A unique promotional concept is a great way to make your booth stand out and create a memorable experience for attendees. Successful trade show managers are constantly on the lookout for creative marketing strategies to elevate their exhibits. Randy Doran, Co-Owner of NextGen Event Co., lists three innovative ideas you can implement in your next trade show. Complimentary Headshots. Host a digital “photo lounge” at your booth and offer...

Though the tradeshow industry is rapidly changing, a few things remain constant. Connecting with customers and building a large audience are critical aspects of successful exhibiting. Becky Hansen, Executive Vice President of Event Services at Convention Data Services, explains how to leverage current attendees to create excitement and build attendance for your next event. Create registration opportunities. Make it easy for attendees to register...

Trade shows can be a significant part of your revenue stream. Companies spend thousands of dollars on exhibit design, materials, and promotional items with the hope that they gain enough new business to make their efforts worthwhile. Many businesses struggle with tracking lead progression and reporting a solid return on investment. Emily Long of BaslerCo Inc. shares helpful strategies in her article, “Tracking the Online ROI of Your Offline...

In just four years, Snapchat has become one of the biggest social media outlets worldwide with over 100 million active users and 7 billion views per day. Many companies don’t realize the powerful business applications associated with the growing platform. Danna Schwerdt, Creative Marketing Specialist at Underboeck Software International, explains how event marketers can harness the new technology to promote trade shows. Snapchat users...

Trade shows can be very profitable investments for any size business. With direct access to hundreds or even thousands of prospective clients, it’s an opportunity you won’t find anywhere else. They typically last only three days, so you have to make the most of the limited timeframe. John Berwick, freelance technical writer, provides insight on generating targeted leads in his article, “How to Drive Targeted Traffic To Your Trade Show...