Exhibiting without doing promotions means you’re just hoping attendees will find you. And if you plan on giving something away to draw them in, you’ll need to have a strategy for that, too. Below you’ll find some of the most helpful and most recent posts (some with podcasts) on promotions and giveaways.

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What to Ask Before Buying Your Next Giveaway Items

If you've been in the trade show world for very long, you've likely seen examples of giveaways gone horribly wrong ...

Attendee Promotion is Everyone’s Job

When I was a beginning exhibitor, I’ll never forget how I learned the importance of attendee promotions at one particular ...

5 Questions to Ask Before Buying Giveaways

It's that time of year when everyone is thinking about giving gifts ... making lists ... and searching for just ...

Weekly Insights: Trade Shows & Direct Mail – A Winning Combination

One big mistake many exhibitors make is neglecting to do anything to promote their presence at a trade show. They ...

How to Choose the Right Giveaway Items

When it comes time to select an item to give away in the booth, many exhibitors simply opt for what's easy or popular ...

Are You Making These Promotions Mistakes?

Before we delve into some of the most common mistakes exhibitors make when it comes to promotions, perhaps the biggest ...

 

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