Trade show

How to Make the Most of a Trade Show Event

Right now, trade shows aren’t happening because of the ongoing pandemic. But they’ll be back eventually and when they are, you’ll want to be ready to make the most of what they can do for your business. It takes some thought and effort to ensure your trade show goes the way you want it to, and there are lots of ways of getting this right. We’re going to discuss the tips that’ll help you make the most of your future trade show experiences.

 

Pick the RIght Spot

First of all, you need to arrive early and stake out a spot on the trade show floor that’s going to give your exhibition maximum exposure. You want to be in a position where you’re able to get lots of foot traffic and generally make the most of what’s going on. If you’re tucked away in a corner where nobody works, you’ll find it very hard to engage people and make an impact.

 

Come Up with a Unique Custom Design for Your Exhibition Booth

The way your exhibition looks will have a big impact on how people interact with it on the trade show floor. You can use a full design, installation and build service if you don’t know how to approach this task alone. But whichever route you take, it’s vital to find a unique design that stands out from the crowd. There’s a lot of competition for attention and you need to be ready to compete.

 

Attract Attention with Video

One great way to attract plenty of attention to your exhibition is to make use of visual content such as video. If people can see a video playing, they’ll want to stop and watch to see what it’s all about. It gives them a reason to pause, and that’s one of the biggest challenges you have to overcome when looking to engage people at a trade show event.

 

Have Something to Give Away

Making sure that people remember your company after talking to you at a trade show is key. And one way to make that more likely is to give people something that they can take away with them. Everyone likes to get something for nothing, but those free gifts will help to keep your business present in the minds of the people who receive them.

 

Prepare and Train Your Team

In order to succeed at trade shows, your business needs to have representatives in place who know what they’re doing. They’re going to be the ones directly interacting with the public or potential clients at the trade show. That’s why it’s your responsibility to train them and prepare them for what you want them to do on the day of the trade show.

Trade shows offer your business a wonderful opportunity to showcase your products and let people know exactly why they should be interested in what your brand is offering. Don’t underestimate how useful they can be. And if you’re going to attend once it’s safe to do so, make use of the advice above.