The Rogers Company has posted an “Exhibitor Bill of Rights” outlining what you have a right to expect out of the professionals serving you in the tradeshow industry. (Click on the image above to download a full-sized image).
We’d love to hear what you think. Please comment below.
As a U.S. Citizen you have Rights that are protected by our Constitution. As a Marketing Professional and Exhibitor you also have rights as outlined below. At The Rogers Company we defend these rights for our clients.
The Exhibitor Bill of Rights
Amendments
Amendment I – “Free Speech”
You have the right to state your needs, requirements and budget and have someone truly listen and react accordingly.
Amendment II – “Right to Bear Arms”
You have the right at your trade shows to bear high impact branding that dynamically displays your company’s true capabilities at a reasonable price.
Amendment III – “Privacy”
You have the right to trust that all the information shared with your suppliers is treated with the utmost respect and confidentiality.
Amendment IV – “Illegal Search and Seizure”
You have the right to an audited show-services invoice and you have the right to dispute incorrect charges. You also have the right to expect that all errors will be corrected and all over-charges repealed.
Amendment V – “Double Jeopardy”
You have the right to an accurate invoice that matches the rates quoted and the work performed without duplicate or extra charges.
Amendment VI – “Right to Counsel”
You have the right to be provided with expert assistance and guidance at a fair price from your exhibit suppliers and contractors.
Amendment VII – “Jury Trial”
You have the right to expect client references and client testimonials from your exhibit suppliers and contractors.
Amendment VIII “Cruel and Unusual Punishment”
You have the right to expect honesty and transparency, with supporting documentation. Trust with verification and no “punishing” surprises.
Amendment IX “More Rights Than Can be Noted”
You have the right to exceptional customer service regardless of the size of your company or project.
Amendment X “State’s Rights”
You have the right to a unique partnership with your exhibit supplier that is perpetually win-win for both parties and will make you look like a hero in the eyes of your superiors.





This is excellent. I hope you have several exhibiting companies respond and push back on their show organizers to get control of these general contractors.
Today’s buzzword seems to “transparency”. Even if we don’t see it much on Wall Street or in government, the trade show industry needs it – now more than ever. As exhibitors we commit to booth space before we even know what the show rates will be. I get billed for things I don’t understand and god forbid if I ever have to dispute a charge. Rome was built faster than getting those things resolved!
“Amendment VII – “Jury Trial”
You have the right to expect client references and client testimonials from your exhibit suppliers and contractors.”
I urge clients to do the same for their suppliers. Be available for references and testimonials. More and more often clients are leary of committing themselves in print or video on behalf of their hard-working suppliers.