Posted November 23rd, 2018 at 8:18 pmNo Comments Yet
Welcome to the third article in our trade show timeline series! We wanted to dig deep into this topic because trade shows aren’t just a big expense, they’re HUGE opportunities to connect with your target market.
Done right, your investment could pay off in triple. But, on the flip side, a trade show exhibit that falls flat isn’t just a waste of time… it can leave a lackluster impression of your brand with the folks that matter most.
In continuation of our trade show timeline, this post is all about the three months prior to your event date. We’re assuming that your:
Look at that, all the hard stuff is knocked out! Here’s your next step:
By this time, you should have a good idea of how big your operation will be and able to start planning your needs accordingly.
Will you need to hire additional staff to greet visitors or hand out promotional material? If yes, then this is the time to reserve the additional hands on deck. It’s time to book travel for yourself and your team if the trade show will require a long-distance trek.
With your overall theme mapped out, it’s time to start planning the details of your trade show exhibit, including signs, graphics, seating, and textiles. There’s also transportation to consider! Keep in mind that your booth needs to be delivered and assembled within a certain timeframe and consult with your delivery contractors (if any) for their advice on timing.
Now is the time to double check and confirm all of your delivery dates, arrival/departure dates, and deadlines. This includes dates from your trade show booth designer, your hotel, your airline company, the trade show venue, your manufacturer or supplier, and your marketing team.
With all your dates confirmed, it’s time to launch any pre-show marketing initiatives that can increase the traffic to your trade show booth. Invite current buys and clients as well as potential leads, and offer an incentive for those who take the time to stop by.
We’re down to the wire! Completing these last few tasks will ensure that everything runs smoothly during exhibit week (and after).
On top of your pre-show marketing activities, it’s helpful to plan next-steps for after your exhibit. Put together follow-up packets to send immediately following the show to your leads.
From shipping dates to booth decor, confirm that every deliverable is on schedule and set to arrive at the desired time and date.
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