We all know the famous rainbow flag that represents gay pride. There are, however, many flags recognized among the LGBTQ+ community to symbolize the wide range of sexual orientations and gender identities. Why are there so many LGBTQ and gender flags and meanings to stand for the specific groups of the community? Monica Helms, the creator

Life has been flipped upside-down for all of us during the COVID-19 quarantine. Businesses are closing and the government is issuing stimulus packages as the unemployment rate begins to skyrocket. While many people share the fear of an unpredictable future, the only way to combat the virus is to remain in isolation to help flatten

Did you just purchase a vinyl backdrop or tablecloth and discovered that it was wrinkled when you removed it from its packaging? Or, have you kept a vinyl banner in storage for a while and discovered it’s very wrinkled when you took it out for use again? Maybe someone stored it incorrectly and now your

Almost since the end of the Golden Age of Piracy in 1720, pirates have captured the imagination of the public. When it comes to pirates, perhaps nothing has captured people’s attention more than one of the most famous pirate flags in existence, the Jolly Roger. But what does the pirate flag mean? Pirates Symbols and

Using design software like Adobe Photoshop (or Illustrator) to create the artwork for your trade show goods is one of the best ways to make the process as easy as possible. One of the most important skills you can have when using these tools is knowing how to convert CMYK to Pantone when setting up

Industry experts advise that you should start planning your trade show appearance six months in advance, but if you don’t know which show to attend, that can be a difficult task. If you’re looking for some inspiration on which trade show to join, look no further than our list of the top trade shows of

One of the biggest questions we get from trade show hopefuls is “what are the costs of exhibiting at a trade show?” The answer to that question is pretty straightforward. At the same time, though, it can vary from person to person and company to company. There are four main costs associated with going to

If you’ve ever been down to your local dock, you’ve probably seen all the boat flags hanging from the flagpoles of each boat. What’s the point? Here’s a hint: they’re not just for decoration. Instead, most of the boat flags you see are actually nautical flags – a system of flags used to convey messages

Breezing past your deadlines with time to spare depends on having a great trade show checklist. Many companies nail the logistical part of the checklist, but let their marketing lag behind. When they start playing catch-up, they end up being flooded with deadlines. So how do you stop the inevitable rush of deadlines? First and

This past weekend, we went to PA Flavor to see what was what in the world of distilleries, breweries and beer. Dubbed “the ultimate beer & food pairing,” this Harrisburg beer fest is the place to be if you want to know the up-and-comers in the industry. Beer, wine and booze – oh my! There