What is a virtual event? Many people have (incorrectly) classified them as a Zoom meeting (or whatever platform is comparable). A virtual event is so much more. Check out these great examples that can all be done virtually, plus some reasons people hold a virtual event and what they accomplish.
The Together Again Expo was recently held in Orlando, Florida. This event gave those in the exhibitions industry an opportunity to reunite and explore new possibilities for the future of exhibiting. Two representatives from Skyline Exhibits attended and gave us their feedback on their experience.
Companies have been struggling to figure out how to make virtual exhibits a successful replacement of real, in-person trade shows. The hard truth is that these companies likely won’t find a parallel solution because in-person marketing is irreplaceable. Check out our 3 big reasons why live, in-person experiences are so much more important than digital experiences.
Increasingly more and more businesses are now smart to stay away from “gimmicky” style giveaways that often end up in the trash in favor of items that are eco-friendly and can have a positive impact on the environment. With that in mind, here’s a run-down of our current favorite eco-friendly giveaway ideas.
People may question whether or not trade shows will ever regain enough traction to return to where they were before the start of the Coronavirus pandemic. However, there are still many reasons for people to attend live, in-person trade shows and events in the near future. Learn why on our latest blog post.
Networking events can be traced back in time to when humans first learned the mutual benefit of trade. And while we attend different types of events in today’s modern world, the remnants of the past can still be recognized today. Here is a brief history of trade shows.
The COVID-19 coronavirus has currently postponed or canceled many trade shows. But as it has proven in the past, the size of this industry alone will provide momentum to reopen for business. Here is how, along with some other good reasons trade shows and events will return sooner rather than later.
Who would have thought that a worldwide pandemic would prevent your business from displaying its beautifully branded exhibit? Well, since our current reality is that trade shows are inoperable, here’s a list of ideas for your business to make use of its exhibit in the meantime (when done in a safe environment).
The two largest convention centers in the US recently announced that they are seeking accreditation from a new program aimed at assuring visitors that their venue is safe from the coronavirus. But the question remains: will it be enough to draw people to events again?
Has a canceled or postponed trade show made you feel stuck and wondering when you’ll be able to pick up where you left off? Having a contingency plan can help keep you on track toward your trade show marketing goals, rather than letting your efforts fall stagnant.
As people are stuck at home, distancing from loved ones, and longing for what used to be their normal daily activities, people are seeking out positivity in any way possible. Here is a list of ideas to get you moving on your social media strategy so that your audience is seeing more than just repetitive and gloomy coronavirus related posts everywhere they look.
Since COVID-19 has brought on what’s now globally known as “social distancing,” the rules of etiquette are already shifting to a new norm. Booth etiquette expectations may shift moving forward once trade shows can be back up and running.
As we are all staying home trying to flatten the curve, a lot of people and companies also have to work on their learning curve to get up to par with virtual meetings software. Here are some tips on how you can use video conferencing in your trade show program.
Virtual events have the potential to be the next best thing for your business during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re dealing with a trade show cancellation, here are a few ways to bounce back and create an interactive online event.
If virtual events are uncharted territory for you, you’re probably in the same boat as a lot of other organizations leaning on this trade show marketing substitution. Here are our top 8 live streaming tips for those who are beginning to lean on virtual events at this time!
With the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic leading to the cancellation and postponement of most trade shows and events, we must ask the question: what does the future of the industry hold?
In a time when many organizations are feeling helpless due to COVID-19, it’s important to focus on the things that they can control. While large, in-person gatherings are not acceptable at this time, you can still be interactive with your network on a large scale through virtual events!
Are your company’s exhibits temporarily on the shelf? Well you now have a great window of opportunity to do the research, analysis, brainstorming, and implementation that will improve your trade show results and ROI for years to come. Check out these tips on how to do it.
Are you getting ready to represent your company at a big trade show later this year? Are you considering renting a kiosk for these events instead of purchasing or building one yourself?Renting a kiosk can be a great way to save money without sacrificing design options.
Whether you are “livin’ on the edge” or want to “fly away from here,” check out these tips on how the rock group Aerosmith can help you on your way to improving your trade show experience.
Are you getting ready to attend a trade show (or several shows) later this year? If so, there’s a lot of great technology out there these days that can help you maximize your experience and gather as many leads as possible. Read on to learn about some of the best trade show lead capture approaches you can take while attending events in 2020.
