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How important is your trade show audio visual?

  • On June 24, 2013
The short answer to this question – VERY important. It’s important to execute this area of your trade show program carefully, because the last thing you want to have happen is find yourself with a blank television on the show floor. So, what can you do to get prepared? (1) Think about the television inputs […]
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EXHIBITOR 2013 is Right Around the Corner!

  • On March 13, 2013
  • certified trade show marketer, CTSM, EXHIBITOR Show, Trade Shows & Expos
So it’s time for the big countdown…  There are just four days until the big EXHIBITOR 2013 Show kicks off at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.  But why am I so excited about this? I like to refer to EXHIBITOR as the trade show for trade show people, and that’s exactly what […]
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Las Vegas to Expand Convention Center, Create Convention District

  • On March 7, 2013
  • convention centers, las vegas, Trade Shows & Expos
This article was written by Dave Kovaleski at www.meetingsnet.com.  I thought it was interesting and valuable to repost.  Thanks, Dave! Conceptual drawing of the Las Vegas Global Business District <div> <a href=”//ad.doubleclick.net/N3834/jump/mtgsnet.home/site_news/mountain;pos=180_1;ptype=article;page=/mountain/las-vegas-expand-convention-center-create-convention-district;sz=300×250,180×150;tile=1;ord=123456789?” target=”_blank”> <img src=”//ad.doubleclick.net/N3834/ad/mtgsnet.home/site_news/mountain;pos=180_1;ptype=article;page=/mountain/las-vegas-expand-convention-center-create-convention-district;sz=300×250,180×150;tile=1;ord=123456789?” border=”0″ alt=”” /> </a> </dA major renovation and expansion of the Las Vegas Convention Center is under development, the first […]
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Business Travel “Tricks of the Trade”

  • On February 6, 2013
As “road warrior,” I decided today that I would share some travel tricks of the trade and wanted to blog about them.  I was talking to someone this morning about getting to the airport, and realized that infrequent travelers might not know the insides.  I hope my tips help you prepare for your next trade […]
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The Perfect Look for your Exhibit

  • On November 28, 2012
  • brand awareness, graphics, marketing, trade show brand awareness, Trade Shows & Expos
As you already know, one of the goals in exhibiting at a trade show is to increase your brand awareness and increase awareness of specific products, promotions, and services that you offer to your audiences.  But the last thing you want to do is bombard your customer with TOO much information or as I like […]
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A Hot Venue for your Next Event

  • On November 9, 2012
This week, I spent quite a bit of time with one of my partner venues, Nikki Beach, on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Florida.  It’s quite a spot and is a perfect space for a variety of types of events – from corporate parties to birthdays to pretty much whatever you’d like. Each Sunday, they […]
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Summer 2012 – A great time to plan for 2013!

  • On July 3, 2012
I realized today that I haven’t posted in a while.  2012 is certainly flying by!!  And who wouldn’t rather be at the beach at this time of year?  But I won’t digress…… Summer is a good time to start looking into your 2013 trade show planning — when there is enough time to think thoroughly […]
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Miami Beach Women’s Conference

  • On March 2, 2012
Today, I’d like to dedicate my blog to the Miami Beach Women’s Conference.  We’ve been working really hard to make this event special, so please read, and hopefully, you can make it to the event on March 16, 2012: MIAMI BEACH — Celebrate National Women’s History Month with Mayor Matti Herrera Bower at Miami Beach City Hall […]
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Negotiating the Contract

  • On February 21, 2012
  • fine print, trade show contract, Trade Shows & Expos, understanding contracts
So envision this….  You are working on a great event, and can see it now – exquisite flowers, beautiful design, delicious food and cocktails…  After working hard on finding the perfect caterer and the perfect venue, you are presented with a contract.  You can’t wait for your event; it’s going to be perfect.  What do you do?  Whatever you […]
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Host your next event in South Florida

  • On January 24, 2012
  • Clevelander, Coconut Grove, events, Fountainbleau, miami beach, miami events, South Beach, Trade Shows & Expos
If you are looking for a place to host your next event, look no further than Miami.  Miami-Dade county has a countless number of beautiful venues to make your next event memorable and successful.  I’ve attached a picture that I took from an event at the top of the Clevelander Hotel on Ocean Drive, to […]
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