New Vendor Quote Service Introduced for Exhibitors


Trade-Show-Advisor.com, an on-line knowledge base designed to help exhibitors maximize trade show success, has introduced a new service that enables site visitors to receive free, independent price quotes from suppliers of trade show exhibit displays and promotional items.


This service provides Trade-Show-Advisor.com visitors with convenience and time savings because they only have to complete one request form to receive price estimates from a variety of different suppliers.


The short on-line questionnaire takes under a minute to complete and includes questions on exhibitor needs, budget parameters, and timing requirements.


Exhibit display companies and vendors of giveaway products are matched according to the needs of the requester. Exhibitors are under no obligation to take advantage of the service and it is a worthy complement to the articles and resources the site offers


Having price estimates in advance helps facilitate trade show budgeting, idea generation, planning, and on-time order delivery – all of which are essential to trade show goal achievement. To receive free quotes on exhibit display products or promotional items, click here.


Sourcing Opportunitic Trade Shows

To find trade shows in a given industry, contact trade associations and professional organizations that can provide you with a comprehensive list of events, locations and dates.

If you prefer to identify specific markets in which to exhibit, get in touch with area chambers of commerce or convention and visitors’ bureaus to locate upcoming events in a particular area.

The web represents a wealth of information for finding events and a number of sites provide extensive trade show databases with targeted search capability. Here are some websites that featuring upcoming tradeshows across the U.S. and worldwide.

  • TSNN.com
  • TradeShowWeek.com
  • EventsEye.com
  • ExpoCentral.com
  • JupiterEvents.com
  • ExpoFairs.com
  • GlobalSources.com
  • AllConferences.com
  • Exhibitions.co.uk
  • ExpoDatabase.com
  • MyTradeFairs.com
  • Tradeshow.alibaba.com
  • TradeShowPlaza.com
  • BizTradeShows.com
If you know of other sources that provide lists of trade show events, please post your information to this blog so your resources can be added. Thank you.

Sunday

Traffic Generating Trade Show Magicians

Creating a buzz in the exhibition hall and standing out from your competition are increasingly challenging as exhibitors are deploying more creative methods of attracting visitors. One proven method is to partner with a professional trade show magician who can serve as a traffic magnet throughout each day of your show.

Trade show magicians can be catalysts for increasing exhibit traffic and heightening awareness of your product or service among conference attendees. They work in partnership with you to incorporate high-impact messages into their routines, which are thoughtfully crafted to support your show goals.

For an article from Trade-Show-Advisor.com with tips on hiring trade show magicians, click here.

An excellent example of how a magician works with trade show exhibitors to deliver results is magician Avi Frier's (www.prestotradeshow.com) approach. He has a strategic approach to working with exhibitors to maximize message impact. Click here for a description of his process.

If you have had experiences with trade show booth entertainers that you'd like to share, please post your information.

Monday

According to Incomm Center for Trade Show Research and Sales Training, event attendees are 52% more likely to stop by your exhibit if you have an appealing trade show promotional item to give them.

As a result, sales performance and exhibit/product awareness increase. So, what kind of promotional item is most effective? Here are some important considerations as you choose your giveaway.

  • Does the item complement your company and product image ?
  • Do the giveaways you want to purchase match your budget?
  • Are you able to easily imprint you key contact information and message?
  • Will you be able to get your shipment in time for the event?
  • Is your giveaway unique and different from others you’ve seen?
  • Is the item something YOU would like to have?
Please share items that have worked for you so others can benefit from your learning.

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