October 7, 2023
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Support the Small to Win the Big: Why Exhibit Asset Management Platforms Are Now a Client Expectation

In today’s competitive exhibit landscape, exhibit clients are looking for more than great design and flawless booth execution — they’re looking for an exhibit partner who can support their entire events program, from regional activations to flagship trade shows. And increasingly, they expect exhibit companies to deliver on both ends of that spectrum.

If you want to win — and keep — the larger custom booth builds, you need to demonstrate value across every event touchpoint. That starts by showing you can reliably manage their smaller events — and depending on how many small to mid-size events they do, that’s made possible with a client-facing Exhibit Asset Management Platform.

Supporting small and mid-size events isn’t just a courtesy anymore. For many clients, it’s the deciding factor in whether they trust you with the larger, high-budget builds.

Smaller Events Are the New Standard — And Clients Expect You to Support Them

Companies and marketing teams are back to participating in more events — many of which fall outside the “big show” category. These small to mid-size events include regional expos, vertical market conferences, activations, dealer meetings, or tradeshows. They may not carry the budget of a major exhibit, but they’re mission-critical to the brand’s visibility, pipeline, and reach.

Clients expect their exhibit partner to be able to support and facilitate these smaller events seamlessly, whether that means shipping a 10x10 portable booth, giveaway assets, or supplying rental elements — all with minimal friction.

And the reality is this: if you are not willing to support their smaller events, you likely won’t get the opportunity to build their big one.

An Exhibit Asset Management Platform Isn’t Just Nice to Have — It’s Industry Standard

Clients don’t want to dig through spreadsheets or send emails to request assets. They expect a centralized, easy-to-use cloud-based portal where they can:

• View and manage their available exhibit assets

• Submit orders and request logistics

• Track events and past usage

• Maintain consistent branding and messaging across all events

Our robust Event Express Exhibit Asset Management Platform delivers exactly that. It empowers your event program managers and clients to act quickly, stay on brand, and manage multiple events effortlessly — and positions you as a strategic partner, not just a vendor.

By offering this kind of platform, you’re not only meeting client expectations — you’re differentiating your business in a way that directly contributes to long-term revenue.

Supporting Small Events Builds Loyalty — and Bigger Budgets

When you help a client manage their entire portfolio of events — not just the top-tier ones — you become embedded in their planning cycles, marketing strategy, and brand execution. That daily, year-round visibility builds trust and “stickiness”

And that trust becomes the foundation for bigger commitments. Larger booth builds, multi-year programs, and high-value projects go to the partners who are there throughout the entire journey.

With our Event Express Exhibit Asset Management Platform in place, you can scale this level of support and engagement across all your clients without adding “more work” to your internal team. Automate the busywork, streamline asset access, and offer client branded portals that reflect your client’s needs and brand messaging.

Save Time, Reduce Costs, and Offer More — With Less Effort

Your clients aren’t the only ones who benefit from an exhibit asset management platform.

For your team and event program managers, it means:

• Fewer manual requests and endless email threads

• Streamlined logistics through integrated workflows

• Improved high-level visibility across clients, events, and inventory

• Higher profitability on smaller events through automation and repurposing

This allows you to provide consistent, responsive, white-glove service — whether the event is a pop-up display or a full-scale custom exhibit build.

A Platform That Scales With Your Clients — and With You

Our Event Express Exhibit Asset Management Platform is designed to align with your workflows, your branding, and your client needs. From opportunities to integrate with your ERP and CRM systems to robust rules around inventory usage and approvals, we work with you to rollout a solution that fits perfectly — and grows with you.

For clients, it’s a seamless experience that builds confidence and loyalty. For you, it’s a strategic tool that increases retention and boosts your bottom line.

You Can’t Win the Big Show Without the Small One

More and more, clients are making their vendor decisions based not just on creative capabilities — but on operational support, flexibility, and end-to-end service. If you’re not equipped to support the full event lifecycle, from small, mid to large, they’ll find a partner who is.

By offering a powerful, intuitive Exhibit Asset Management Platform, you send a clear message:

“We’re here for every event. We’re ready to support your brand, every step of the way. And when you’re ready for your next big exhibit — you know we’ll deliver.”

Streamline your operations. Maximize every event. Elevate you client experience.

Get started now and see the difference with Event Express Exhibit Asset Management