Road show

0 Hi, 02br
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00If a company travels around a country in order to show its new products or show new features of their products than this is called a road show (at least that's the meaning I'm familiar with) 0-

0 It depends on what context you have, there are several meanings. Have a look at these links: 02br
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001) A promotional effort, usually in connection with securities sales. Underwriters and an issuer's executive officers may tour key cities to meet with invited guests to provide information about the issuer and its pending offering. Road shows are also sometimes conducte

0 Hi all, 02br
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00So a 'road show' always associated with business and traveling. 02br
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00If a person runs for the president of a country. They are traveling around for winning the election. Would it be called a road show? What would you call it if it is not a road show? 02br
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00Thanks for the replies. 0-

0 No, I wouldn't call that a 'road show'. Here in Australia, we would probably just say 'the president is touring the country'. 0-

0 Well, I suppose it could be called a pre-election tour, in the framework of a pre-election campaign. May be "a pre-election road show" makes sense too in this context. 0-

0 On a tangent, when you are getting impatient and want someone to hurry up, you can use the slang expression, "Come on! Let's get this show on the road!" (AmE) 02br
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