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this section, you’ll find articles related to: general service
contractors, specialty contractors, registration companies, shipping,
exhibitor-appointed contractors, audio/visual, security, show
photographers, RFPs, negotiation, etc.
May 2007
April 2007
Tips on locating, hiring and contracting with destination management companies
November/December 2006
Pointers for identifying your A/V needs and the company that can best accommodate them
July/August 2006
Once viewed as a cost-cutting measure, outsourcing
part or all of your show management has proven to be smart strategy for
some associations that have taken advantage of expert knowledge while
allowing staff to stay focused on organizational objectives. Find out
why outsourcing vs. staffing up works for these associations.
November/December 2005
Even if your small or mid-sized show doesn’t carry
the clout of the big guys, there are still ways to save money without
making it appear you’re cutting corners.
June 2005
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
E.J. Krause covers drayage fees at Expo Manufactura, increasing attendance and space rentals
May 2005
Birds of a feather take wing with wearable computers that hookup like-minded professionals
April 2005
April 2005
Association creates its own general service contracting company to stabilize or reduce exhibit costs at PACK EXPO
September 2003
Contractors work on hundreds of shows and deal
with thousands of exhibitors each year. So why don’t more show managers
treat them like partners?
April 2003
Case Study: E-Gov gets smart with bCard lead management system
April 2003
Case Study: Digital photography delivers images for multiple media
Novermber/Decemver 2002
General service contractors work with an Olympic spirit that helps keep exhibitions running smooth
April 2002
As economic expansion drives up drayage
expenses,general service contractors and show managers put together
solutions to control exhibitor costs
April 2001
February 1997
Unresolved issues can plague relationships between show managers and the EACs that work at their event
October 1996
Here's what it takes to get exhibitors to your event and on the show floor
September 1996
Off-the-shelf, customized or contracted -- whatever the source, be sure your system captures data for future use
June 1996
Form follows function when show decoration goes beyond creating a look and feel
March 1996
With a detailed RFP, show managers select the service contractors best suited to their needs
March 1995
Are service contractors being squeezed out?
March 1995
A day in the life of a decorator
March 1995
The ever-changing status of the industry's service contractors
July/August 1994
Negotiating agreements as unique as your show
June 1994
Stretching your show's decorating dollars
May 1994
The "other" service providers
April 1994
Producing a show in Mexico
March 1994
Local vs. national
July/August 1993
What can they do for you?
September/October 1992
Service contractors fight to maintain their place in the industry
March/April 1992
Why bother?
September/October 1991
How do they really feel about their service contractors?
September/October 1991
Making the right choices
September/October 1990
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