Derse

Derse is a complete face-to-face marketing agency and exhibit builder that crafts experiences

12/22/2023

To our clients and vendors, thank you for trusting Derse as your exhibit, events, and environments partner.

We hope you experience a season filled with cheer and an inspiring start to 2024.

12/07/2023

Congratulations to Hologic for a successful 80’ x 80’ exhibit at RSNA!

Derse’s exhibit design and ex*****on incorporated several workstations, product displays, conferences rooms, and a theater for a cohesive attendee experience.

12/04/2023

When attendees are clamoring, “This is the best booth I’ve ever seen!” you know you’ve achieved success.

Mondelez’s larger than life exhibit at both Sweets and Snacks and NACS this year was an undertaking of epic proportions.

To get a taste of this exhibit, click on the link below:
🔗https://bit.ly/3Go0jiC

11/21/2023

Interstate Batteries captivated their audience at AAPEX. Congratulations on a successful exhibit!

Photos from Derse's post 11/02/2023

Fetch wanted to capture their audience’s attention and generate new app users at Groceryshop 2023—and that’s exactly what they did!

Our 20’ x 30’ custom rental exhibit brought to life their technology and enticed attendees to learn more. To best feature the technology, we partnered with Stamm Media to create an interactive and larger-than-life LED display of their app.

Read more about Fetch’s success at Groceryshop on our website.

https://bit.ly/3QKFioE

10/16/2023

We’re honored to be recognized as one of the top fabricators in the event and trade show industry.

Whether we are planning, fabricating, or executing, we’re committed to crafting winning experiences for our clients.

Congratulations to all the companies on this year’s Fab 50.

Read more at the link below:
https://bit.ly/3Q1Ze4y

Photos from Derse's post 09/18/2023

When we partnered with Rehrig Pacific for Waste Expo, they wanted their story of sustainability to be told throughout the exhibit.

Using their products as the main storytellers, we designed and executed an exhibit that demonstrated the positive impact Rehrig Pacific’s products and services have on the environment.

Interested in reading more? Check out the story below:
https://bit.ly/4500k6p

Photos from Derse's post 08/31/2023

We celebrated Derse Dog Day across our divisions last week and enjoyed every minute of it.

Thanks to all of our employees and Derse dogs for making it a paw-ty!

Photos from Derse's post 08/24/2023

Creating a marketing environment from scratch seems like a daunting process, and it can be hard to even determine when it’s the right time to start planning.

We identified five objectives that might be top of mind for your marketing plans that indicate it’s time to create (or refresh) a marketing environment for your company.

To read more about these objectives, and how to take the next step toward your marketing environment plans, head to our website.

https://bit.ly/44pCW1G

08/17/2023

Trade show exhibits that are accessible to all attendees create an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can engage.

Read more at the link below to learn about how you can make your trade show exhibit more inclusive for all attendees.

https://bit.ly/3s43hVB

Photos from Derse's post 08/15/2023

In July, we gathered together across each of our divisions and celebrated our 75th anniversary as a company.

From our humble beginnings in 1948 to our current growth and success, we wouldn’t be where we are without our people.

As we celebrate everything that’s gotten us to this point, we look forward to the next 75 years.

Photos from Derse's post 08/09/2023

There’s a lot to love about corporate events.

When you’re planning an event, it’s easy to make decisions based on your preferences and not the preferences of your audience.

Don’t fall for that trap.

Read about how to make a lasting impression at your corporate events (and what your audience is actually looking for) on our website.

https://bit.ly/3OofkEH

08/01/2023

And that’s a wrap on our food drive last week for United Way! Each of our divisions collected food items which will be donated to our local communities. Together, we collected 9,013 items.

Many thanks to our employees for making this a success!

07/20/2023

We’ve been taking a stroll down memory lane all year and reminiscing about our history. To read more about our stories from the past 75 years, head to our website.

https://bit.ly/44w71xx

07/17/2023

Some might call it a logistical challenge. We like to think of it as our area of expertise.

John Deere and Wirtgen welcomed thousands into their outdoor exhibit at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023. We were fortunate to provide the operational oversight and ex*****on of their exhibit.

From beginning to end, see it all come to life and read more about it on our website.



https://bit.ly/3NUBRci

07/04/2023

Wishing you a Happy Fourth of July as we celebrate the day with our family and friends!

Photos from Derse's post 06/30/2023

After years of exhibiting separately, Hobart and Vulcan, brands of ITW Food Equipment Group, unified their trade show presence at NAFEM this year.

The modular 150’ x 70’ exhibit design for NAFEM was recently used in an 80’ x 70’ space for NRA.

Head to our website to read about how we guided ITW, Hobart, and Vulcan through the entire process of uniting their trade show strategy for a seamless attendee experience.

https://bit.ly/433O7Nc

06/21/2023

As we celebrate 75 years of experiences that matter, we can’t help but think about you. Many thanks to our loyal clients, dedicated employees, trusted partners, and supportive communities that have helped us reach this milestone.

To read more about our 75th anniversary and the Derse story, check out the link below:

https://bit.ly/442Dv1U

06/19/2023

Summer festivities at Derse include our annual DOTs party!

The DOTs (Derse Over Ten) community is currently made up of 240 active and retired employees. With their contributions in mind, we celebrated the work they have accomplished and the bright future ahead at Derse.

06/12/2023

Last month, we were recognized by the Milwaukee County Historical Society for celebrating 75 years as a company.

We wouldn’t be where we are today without our clients, employees, partners, and communities.

Thank you for 75 years!

06/05/2023

As first-time exhibitors at CES 2023, Clarios trusted Derse to design and execute their 30’ x 30’ exhibit.

Read more about the story on our website.

https://bit.ly/3oHfbnk

05/29/2023

On this Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Photos from Derse's post 05/24/2023

What could be better than milk and cookies?

Milk and cookies … and Sour Patch Kids.

Mondelez makes a bold statement this week at The Sweets & Snacks Expo.

05/08/2023

We are thrilled to be selected as the winner of the FindIt – Top 40 Award in the Creativity and Key Differentiators category!

Every day we are proud of the work our leaders, artists, and problem-solvers create to provide more value for our clients.

Thank you to Exhibitor Group for recognizing Derse as a leader, and congratulations to all the winners!

https://bit.ly/3O6WjbJ

Photos from Derse's post 04/22/2023

Happy Earth Day from your friends at Derse. We take pride in putting in the extra effort to clean our local environment not just today, but consistently throughout the year.

Here’s to both taking care of our local communities and implementing environmentally-friendly solutions for our industry.

Photos from Derse's post 04/05/2023

Not targeting the generations you’re trying to reach in your trade show strategy?

You might not be effectively capturing, and captivating, their attention.

Take full advantage of the time you have with your target audience on the trade show floor by creating a strategy that establishes trust and meets their needs.

Read more about how to create a generational trade show strategy on our blog.

https://bit.ly/3KAKyYD

Photos from Derse's post 03/30/2023

Congratulations to CP Skin Health Group for a success at AAD earlier this month!

Each of their brands came together for a cohesive look and feel on the show floor.

03/20/2023

Happy first day of spring from Derse! We look forward to seeing what inspiration this season holds for us.

Want your business to be the top-listed Advertising & Marketing Company in Milwaukee?
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.

Our Story

In 1948, James F. Derse founded The Derse Company as a sign painting business in the back of his mother’s Milwaukee garage. Today, Derse is a leading face-to-face marketing consultant, agency and exhibit builder with more than 450 employees and six full-service divisions. We drive client programs in more than 50 countries. We have evolved by developing and delivering a smarter approach to face-to-face marketing.

Videos (show all)

When attendees are clamoring, “This is the best booth I’ve ever seen!” you know you’ve achieved success.Mondelez’s large...
We’ve been taking a stroll down memory lane all year and reminiscing about our history. To read more about our stories f...
Some might call it a logistical challenge. We like to think of it as our area of expertise.John Deere and Wirtgen welcom...
Clarios at CES
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023
The countdown is on! We are proud to support our clients at this year’s CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas. #CONEXPO2023#CONEX...
2022 Year in Review
Have you heard?Derse was awarded EDPA’s EDDIE Award for Best End-to-End Marketing Campaign for our EXHIBITORLIVE campaig...
We’ve been busy repositioning our approach to marketing environments and we’re excited to share the new direction with y...
Thread the Needle
Thread the Needle

Address


3800 West Canal Street
Milwaukee, WI
53208

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Other Marketing Agencies in Milwaukee (show all)
Top Floor Top Floor
11414 W Park Place, Suite 202
Milwaukee, 53224

Offering Strategic Online Marketing Solutions since 1999. www.topfloortech.com

Keystone Click Keystone Click
207 E Buffalo Street
Milwaukee, 53202

Strategic Digital Marketing Services Digital Solutions + Marketing Strategy + Custom Websites

Savage Solutions, LLC Savage Solutions, LLC
233 N Water Street, Suite 201
Milwaukee, 53202

Hey! We’re Savage, a creative agency fueled by fresh ideas, snacks aplenty, and the occasional coc

Crux Creative Crux Creative
250 E Wisconsin Avenue, Ste 1800
Milwaukee, 53202

Creating change in the marketplace is our goal. We dive deep to deliver experiential, result driven

Culver Brand Design Culver Brand Design
205 West Highland Avenue STE 202
Milwaukee, 53203

Devoted to helping brands succeed; driven by a compulsion to create and excel; powered by passion, c

MKE Marketing LLC MKE Marketing LLC
Milwaukee, 53204

Helping our clients Address Change and Build Engagement

My Coder Tech My Coder Tech
Milwaukee

We help mange, design, secure, & strategically position websites to reach their targeted audience

ADX Creative ADX Creative
260 E Highland Avenue Suite 201
Milwaukee, 53202

A marketing brand advertising agency in Milwaukee, WI. We help launch startups, strengthen growing

Taodesigns Taodesigns
Milwaukee

A Milwaukee-based full-service design and marketing firm that has been serving business and government since 1989. That's 32 Years of providing both large and small businesses with...

DGMA Media DGMA Media
Milwaukee

dgma-media.com

Surge Web Marketing Agency Surge Web Marketing Agency
3846 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, 53208

We provide local and national digital marketing solutions such as Facebook Ads, Google Ads, Youtube

Laugh Tale Laugh Tale
Milwaukee

welcome to my fanspage