The Complete Guide to Trade Show Graphics and Large-Format Printing
Your trade show booth has a few seconds to pull someone in from the aisle. At that distance, your graphics do most of the heavy lifting. The images, colors, and messaging printed on your backwall, banner stands, and hanging signs are what stop foot traffic and communicate who you are before anyone reads a line […]
The Complete Guide to Trade Show Logistics (Shipping, Setup, and Teardown)
Trade show logistics is one of the most complex parts of exhibiting. Get it wrong, and you’re dealing with delayed freight, surprise fees, and a booth that isn’t ready when the doors open. Get it right, and you walk in focused entirely on connecting with prospects, running demos, and generating leads. At Xibit Solutions, we’ve […]
In-House vs. Outsourced Trade Show Booth Fabrication: What Actually Makes Sense in 2026
For most companies, outsourcing trade show booth fabrication to a specialized exhibit house is the smarter move. Building a true in-house fabrication operation requires $500,000 or more in equipment and facilities, a full roster of skilled fabricators and designers, and enough show volume to keep that investment earning its keep. Unless you’re running 10 or […]
What to Expect When Exhibiting at San Diego Comic-Con 2026
San Diego Comic-Con 2026 runs July 23-26 at the San Diego Convention Center, with Preview Night on July 22, drawing approximately 135,000 attendees across four packed days. Exhibiting here means navigating sold-out booth space, strict union rules, complex drayage logistics, and one of the most competitive show floors in the country. At Xibit Solutions, we […]
The Complete Guide to Trade Show Services, Offsite and Onsite
Trade show services fall into two broad categories: offsite services (design, fabrication, storage, shipping, and logistics) and onsite services (drayage, electrical, AV, rigging, and labor). Together, these services consume roughly two-thirds of an exhibitor’s total event budget beyond booth space rental. The U.S. B2B trade show market hit $15.78 billion in 2024 and is […]
ICAST 2018 – International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades
Choosing the right trade show to boost your business is an essential part of your ongoing marketing strategy. The right show can really take your operations to the next level, while the wrong one can be, at best, a waste of time and effort. If you have a business catering to sport fishing in any […]
Tips to Displaying Your Products at a Trade Show
If you’ve ever visited or participated in a trade show before, then you’ve probably noticed the lack of quality in some displays. Poorly planned trade show displays often come down to a lack of preparation and a weak understanding of what types of displays are likely to entice and impress potential customers. Before you participate […]
10 Tips For Buying Trade Show Displays
There is a lot more to buying a trade show display than simply the bottom line. To make the most out of your trade show presence, you have to remember that cost is not the same as value. You must think of every dollar spent on your overall trade show presence as a dollar invested […]
5 Reasons You Should Hire Staff for your Trade Show Booth
A solid presence at this year’s big trade show could make all the difference in your business’s future. But you don’t have to do the entire thing yourself. Read ahead to find out the five reasons you should be hiring specialized staff to host your booth. However, I should add that vetting anyone you hire […]