How To Make The Most Out Of A Trade Show Exhibit Display

By Ida Dorsey


There is a growing trend of businesses to showcase their products at trade exhibition displays. Trade show exhibit display is an effective way of getting and retaining customers. It is also a way of networking and getting to know people who may turn into customers.

An effective display should have all of the pertinent information about your product, and a bit about the company. It is to be used as a tool to help the company succeed and network. You want to catch the eye of a consumer, so using vibrant colors is a good idea. However, you would want to match the tone of your company. For example, an up and coming graphic design company would use bright colors and display some of their designs, but an older law firm would not.

Be friendly and confident: The display itself is important as it represents your company, hence you should be friendly and confidently talk to any consumer. The exhibition is a competitive environment and involves the business spending to promote its name. Therefore, professionalism is essential while at the same time expressing yourself in a friendly and with relevance in order to gain the clients.

Make appointments: You can use the exhibition to make and keep appointments. Most works get to the press and publicizing you are ready and it should be done 6 to 8 week to day or week of the program. You need to people you believe will show interest in your brand and make appointments that fit your schedule in order to show how your company is efficient and professional.

Mention the upcoming trade show by advertising through print media, radio and television. This will prepare potential customers, they will attend the exhibition expecting to see your products. Printing and distributing company fliers will go a long way in informing your target customers, this should be done several weeks before the Exhibition. It may help to visit certain firms that consume your product, invite them to the exhibition. Remind them a week before the event.

Remember, you are competing for these people's business. You will need to be bigger and brighter than the booth next to yours, so uniqueness is key. Utilize the space you are given. For example, if your allotted booth is in a corner, use it. You want to catch the eye of the client and make sure that you are noticed above the rest.

To go along with being noticed, many tables have giveaways, usually a keychain or magnet with your company's brand emblazoned on it. To go along with the uniqueness factor, try handing out things that will make people proud to wear your brand, like sunglasses or hats. It will get your name out there, and it will not be lost in a drawer or in the bottom of a purse.

Branded items like hats, caps, key holders, are ideal to turn your visitors into future customers Have a feedback form and a pen ready, invite your visitors to share their thoughts about your products with you. Record your visitors' contacts. Pay them a courtesy call one week after the event, thanking them for attending the show and in particular for having visited your stall. You will have won yourself loyal customers who will order again.




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