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News and advice from the events world

Updates from the Bill Bowden team, plus handy hints and tips for getting the most from your event or exhibition.

6 March 2018 How to run an event post-mortem Whether your appearance at an event has been a stunning success or a disappointing failure (and the majority fall somewhere in-between), it’s always a good idea to have an event post-mortem. But how do you get the… Read more
24 January 2018 How a simple steel box changed the face of global trade BBC Radio 4’s fascinating series, 50 Things That Made the Modern Economy, recently considered how the shipping container (“a simple corrugated steel box”) changed the face of global trade. Which led me to consider its… Read more
27 December 2017 Winter’s second-biggest logistical challenge As the big man in red was preparing for what must be the world’s greatest logistical challenge, the team here at Bill Bowden Event Logistics have been working on our biggest consignment of the year. Read more
7 November 2017 What is Exhibition Freight Forwarding? There seem to be more phrases to describe what we do than there are companies who do it! exhibition freighting, Event logistics, exhibition transport… The list goes on. Read more
27 October 2017 How we helped Kryolan look their best – Event and Exhibition Transport Case Study This time last week were preparing to transport Kryolan Professional Make-Up’s display to Manchester Central, for the Professional Beauty North (PB North) exhibition. With nearly 600 world-famous brands appearing, it… Read more
6 October 2017 5 Common Mistakes Companies Make at Trade Shows Job fairs, trade shows, exhibitions are a great way of promoting your brand and driving business to your company. They present opportunities to build personal relationships that are beyond the capability of digital… Read more
8 September 2017 The Pros and Cons of DIY event logistics Of all the planning involved in arranging a display at a conference or exhibition, how to get the stand to the venue is often left until late in the day. Usually, this is because people think they can do it themselves. Read more
1 September 2017 10 things to check when choosing an event logistics supplier One event logistics supplier is pretty much like another, aren’t they? When we asked our clients about what has frustrated them about some other providers, it soon became clear that some of the things we might take for… Read more
15 June 2017 Drayage – What is drayage in event logistics? Like any industry, event logistics has its fair share of jargon. One term you might come across if you’ve ever exhibited at a large event in North America is drayage. This blog explains what it is and why you need to… Read more