{"id":1208,"date":"2020-01-08T09:01:36","date_gmt":"2020-01-08T09:01:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/webdesigninhoustontexas.com\/silkcards_blogs\/?p=1208"},"modified":"2023-12-13T13:03:57","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T21:03:57","slug":"how-to-make-a-winning-impression-at-trade-shows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/silkcards.com\/blog\/inspire\/how-to-make-a-winning-impression-at-trade-shows\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Winning Impression at Trade Shows"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"checkppoint\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Gives you a presence within your sector<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Fosters deeper relationships with your existing base<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Cements your organization as an established and reliable player<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Allows you greater outreach to potential new customers<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Building an effective trade show exhibit, guiding staff in best practices and traveling to and from the event itself isn&#8217;t always easy, but with the right approach it can pay off dividends.<\/p>\n<h2>Benefits When You Make an Impression<\/h2>\n<p>Every show you attend is an opportunity for growth. The audience tends to be plugged in. They\u2019re engaged with the industry or services. Thus, <strong>you&#8217;re more likely to make deals on the spot<\/strong> in ways that you wouldn&#8217;t capture with traditional sales models. <\/p>\n<p>L<strong>ead and data generation is also particularly high<\/strong>&nbsp;at exhibitions, allowing you to build up a potential customer database. <\/p>\n<p>These events&nbsp;also offer prime <strong>opportunities for expanding your industry knowledge<\/strong> to maintain a competitive edge. By visiting with other exhibitors, you can see first hand what the competition is up to.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding marketing and branding, show attendance offer ways to build your company&#8217;s reputation and assurance. By exhibiting, you&#8217;re putting yourself out on the field with your peers and competitors.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px; color: #800080;\"><em>&#8220;By visiting with other exhibitors, you can see first hand what the competition is up to.&#8221;<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>You send a strong message that you&#8217;re capable of operating on the same stage. You now can build a niche market for yourself, especially if you&#8217;re leading a brand new company.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To fully set yourself ahead of the pack at a trade show, it&#8217;s important to remember these four key tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Positioning<\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Be bold in setting up your exhibition.<\/strong> Don&#8217;t be afraid to position your booth next to your industry&#8217;s biggest leaders. This creates a strong message that you&#8217;re on the same level.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Team briefing<\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Brief your team before an event.<\/strong> Make sure your sales goals are known by each and every member of your staff. Ask them to set lead generation goals and stay accountable once it&nbsp;ends. Presence can create a network that you can use throughout the year to propose deals.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Stand Set-Up<\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">No matter what your business is, your stand doesn&#8217;t need to be dull. <strong>Work to create an aesthetically appealing exhibition<\/strong> stand that will both communicate your message and draw potential customers in.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Once you&#8217;ve engaged with potential visitors, reinforce your messaging within your booth; Handouts, <a href=\"\/pages\/brochures-overview\">brochures<\/a>, <a href=\"\/pages\/business-cards-overview\">business cards<\/a>, swag and more. Don&#8217;t be afraid to make your booth unique.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Get interactive<\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Building in an interactive element into your stand, such as a game or a prize giveaway. This draws <strong>more attention from potential customers and engages them on a higher level.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">It makes your stand more fun and interactive while also allowing you more of a chance to drive your business and to gather important data.<\/p>\n<hr width=\"50%\">\n<p>Incorporating these easy but effective tips into your exhibition at a trade show will help you gain an edge on the competition and promote your company to a greater market.<\/p>\n<p>Staying true to your purpose and engaging with potential customers through your participation will pay off greatly in the long run to offset any efforts and costs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong><a href=\"\/blog\/learn\/silkcards-kills-it-at-adobe-max-2016-recap\">See how SILKCARDS makes an impression at trade shows<\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gives you a presence within your sector Fosters 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