Buyer Guide

Questions to Ask Prior to Choosing an Exhibit Partner

Use these questions to compare partners, understand how they work, and see whether they are a real fit for your program.

Fit and communication

  • How do they keep clients updated during the project?
  • Who is the day-to-day contact?
  • How quickly do they respond when something changes?
  • What does collaboration look like after the sale?

Capabilities and process

  • What kinds of exhibit programs do they handle most often?
  • How do they manage design, production, and delivery?
  • What happens if the timeline shifts?
  • How do they prevent scope gaps or missed details?

Decision questions

  • Are they giving answers that sound specific and practical?
  • Do they understand the way your team works?
  • Will they help solve problems or just sell a display?

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