24 November 2014

How A Company Can Utilize Trade Show Exhibit Display To Attract New And Loyal Customers

By Ida Dorsey


In today's economy, finding and keeping loyal customers is very important to many business, big and small alike. A big part of this, however, is having an effective trade show exhibit display. That is where businesses choose to meet their potential customers face to face at trade shows, where a representative from the company will go and have a meet and greet with potential customers.

The economy is driven by revenues generated by the business community. In a market economy, there is a lot of competition and a need to offer unique products that will capture a segment of the market. All businesses are in need of customers who will not only use their services one time, but will come again and again to do business with them.

But more important that the actual display itself is the representative. To be a rep at a show, you need to be friendly and assertive, able to talk to anyone who comes your way. It is a fast paced environment, and the company is paying good money to get their name out there. Professionalism is a must, but being open and friendly with your clients and putting your best foot forward is the best way to gain clients.

Make appointments: You can use the exhibition to make and keep appointments. Most works get to the press and publicizing you are ready and it should be done 6 to 8 week to day or week of the program. You need to people you believe will show interest in your brand and make appointments that fit your schedule in order to show how your company is efficient and professional.

Follow up: Follow up is crucial after meeting with potential customers and keeping appointments. Contact them through phone call or email 1 to 2 weeks after the program and ensure to be persistent. The purpose of follow up is to create a long lasting network.

Distinguish your brand: Don't forget get that there are other business you are completing with. Hence, you need to be able to distinguish your brand among your competitors. Ensure that you use this opportunity to meet your target regardless of your position at the show. Your aim should be to have attention of the clients and to be noticed first before the others.

To go along with being noticed, many tables have giveaways, usually a keychain or magnet with your company's brand emblazoned on it. To go along with the uniqueness factor, try handing out things that will make people proud to wear your brand, like sunglasses or hats. It will get your name out there, and it will not be lost in a drawer or in the bottom of a purse.

Branded items like hats, caps, key holders, are ideal to turn your visitors into future customers Have a feedback form and a pen ready, invite your visitors to share their thoughts about your products with you. Record your visitors' contacts. Pay them a courtesy call one week after the event, thanking them for attending the show and in particular for having visited your stall. You will have won yourself loyal customers who will order again.




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