The Event and Exhibition industry in North America is represented by an alphabet soup of organizations. Each focuses on a slice of the industry like show organizers, exhibit builders, or venue managers. There’s no one umbrella group. Sadly, with the exception of HCEA (which is strictly healthcare), there are no associations that represent exhibitors and …
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Trade Show Exhibit Appointed Contractor Using an Exhibit Appointed Contractor We are often asked, “Why use a Trade Show Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC)?” Perhaps we should start with some simple definitions. General Contractor (GC) vs Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) The official show contractor is typically known as the “General Contractor.” Exhibitor Appointed Contractors, on the …
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You’re Nervous. That’s Understandable. Trade shows are like first dates, first meetings, or job interviews. Unless you have an ego like Donald Trump, these “firsts” scare the bejesus out of you. They should. No matter how well you prepare, the unknowns trump the knowns by a ratio of about 10,000 to 1. If you’ve ever …
Three Reasons to Exhibit at a Trade Show With each New Year, Marketing Departments create and evaluate their annual budget. For many companies, trade shows are a significant expense, so it’s not uncommon for the CFO to ask, “Why are we participating in Show XYZ?” It’s a valid question and one that should be asked …
40 Things You Do @ Trade Shows While many behaviors might seem normal to you as a member of the trade show community, others are downright bizarre to those who rarely set foot in a trade show hall. With the assistance of my colleagues, I’ve compiled a list of 40 Things You Do @ Trade …
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