Multi-show exhibit program management
One team.
Every show.
All year.
Give Purple your annual show schedule. One dedicated program manager carries every detail from the first design to the last dismantle, so your team just shows up.
95% of clients come back the next year · 24-hour on-site support during major shows
On the floor with Purple
Different brands. Different floors. One team behind them.
Every one of these was designed, built and installed by Purple. See the full portfolio
The bigger picture
A year of shows. One connected plan.
A booth project prepares you for one event. A managed program connects the decisions across all of them: what to reuse, where to invest, how assets move, and what needs to happen next.
- JANNational Kitchen & Bath (KBIS)Las Vegas · Island20′ × 20′New build
- MARInternational Home + HousewaresChicago · Inline10′ × 20′Reconfigure
- MAYNational Hardware ShowLas Vegas · Flagship30′ × 30′Expand
- JULRegional dealer conferenceOrlando · Compact10′ × 10′Reuse
- SEPIndustry trade expoDallas · Expanded20′ × 30′Refresh
- NOVYear-end customer eventNew York · Island20′ × 20′Reuse
See the year before you commit.
Show priorities, booth sizes and preliminary budgets in one plan, so the January build is sized for what September needs.
Keep your brand consistent.
The footprint, layout and messaging adapt to each floor while the presence stays recognizable from show to show.
Keep your team focused.
One point of contact who already knows your inventory, your deadlines and your approvals. No re-briefing every quarter.
Spend once, use six times.
We plan reuse into the design, so a different booth size rarely means a different booth.
What's included
A lot goes into "just show up."
Six stages, repeated for every show on your calendar. Each one ends with a defined result your team can check.
Strategy & budgeting
- Annual show calendar with preliminary budgets per show
- Show priorities, booth requirements and approval points
- Planning for back-to-back events and shared assets
- A dedicated manager who knows your program
Design & graphics
- Layout adaptations for each booth size
- Reuse, modify or produce-new decisions per component
- Graphics schedule, proofs, approvals and replacements
- Messaging, product displays and meeting areas
Inventory & storage
- Booth inventory with photographs and condition records
- Climate-controlled storage in Fishkill, NY and Las Vegas, NV
- Post-show inspection and repair coordination
- Asset requirements for upcoming configurations
Logistics & show services
- Exhibitor-service forms and venue orders before early-bird deadlines
- Freight, advance warehouse and drayage
- Labor, installation and dismantle scheduling
- AV, furniture, flooring and cleaning coordination
Onsite execution
- Installation and dismantle supervision
- One on-site lead for vendors, labor and the venue
- Graphics, AV and finishing checks before doors open
- 24-hour support during major shows
Review & next-show planning
- A short post-show report with issues and recommendations
- Inspection, storage and repair follow-through
- Review of graphics, layout and service needs
- Next-show plan before the current project closes
How each show runs
The same clock, every time.
Every show on your calendar follows this schedule. Your manager tracks the dates. You get asked for decisions at four points and nowhere else.
Show locked
Space confirmed, booth size and budget set, reuse plan drafted.
You approveDesign approved
Layout renders, component list, what's new vs. reused.
You approveGraphics final
Artwork proofed and released to print. New builds are already in fabrication.
You approveServices ordered
Electrical, rigging, drayage, labor and internet at early-bird rates.
PurpleFreight leaves
Crates ship to the advance warehouse with tracking and ETA updates.
PurpleInstall & supervise
Dry run, QA checklist, doors open. Dismantle and pack-out after.
PurpleReturn & inspect
Inventory and condition check, repairs scheduled, report sent.
PurpleNext show planned
Findings applied to the next configuration and schedule.
You approveNew custom builds take 30 to 45 days in our shop, so a brand-new exhibit needs the design approval at the 8 to 10 week mark. Reconfigurations and refreshes can move faster.
Smarter use of what you own
The next show doesn't start from zero.
A different booth size doesn't automatically mean a new exhibit. We review your existing assets against the whole calendar and set the right mix for each show.
Existing components go back to work wherever condition and layout allow.
The footprint, meeting areas and displays adapt to the next floor plan.
Graphics update, wear gets repaired, and new elements are added only where they earn their cost.
Kleemann · Modular island that reconfigures by show · Built by Purple
How we work together
One point of contact. A whole team behind it.
Your manager connects the work. Your team keeps control of the goals, the brand and the decisions that matter.
Your team
You set the direction.
- Share your show calendar and business goals.
- Define brand, product and meeting requirements.
- Approve designs, budgets and key changes at the four checkpoints.
- Focus on your people and prospects at the event.
Your Purple team
We connect the details.
- Build the plan and run the agreed scope.
- Keep exhibit assets and show requirements aligned.
- Manage production, logistics and every service deadline.
- Turn post-show findings into the next-show plan.
The relationship continues between events. Your next show is already in the conversation before the current one closes.
Show week
Your team walks in. It's already built.
Install crews, an on-site lead, a dry run and a final checklist before doors open. Then 24-hour support until dismantle.
Jack & Pup · Built and installed by Purple
Your program, your scale
How full is your calendar?
Show count is the starting point. Locations, booth sizes, existing assets and the level of coordination shape the final scope.
A coordinated foundation.
For a growing calendar that has outgrown one-off booth projects.
- Program coordinator as your single contact
- Annual show calendar with deadline tracking
- Storage and inventory management
- Logistics planning for every show
- Ongoing show coordination and service orders
- Post-show inventory check
Continuity for a busy schedule.
For national calendars where shows overlap and assets are always in motion.
- Dedicated program manager
- Everything in Essentials
- Standardized budgeting and per-show cost reports
- Graphics management and proofing
- Onsite supervision at every show
- Post-show report after each event
- Quarterly calendar and inventory review
Structure for complex operations.
For teams exhibiting across divisions, regions or brands under one budget.
- Dedicated program manager plus onsite leads
- Everything in National
- Centralized approvals across departments
- Client portal: calendar, inventory, budgets and reports in one place
- Program analytics: spend per show, reuse rate, cost per lead
- Quarterly program reviews with leadership
How pricing works
Three parts. No surprises.
No two programs cost the same, so we don't publish a rate card. What we do publish is the structure. Your proposal separates what you pay Purple from what the show charges everyone, and every line is visible before the year starts.
Part 1
Annual program fee
Covers your manager, planning, calendar tracking, inventory records, reporting and the coordination that runs all year. Billed annually or quarterly.
Part 2
Per-show costs
Quoted per event and approved before work starts.
- Design, new production and graphics
- Freight, drayage and labor
- Installation, dismantle and onsite supervision
- Storage between shows
Part 3
Venue pass-throughs
Electrical, rigging, internet and other exhibitor services are billed by the venue at cost. We order them early so you pay the lower rate.
What moves the number
- Show count and spacing. Back-to-back shows need duplicate assets or tighter turnarounds.
- Booth sizes. A 10′ × 10′ and a 30′ × 30′ are different projects even with the same brand.
- New build vs. reuse. The biggest lever. What you already own decides how much gets produced.
- Cities and distance. Freight, drayage and labor rates vary by venue.
- Level of onsite support. Supervision only, or a full install crew and 24-hour coverage.
Getting started
Your first 30 days.
From the first call to a signed plan in about a month. Faster if your next show is close.
Discovery call
We walk through your calendar, goals and what you already own. You leave with a rough scope and a program tier.
Asset review
We inspect your booth in person or from photos and crate lists, and record its condition and reuse options.
Program proposal
A year plan with per-show budgets, the reuse map, deadlines and the approval points, in writing.
Kickoff
Your manager opens the calendar, moves assets into storage if needed, and starts the first show's clock.
A few good questions
Let's clear things up.
Can you manage a booth we already own?
Yes. We begin by reviewing your existing assets, photos, condition and upcoming booth requirements. From there, we identify what can be reused, repaired, modified or replaced. You don't need to assume a new build for every event.
Can one exhibit work across different booth sizes?
Often. Existing components can be reconfigured or combined with new elements. We review each footprint, venue restriction, graphic requirement and functional need before recommending an approach. Your annual calendar lets us plan those adaptations together instead of one show at a time.
What does Purple handle, and what does our team handle?
Your team sets the goals, shares brand and product requirements, and approves the plan and spending at four checkpoints per show. Purple coordinates everything in the agreed scope: design, graphics, venue orders, freight, installation, onsite supervision, dismantle, storage and reporting.
How is program pricing determined?
Three parts: an annual program fee for management, per-show costs quoted and approved per event, and venue services passed through at cost. Calendar, locations, booth sizes, existing inventory and design needs set the numbers. Your proposal lists all three before the year starts.
Where are our assets stored, and what does storage cost?
In Purple's warehouses in Fishkill, NY and Las Vegas, NV, or a partner facility close to your show corridor. Storage is quoted per crate footprint per month in your proposal and covered by our insurance while in our care.
What happens after each show?
Dismantle and return logistics, then an inventory and condition review with repairs and storage coordinated as needed. A short report records issues and recommended improvements. Those findings feed the next show's configuration, graphics and schedule.
What happens if a show is cancelled or we add one?
Cancelled shows stop at the work already done, and the freed budget rolls forward. Added shows join the calendar with the same clock. Tell your manager as soon as plans change and we re-check the whole year, not just that event.
Do you cover shows outside the U.S.?
Our hubs cover the U.S. show circuit. For international events we coordinate with partner builders and handle the design, graphics and project management from here. Ask us early so customs and freight lead times fit the calendar.
Can we start if our calendar isn't final?
Yes. Share the confirmed and tentative shows you have, with likely dates, locations and booth sizes. We start reviewing requirements and existing assets, then refine the scope as your schedule takes shape.
What's not included?
Booth space fees, travel and hotels for your staff, lead-retrieval devices and promotional giveaways are outside the program by default. We can add promotional products and show-floor staffing from our other services if you want them managed under the same calendar.
Your next 12 months start here
Bring the schedule. We'll bring the whole team.
Three things are enough to start. Send what you have and we'll connect the dots.
Show names, dates, cities and booth sizes. Confirmed or tentative.
Booth photos, component lists, graphics and current storage details.
Brand goals, priority events, meeting needs and a working budget range.