Why is effective exhibit design so important, anyway? You only have 3-5 seconds to grab the attention of attendees as they cruise the trade show floor. This is not a big window of time! Your trade show display must demand attention, communicate your company’s message, showcase your products or services and entice the audience […]
It’s a myth that email is dead. No, really, you’re probably checking your email even as you read this. Sure, you delete a ton of it without ever opening it – but that’s because it had a terrible subject line, was uninteresting, irrelevant or all of the above. Here’s the thing, good, valuable, useful email […]
The lack of creative time is a frequent topic of conversation amongst our friends who work at Detroit agencies, marketing firms, film production companies and graphic design firms. The process of design takes time. You’ve heard the expression, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” Well, your trade show display can’t be either! A well-crafted booth […]
We’re all guilty of becoming “too comfortable” at times. Whether it’s in our trade show programs, our careers, or even in our relationships, we all seem to hit that milestone where westart to feel good about what we’re doing. Where we’ve gained confidence in our abilities and through our successes, and we no longer have […]
We see the THIS not THAT model all the time. Think about fashion magazines where two celebrities are wearing the same dress, yet one is deemed the “Winner”. Or, more popularly advertised, are the food ads and dieting guides that advise you to eat THIS not THAT… there’s even an app for that. So while […]
You’ve always been ready to start exhibiting at trade shows, you just didn’t know it. Trade shows provide a unique opportunity for businesses. Thanks to MarketingProfs and Act-On, in a survey of more than 19,000 North American marketers one of the top two marketing activities contributing to the sales pipeline is Tradeshows and Events at […]
C.S. Lewis once said, “Failures are the finger posts on the road to achievement.” And while that’s true, we’re hoping we can save you a few hurdles so you’re off and running towards trade show success. There are no magic shortcuts to successful exhibiting; it’s a journey you have to dedicate yourself to. And while […]
You’re probably thinking, “3 things? Are you kidding me – there are literally a million things that need to be done before every trade show in order to be successful!” We know, and we agree with you, but here – we’ve identified three pretty key things, not to mention overlooked things, so you can keep […]
Isn’t January the time when everyone plans on adopting new routines for the New Year? Such as actually using that planner or calendar, and adopting new ways to stay more organized? Planning ahead definitely has its benefits; one being saving you time later, when it’s most precious. Say, on the show floor. Every trade show […]
Using social media before, during and after your trade show presents you with a unique opportunity to have targeted and specific conversations, real-time, with prospects and clients. Social media can have a big impact on your ROI. We definitely believe in using social media as part of your trade show marketing plan, and here’s a […]