Getting ready for a trade show can be overwhelming, but with the appropriate direction, pulling off the perfect trade show can be as easy as 1 * 2 * 3. In part 2 of this 3-part series we focus on creating the perfect Display for your Booth. Part 1 (Marketing Materials) Part 3 (Promotional Products)
Step 2: Prepare Your Booth with the Perfect Display
“3 Seconds! That’s how long you have to capture the attention of a potential customer. Grab it with an eye-catching display”
We talked with Lynne Arrington of Speedpro Imaging in Cranberry Township regarding best practices for selecting trade show display items. Here’s what Lynne had to say.
Q: How far in advance should exhibitors contact you for new displays? Lynne: The ideal answer is the sooner the better. 6 – 8 weeks gives time to think about options and get feedback on proofs. Even when updating graphics on an existing display, time is needed to order replacement hardware.
Q: What budgeting tips can you provide for deciding which display items to purchase? Lynne: Before selecting a display product, think about how long you will be using the display and for what purposes. Do you want the display to be used repeatedly? Can you repurpose the display and use it in your store, at a chamber event, at presentations? Should the display be portable, should it have changeable graphics? As an example, retractable banners stands can used to promote your brand or can be made for use with additional graphic cartridges that will promote a rotating theme or promotion. Your expected usage will help to determine which display will best fit your needs.
Q: What is your #1 tip for creating the perfect display? Lynne: Hone your message. Your message should be simple, your graphics clean. You have 3 seconds to grab someone’s attention, so you don’t want to overload information. You DO want to pique interest. Once your display has caught your potential customer’s attention, your trade show rep can get to work determining the best way to be helpful.
About the author: Autumn Edmiston is the CEO and owner of the Edmiston Group ~ The Edmiston Group provides senior level marketing management services to businesses and non-profit organizations on a short or long term basis. Core areas of service are business development, marketing, strategic planning and public relations. The Edmiston Group has consistently delivered and implemented real-world, proven business marketing ideas and strategies for business growth.