The cost of attending trade shows can be a challenge for some businesses to justify. Aside from registration costs, companies must also budget for trade show displays, banner stands, table covers and table top displays, marketing efforts, and travel and staffing expenses. However, attending and exhibiting at trade shows is a fundamental way to build […]
Continue readingSo, I came across an interesting Harvard Business Review discussion about trade show survey tips a while back. The thesis simply is, you can get more useful information from a short survey than with a long one. Having spent some time dealing with consumer surveys, I’ve long been an advocate of using shorter ones. (Plus, like most people, […]
Continue readingYou may be wondering, why bother with a guide to partition walls? Well, it’s a no-brainer that public settings can get noisy. Loud commotions, people having conversations, phones ringing, you name it. These noises can negatively impact productivity, more so, when collaboration is important. Here’s where partition walls come into play. They are a great way […]
Continue readingDon’t miss your chance! Event survey questions or trade show surveys can help generate good intel, in turn helping you make your products or services as appealing as possible. As trade show managers, it’s easy to become complacent and adopt an “if we build it, they will come” mentality about our participation in shows. But […]
Continue readingThe Center for Exposition Industry Research (CEIR) has long been the premiere research group investigating the trade show industry, and their reports regularly make waves. There are few better sources for hard data about exposition appearances and their effectiveness. In their release a few years ago, Exhibition Floor Interaction: What Visitors Want, they address the […]
Continue readingMany businesses, especially B2B companies, rely on trade shows to gain clientele and promote their brand. Trade shows offer an opportunity to gain a better sense of current business trends and to develop a presence in your industry. Setting up and running a trade show exhibit is no easy task, but when it’s done right, the […]
Continue readingWhen preparing for the dizzying atmosphere of a trade show, it is important to remember, as it is in everyday life, the unwritten rules for behavior. People have expectations that govern how they view your actions, and expect you to understand the etiquette of working in exhibition stands at trade shows. This is especially true […]
Continue readingCatching the eye of potential customers at a trade show starts with great branding, including a superior table cover. Showcasing your product or service at a trade show is an important marketing technique for new customers or clients. The presentation of these tabletop covers will help showcase a company or product positively, which will draw […]
Continue readingIf you ask a successful trade show veteran the question, “Why exhibit at trade shows?” you should be ready to hear an enthusiastic list of reasons. From increasing your customer base to creating new advertising opportunities, the power of trade shows is impressive. Below are 15 top reasons to exhibit at trade shows. We also […]
Continue reading“Frankly, Scarlett, I don’t give a damn!” Have you ever had that reaction to your exhibiting program from management? If so, you’re not alone. Trade show marketing has proven to be effective. Surprisingly, management frequently feels indifferent—or even indignant—about trade shows. Sometimes, they just can’t see how well a strong and strategically planned program will […]
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