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Cheat Sheet: Effective charity events at your show |
February 2008
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Best Practices: Perfecting its partnering system |
September 2007
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Producing green shows |
July/August 2007
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Best Practices: Teamwork in transition |
July/August 2007
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Marketwatch: Food & beverage |
June 2007
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Cheat Sheet: Taking your trade show public |
June 2007
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Content is King |
June 2007
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Hotel Negotiation: What Works Now |
June 2007
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Cheat Sheet: Liability insurance |
April 2007
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Best Practices: Providing equal access |
| ATIA accommodates special requirements of people with multiple disabilities |
January 2007
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Prepared to go green |
| Environmental sustainability is not a passing fad. It’s become a major public concern. What does it mean for your show — and how much will it cost you? |
October 2006
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Working with destination management companies |
| Tips on locating, hiring and contracting with destination management companies |
November/December 2006
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Bill reconciliation |
| The most common billing issues to be aware of and tips for reviewing your invoices |
September 2006
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Cheat Sheet: Selecting an A/V company |
| Pointers for identifying your A/V needs and the company that can best accommodate them |
July/August 2006
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Marketwatch: Housing |
| Despite rising occupancy rates, most shows aren’t having trouble finding rooms |
July/August 2006
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Cheat Sheet: Facility contracts |
| What should and what shouldn’t be included in contracts |
April 2006
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Step-by-Step: Registration |
| Four steps for finding the right company to fit your registration needs. |
April 2006
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Marketwatch: Conference content |
| Education continues to be an essential component for shows in 2006 |
April 2006
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Best Practices: On-site temp staffing |
| Professional temp staffing management enhances customer experience at ADA events |
March 2006
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Cheat Sheet: Ground Transportation |
| Whether you delegate the responsibility to a reputable destination management company or work directly with providers, here’s what you need to know about ground transfers. |
February 2006
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Haute cuisine |
| What’s in and what’s out in convention F&B |
February 2006
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Step-by-step: Crisis management |
| Five steps for developing a plan, communicating during a crisis and dealing with the financial impact |
January 2006
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Cheat Sheet: Cancellation insurance |
| Hurricanes, fires, terrorism and any number of unexpected factors can force a show cancellation. Here’s what you need to know before buying cancellation insurance. |
January 2006
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Cheat Sheet: New product pavilions |
| Nearly half of shows offer a new product showcase, according a recent EXPOweb poll. Whether you’re looking to launch a new products section or enhance your existing one, here are some tips on how to set parameters, promote and sell it, and handle operational issues. |
September 2005
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Cheat Sheet: Conference Archives |
| How to use archiving to add value to your event for attendees and revenue to your bottom line |
July/August 2005
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17 tips for planning hotel shows |
| Producing a show at a hotel rather than a convention center presents some unique challenges. Most can be managed with proper planning and careful strategizing. Here’s how. |
July/August 2005
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Step-by-Step: Contests and competitions |
| Five steps for planning, organizing and managing show contests |
June 2005
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Best Practices: No money down |
| E.J. Krause covers drayage fees at Expo Manufactura, increasing attendance and space rentals |
May 2005
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Cheat Sheet: Working with Unions |
| When it comes to working with labor unions, show managers often feel like the middlemen in a chain leading from the unions to the official service contractor (OSC) to their exhibitors. Here are some tips to keep things running smoothly all along the chain. |
May 2005
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Eat, Drink and Be Varied |
| What’s in and what’s out in convention F&B |
February 2005
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Best Practices: Hands-free |
| Name badge uses RFID technology to track satellite session attendance, proving value for grantors who underwrite the sessions |
January 2005
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Cheat Sheet: Exhibitor Contracts |
| If worded properly, exhibitor contracts can improve cash flow and make the operation of an event more efficient. Here’s how. |
November/December 2004
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Cheat Sheet: Security |
| Tips and tricks for assessing and meeting your show’s security needs |
October 2004
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Cheat Sheet: Floorplans |
| What you need to know about designing your floor plan, including tips and tools on booth assignments, safety considerations, floor plan design software and traffic flow |
September 2004
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Cheat Sheet: Food and beverage |
| Cost-saving tips and advice on planning your next meal function |
July/August 2004
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Best Practices: Privacy please |
| Booth space-demo suite combo gives exhibitors more privacy at Design Automation Conference |
April 2004
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Cheat Sheet: Sight and sound |
| Using the latest A/V technologies at your show can be complicated and expensive. Here are some tips for saving money on your A/V bill. |
April 2004
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Cheat Sheet:Digital show graphics |
| Learning the lingo of graphic design helps ensure that show managers provide contractors with exactly what they need to get the best results when producing show graphics. |
February 2004
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Securing the perimeter |
| Expecting protestors at the agricultural technology show, management coordinated procedures with a government Security Team and local police |
October 2003
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Are room blocks history? |
| Booking outside the block is affecting every industry segment. Show managers face hefty attrition fees. CVBs can’t track group business. Hotels are losing guaranteed business when they need it the most. Housing companies are losing market share. But exhibitors and attendees are winning with cheaper rates. How the industry is solving the housing crisis. |
May 2003
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What great rates are really costing you |
| Attrition issues complicate as visitors book more rooms outside the block |
March 2003
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Keeping shows safe |
| Sept. 11 brought security issues to the forefront. But despite all the measures taken, are shows truly safe? |
January 2003
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Taking out the wash |
| Case Study: APTA cleans up housing with Passkey-enabled CVBs |
January 2003
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Help wanted |
| Tips for hiring and training temporary workers |
November/December 2002
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Do-it-yourself registration |
| Case study: Managing multiple events with licensed software |
July/August 2002
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Beyond booth space |
| Operations teams use interactive floor plans to collaborate |
September 2001
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Profitable Trade Show |
| 25 tips to help your show make or save money |
September 2001
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Taking the lead |
| Internet-enabled exhibitor lead management solutions leverage registration data |
March 2001
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Hype and hyperbole |
| Is real-time online housing delivering on its promise? |
January 2001
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Operational Pitfalls |
| 40 tips on avoiding costly errors and keeping operations running smoothly on site |
September 2000
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The Industry’s Killer App |
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Online registration creates efficiencies and improves service
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September 2000
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CVBs Have Revolutionized Convention Housing |
April 2000
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Floor Plans with a Purpose |
| Re-engineering your show floor design to reflect market needs |
October 1998
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Whose Floor is it Anyway? |
| Deputize a floor manager to help keep the peace |
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June 1997
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Click to Register |
February 1997
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Dealing with Exhibitor-Appointed Contractors |
| Unresolved issues can plague relationships between show managers and the EACs that work at their events |
October 1996
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On-Site Cost Controls |
| Negotiating better prices for your exhibitors -- and for yourself |
September 1996
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Registration Revelation |
| Off-the-shelf, customized or contracted -- whatever the source, be sure your system captures data for future use |
June 1996
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Reducing International Risks |
| How local conditions, practices and attitudes affect your insurance choices |
April 1996
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Not Just A Pretty Face |
| Form follows function when show decoration goes beyond creating a look and feel |
March 1996
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Limiting Show Liability |
| Assume a lawsuit is imminent -- protect yourself by managing risk |
July/August 1995
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Contingency Insurance |
| Protection where you need it most |
July/August 1994
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Beautiful Shows on a Budget |
| Stretching your show's decorating dollars |
May 1994
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Growing Pains |
| Managing your show's ups and downs |
March 1994
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Hotel Shows |
| Is a hotel the right site for your next exposition? |
March 1994
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Showtime! |
| Time management for show managers |
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January 1994
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Risky Business |
| Evaluating your insurance needs |
July/August 1993
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Show Rules and Regulations |
| An overview of industry practices |
May/June 1993
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Outside Registration Vendors |
| What can they do for you |
September/October 1992
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Handling On-Site Emergencies |
| Preparation -- or panic? |
September/October 1991
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Manage Shows: Will Travel |
| Freelance floor managers get respect |
March/April 1991
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Floorplan design |
| Layouts that do more then just maximize space |
July/August 1990
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How Liable Are You? |
| Insurance becomes a high-stakes game of "keep-away" |
March/April 1990
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