Trade Shows

Report from the Field: Eurosatory 2010 in Paris

Our colleague, Peggy Keene at Korry Electronics/Esterline, was at Eurosatory 2010 in Paris this past month. Here is her report from the show site. Defense trade shows pose a unique challenge to exhibitors, as witnessed at this year’s Eurosatory exhibition, held every other June at Parc des Expositions, north of Paris. How do you tastefully […]

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At the Exhibitor’s Show, Day 2: Using Surveys

This seminar is one of the key reasons I came to this show: to learn how to apply my company’s services to the world of exhibitry. Ian Sequeira of Exhibit Surveys was the presenter. Again, a full house and a good discussion. Less audience participation and dry slides, but a good, informative discussion. Ian spoke

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At the Exhibitor’s Show, Day 2: Branding

The morning’s first class was growing your brand and incorporating it into your exhibit program. Scott Leech of Brandspeak of Minneapolis (www.brandspeak.com) was the presenter. This popular (193 of 200 seats in the meeting room) seminar was clear and to the point, however, Scott did have to spend more time setting up brand to the

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At the Exhibitor’s Show, Day 1

I’m in Fabulous Las Vegas this week for the annual Exhibitor’s Show, presented by Exhibitor Magazine. This 20-year-old event is aimed at industry professionals who either produce shows for companies for supply goods and services to exhibitors. There are over 300 exhibits in 2 halls along with over 200 conference sessions spanning 5 days. I’m

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Walking a show in one day–HAI

It’s a proven formula: targeting and evaluating/prospecting a show in one long day. The latest example is the Heli-Expo Show in Houston. This annual show moves between cities (including Dallas, Houston and several others). It takes up most of a multi-hall convention center, so Houston’s George Brown and the Dallas Convention Center fill up nicely.

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