Why ShopTalk Shows are a Must for Retail Innovators

In the fast-paced world of retail, keeping up isn’t enough – you’ve got to make waves, and ShopTalk is creating a big splash!  They bring the intersection of retail, technology and innovation to US locations 3 times a year, and they do it big, and boldly.  With over 10,000 attendees and over 600+ expert speakers […]

Custom Rental or Custom Built: The Age Old Trade Show Conversation

Dremio Custom Rental Exhibit

Dremio’s custom rental exhibit showcased at the Javits Center in NYC for Data Universe. If you’ve been around the event industry for as long as we have, you know there’s a topic of conversation as old as time: Should you rent an exhibit for your trade show appearances, or should you purchase one?  We’ve had […]

An Evolving Industry Gives Rise to a Company-Wide Evolution

When looking for the origin of trade shows, most sources cite events starting as early as 3000 BC in the Middle East.  The world’s first recognized trade show, The Great Exhibition, made its debut in England in 1851 with over 100,000 exhibits.  In the nearly two centuries since then, the live event industry has continued […]

Tips for Effective Exhibit Design

Example of a custom exhibit by Fage

Everyone wants their exhibit to stand out on the show floor and to capture the attention of attendees, but making that happen is a big task.  Effective exhibit design is both a strategic and creative process that can require collaboration between multiple teams, including your exhibit vendor.  Our team has put together a list of […]

Understanding Show Exhibit Space Options

Custom exhibit by Sovos Brands

You finally found the perfect event to showcase your products, secured your booth space, and now need to build (or fit) your exhibit to the available space. Many times, clients come to us without fully understanding the unique layout options and booth types various shows offer, and consequently find their vision needs a bit of […]

A Guide to Budgeting for Trade Shows

Image of a custom exhibit for La Croix.

One of the most asked questions in the live event space is how much will it cost to attend shows. While this can vary from show to show and location to location, there are some general guidelines to keep in mind when planning your budget. Booth Space Fees (30%) This is the cost for actual […]

Nationwide Displays & Bill Griffith – An American Success Story

Image of a vintage trade show booth

You know the scene by heart because it’s imprinted onto our collective retinas: ghost images of Hopper’s Nighthawks, Coppola’s The Godfather, O’Neil’s Brighton Beach Memoirs… It’s Brooklyn long before the waves of the yupster invasion. It’s a Bed-Stuy corner of Atlantic Avenue. It’s 1961, three in the morning. Kennedy has just been inaugurated. The cold […]

Navigating the Current Supply Chain Impact on Trade Shows

Image of a white delivery truck

Are you surprised by the cost of executing your tradeshow now that in-person events have returned? We understand. The industry is experiencing unprecedented challenges in labor and material shortages. Exhibit companies are adjusting to operate knowing common items may not be as readily available as they were pre-pandemic. With that in mind, here are some […]

The Positive Return of In-Person Events

Photo of the outside of an exhibit

The fall trade show calendar is full again this year, and the team at Nationwide 360 couldn’t be happier to be back on the expo floor celebrating the positive return of in-person events. With six decades of experience under our belt, we wanted to share our thoughts and observations from recent shows and our outlook […]