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Thinking outside the box: using your display for marketing efforts outside of the trade show

January 30th, 2010

Trade show displays are designed specifically for trade show use in size and engineering. They are designed to be very portable so transportation and assembly is very easy. Although the display is designed to fit in trade show booth spaces it can also be used for many other marketing efforts. This includes everything from [...]


The Importance of Trade Show Flooring

December 8th, 2009

Adding the right trade show accessories will enhance the look of any trade show display, no matter how big or small. One accessory that is both visually appealing and functional is trade show flooring. For booth staffers and attendees alike, it can be painful to walk on hard concrete for hours on end. Many trade show flooring selections have padding to increase comfort on everyone’s feet. There are several options available, including interlocking, vinyl, and custom printed carpets.


Effective Trade Show Graphics

November 12th, 2009

Has the economy drastically affected sales at your business? It may sound like it’s out of your budget, but trade shows are an excellent resource to use to draw in potential customers even more so in this time of economic uncertainty. However, you can’t just show up at a convention and expect to get results; it takes months of planning and preparations. When designing your trade show display, here are several things you should consider when designing your trade show graphics to get the most for your money.


How to Make your Trade Show Booth the Star of the Show

October 28th, 2009

Trade shows can be very lucrative if a great deal of care and detail is included in the preparations. With only 3 seconds to grab the attention of the attendees, it is important to design your trade show display to be eye-catching without being too “busy”. Here are several tips that will help make your trade show booth shine at your next event.


Why Trade Show Exhibiting is so Valuable

October 21st, 2009

Trade shows may intimidate small businesses because they will be competing against thousands of larger companies with larger budgets. However, with effective trade show display designs and marketing, small businesses can seem as large as the bigger companies. Whether you use 20 foot pop up displays or banner stands, you can be just as effective as larger companies with the right design. Here are a few tips when designing your trade show graphics.


The Biggest Mistake Made by Trade Show Exhibitors

October 7th, 2009

Trade shows can be extremely intimidating, especially if you are new to exhibiting. There are hundreds of flashy, enormous trade show displays that you are competing with. It is easy to see why some small businesses may doubt their ability to do well at these events when there are multi-billion dollar corporations to go up [...]


3 Little Secrets to Thriving at Trade Shows

September 16th, 2009

Planning for a trade show can be a strenuous task, but the end result will make all of your efforts worthwhile. With hundreds, maybe even thousands of people attending trade shows to find products or services they may never have known they needed, you will have plenty of opportunities to draw attendees into your booth. Having an effective trade show display will definitely catch the eye of everyone who walks by, but that alone is not enough to hold their interest.


Networking will Help Make Your Trade Show Sales Flourish

September 3rd, 2009

Participating at trade shows is not only about having the most stunning trade show booth at the event, but it can sure help to bring business to your organization. Making the right connections at conventions is also a must if you want to get the sale. Here are some tips to help make you a [...]


Do Over-the-Top Trade Show Displays Really Get the Most Traffic?

August 27th, 2009

In a typical trade show setting, the attendees will give your trade show booth about 3 seconds to catch their attention before they move on. It’s no secret that, when designing your trade show display, your goal is to draw in a crowd, not get overlooked. In fact, many exhibitors make lose the opportunity to talk to potential buyers because they are under the assumption that their booth display must be over-the-top. In reality, it is actually the simpler booths that get the attention.


How to Get the Sale by Listening

August 18th, 2009

Creating a successful trade show display is only half the battle when it comes to effective trade show exhibiting. Keeping the attendees interested in what you have to offer is the other half. Knowing how to talk and listen to your booth visitors is the key in making them feel welcome and as if you and your staff truly care about their needs. Susan Friedmann, The Tradeshow Coach, offers several very useful tips to getting the sale just by listening to what your customers want.