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Natural Products Expo West Highlights

Natural Products returned in-person for the first time since 2020! Here is how the went:

Natural Products Expo West Highlights After taking two years off because of the pandemic, the Natural Products Expo West show returned with a big splash. The in-person event took place in Anaheim, California this year, with more than 2,700 companies exhibiting a wide range of organic food and beverage products. Here are some highlights....

Exhibit Planning Timeline Checklist

Planning large can be stressful! Here’s a breakdown of what you should be doing leading up to your trade show - 12 months, 9 months, 6 months (and so on) out:

Exhibit Planning Timeline Checklist Preparing for a big trade show or event can be intimidating, especially if you’ve never attended one before. Don’t let your anxiety stop you from being proactive and planning ahead, though. Here are some helpful examples that explain how you can create a strong and effective exhibiting timeline ...

Building towards a more future for everyone is a hot topic these days. This month's will cover how going green in your trade show exhibit can save your company money, time, and also reduce stress!

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CEIR: 5 Industry Trends to Look for in 2022

Here are 5 predictions from CEIR about the & industry in 2022 and beyond:

CEIR: 5 Industry Trends to Look for in 2022 The exhibition and tradeshow industry has changed quite a bit over the last few years. The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (or CEIR) has recently shared 5 predictions for the B2B exhibitions and events industry in 2022 and beyond. We’ve summarized her observations and predictions below to ...

How the Exhibition Industry is Going Green(er)

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How the Exhibition Industry is Going Green(er) Eco-friendliness and sustainability have become a top priority for the exhibition industry. A lot of new changes are taking place throughout the industry to improve conservation efforts and protect the environment. In this post, we discuss specific steps that show organizers are taking to make their...

NSFF SHOT Show 2022 Recap & Highlights

We love seeing proceed as planned! The 44th Annual NSFF returned in-person on January 18th for the first time since 2020.

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NSFF SHOT Show 2022 Recap & Highlights The 44th Annual NSFF SHOT Show returned in-person on January 18th for the first time since 2020. Held in Las Vegas, it’s the largest event for the sport shooting, hunting and the outdoors industry. Attendees, exhibitors, and show organizers were excited to be back face-to-face at one of the more i...

Learn tips on merchandising your physical products at your , your product to build your brand, and much more during Skyline's this month. Join us on February 9th or 16th, register here: https://bit.ly/skylinefebwebinar

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Exhibit Graphics Basics Every Event Manager Should Know

The right can make a big difference when it comes to and getting people interested in your booth. Could your current exhibiting use a little tune-up?

Exhibit Graphics Basics Every Event Manager Should Know The right graphics can make a big difference when it comes to event marketing and getting people interested in your trade show booth. Could your current exhibiting strategy use a little tune-up? We have outlined everything event managers need to know about designing high-quality trade show exhibit g...

Trade Show Booth Flooring Ideas

Trade show flooring is more important than you think. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/33uU2l7

Trade Show Booth Flooring Ideas Not sure what to do for the floor at your next show? From carpet to tile, we have some ideas that can help you level up your trade show flooring and make a great impression on everyone who stops by your booth. When you invest in special flooring, it shows that you’re willing to go the extra mile t...

Touch-Free Trade Show Experiences

How can you incorporate more touch-free elements in your booth? Learn more here: https://bit.ly/31OfRLQ

Touch-Free Trade Show Experiences We live in a time where the less physical touch necessary in public places, the better. Especially at your trade shows. Creating a touch-free experience within your exhibit will resonate with your booth guests. Here are 4 areas within your trade show space where you can implement these options, as w...

How to Create a COVID-Safe Trade Show Exhibit

Creating a Covid-safe environment will be important going into your 2022 . TSNN got insight from Skyline's creative director of design on how to do this.

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How to Create a COVID-Safe Trade Show Exhibit As the trade show industry continues its return to in-person and exhibiting companies look forward to re-emerging at live events next year, some organizations may be taking a hard look at their exhibit properties and how they can make sure that all visitors remain safe and socially distanced.

U.S. Travel Ban Lifted, International Trade Show Attendees Welcome

On November 8th, the United States government officially ended its 20-month ban for international travelers. Here's what this means for :

U.S. Travel Ban Lifted, International Trade Show Attendees Welcome On November 8, 2021, the United States government officially ended its 20-month travel ban for international travelers. The lift of the travel ban is an excellent sign to trade show organizers that they can start extending invites to international exhibiting companies once more. If you are planning....

What You Need to Know About Trade Show Shipping Today

What you need to know about shipping!

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What You Need to Know About Trade Show Shipping Today If you have experience with trade shows and exhibiting, you know that many aspects of the trade show planning process can be expensive. You also know that no other aspect is more at risk of costly mistakes than shipping. In this article, we have some helpful tips that will make it easy (and cost-eff...

Making the Transition from Hybrid Back to In-Person Trade Shows

Just like transitioning from in-person to trade shows came with its fair share of challenges, transitioning from online/hybrid back to in-person will present challenges as well. Here are some tips!

Making the Transition from Hybrid Back to In-Person Trade Shows The status of trade shows is still a bit haphazard as in-person event marketing is still coming out of hibernation, but the most common theme we are seeing is a hybrid option. Consider these tips if your business is currently transitioning your online/hybrid exhibit presence back to a predominately....

Essential Insights for Exhibit Managers for 2022

Going into 2022, we want you to be as prepared as possible for any challenges that might come your way during your planning. Here are our suggestions!

Essential Insights for Exhibit Managers for 2022 It's that time of the year again! Time to set your 2022 marketing budget and update your marketing calendar. Skyline Expocon owner Larry Zollo has summarized some of the challenges that many of his customers are facing these days and the corresponding results from actual practices in 2021. Check out...

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Are you utilizing to its fullest potential to reach a larger audience at your ? Join Skyline's November and we will answer 4 of the most commonly asked questions when it comes to this. November 10th or November 17th. Register today!

Important Aspects of Communicating Your Exhibit Needs

Make sure your conversations with trade show attendees are connecting to them! Here are ways to do this: https://bit.ly/2YMWWzK

Important Aspects of Communicating Your Exhibit Needs Attendees at your trade shows are hoping to soak in all of the information and knowledge that they can. They are looking for new and innovative products that will fit their current needs. What they aren’t hoping for is to have to put in a ton of work just to find themselves in conversations that t...

Successful Shows and Fun Things to Do in Chicago

Coming to Chicago for an event? There have been many successful shows that stayed on track this year. Plus, we give a few recommendations of fun things to do off the trade show floor!

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Successful Shows and Fun Things to Do in Chicago With many trade shows staying on track and proceeding as planned, we know that each large show city has different guidelines. In this blog post, we are taking a closer look at successful events that have happened in Chicago, and other fun things to do while you aren’t on the show floor!

Looking to stand out even more at your trade shows? Join Skyline's October webinar next week and we will go over 21 tips from our very own exhibit designers, followed by a Q&A! Register here: https://bit.ly/3oaBA9X

Solid Lineup of 2021 Q4 Trade Shows

With the Q4 of 2021 already around the corner, this list of large will get you excited for the future comeback of events going into the new year:

Solid Lineup of 2021 Q4 Trade Shows We think we can speak for everyone in the industry when we say it was refreshing to see so many trade shows and live events this summer. With the 4th quarter of 2021 already around the corner, this list of large trade shows will get you excited for the future comeback of trade shows going into the n...

Is It Time to Re-Think Your Trade Show Giveaways?

Tangible, branded items that you are giving away at your may become obsolete, especially during these times. Need new ideas? We have you covered:

Is It Time to Re-Think Your Trade Show Giveaways? Is It Time to Re-Think Your Trade Show Giveaways? Nicole Schmidt – September 3, 2021 – filed under: Marketing and Promotions / Planning and Logistics / Promotional Items   We’ve touched on trade show giveaways in recent blogs but given the current times, we believe it’s time to dive deeper ...

Summer 2021 Trade Show Successes

While there is still a bit of uncertainty surrounding and large currently, we want to focus on some positive events that happened this summer! Check it out: https://bit.ly/3k4RKha

Summer 2021 Trade Show Successes Summer 2021 Trade Show Successes Briquelle Neyens – August 11, 2021 – filed under: Event Planning / Events / Trade Shows   The past year and a half have certainly been a whirlwind for any industry that relies on being able to have face-to-face interactions. While we understand we certainly aren...

FREE EDUCATIONAL TRADE SHOW WEBINAR!

Topic: Leverage Digital Marketing for Your Trade Show
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3 Tips to Fill Your Booth with Attendees on the Trade Show Floor

You’ve invested a lot of money into your trade show exhibit marketing - make sure people WANT to come visit you! How do you make that happen?

3 Tips to Fill Your Booth with Attendees on the Trade Show Floor There are ways that your trade show program can go above and beyond the standard expectations of a typical exhibitor to make your company's exhibit the one that everyone is talking about before the show even starts. Here are 3 ways to be extremely appealing to trade show guests that will assist in f...

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Skyline TradeTec worked with our client New Holland Agriculture to create a smartphone app that facilitated turning 1-way communications into 2-way conversations. We also created a virtual farm experience that represented New Holland equipment and technology to solve the challenges the end-users face daily.

Both the digital passport app and the virtual farm experience received multiple awards at the Regional National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) (Region 6) and the Best of NAMA awards.

5 Reasons Renting a Trade Show Exhibit May Be the Best Option for Your Business

If you are on the fence about committing to purchasing a exhibit for your business, rental may be the solution for your company. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3wWO3Pg

5 Reasons Renting a Trade Show Exhibit May Be the Best Option for Your Business If you are on the fence about committing to purchasing a trade show exhibit for your business, exhibit rental may be the solution for your company. It doesn’t always make sense for a business to purchase and own an exhibit. We've highlighted several different situations where renting could be the ...

Las Vegas Expansion and Fun To-Do’s in 2021

It's no secret that Vegas is a top trade show & hospitality city - and they have returned to pre-pandemic guidelines as of June 1st. See how this has been going & fun to do's when you aren't on the show floor: https://bit.ly/3wMdra2

Las Vegas Expansion and Fun To-Do’s in 2021 Las Vegas Expansion and Fun To-Do’s in 2021 Nicole Larson – July 12, 2021 – filed under: Attractions & Dining / Events / News   As of June 1st, Las Vegas has returned to pre-pandemic guidelines. This is great news for the event and hospitality industry! June 2021 brought back many trade shows...

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Trade shows are back! But due to the pandemic, exhibitors will still need to look at how they use giveaways in their booth. Join Skyline's webinar with some great tips and ideas on how you can promote your business at events safely and effectively.

Don’t Forget About These Trade Show Attendee Traits

In-person can be extremely effective when a well-thought sales plan is put in place. However, focusing on the human aspect during is where some exhibitors fall short – don’t let that be you: https://bit.ly/3wyEkz6

Don’t Forget About These Trade Show Attendee Traits In-person marketing can be extremely effective when a well-thought sales plan is put in place. However, focusing on the human aspect during trade shows is where some exhibitors fall short - don’t let that be you! Before speaking successfully to a group of qualified buyers, it is important to know ...

The return to in-person is here! TradeTec Skyline is ready to assist and help our clients get back to achieving their goals: https://ttchicago.com/contact-us

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In-person and will be back soon! That means it's time for a refresher on booth staff training, including an update on new rules and regulations, as well as new ideas and techniques you can use to ensure your staff and booth visitors are safe. Join our June for all of this & more!

How SEO Is A Top New Lead Generator for Trade Shows

Traditional marketing tactics such as promoting your trade show to your email lists, using an efficient lead collecting system, and creating a unique experience in your booth are all helpful in obtaining leads. But there is more we can be doing: https://bit.ly/3ep6iXx

How SEO Is A Top New Lead Generator for Trade Shows If you have not yet noticed, leads are becoming harder to obtain with the ever-growing amount of competition in each industry and the amount of marketing avenues companies now have at their fingertips to try and reach their prospects. Here is how you can use SEO to drive lead generation and boost yo...

New Obstacles Make Planning Ahead Vital for Your Next Trade ShowNew Obstacles Make Planning Ahead Vital for Your Next Trade Show

Due to the pandemic, supply chain delays and daily lead time fluctuation are new challenges we must all consider when planning our upcoming shows. This means that if you are thinking of exhibiting later this year, it is important to begin the planning process sooner than later.

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New Obstacles Make Planning Ahead Vital for Your Next Trade ShowNew Obstacles Make Planning Ahead Vital for Your Next Trade Show Exhibit companies will certainly be working hard to satisfy all requests and orders as efficiently as possible. Unfortunately, supply chain delays and daily lead time fluctuation are new challenges we must all consider due to the pandemic. This means that if you are thinking of exhibiting in the Fal...

EXHIBITOR Magazine Announces Industry’s 'Top 40' Exhibit Producers

Skyline Exhibits has been recognized as Exhibitor Magazine's 'Find It - Top 40' exhibit producers again in 2021, and a leader in the Thought Leadership and Industry Participation for the 2nd consecutive year. Learn more here: https://www.exhibitoronline.com/news/article.asp?ID=21475

EXHIBITOR Magazine Announces Industry’s 'Top 40' Exhibit Producers EXHIBITOR magazine, the award-winning publication featuring best practices in trade show marketing, and Find It – Marketplace, the buyer’s guide to trade show products and services, recently announced...

Kevin Dana, Executive Director of Merchandising & Product Development at CORT Events will be joining Skyline Exhibits for a webinar on April 14th & 21st to discuss new tips, trends, and ideas exhibitors can use at their next trade show to ensure attendees are confident when visiting their space.

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Skyline is hosting a free educational webinar tomorrow! While we are hopeful that trade shows are slowly making a comeback, you still should be focusing on your digital marketing strategies right now! Learn what you can be doing and get some great examples. Register here: https://bit.ly/skylinemarchwebinar

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