >> full story

Flooring Options


Our exhibit is feeling old and outdated, but I don't have the time nor money to invest in a complete overhaul. What's a quick and fairly painless way to breathe new life into our booth? >> full story

Crate Expectations


When it comes to shipping fees, it's usually less about how heavy an exhibit is than how tightly it fits into a truck. This quiz challenges you to guess how many crates and/or skids it takes to pack up these properties. >> full story

Owner's Manual


The results of EXHIBITOR Magazine's 2016 Rental/Refurb Survey confirm that exhibit ownership is still the status quo. But according to respondents, rentals and refurbishments are still viable, cost-efficient options that offer their own unique benefits. >> full story

Refurbishment Options


My company's primary trade show exhibit is starting to show its age, but we don't have the budget to refurbish the entire thing. What should we do? >> full story

Double Decks


We want to expand our exhibit size, but the cost of concrete is prohibitive at many trade shows. Someone suggested that we build a double deck instead of increasing our footprint. What are the advantages of going up versus out? >> full story

Exhibit Recycling


My company has several small, old exhibits in our warehouse. How can I dispose of them at minimal cost and with little impact on the environment? >> full story

Six Simple Hacks for a Tired Booth


At some point, everything starts to show its age. So what do you do when your exhibit looks past its prime and you've still got oodles of payments left? Based on the advice of several industry experts, here are six of the most common ways to breathe new life into an old exhibit. >> full story

How to Write Better RFP Questions


How do you get the kind of answers you can actually use to choose a vendor for your next big project? Here are tips on crafting thoughtful RFP questions that procure useful information. >> full story

Jack of all Trades


For years, general contractors controlled exhibitors' access to show-floor labor. Then Jack McEntee launched I&D Inc., pioneering the emergence of exhibitor-appointed contractors. >> full story

Billing Discrepancies


I switched exhibit houses and built a new booth six months ago. But our bills from this firm are higher than I expected. What can I do to keep my budget in check without alienating - or angering - my new partner? >> full story

Calling it Quits in Five Easy Steps


How do you call it quits with your exhibit house? Exhibit-marketing pros weigh in with this five-step guide. Covering everything from prebreakup precautions to successfully shacking up with your new partner, this how-to handbook will help you and your program move out - and on. >> full story

Nine Ways to Blow Your Budget


Small missteps along the way to your new build can add up to costly mistakes in the long run. Learn how to avoid the most common pitfalls and come out of the process on top - and on budget. >> full story

Exhibit Refurbishment


We asked 10 exhibiting-industry experts to share their thoughts on exhibit refurbishment. >> full story

15 Questions to Find Your Perfect Match


We've compiled a list of 15 questions to ask exhibit-house prospects before signing on the dotted line. >> full story

International Identity Crisis


Developing a brand guidebook and crisscrossing the globe to create buy-in helps All-Star Award winner Terrence Young unify a fragmented global giant and cut corporate graphics design and production costs by nearly 90 percent. >> full story

Requests for Proposals


We asked 10 exhibit managers and exhibit-house reps for their opinions and advice regarding RFPs. >> full story

Breaking Up is Hard to Do


Stuck with a vendor that's done you wrong, but not sure when to call it quits? Here are some common reasons vendor relationships go bad. >> full story

Lightweight Materials


Shipping and drayage costs are sucking the life out of my program, so we want to switch out several components for less-heavy materials. What are some lightweight, exhibit-friendly materials we can use to lighten up? >> full story

Process Makes Perfect


Before you draft your next request for proposal, get a handle on your company's approach to the new-build process. >> full story

Lost in Acquisition


Thomson Reuters Corp. retools its exhibit program with help from Deanna Aamodt, the company's global event project manager. Her solutions reduce annual program costs by $100,000. >> full story

Floor Plan Fundamentals


To help you select the best exhibit floor plan given your objectives, six design experts explain the most common booth layouts, including the benefits and drawbacks of each. >> full story

System Overload


In the market for a modular system exhibit? This introductory guide features a rundown of five different systems and a comparison chart to help you pinpoint the right display for your exhibiting needs. >> full story

Cover Your Assets


Learn the ins and outs of insurance coverage to help mitigate risk when exhibit-related disasters strike. >> full story

Warped, Biased, and Ripped: A Pre-purchase Guide to Fabric Exhibitry


EXHIBITOR's "bare-bolts" guide to ensure your next fabric purchase is as smooth as silk. >> full story

RFP Essentials


When it comes to writing a request for proposal, it's easy to get lost in the details. Here's a straightforward explanation of what to include in your RFP, from budget to background information. >> full story

International Exhibit Construction


I'm about to exhibit in my first international trade show, and I know it's a whole new ballgame overseas. When it comes to basic exhibit construction as well as installation-and-dismantle logistics, what are some of the critical differences between U.S. and international shows? >> full story

The Seven Deadly Sins of the New-Build Process


Veteran designers explain the top seven exhibit-design errors that exhibitors tend to make. >> full story

Medtronic's Marketing Machine


Sue Huff consolidates Medtronic Inc.'s exhibit empire with surgical precision, resulting in cost savings and increased program efficiency. >> full story

Double-Deck Exhibits


We're thinking about adding a second story to part of our exhibit space. I don't want to risk running into unexpected roadblocks with show management at our events, so what regulations do I need to be aware of when it comes to double-deck exhibits? >> full story

Reduce, Reuse, Rethink


Think twice before you simply toss your old exhibit in the trash. It may have a little more earning potential left. >> full story

The RFP Process


From using the correct documentation to adhering to ethical guidelines, the process involved in issuing a new-exhibit RFP is just as important as the request itself. >> full story

I&D Labor


I need to hire labor for my next trade show, and I'm not sure whether to go with an exhibitor-appointed contractor or the show's general contractor. What are the differences between these two labor providers? >> full story

Pick and Choose


From the first RFP with a new partner to the last straw with a substandard vendor, these tips will help you select and manage your suppliers. >> full story

Exhibit Photography


We just bought a new exhibit, and we'd like to document its presence at various industry trade shows. What options do I have in terms of photographers who will understand the nuances of shooting on the show floor? >> full story

Wire Management


My marketing events are overrun by cables and wires. What are some tools I can use to wrangle our wiring at trade shows and events? >> full story

Weight Watchers


Burdened by massive products weighing up to several tons, three exhibitors use everything from high-tech software to low-tech models to lighten their loads. >> full story

Light Oversights


Don't know the first thing about lighting? Don't worry. Exhibit and event lighting experts expose 10 of the most serious slips - along with several illuminating ways to avoid them. >> full story

Six Stupid Questions


Finding the right exhibit house can be as frustrating as finding a suitable life partner. But if you ask the right questions during the courtship period, you'll have the information you need to confidently select your trade show soul mate. >> full story

Refurb Madness


Whether it's outdated or merely out of line with your current marketing strategy, almost every exhibit needs a little TLC once in a while. >> full story

Portable/Modular Exhibits


We've always exhibited using a tabletop exhibit, but we're finally going to invest in a portable/modular 10-by-10-foot booth. What questions should I ask portable/modular suppliers before I make my first purchase? >> full story

Seven Staffing Strategies


After facing the perfect storm of staffing challenges - including more than 700 staffers in a 300,000 square foot booth - exhibit manager Ronald Marien shares seven key staffing tactics. >> full story

Where Do Broken Booths Go?


When and how should you discard your custom booth? Industry experts weigh in, providing a logical guide to the decision-making process and six ways to discard an expired exhibit. >> full story

12 Ways to Cut Your I&D Costs


Decrease your setup and dismantle bill by increasing efficiency, avoiding hefty overtime fees, and eliminating unnecessary charges. >> full story

Come One, Come Few


Agfa Graphics N.V. uses a "no tourists" booth strategy, customer-pampering activities, and an in-booth auction to generate more than $166 million in show-related sales - and help buoy up the company's sinking financial ship. >> full story

Design Consultations


What exactly are design consultations, and what benefits do they provide? >> full story

Honeywell's Smart Restart


With a calendar full of questionable shows, and a long company history of not measuring trade show results, Honeywell Process Solutions' Mara Weber sets out on a fact-finding mission to cut the fat from her trade show program. >> full story

The True Cost of Exhibit Ownership


We break it down so you don't get blindsided by hidden charges and unforeseen fees. >> full story

Moving Mountains


Tasked with managing more shows with less cash, Cathie Hastings eliminates her exhibit house, adopts a do-it-yourself approach, and cuts average per-show costs by 90 percent. >> full story

The ABCs of RFPs


Everything you need to know to create a comprehensive request for proposal. >> full story

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