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Unique and Individualized Trade Show Booths and Displays

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

th_f-browse-galleryYour trade show booth, kiosk, and display should represent your business at a glance, with colors, icons, symbols, and other manifestations of your unique business.

Owen Makita’s article gives us many more details about this, and I’m happy to report that every example in this article is available from Godfrey Group!  In fact, if you can’t find the type of trade show booth, display, or sign ready-made, Godfrey Group can create it for you.

Trade Show display booths have become as fancy and as technologically savvy as many of the products that they display. From the standard table like setups that use banners or signs, to the more advanced pop-up or truss displays, these booths have taken on an almost space-age look. Nowadays, they can be found in any size, shape, or design. Over the years, the trade show display booth industry has morphed into a modern marvel. However, it has not been immune to the pitfalls of the most recent economic recession.

A lot of contemporary display booths make use of technology to make their booths interesting. Animated displays easily attract visitors to your booth. Furthermore, they have replaced lengthy text on their display boards with mechanical functions like, pressing a small button would give you an answer to a question or even show a small video about it. Interactive LCD screens are also used for added visual effects.

Trade Show display booths can take on a more artful tone as well. These types of booths tend to be more technologically simple, thus highlighting the designs of the artist. Therefore, they are often one of a kind booths exhibiting a product supported by the art. Brilliant colors along with innovative patterns are the hallmarks of these expressive booths.

Not all booths, though, are as technologically-advanced. Some make stylish displays by playing with colors, lighting, and textures to call attention and emphasize their product even more. With these kinds of booths, creativity and self-expression is key in making one of a kind trade show display booths. Be sure though not to deviate the attention from your products. They should be the main focus of your display.

The most interesting trade show display booths are often gargantuan in size and on the cutting edge of technology. Like something out of the Jetson\’s or Star Trek, these booths are every bit as expensive as they look. Some of the newest custom made trade show display booths can cost upwards of $100,000. This makes the trade show display booth industry a potential emerging market within the business world.

Because most of the time exhibitors focus on the aesthetic aspect of their display, they often forget that they have to transport it back. Surely, something as expensive and as extravagant is not disposable. You would want to be able to use the same display for other trade shows or exhibits. Even though you only constructed it for one exhibit, you will never know if you would need to ship it to another exhibit across the country someday. Who knows you might even be invited in an international exhibit. And so in planning for your booth, it also important to consider how you could assemble and disassemble the parts together for portability. Storage cases may also be made or purchased for your booths if you intend to keep them for awhile. In designing trade show display booths, make sure that you consider the following features: design, technology, and portability. The combination of these three would add to the success of your trade show and increase the potential sales of your products.

Need Ideas For Your Trade Show Display?

Monday, February 15th, 2010

6x100_1215I firmly believe that all businesses need a good trade show booth, kiosk, and display. However, each business has different needs when it comes to a good, workable display.  It’s important that any trade show display be unique and easily identified as belonging to a particular business, as well.

If you are not sure exactly what your trade show exhibit needs might be, The Godfrey Group has several ways by which you can find answers, examples, and any kind of help you might need.

First of all, try Godfrey Group’s “Request An Idea Guide.“  The suggestions here are of vital importance and help to you.

Next, you might look through all of the pictures and descriptions, beginning on the first page of Godfrey Group’s website.

Check here for some invaluable information about how you can manage all of your trade show needs right from your own home!

Finally, the Godfrey Group representatives are standing by, ready and happy to answer any and all questions you might have about your business’ trade show project.  Please feel free to call us at:  1-800-789-9394.

Maximizing Your Trade Show Experience

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

From EvokAd.com comes this extremely useful post about maximizing your trade show experience:

Your company spends a great deal of time and money on trade shows, but do these investments pay off in increased business? Proper coordination from planning through follow-up will draw more traffic to your booth and seal the deal with new customers. Here are proven tips from our trade show experts:

Before the show

  • Set S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Tangible) goals – research the show, know the audience, determine your objectives and plan your exhibit strategies.
  • Hold meetings to be sure everyone working the event is informed and establish ground rules for expectations.
  • Send pre-show mailers inviting current customers, potential customers and members of the media to visit your booth.
  • Set appointments with current and potential customers before the show starts – you can’t expect business to just come to you.
  • Take advantage of pre-show and on-site promotions through the show organizers.
  • Coordinate staff clothing so that the entire team is easy to identify.
  • Designate an in-house point person to handle all logistics, such as hotel reservations, airfare, freight, etc. Keep detailed and organized files for reference.
  • Participate in the media room by providing media kits for the press.

During the show

  • Research your competitors – evaluate their products, exhibits and literature.
  • Be sure that booth team members greet visitors, answer their questions knowledgeably and direct them to the products or services you want to promote.
  • If the venue has a media room, be sure the point person visits daily to ensure media kit availability.
  • Take pictures of your booth and keep on file for reference.

After the show

  • Conduct a post-show survey for staff.
  • Follow up by disseminating information gathered at the booth to the sales team and track leads.
  • Consistently track results from show-to-show, year-to-year.

The only thing I would add to this very helpful list would be that if you chose your booth, kiosk, and/or displays from Godfrey Group, your trade show would be an even greater success!

. . . For ALL Your Trade Show Needs. . . .

Monday, January 25th, 2010

d-1249-2020Your main trade show booth or kiosk should be instantly recognizable by your customers and clients; your company’s colors, emblems, logo, etc. should be clearly visible from across a large area.

Many businesses are having their most frequently used, sturdiest trade show booth custom-made, therefore giving it the most personalized, individual look possible.

However, there will be times when a trade show is so far away it makes packing th_spacest-d-3115-1010such a display impractical.  There might also be a trade show with a universal theme, etc, making it advisable to add something to join in the “fun.”  Plus, there are many times an add-on or two will make your usual, standard display stand out even more!  That’s where Godfrey Group’s pop-up displays will be a welcome addition!

Remember: you want your customers and clients to recognize your display, and you want potential customers and clients to spot your display and find it intriguing enough to check out!

Whatever your trade show booth, kiosk, or display needs,  we guarantee that you will find exactly what you need at Godfrey Group; and if you need something custom-made, we’ll make it EXACTLY as you wish.

A Very Happy Trade Show New Year To You All!

Friday, January 1st, 2010

1happy-new-year The Godfrey Group wishes you all a very happy and prosperous New Year!

Trade Show Display Options

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

h-round-10ftx42in-rs1042-9979Businesses put up a booth or kiosk at a trade show in order to attract potential customers, and potential customers are attracted to booths and kiosks that they can see!  One thing that will make your display more noticeable than the others is to hang a header over it.

Headers can be seen across a crowded room, as the song says.

Once your header has been spotted, your potential customers/clients might also be give a good impression if your main display is “green,” and Godfrey Group can help you there, too!  We have an extensive list of eco-friendly display options.

Not sure exactly what kind of trade show display is right for you?  Rent first! Godfrey Group miscrentalcan offer you a wide selection of rental kiosks, booths, and displays.

2010 Pet Business Trade Show Expects More Than 5,000 Attendees

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

dogandcat-300pxFrom Pet Product News International.com comes this notice about an upcoming trade show, which will feature 300+ exhibits and several thousand attendees!  That’s serious exposure for each booth or kiosk, so an exhibit or display that truly stands out will be of major importance!  Any pet business planning to exhibit at this trade show, but which hasn’t yet decided on a display, might check out Godfrey Group’s unique and eye-catching booths, displays, banners, pamphlet racks, table covers, and other items that will definitely bring the potential customers and clients to your kiosk!

H.H. Backer Gears Up for 2010 Spring Show!

Organizers expect more than 5,000 pet specialty retailers, distributors, groomers and other pet business professionals to attend the event. More than 300 pet supply manufacturers and distributers are expected to display their goods at the show. The 2009 spring show attracted more than 5,300 buyers and 319 exhibitors.

Hours for the 2010 show have been reduced by one hour each day. New show hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 23 and 24 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 25. David Harvey, trade show coordinator, said feedback from show attendees and exhibitors prompted the change.

New in 2010 will be “Ask the Expert” management consulting sessions with Vicki Lynne Morgan, owner of manufactures’ representative firm, Animal Brands, of Califon, N.J. The free, one-on-one sessions are open to retailers, distributors and manufacturers.

The 2010 spring show will also feature a new $10,000 Treasure Hunt contest. The contest invites qualified buyers and distributors to participate in a daily scavenger hunt for a chance to win cash prizes.

Returning in 2010 is the all-natural area, which features companies with natural or “green” products; the Aquatic Answers section, which features aquatic exhibitors and “Ask the Expert” sessions; and the Product Showcase.

In addition to the exhibition, the show is set to include a number of free educational seminars and special events to help retailers learn more about marketing and pet care, among other subjects. Fetching Communications, a Tampa Bay, Fla.-based marketing agency, is sponsoring a free luncheon/presentation on April 24 entitled “Going Green: What You Need to Know About Selling Natural and Organic Products.” To RSVP, email hello@fetchingcommunications.com. Participation is limited to the first 100 respondents.

Make Your Trade Show Display Uniquely YOURS!

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

d-1695-1010Your business no doubt has its own trademark icons and colors, so it’s a good idea to use these when planning and designing your business’ own unique trade show booth or kiosk displays.

If your potential clients/customers have seen your ads or read your company’s blog, etc, they will be actively looking for the color scheme and icons they saw before, and which they now associate with your business.

Remember that at a trade show, your company will be competing with hundreds of other companies for the attention and accounts of all of the conference attendees, every single one of which is a potential client!  It just makes sense to design your booth or kiosk to be instantly recognizable, even from a distance, as YOUR company’s booth or kiosk.

If your company’s trade show display is pictured on your business cards, all the better!  The clients/customers will instantly recognize your display, even if it’s only by the colors, and come right to you!

Need help designing your unique trade show display?  Godfrey Group is happy to assist you with this; just give us a call at 1-800- 789-9394.  You can even start planning your booth or kiosk design with Godfrey Group’s Design Library - and when you log in and save your plans,  you can always come back and change, rearrange, and share your ideas with others in your company!

Make Your Trade Show Display Instantly Noticeable!

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

garden-celticsWhen people come to any kind of trade show, their attention is, at first, all over the hall!  What is it that makes someone’s eye stop short and give something a longer look?

A unique and attention-grabbing kiosk or display, that’s what.

Here at Godfrey Group, we have a display, booth, or kiosk for any business or individual, and if someone can’t find EXACTLY what he or she is looking for, we’ll create it!

Remember, your business has set up at a trade show in order to attract potential customers or clients.  Why not choose a display that will attract your customers the moment they glance your way?

SEMA Show Opens in Las Vegas

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

carJerry Garrett has an interesting trade show post up on the New York Times website. I’m sure there were many Godfrey Group booths and kiosks there!

LAS VEGAS — The temple of horsepower reopens here this week, and once again the faithful will be allowed inside to worship the automobile.

The annual Specialty Equipment Market Association trade show usually draws more than 100,000 people during its four-day run, which starts Tuesday.

The show will take up about about one million square feet of the Las Vegas Convention Center and will include booths from the many businesses that supply auto enthusiasts with parts, accessories and gadgets.

But some attendees are expecting a more somber gathering.

Brian Gluckman, a spokesman for AutoTrader publications, said, “With attendance well below past years and lots of empty booth space, this year’s program promises a diversion from the typical extravagance and exuberance of the show.”

A SEMA spokesman declined to give specific figures on the numbers of exhibitors, but noted there would be “extra space” for those who attend.

“It remains the largest small-business gathering in the U.S.,” said Peter MacGillivray, a SEMA vice president.

But the industry is experiencing a transition from its image of purveyors of horsepower to one that is a bit more green.

Mr. MacGillivray noted the “green” vehicles display, which made its debut last year, was bigger this year. “We’re announcing a ‘Green Rod’ this year, and there will also be several notable hot rod hybrids,” he added.

Indeed, one of the show’s attractions is a customized 1934 Ford coupe with a 400-horsepower EcoBoost V-6 engine, with twin turbochargers. The project, built by Detroit Street Rods, had backing from the Ford Motor Company.

“EcoBoost technology shows that there is a viable replacement for displacement,” said Dan Kapp, director of Ford Powertrain Research and Advanced Engineering. “As consumers’ demand for fuel efficiency continues to grow, and our commitment to delivering best-in-class fuel economy remains steadfast, it’s important to show that performance does not need to suffer as a result.”

Mr. Kapp will also be part of a panel discussion on “Driving Green” technology during the show.

Ford also sees in the show a marketing opportunity for its customers, its dealers and by extension itself, to sell add-ons for Ford vehicles after they leave the factory. To that end, Ford is designated as the show’s “featured marque,” which some have taken as a sponsorship of the event. Both Ford and SEMA stopped short, however, of calling it that.

“Ford’s participation is much more than a sponsorship,” said Christopher Kersting, SEMA’s president and chief executive. “We will be collaborating with them on several branding and technology programs.”

“It’s an opportunity to showcase the flexibility of our vehicles for personalization and accessorization and ultimately drive sales,” said John Felice, Ford’s general marketing manager.

That doesn’t mean the show will be a paean to Fords. Many customized versions of new models will also be introduced by Scion, Lexus, Nissan, Suzuki, Kia, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Chevrolet and Cadillac.

Though the show is closed to the public, so many vehicles are being shown outside the convention center, and at casinos, restaurants, malls and hotels around town, there is plenty of eye candy for everyone.