What is the Material Handling Form?
So you have heard different names for shipping documents: Bill of Lading, Material Handling form, Airbills, etc. These terms are used interchangeably but do have different meanings...
At Exhibit Edge, we are always asked about promotional items – what’s hot, what’s cool, what’s on sale, what’s new - but the big questions that need to be asked are: ...
Avoiding Common Mistakes When Selecting a Booth Space
It is important to analyze the floor plan of a building and include tips on how to avoid the most common mistakes made when selecting a booth space. At Exhibit Edge, we have see...
Show rules that are consistent for all exhibits will be our topic for today. These rules deal with audio levels, moving lights, presentation areas, and a host of other topics. They...
Specialty Furniture at Trade Shows
Specialty Furniture is becoming more and more popular at trade shows as the selection increases and prices become more competitive. So let’s take a look at how you can use specia...
The 101 of Retractable Banner Stands
What is a retractable banner stand? The retractable banner stand, by definition, retracts into a base or housing using a mechanical spring or tensioner to pull the graphic around ...
Previously we talked in general about the proper use of graphics so now let’s talk about the elements of graphic design. Graphic design has two basic elements: Content (whic...
Learn How To Use Graphics To Your Advantage
How to use graphics to your advantage when planning your next exhibit. To have a discussion about graphics, let’s start by understanding that your exhibit is a marketing tool,...
How to Ship: Advanced or Direct?
A big question we get all the time is how to ship to an exhibit - advanced drayage or send it directly to the show site? Now – I will tell you upfront that I am not a big fan of ...
Using the Return to Warehouse Option
When the exhibit is over, deciding when to use the "return to warehouse option" or "shipment rerouted" can be difficult. When you turn in the Material Handling form to ship your ex...