We’re expanding our sponsorship commitment to this amazing local club.We’re proud to announce that we are now the stadium sponsors of Eaton Socon Football Club. For the 2024/2025 season, all Eaton Socon teams will play at the Motive Arena - a real honour for us as a...
Here are our recommendations for events and exhibitions to add to your events calendarWhile some industries wind down for the autumn and winter, the UK’s events and exhibitions sector ramps up! London is an exhibition hub all year round of course, but some of the...
Here are our recommendations for events and exhibitions to add to your 2024/25 events calendarThe UK’s events and exhibitions calendar is busiest in late autumn and early winter when exhibitors and visitors flock to city venues nationwide. Birmingham is no exception,...
How to create the perfect exhibition plan for event success.If you intend to exhibit between September 2024 and February 2025, you need to finalise your exhibition plan as soon as possible. Luckily for your events team, we’ve already done the hard work and outlined...
We like to keep our fingers on the pulse when it comes to exhibition stand design trends. Since we started Motive Exhibitions, we’ve been on a mission to eliminate single-use exhibition stands in favour of sustainable designs. We’re big fans of using recycled...
get your free exhibition stand visual todayWe like to keep our fingers on the pulse when it comes to exhibition stand industry trends. Last year, Motive Director Ed Marshall proved this by sharing his spookily accurate predictions for exhibition stand trends for...
What is a custom exhibition stand build? A custom exhibition stand is a unique and personalised display stand that is specifically designed and built to meet the specific requirements of an individual exhibitor. A custom - or bespoke exhibition stand is usually...
get your free exhibition stand design todayRead on to discover our five top tips for maximising your event budget across an entire tradeshow calendar. If you exhibit several times a year, it can be a real drain on your budget. We see it all the time: businesses book...
get your free exhibition stand visual todayIs exhibition stand hire the best option for you?: The pros and cons and basically, everything you need to know The most common form of exhibition stand hire uses an easily assembled and disassembled modular system (or...
The thought of moving to a new exhibition stand designer might feel like a huge risk or a mountainous task not worth doing. Consequently, businesses and marketing teams would rather put up with all sorts of shoddy exhibition company behaviour rather than start again...
2023 Exhibition stand trends With the exhibition industry well and truly unlocked, we thought it was a good time to round up the exhibition stand trends we’ve seen emerging and what our predictions are for next year 1. Tactile natural materials High gloss looks great...
SME Cambridgeshire Business Award WinnersWe're SME Cambridgeshire Business Award Winners 13th October 2022. We joined other Cambridgeshire businesses for the Cambridge Independent SME Cambridgeshire Business Awards 2022 for a glittering awards ceremony at Cambridge...
We spend a lot of time at exhibitions (well, that’s hardly surprising considering what we do!) so, we can tell you that 90% of exhibition booths look pretty much the same. They do the job – nice graphics, product placement, takeaway gift and a friendly team but, and...
Motive are finalists in the Cambridgeshire SME AwardsNot wanting to blow our own trumpet but… We are so proud that Motive are finalists in two categories in the Cambridge Independent SME Cambridgeshire Business Awards 2022! We have been shortlisted in the Business...
It is often assumed that if you exhibit, you must own the exhibition stand or that it can only be used once. In fact, there are lots of options including renting your exhibition stand - or exhibition booth and combining exhibition stand ownership with furniture...
Are you looking for creative exhibition stand design ideas and inspiration? You’ve come to the right place! From outdoor exhibition stands to large island exhibition stands; we’ve showcased some great examples with tips on how to make the most of your exhibition...
You’ve been given your brand's exhibition stand to manage. You’re aware you can hire an exhibition stand, but what’s best for you? Buy or hire your next exhibition stand? The main reasons you might choose to hire your next exhibition stand 1. You don't plan to exhibit...
Shell scheme stand or space only? What’s the difference and what’s best? It’s a question we get asked quite a bit. There is often confusion about the different types of exhibition stands and spaces you can book. So here’s the answer to end the confusion. What is a...
get your free exhibition stand visual todayAre you poring over floor plans trying to work out what’s what after being schmoozed on a call with the exhibition sales team? There are so many different types of exhibition stands; it can be hard to know which type of stand...
If you are new to exhibiting or haven’t exhibited in a while – the biggest worry that you probably have is that no-one will come over to your stand and all the expense and preparation will have been for nothing. Don’t fret – they will! And to guarantee that you...
Complete A-Z Guide to Exhibition Stand Design We’ve explained every term, acronym and quirk relating to planning, designing and managing an exhibition stand design project.Complete A-Z Guide to Exhibition Stand Design The essential A-Z of exhibiting! We’ve explained...
get your free exhibition stand design todayLast August, InstallerSHOW announced it would be moving to Birmingham NEC from Coventry’s Ricoh Arena as it continues to grow and cement its place as an essential feature in the calendar for heating, plumbing, renewable...
get your free exhibition stand visual todayWhen it comes to bespoke exhibition stand design, the sky's the limit in terms of both budget and creativity. A bespoke exhibition stand is perfect if you are launching a new product or brand and want to create a buzz. It...
get your free exhibition stand visual todayplanning for a big trade show table of contents: Marketing plans Time budget A last-minute exhibition on your mind? We are often asked: ‘How far ahead should I start planning for a big trade show?’. For most businesses,...
let's chat, call us today on 01480 597 444Are you worried no one will visit your stand when there is the lure of so many big, glitzy stands? Make it as easy as possible for prospects to visit your stand and engage with your brand. We’ve created 11 ideas to consider...
get your free exhibition stand visual today1. Choose a sustainable exhibition stand: a reusable modular stand systemOne of the best things you can do to make your exhibition stand more sustainable is to eliminate single-use products. If you are planning to exhibit on...
get your free exhibition stand visual todayAre you ready to write the perfect exhibition stand brief? When you decide to exhibit, you will need to make some key decisions before you start the process of designing your exhibition stand. We’ve worked with growing SMEs,...
get your free exhibition stand visual todayIt’s no secret that sustainability is an important issue for us at Motive Exhibitions and we make every effort to recycle, reconfigure and reuse as much equipment and materials as possible throughout the work we do for any...
let's chat, call us today on 01480 597 444There are many reasons why you should choose exhibition stand hire over buying outright. A reusable exhibition stand might be a great alternative to purchasing a stand for your purposes. The main benefit is that you don’t have...
let's chat, call us today on 01480 597 4446 essential tips to make the most out of exhibiting at trade shows 1. pick the right show This sounds obvious right? But it's not always that easy. What’s the point of going to a show where none of your customers are? This...
We give you the pros and cons of each stand type so you can make the right choiceget your free exhibition stand visual todayThere are so many different types of exhibition stands; it can be hard to know which type of stand is right for you and your company. Our guide...
get your free exhibition stand visual todayOrganising an exhibition can be a daunting task with lots of elements requiring organisation simultaneously. If you haven’t exhibited before; you may be unsure where to start. Don’t worry, our 7-step guide on how to make an...
It’s easy to think that the bigger the stand you have, the more you will stand out in grand exhibition halls. However, when it comes to exhibitions, that isn’t necessarily true. A small exhibition stand with friendly, well-designed with knowledgeable staff will...
The guide to foamex and more sustainable alternativesCan you recycle foamex? A question I am regularly asked is, “can you recycle foamex?” and "can I use it to make an eco friendly exhibition stand?".Recycling pvc foam board, is it all smoke and mirrors? Before we...
looking for ideas of creating more interaction on your stand?get your free exhibition stand visual todaycreating an interactive exhibition stand Are you looking for ways to really engage with your prospective clients? Your colleagues or bosses have suggested going for...