Travel Tips From EXHIBITOR Magazine’s Newest Survey

We’re proud to announce our most recent accolade in the world of trade show exhibit design and production. The Exhibitor Media Group, an industry standard trade show magazine, selected us as one of...

1. Name and job title: Omar Jimenez - Runner

Steelhead: Exhibits. Made for the Moment.

Can you still remember the excitement of event planning? Think back, before addendum invoicing and all the unexpected costs made you bitter … before your...

The day winds down, the customers head home. Your team is, understandably drained, mentally and physically. Perhaps they’re anxious to find new surroundings outside of the confines of the trade show...

“The pre-show huddle with your sales team”

It all comes down to this. May the battle begin. It’s in your best interest to gather your thoughts, draw up the agenda, and find some quiet time before chaos ensues.

I don’t tend to enjoy sports movies. But, my favorite scene is the pre-game “pep talk,” of course! The essential inspirational speech is a force of nature: it’s emotionally driven, uniting a team...

Name and job title: Matt Biby, Brand Representative

The design process can seem never ending. You’ve been communicating back and forth with designers for months, and hopefully it’s been a pleasant experience. But, just know that not all renderings...

So, it’s the final countdown. You’re twiddling your thumbs. You feel like you’re forgetting something ALL THE TIME. You’re not sure you’ve done enough.

You have your little ducks in a row. By, “ducks,” of course, I mean your booth staff. They’re pumped, they’re informed, and they know the game plan. That’s awesome. But, with things like this, there...

1. Name and job title: Trinity Anderson, Accounting Specialist

You have ensured that your booth is going to stand out in the crowd. You are confident about all the leads you’ll obtain, and the sales you’ll make. Let’s make sure your team is ready and...

The outcome of your show can be greatly impacted by the proficiency of your staff. For months now, you’ve envisioned exactly how you want the show to go. But, has every person at your company been...

*Note* If your trade show staff will be just you and a couple coworkers, this breakdown may seem beyond your needs. However, I think you could benefit from skimming through these pointers, if you,...

1. Name and job title: Jannette Reyes, Graphics Production Manager

Here’s a quick run-through of 6 pointers for choosing trade show booth staff, prior to actual training on a more intensive level.

Now is the time for your...

At this point in your first trade show development, it is time to direct your attention to pre-show advertising. It’s imperative that you let your audience know about the show you’re attending, where...

Do you like money? Do you like being relevant? When you do an event, are you happier if things run smoothly with less time/money-wasting surprises? Do you care about the earth, on which you’re living?