Beth Mandel recently brought my attention to a post on her blog that describes reputation management at trade shows. This problem can be extremely daunting for exhibitors, and the critical advice of marketing companies can help you overcome the nightmare of mismanaging your brand at a trade show.

Trade shows are complex, fast-paced environments where business deals can be closed or missed in the blink of an eye. Professionalism and legitimacy are two important goals that any company should have when attending a trade show. Even if you have the best products and services available, mismanaging your brand could result in a devastating loss at your trade show.