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Archive for the ‘Trade Show News’ Category

Your Trade Show Master Plan

April 30th, 2012

In trade shows there are no 2ndchances; you must make the best possible, lasting impression. The key to having a successful display – that reflects the values of your company – is proper planning. Now that you have thought through your primary considerations, it is time to begin writing your trade show master plan, and [...]


Tradeshow Industry Continues to Outperform the Economy

February 28th, 2012

Smash Hit Displays is excited to report on the latest trends associated with the tradeshow industry. Recently, the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) – in its calculation of the latest CEIR Index data – reported that 2011 fourth quarter activity in the tradeshow/exhibition industry increased by 3.8% over the fourth quarter of 2010.  In [...]


Get Your Seattle Trade Show Display Ready for the Seattle Bicycle Expo

February 15th, 2012

Trade Show Displays Seattle It’s a new year, and the Seattle trade show display season is here. So it’s time to stick to that New Year’s resolution and get in shape. What better way to do that than seeing all of the new and exciting bicycle-related products from both local and national businesses at the Seattle [...]


The Seattle Home Show is Right Around the Corner

February 7th, 2012

If you are interested in updating the look of your house, offer services that homeowners would appreciate, or will be in the Pacific Northwest, then you’ll love the Seattle Home Show. This trade show begins February 18th and ends the 26th at CenturyLink Field Event Center. Being the biggest trade show in the country, both [...]


Get Your Caffeine Fix from Coffee Fest in Seattle

February 6th, 2012

If you are a coffee enthusiast, sell coffee products, or sell food and treats that go well with coffee, then the Coffee Fest Trade Show in Seattle is the place to be! Coffee Fest serves the specialty coffee and gourmet tea industries. The event doesn’t begin until September 21st, 2012 but you can be sure [...]


The Northwest Flower and Garden Trade Show is Coming to Town

January 11th, 2012

If you work in the flower and garden industry or simply are looking for gardening ideas, the Northwest Flower and Garden Trade Show is definitely worth going to. This event runs from February 8th through the 12th and will be held at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle. Over 300 businesses will be setting [...]


Mobile Apps to Enhance Trade Show Booths and Exhibits

September 26th, 2011

Increasing traffic to trade show displays is no longer limited to only social media and print ads, but is now done through mobile applications. Flip cell phones are now being thought of as “dinosaur”-phones because an overwhelming number of people prefer smart phones, like Blackberries and iPhones. With the demand for these phones also comes [...]


What We Learned From the SAAC Trade Show

September 6th, 2011

The SAAC trade show was held in Long Beach, CA on August 24th and 25th. This convention provides suppliers with a time-efficient way to attract new clients and maintain the distributor relationships that have already been built. Pam Caswell, account executive at Crick Information Technologies, Inc., was one of the exhibitors at the SAAC show. [...]


How to Use Video Effectively at Your Convention Booth

August 10th, 2011

As you prepare your trade show booth for the upcoming convention, advertising your booth at least a month before the event is important in order to let your target audience know when and where the show will take place. This is a great way to increase traffic to your display booth. One way to effectively advertise your trade show exhibit is not just by telling your audience about it, but by showing them. Video is a powerful tool if used correctly. Here are some ways you can use video and get the results you want at the event.


How to Keep Your Audience Entertained at Convention Booths

August 4th, 2011

All exhibitors have one thing in common – they are all using trade show booths to promote their company and products. But, what is it that makes you stand out from the others? Energetic, active display booths for trade shows will be much more memorable and will cause attendees to hang around much longer than displays that aren’t as engaging. Here are a few things you can do at your next event to create a buzz around your convention display.