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Mar 22, 2014
If you’ve ever attended a trade show and walked the exhibit hall aisles, I think you’ll recognize this type of trade show exhibitor … I call him (or her) the “trade show carnival barker”.
What’s a trade show carnival barker, or as I like to shorten it, a trade show barker? He’s the guy who acts like the loudmouth shouting announcer in front of a carnival side show, haranguing everyone who walks by his booth with comments like “What brings you to the show today” and “Would you like to learn about how my widget works?” At least… more
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Mar 15, 2014
Having been to hundreds of shows, conferences, expos and tradeshows, I’m still baffled by the fact that it’s almost impossible to find out what the exhibitors at the show do before it starts.
I work mainly on the press/media relation’s side and there is an abundance of press kits with images, press release, overviews and fact sheets that the attendees of the show, your potential buyers, partners, distributors or friends have absolutely no access too. To ensure that people keep coming back year after year, we need to close the gap and better inform everyone who is apart of… more
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Mar 15, 2014
Technology can boost any trade show displays popularity at the event, especially in this day and age where most people can’t go anywhere without their smart phone in tow. Keeping your audience engaged and entertained will not only enhance the look of your booth, but it will also help you generate leads. Here are several ways you can incorporate technology into your display system.
Customize Your Booth with Video Monitors
Whether you are limited on employees to staff your display system or all of your staffers are in the middle of speaking to other attendees, video monitors will keep… more
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Mar 06, 2014
Are you joining the growing ranks of exhibitors who are being asked to take your trade show displays international? Ja? Si? Oui?
Let’s face it; exhibiting internationally is a daunting task. Trade shows are not easy to master, and with the added complexity of arranging your trade show booth in a different continent, language, time zone, and culture – well, it’s even harder.
But the opportunities are there, and your management is asking for you to make it happen. So here are 11 tips, provided by Senior Account Executive Leslie Hopkins and… more
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Mar 06, 2014
Tradeshows generate a ton of waste each year with an incredible 600,000 tons of trash turned out every year by the 60 million people who attend tradeshows. This is a staggering amount that has a huge environmental impact, and we are all looking for ways to lessen this impact.
Utilizing green practices can help us wrangle the trash situation under control and make tradeshows a greener experience.
While it is impossible to completely eliminate all waste, it is totally within our reach to drastically reduce the amount of trash generated by tradeshows by taking note of the following tips.… more
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Mar 01, 2014
You've probably noticed, but when you research products online, there are generally a lot of choices. The rise of the Internet as the new global marketplace has resurrected a lot of very old tricks, and added new tricks, used by unscrupulous retailers. It's easier than ever to hide a supply chain with counterfeits, or to claim physical assets that don't actually exist, and lure careless buyers into choices they may later regret.
There are ways of discovering which online sites can be trusted with your money. In fact, it's also easier than ever to uncover these shady… more
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Mar 01, 2014
The hustle and bustle of move-in never gives me the chance to truly appreciate the work that goes into constructing a trade show. Imagine, from the outside looking in, just how amazing of a feat it is. We take every available space of the Las Vegas Convention Center – all exhibit halls, parking lots and staging lots, along with the LVH and transform it into an experience where attendees make their purchasing decisions. It’s pretty darn cool if I do say so myself.
What does it take to move in North America’s largest trade show? A team of experts and a lot of equipment,… more
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Feb 22, 2014
We’re all excited to see the Chinese New Year come in today, and 2014 (or 4712 in the Chinese calendar) brings us the year of the Horse (or Wood Horse if you really want to get specific!) That got me to thinking: What does the year of the Horse have in store for us? That’s one of the best parts of working at a global company, I get to contemplate global traditions!
In the spirit of Chinese New Year, here’s my guide to 2014 under the year of the Horse:
1. Travel – Horses (and therefore 2014) are great for travelling, which is great news all round! As a supplier, we… more
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Feb 22, 2014
Trade shows are the largest single expense for B2B marketers. How can you boost your results, and ensure your trade shows are more of an investment? Here are 10 ways you can drive noticeably greater results from your trade show program:
1. Re-Examine Your Trade Show Schedule
Do you go to the same 5 restaurants for lunch that you went to 10 years ago? Probably not. They change in quality, new restaurants open, and your tastes change. So why go to the same trade shows you went to for the last 10 years? Your markets have changed, some shows have… more
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Feb 14, 2014
For any trade show to truly deliver value, participating brands must focus on not solely themselves, but the people standing in front of their booths. Audience engagement is a necessity during these events.
If representatives come off as just a corporate head, instead of someone who is truly trying to help prospective customers address their needs, then establishing a long-lasting relationship is made that much more difficult.
Speaking with Great Falls Tribune, Michael French, a financial adviser with Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors, said trade shows are effective, but long, placing… more
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In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way.
“We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.”
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OCCC Events:
This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.
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AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023
200,000 Attendees
$257 Million in Economic Impact
MEGACON 2023
160,000 Attendees
$205 Million in Economic Impact
Open Championship Series 2023
69,500 Attendees
$89 Million in Economic Impact
Sunshine Classic 2023
42,000 Attendees
$54 Million in Economic Impact
Premiere Orlando 2023
42,000 Attendees
$108 Million in Economic Impact