Consulting Services – Trade Shows

Trade shows have the potential to generate high margins and returns. Dr. Olentine has developed and managed one of the largest trade shows in the US and can provide strategic planning and analysis to improve your event.

 

Strategy Development

- Evaluate your site selection, event frequency and trade show franchise

- Assist in expanding internationally or finding new domestic partners

- Facilitate staff sessions to identify how to make your event more experiential

 

Revenue Growth

- Discover new revenue sources related to sponsorships, commissions and ancillary income

- Develop new pricing strategies to increase visitor attendance, the number of exhibitors and their respective footprints

- Provide guidance on the design and execution of RFP's

 

Operational Improvement

- Help determine which vendors compliment your event

- Review vendor contracts to ensure that revenue isn't left on the table

 

Vendor Support

- Perform background research on trade shows of interest

- Provide insight on your marketing program from a trade show manager's point of view

 


Contributing Blogger - Trade Show News Network

Charles Olentine is a regular contributing blogger for the Trade Show News Network.  Below is a list of his past columns.

 

 

Jan 3, 2017         The Problem with Experience

 

Dec 17, 2016       Limiting Limitations

 

Nov 11, 2016      The Ultimate Telecommute

 

Aug 21, 2016       Badge of Success

 

June 25, 2016     For Better or Worse

 

June 10, 2016     The Problem of Linear Thinking

 

May 21, 2016       Suitcasing/Outboarding – Not So Subtle Thefts

 

May 7, 2016         Are Paradigms Worth 20 Cents?

 

Apr 16, 2016        Stay in Touch?

 

Apr 1, 2016          Legislating Morality: Georgia Governor Makes the Right Decision

 

Mar 20, 2016       KISS: Keep It Simple Sometimes?