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GES Hanging & Rigging Guide

Find out best practices when hanging your displays at your next event.

Whether you’re new to the trade show and event floor or a veteran, some  of the products and services can be confusing, especially if you haven’t used them before. If you have been curious about adding a new noteworthy element to your booth; here is a quick rundown of some of the best kept secrets above the show floor:

Hanging sign - a sign suspended from the ceiling of the facility

Stage lighting - lighting that highlights: mood, focus, modeling and visibility.

Truss and rigging - a framework of alloy bars and triangular cross-bracing providing a rigid structure, to hang equipment from (lighting, projector, etc.)

About the Author

Christy Ricketts is the Vice President of Marketing for North American Exhibitions at GES. With over 20 years of experience in event marketing, she has held previous marketing positions at Feld Entertainment and American Airlines Center. She has also managed tradeshow exhibits in the Pro AV industry and served on the NAB Exhibitor Advisory Committee, the AVIXA Women’s Council, and currently on the IAEE DFW Chapter Board.

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