The grass is getting green again here in the northeast and we find more of our clients are realizing maybe the weather and the economy are both finally looking up.  The occasional snow storm or down day is still out there, but overall it seems the news has been enouraging and optimistic from our clients.

I know management tends to cut your marketing budget in challenging economic times, but did you know that trade shows and event marketing have the highest return on investment of any marketing medium?  Being armed with information about your program, the return and the costs of not being involved, is critical.

I received a call from a good client and friend earlier this week with great news.  The product he developed was picked up by an international distribution firm and will be marketed as a promotional item for golfers around the world.  The product he invented and marketed through trade shows, The Aqua Caddy (www.theaquacaddy.com) ,started as a rough prototype and developed into a workable product ready for its debut at the PGA Merchandise Expo.

This time of year my thoughts turn to all the great clients we have and the friendships developed with them.  Its been almost 20 years of working in this crazy industry and I realize those relationships are the most valuable part of our business.  The trust,  confidence and care that we put into them, from both sides, makes every day better and more interesting than the one before.  Thank you to our great customers and friends...

I told myself I wouldn't cry...I'm OK...

Just back from a 20x50 install at the American Speech-Hearing Language Expo in Chicago, and you know, I don't think Chicago gets a fair shake. 

We're so excited about our website finally going live. Showing the ever-expanding variety of systems and services we offer has been a challenge. Since we went into development of the new site, we've launched new product lines and services including vehicle wraps, expanded in-house signs and graphic services, and four new exhibit systems — along with being named to the list of the 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies in Pittsburgh by the Pittsburgh Business Times!