Posts Tagged ‘booth’
Monday, July 19th, 2010
I spent all of last week talking about what could be accomplished with the use of Godfrey’s Grand Format Fabric Structures. This week I want to go in the opposite direction and talk about how less can sometimes mean more. A few years back I became interested in log cabins and dove headfirst into all the unique designs that today’s log cabin designers were making available to the general public. That’s when I first heard about Jim Shafer and his tiny home. I had forgot about Jim until this weekend when I came across a recent interview posted on Yahoo. What makes Mr. Shafer so special is that back in 1997 he decided to downgrade his living space. By downgrade I mean Mr. Shafer got rid of the majority of his possessions and moved into an 89 square foot cabin. All these years later Jim Shafer now runs Tumble Weed Tiny Houses a firm that specializes in designing tiny homes for those that live by the motto “Less Is More”. Jim’s success is a perfect example of how something small can lead to huge success; another example of this our line of Podium Shipping Cases.
Any salesman will tell you that the more people you see, the better your chances are of making a sell. If what you are selling requires some type of demonstration, than there is a definite need to be able to assemble and tear down a display quickly so that you can get to your next appointment in good time. Regardless of if you are traveling from company to company within the same city or plane hopping across the country, a good portable display needs to be tough, easy to use, and functional. What makes these Podium Shipping Cases so unique is that what you are getting is a sturdy shipping case that is able to take a licking and when stood on end becomes a professional looking podium perfect for those who make their livings by giving presentations. Though the shipping case initially looks like other cases on today’s market, what makes this case so special is that inside it carriers a fabric wrap that quickly snaps snugly around the outside giving you just that extra touch of class.
One of the key philosophies preached by Jim Shafer is that all the clutter, all the extras, all the flash and grandeur of today’s homes at least for some is exactly that….needless stuff that takes up space. If you are somebody that needs to be as mobile as possible at all times, that hates the thought of packing things up and hitting the road with tons of packaging following behind you, and likes the idea of having everything you need for that next big client meeting all wrapped up in one case….a Podium Shipping Case is the more than you’ve ever dreamed of.
Tags: booth, business conference, Display Booths, Exhibit Booth Company, fabric structures, marketing tips, podiums, popup displays, portable trade show display, potential customers, shipping, showroom, travel, unique trade show display
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Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
Imagine a cozy Christmas scene in your mind, the soft crackle of an open fire, a tree in the corner trimmed with the brightest of ornaments, the smell of apple cider and gingerbread cookies wafting through the air. Outside the ground is covered with snow and somewhere in the distance you can just barely make out the sound of Bing Crosby softly singing White Christmas…..now zoom out and you’ll see that to your shock and amazement this isn’t a country Christmas, but in fact what you have been looking at is all taking place in a coliseum surrounded by hundreds of other vendors. With the use of a custom designed Grand Format Fabric Graphic Structure Christmas in July is sure to take on a whole new meaning.
It’s hard to believe that the Christmas holidays are less than five months away, unless of course you are in sales than it’s a no-brainer that in order to ensure the you have product to promote in December you better start preparing in July. As I mentioned above, the Christmas scene described can easily be achieved with the help of Godfrey. That soft crackling fire is actually a fire bowl. The Christmas tree is fashioned out of a custom fabric column. Everything else can be pickup at your local grocery store. Put this all together inside a Grand Fabric display resembling the inside of a country home and what you have is a fantastic looking displace that is guaranteed to draw a crowd. Don’t forget to place a hanging banner over the entire thing so that everyone knows what’s in store for them up ahead.
If Christmas isn’t your cup of eggnog than let one of Personal Project Managers help you design the type of structure that fits all of your needs. Whether it’s a beach scene, something from outer-space, or a professional looking conference room with built in Plexiglas, these structures are sure to put every one’s idea as to what a trade show display was meant to be. If you need more ideas or are just curious as to what else we can do, click on over to our design gallery for more on what we have to offer.
Tags: booth, booths, christmas, Conference Vendor, conventions, Custom graphics, customers, design gallery, Display Booths, Event Planners, Exhibitors, fabric columns, fabric trade show display, fire bowls, Holiday Greetings, holidays, potential customer, Trade Show Booths, unique trade show display
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Friday, July 9th, 2010
What gets me the most about today’s mega-marts is that there is too much to choose from. Cereal alone takes me a half an hour to decide on. I have to make sure I eat before I go shopping for food otherwise my ability not to buy up every new thing that comes out severely takes a beating. One thing that will get me to tag along with my wife to the grocery store though is the promise of free samples. Free pizza bites, free cups of ice cream, free deep fried cheesecake bites…when it comes to free I do not discriminate. A store that continuously offers free samples is one that will see me walking it’s isles at least once a week. I’m not the only one. The next time you see a sample booth set up, just stand back and watch people’s faces light up as the thought of free mini-hotdogs takes them over.
These types of promotions have been around just about as long as the grocery stores themselves. One thing that has changed though is the way freebies are presented. Today’s sample stations are easy to assemble, not to mention portable, and do a much better job of catching the customer’s attention than a simple folding table can. With tons of counter space and plenty of much needed storage, each sample station from Godfrey comes with optional side modules for even more room and feature full color removable digital wraps perfect for showcasing your company’s name. A wide variety of headers compliment the design by giving the station a unique look and a style all of its own.
If you are looking for a practical, easy to maintain display, with minimum hassle and maximum charm take a look at some of our fantastic looking sample stations. What you will find is a display that not only pulls the customer into it, but also gives plenty of space to fit your needs while not hurting your wallet. The additional side modules and custom graphics options only cement the fact that whether you set up shop in a grocery store or an outdoor event, customers won’t be able to resist what you have to offer.
Tags: booth, booths, Custom graphics, customers, digital wraps, Exhibit Booth Company, marketing tips, outdoor displays, portable trade show display, sample stations, samples, trade show booth, unique trade show display
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Sunday, June 27th, 2010
Literature displays, portable kiosks, and table wraps are great tools to have with you when showing off your ideas and products to the public, but all three pose the same problem for those that sell items that are considered hands-off……they give the customer too much room to touch, feel, and possibly damage the item being displayed. I once knew a guy that worked for a publishing house. One of their bestsellers was a book that described and priced rare coins. As part of the promotion for the book, my friend would visit several trade shows and use a couple of rare coins he had purchased over the years to show people how easy it was to use the book. He kept running into the problem of people wanting to touch the coin that he had paid so much for. Since the money added value to the books he was trying to sell, he had to find a way to display the items without making them so easily accessible.
The body’s natural oils have always been known to breakdown and cause damage to antiques or rare items whether it be books, metals, or fabrics; that’s why it’s important to limit contact with these types of things. Plus anything of value can easily be stolen hence vendors who sell these types of items need some security to avoid loose hands taking something that can’t be replaced. Thankfully for those that prefer their exhibit items to been seen and not touched, there are Merchandise displays available. Similar to what you would see in a jewelry or retail store, merchandise displays feature a clear see through case with a sliding door in the back and optional shelf perfect for rare coins, jewelry, artifacts, or anything else that you want to show off the public. Each display comes with a base available in a wide variety of colors and even the option of a door in order to give you some secure storage space underneath. Portable, lightweight, and easy to break down, like all things offered from Godfrey each display can be customized to feature your company logo.
If you have been searching for a better way to show off your products or simply want some extra security, than look no further! Easy to transport and featuring multiple designs to choose from, these Merchandise displays are just what you have been waiting for. Call us today at 800-789-9394!
Tags: booth, booths, conventions, customers, Display Booths, Exhibit Booth Company, jewelry, kiosk, kiosk displays, literature racks, merchandise displays, portable trade show display, security, table wraps, tradeshow display, unique trade show display
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Monday, June 21st, 2010
You may remember last week at this time we were all taking about the kick off of the E3 Expo in Los Angeles, Ca. and the rumors that were swirling around concerning the latest in high tech games that would be announced. As it turns out Project Natal (now called Kinect) and the Nintendo 3DS both premiered to huge crowds and immediately were proclaimed crowd favorites. Though I wasn’t able to attend the trade show, I did catch the majority of the coverage which was carried live on the G4 network and I gotta say impressed is simply not a good enough description of how I felt after catching a glimpse of all the amazing booths. From a full sized wrestling ring featuring characters in the video game Lucha Libre AAA Heroes of the Ring to literally hundreds of hands on demos of some of the most talked about games in years, if the folks behind E3 did anything right it was knowing what video game fans wanted to see and making sure those vendors were there.
As a vendor your priorities are different from those that are responsible for the scheduling and promotion of an event, but the lessons learned from E3 still apply:
- Customers want to be catered to. Long gone are the days when a company can just put a product on the market, come up with a general slogan, and hope to attract attention. Today’s consumers want to feel like you are talking directly to them. They want custom graphics, hands on demonstrations, sneak peeks or spoilers for upcoming products, and over the top demos. At the same time people want to know they are getting a certain amount of quality with their purchase as well as the thrill of being the first in their group of friends to own such an amazing item.
- In order to be successful you must go where the people are. The E3 Expo is a classic example of how birds of a feather flock together. If you’re a company that understands the value of attending trade shows and other events in order to showcase your products to the public, than you want to make sure you are setting your kiosks up where the people actually are. If you make kitchen appliances there’s no need to setup at a video game convention. If you paint portraits for a living, a car show isn’t the place to show off your skills. Before you hit the road make sure you’re not going to be the odd duck at the event and that there are similar products being demonstrated.
While events like the E3 Expo are amazing to witness and generate tons of support for all those involved, beyond the glitz and glamour lie some very important lessons that all vendors need to take notice of. By creating custom demonstrations geared towards making consumers feel unique and catered to, companies are finding better ways to create buzz and generate sales. Also in order to get the most of a trade show you want to make sure your product stands out from the crowd while at the same time is connected to the other vendors around you.
Tags: 3DS, booth, booths, Custom graphics, customer service, customers, Display Booths, electronics entertainment expo, Event Planners, kinect, kiosk displays, kiosks, marketing tips, Natal, portable trade show display, potential customers, showroom, trade show booth, Trade Show Booths, Trade Show Displays
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Friday, June 18th, 2010
Are you tired of struggling to get every one’s attention trade show after trade show? Do you spend more of your time staring at your shoes than into the faces of eager customers? Well maybe Godfrey can help by shedding some light on the situation. See we understand that in today’s cut throat market in order to stand out from the crowd you’ve got to not only make your product relevant, you’ve got to establish yourself as the life preserver consumers have been desperately waiting for. You do this by making yourself necessary. How do you make yourself a must visit booth at a trade show? Simple! You give the public what they have to have….food and drink.
You see everyone has at least three things in common: 1)They need to eat 2)They need to drink 3)They need to rest (sleep). Trade shows take up a ton of space and are often held in the largest possible locations. Because of all the walking that is required, at some point all those visitors need a place to stop and refill their batteries. That’s where you come in with the help of our Soda Can Station. Designed to resemble an aluminum cola can, this is one display that is sure to attract attention like an oasis in the middle of a long hot desert. Like everything else from Godfrey, our Soda Can Station is made of top of the line materials and can easily be customized with your name, logo, and color scheme emblazoned on all sides. Featuring an umbrella top and a wrap around counter, trade show visitors will be thanking you for helping them recharge their batteries while they take in the days events.
Imagine a convention center full of potential customers carrying bottles of water and telling others where they got them from. If you are looking for a smart, creative trade show booth with mass appeal and built in word of mouth, than the Soda Can Station is the answer to your prayers. Great for outdoor events and easily customized, this is one display that is sure to soak up the sales. Order today!!!
Tags: booth, booths, client, Custom graphics, customer service, customers, kiosk displays, marketing tips, outdoor displays, potential customer, potential customers, samples, trade show booth, Trade Show Booths, trade show display, unique trade show display
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Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
It’s another one of those weeks where if you’re a sports fan there is something happening every moment of the day. The NBA finals are finally getting interesting with the Celtics forcing a game seven with the Lakers. Tiger Woods is out to prove what he hasn’t so far this season at the U.S. Open teeing off this Thursday and that’s the thought that he’s still the same golfer he was before his recent struggles kept him away from the game. All of baseball fandom is hanging on Stephen Strasburg’s every pitch and for the first time in forever the Nationals are must see TV. Not to be out done football is proving it’s America’s number sport even in the off season as rumors run rampant that the Big 12 will soon cease to exist. Last, but certainly not least, the entire planet has their hands all over the World Cup as soccer is putting South Africa front and center in everyone’s minds eye. Meanwhile even as I type this all across the country trade show vendors are taking advantage of these events by getting their message and products to the public via game displays.
You may not know this, but Godfrey offers more than just a few game and promotional displays. In fact the possibilities are limitless thanks to Godfrey’s ability to create any type of game display that meets your exact specifications. Of course we’ve got the standard spin- to-win, football/freesbie toss, and putt putt displays, that are a sure fire hit guaranteed to always draw a crowd, but for those that really want to crank up the excitement Godfrey has just the ticket. How about a basketball shootout setup to go with the NBA Finals? Maybe a bean bag toss game for Major League baseball fans? We could even set you up with a kick and score display sure to bring those soccer fans to your booth.
With Godfrey the sky’s the limit when it comes to customized game displays whether your a sports fan or just a fan of high profits. Each and every display can be tailored to meet your specific needs with your logo emblazzoned for all in attendance to see. Don’t let the competition get the best of you at your next tradeshow; call, fax, or email your design needs today!!
Tags: baseball, basketball, booth, booths, conventions, customer, customers, Display Booths, Display Company, Exhibit Booth Company, Exhibits, golf, NBA Finals, outdoor displays, portable trade show display, potential customer, potential customers, soccer, sports, trade show game display, trade shows, unique trade show display, world cup
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Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
As we’ve shown over the past few weeks specifically in talking about such products as our inflatables and rubber floor tiles; Godfrey sells more than just a wide range of kiosks and pop-up displays. In fact no matter how big or small the event, our products are proven to increase sales and give our customers the edge they need to stand out from the crowd. Today I want to highlight one of these products that while a definite asset to anyone planning to attend a trade show, is the perfect fit for smaller venues where it’s just you and handful of people present. Believe it or not I’m talking about Table Throws and how you can turn an ordinary table into a professional looking display with the Godfrey touch.
Even as I write this on college campuses, in shopping malls and retail stores, in conference rooms and break rooms, all across the country presentations are being given on anything and everything imaginable. Corporations are laying out their new insurance benefits to their employees. Credit card companies are attempting to reach out to students on their way to class. Banks are offering their latest rates in hopes of setting up tons of new checking and savings accounts. Each of these are being done with little fan fair or much in the way of elaborate setups. Most of the time the entire presentation is given in front of a simple fold out table with a few brochures laying about. Well why not take that Plain Jane table add a professional looking custom made full length Table Throw and turn that presentation into something guaranteed to catch every one’s eye.
Far more than just an ordinary table cloth, these Table Throws are one-piece table covers made of fabric that covers all sides of the display table, are made of wrinkle-resistant polyester twill, and are available blank with no imprint or with one, two or full-color graphic prints. In addition to Table Throws, Godfrey also offers the TranZibit Portable Trade Show Table with optional table skirt. Together these two amazing products can be easily transported, require little room in terms of storing between presentations, and will help you avoid those risky situations where you arrive to find that setup materials have not been provided.
If you’re someone who is continuously giving presentations at smaller single company events or if you’re a trade show regular looking to add an extra touch to your display, Table Throws are just what you need to turn that ordinary table into on extraordinary display.
Tags: booth, Custom table throws and runners, customer service, customized popup, customized tabletop, Exhibit Booth Company, Exhibitors, Exhibits, flooring, inflatables, popup displays, portable trade show display, potential customers, table throw, TranZibit portable trade show table
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Monday, May 24th, 2010
Getting to a trade show is hard enough without having to spend hours upon hours once you arrive getting things set up. Travel plans, inventory checks, meal and expense planning, finding a way to get everything and everyone in the right place in time for the event to start is a challenge in itself. Once you get there you’ve got to find where you are supposed to setup, which way the traffic will be flowing so you can organize your items to meet oncoming traffic, and if it’s a multi-day show anything of value has to be taken with you at the end of the day just for safety’s sake. It’s enough to make you want to pull your hair out and you haven’t even seen the first customer yet. With all of this going on the last thing you want to have to deal with is a display that is too complicated to assemble.
Personally speaking I’m not the guy you come to if you want something put together properly. When I put something together I always end up with “extra” pieces that I insist were included on purpose by the manufacturer just in case something was to break. I like thinks that go from flat cubes to full size with the flick of the wrist. Forget instructions in languages that I’ll never learn, I want to pull a string and step back while things fall into place all on their own. That’s why I love the SpaceStation Popups. With a couple easy to do steps SpaceStation Popups go from tiny box to full size display wall in no time flat. Ultra light weight and available in over 75 colors, SpaceStation’s come in two distinct styles: straight wall or curved wall. Each display can be customized to fit a variety of needs, comes with a 200 watt light fixture to add an extra bit of charm, and feature a lifetime warranty on the frame and hardware. Adding a few accessories such as the Techform Counter With Monitor Mountand Pennisula Pedistals will only increase the effectiveness of the display without causing too much strain on your wallet.
It’s hard enough getting things ready for those event center doors to open without adding to the drama by bringing along a display that takes a degree in engineering to put together. Save yourself some time while still showing off your product with a state-of-the-art, fully customizedSpaceStation Popup from the Godfrey Group. Call us now at 1-800-789-9394!!
Tags: accessories, booth, booths, Conference Vendor, conventions, Custom graphics, Display Booths, easy to assemble, Exhibitors, Exhibits, kiosk displays, monitor mounts, portable SpaceStation popups, portable trade show display, SpaceStation Popup Displays, Trade Show Displays, unique trade show display
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