Gaining Momentum!

 Welcome to "Gaining Momentum"!  In addition to our helpful trade show list that we send out each month, Momentum Management would like to help you to continue to "gain momentum" in the trade show world.  Each month, we'll post a short list of tips you may find helpful next time you are on the floor.  If you would like to be added to our email list, please email Hillary Hull and she can add you to our list.

We'll also be posting these on our facebook page so if you have any comments or suggestions in addition to our tips, please take a few minutes to comment on our page.

Also, we welcome any tips from you that we could add to our "Gaining Momentum - Tips from the Trade Show Floor" email.  If we use your tip in an upcoming issue, we'll mail you a Starbucks gift card! 

Thank you so much for all you do for Momentum Management!

--Your Momentum Management Team 

 

John Ramaglia - VP of Operations  

EAC Forms 

One of today's challenges, as a result of the economy, is that both show and exhibit house coordinators are simply overwhelmed by many details and deadlines.  A critical one that often slips through the cracks is getting your EAC forms in early.  Often the deadlines have been moved up by general contractors and show management companies for various reasons.  Having them come in late often results in your desires to use us or any other exhibit appointed contractor (EAC) removed, forcing you to use the GC's labor.

Momentum is sending you EAC requests based on our history together in advance of the deadline to help you to remember this detail.  We're also sending out reminders of deadlines that you have not known about as we become aware of so that you can be proactive.  Even so, when you get your "early reminder", help us help you.  That's how we're trying to Redefine Service to you. 

 

Matt Cornell - Southern California Manager 

Outbound Shipping

Using FedEx as an outbound shipper can be risky.  FedEx comes to a convention center once a day for pick up and if the paperwork is delayed or someone misses their freight, then it could be shipped via the general contractor carrier or to their warehouse.  Also, when a show dismantles on a weekend, there is even more of a chance FedEx will not show up at all.  If it is a small box, allow Momentum Management or the client to take it to FedEx.  FedEx drivers have a tight schedule and do not like to wait in line for their pick up at a convention center.