Tactfully Ending Conversations On the Trade Show Floor

The next big trade show is right around the corner and all of your company’s exhibitors have been properly trained in the art of engaging trade show attendees in conversation. During the trade show, time is money and long winded conversations can quickly lead to losses. Knowing how to start the conversation is no longer…

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Smart Trade Show Marketer Tips

1.   So, you’re going to a trade show? According to a 2014 report by The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) trade show and event marketing has grown for 17 consecutive quarters and is predicted to continue to grow in the coming years. With this up-surge, many novice trade show and event marketers are being…

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Remember the 80/20 Rule of Communication

When meeting potential customers at your next trade show, remember the 80/20 Rule of Communication.  Listen to prospects 80% of the time and speak for 20% .  It is important to allow prospects to open up and start talking about there product/services needs. Here are some open-end questions to get the dialogue going: “What about…

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IBM Spends Millions On Trade Show Design Research

What is the single largest problem most businesses have when it comes to trade shows? It is not having the right trade employees working the trade show floor and it is not choosing the right marketing plan. The most common problem businesses of today face is designing the ultimate trade show booth. Without this one…

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