GRAPHICS OF THE AMERICAS 2002 -- Shining in Miami

Additionally, in anticipation of shrinking travel budgets, GOA increased its marketing efforts for the 2002 edition to help guarantee strong visitor traffic.

"GOA 2002 has restored my faith in the value of trade shows," praised Mark Pellman, sales director of Baum USA, following his company's participation as an exhibitor. "I've been burning up my cell phone batteries by selling equipment and answering leads that I got from this show."