Four technology tips for your next Tradeshow

SmartSource Rentals is an industry leader in event technology solutions and short term rentals. For over 25 years our experts have been proving technology solutions for a wide range of tradeshows, conventions and events. Here are four tips to keep your next tradeshow experience fresh and engaging for visitors:

1. Lead Retrieval Maximize the return on your investment by capturing lead data on every visitor to your event. Lead Retrieval solutions from SmartSource can prove detailed information that allows your sales team to follow up and qualify potential leads.
2. LCD & Plasma Displays If a picture is worth a thousand words then high quality video is worth a million. Make a huge impression with any combination of monitors in the resolution and display sizes your company needs.
3. Interactive Kiosks Engage your audience with a touch screen interactive kiosk and capture valuable information at the same time. Kiosks can gather detailed information on users and provide an interactive experience that keeps them engaged.
4. Video Walls 3 x 3 High Definition Video Walls are sure to leave a lasting impression on anybody. Our technology experts can provide a worry free solution including setup, support and breakdown.

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SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals Welcomes New Senior Director, Exhibition Sales

SmartSource Rentals has announced that Jeffrey Byrne will direct the company’s trade show sales to grow rentals of audio visual, lead retrieval, digital signage and related exhibition services.

Hauppauge, NY

SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals, one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and trade show technology rentals and services, has announced the appointment of Jeffrey C. Byrne as Senior Director, Exhibition Sales. In this role, Mr. Byrne will apply an extensive career of senior sales experience to manage SmartSource’s exhibitor sales group, provide strategic direction to retain and grow the company’s trade show sales and develop new key accounts for exhibitor rentals.

“We are very fortunate to have Jeff on board to drive our trade show efforts,” stated SmartSource President and CEO, Mike McClernon. “He brings with him 25 years of executive experience with both exhibit houses and general service contractors that will be invaluable to our trade show clients. His senior level experience in trade show sales and operations will contribute to the company’s continued growth and profitability.”
Byrne has extensive knowledge in key account management, new market development and channel partner alliances. In his last position as Managing Director of International Event Management, Inc., he was crucial to developing and providing international solutions for his clients and growing the business in a rapid, ever expanding market place. Prior to International Event Management, he served as Corporate Director – International Business Development with Freeman and Chief Sales Officer for EWI Worldwide.

Byrne holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of New York and is an active member of IAEE (International Association of Exhibitions and Events), IFES (Internationals Federation of Exhibition Service Contractors) and AES (Asian Exhibition Services).

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3D Model - Swiftium Lead Retrieval Scanner

Lead Retrieval and attendee tracking is standard practice at large scale conventions and trade shows. SmartSource is the official at well over 300 trade shows each year and provides trade show rentals and services to many more shows and events across the nation.

3D Model of Swiftium Barcode Scanner

The Swiftium Barcode Scanner offered by SmartSource rentals is becoming increasingly popular with exhibitors and associations hosting events. This device is a blackberry based lead retrieval unit that is housed in a small sled with a powerful scanner. The blackberry processes an attendee’s information when their badge is scanned (usually with a 2d barcode) with the swiftium device. The data is stored for future follow up or sales opportunities.

One advantage of the Swiftium lead retrieval scanner from SmartSource is the availability of real time lead data. Since the device uses a blackberry, it is possible to transmit data from the trade show or exhibit floor in real time. This data can be accessed and viewed over the web from other locations or employees. This flexibility gives companies more options and access to follow up with their data and view the overall impact at the event.

SmartSource recently added a new 3D Swiftium Barcode Scanner model to it’s website to give a more up close and personal view of the device. Using your mouse you can click on the device and rotated it any way you want to get a better view/idea of the physical device.

For information on providing lead retrieval scanners and attendee tracking at your next trade show, convention or event - call SmartSource at 800.888.8686 to connect to the office closest to your location. You can also view more information on Lead Retrieval & Attendee tracking on our website or submit a quote request online.

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SmartSource hires new VP of Sales

SmartSource is very pleased to announce that Michael J. Christin has joined the company as the new Vice President of Sales. In this position, Christin will draw from his vast experience in marketing and sales to help oversee a nationwide sales force of more than 60 team members. Additionally,  Christin will support the company’s growing national business, expand and develop new marketing opportunities and channels for the company’s computer and audio visual rental products and technology services, implement new strategies to expand and nurture existing clients as well as improve company profitability.

Christin is poised to continue this track record of success with SmartSource Rentals, and the company is confident that his contributions will play a factor in the continued growth, expansion and ongoing success as a trusted national leader in the technology rentals and services. A lot of things surrounding technology have changed in the 25 years since SmartSource Rentals started doing business, but one thing that hasn’t changed is the company’s commitment to providing customers outstanding service.

As a nationwide leader in computer, audio visual and trade show services and rentals, SmartSource is excited to welcome Christin to the company. He brings more than 20 years of high level sales and marketing experience surrounding strategic business development, new product launches, account management, and new market development. This skill set is great fit for SmartSource Rentals as it has rental locations across the United States and provides a wide range of products and services to a diverse group of business clients.

Most recently, Christin served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lodgenet Interactive Corporation where he achieved success on a number of levels, including major account contract negotiations, successful reorganization of the sales force into more productive regional teams and exceeding revenue targets for service and support. Prior to his position with Lodgenet, Christin served as VP of Sales, Global Accounts with Siemens AG as well as sales leadership roles with AT&T Corporation, The Disney Channel of The Walt Disney Company and IBM Corporation.

SmartSource has recently added some great new products and services that are being well received from both new and existing clients.  Most notably, our Digital Document Kiosk and Real Time Lead Retrieval solutions are starting to see increased demand in trade shows across the nation.

Read the SmartSource Rentals Press Release announcing Michael J. Christin

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Samsung 65 LED HDTV

Need to make a big impression? SmartSource Rentals recently added some 65″ LED HDTV’s from Samsung to their multi-million dollar rental inventory. Samsung has an outstanding reputation for high quality monitors, flat screens, and plasmas and these new LED HDTV rentals from SmartSource are no exception.

Samsung LED Rental Details

6500 Series
1080p LED HDTV
4 HDMI ports
Samsung Apps Platform
Energy Star Compliant

This large LED Rental from SmartSource is perfect for the next high profile event your company might be planning, trade show floor or event. The physical size of the screen itself is sure to turn heads and with 1080p the image quality is second to none.

In addition to the new Samsung LED HDTV’s, SmartSource Rentals carries thousands of other LCD Monitors and Plasma Displays. Trained representatives can help your company or small business find a screen that meets the needs of your event or your media. Native screen resolutions, picture quality, audio and other options can make all the difference in how your message gets presented. Trade shows and conventions with a high volume of companies in the same industries competing for customers can be particularly competitive. If your company’s 10×10 booth is next to competitor on the trade show floor, a larger rental monitor or higher quality display can be the difference maker in attracting more attendees.

SmartSource Rentals also provides dual post stands, side speakers, DVD players and other options when you rent plasmas, LCD or LED Monitors.  Many companies and small businesses choose to rent laptop computers or notebooks along with a monitor and send the video signal directly from the computer to the monitor. Connecting a laptop to a large monitor is also a great way to showcase a website or other online product demo while allowing multiple attendees to view it on a larger screen.

Make the most of your trade show investment, corporate meeting or event and choose a company that has been in the computer and audio visual rental business for over 25 years. Our staff has the knowledge to make sure you get the perfect monitor rental for your business needs, whether that be a Plasma Screen, LCD Monitor or our new Samsung 65 LED HDTV Rental. And don’t forget about our seamless plasma video walls if you need something larger than  65 inches!

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