Posts Tagged ‘portable trade show display’

Time To Call The Trade Show Professionals

Monday, March 7th, 2011

That cold snap that came through the last couple of nights really did a number on your pipes. You got up to take a shower this morning an you immediately noticed the change in water pressure. As that sick feeling began to take over, you slowly made the march towards the basement already aware of what you would find waiting for you at the bottom of those dark stairs….moments later phone in hand you do what must be done and that’s call a plumber for help with the 5 inches of water that is quickly rising.  

All that running a around trying to get the plumbing fixed left you  exposed to the elements which in turn made you a prime target for the flu. Within days you’re running a fever of a 105, can’t hold anything down, and can’t afford to use any more sick days. As much as you hate it, the only choice is to call the family doctor and get back on the path to good health.  

Meanwhile the water that was filling the basement went from 5 inches to 10 by the time the plumber finally made it. The result left a crack in your foundation which won’t easily be fixed. A call to your home insurance agent gets a time setup to meet and a promise that it’s not as bad as you think. As he hangs up the phone the agent promises you that things will be back to normal in no time and the claim should go smoothly.  

Just like in the scenarios above, at some point a problem gets so out of hand that we all must seek help from the professionals. For small business owners trying desperately to see the light at the end of that long economic tunnel, The Godfrey Group is here to help when you need us the most. From our expert design team who go out to their way to ensure your satisfaction to our display rental program which makes it easier than ever to try new ideas to our extensive library of designs with tons of concepts to choose from, we understand how tough the market is these days and we’re here to help. Whether it be an outdoor tent covered in your own personal logo, an information display with tons of room for pamphlets and brochures, or an easy to transport simple to install popup display; regardless of what your needs are if you are having trouble creating sales than it’s time to call the professionals and let Godfrey save the day!

A Recipe For A Winning Trade Show!

Friday, March 4th, 2011

I’m not a huge fan of reality shows, but I must admit finding myself addicted to such cooking competitions as Top Chief, Chopped, and Iron Chief. There’s something about making the perfect meal that keeps me striving with every dinner to do better than the last. For the most part my love of cooking isn’t about the taste (though it’s no secret that all chiefs love to eat) but instead at least for me it’s all about the flavors. There’s something about the way basic ingredients have a way of coming together to create a unique dish. A dash of salt, a touch of thyme, pinch of dill….added at just the right time without forcing it; as the ingredients begin to come together they form something greater than the sum of their parts.

If you think about it a successful tradeshow is a lot like a one of a kind meal. Just as a cook must begin by pulling together the basics of the recipe such as garlic, flour, chicken; so too does an event planner as they prepare for what types of materials to take, the size and shape of the display they will need, what  type of approach to take that will ensure they get people’s attention. A successful trade show isn’t put together overnight no more than a seven course meal is done within minutes. What designs will get you the most attention? Should you go with the custom designed fabric structure or will a kiosk suit your needs more?

If you are getting ready to hit the trade show circuit, maybe you’ve been asking yourself lately as to what ingredients you will need to get the job done? Thankfully Godfrey is here to help and we’ve got just what you need to cook up a successful tradeshow. With tons of designs to choose from and a design team eager to help, it’s time you took the next step in the process and let us help make your next event a success.

We’ve Got The Displays That Will Get You Noticed!!!

Friday, February 11th, 2011

Here we are finally making it to Friday, all set to make every second of the coming weekend count and yet once again most of the country is faced with literally feet of snow ruining everything in its path. The past two months have been nothing but one winter storm after the other, a trend that doesn’t seem to be showing any signs of slowing down despite what that pesky Puxatony Phil says. According to a recent weather report from CNN just this week “Parts of Oklahoma had received up to 12 inches of snow, according to the state Department of Emergency Management. Wind chills were 10 to 30 degrees below zero in some areas, and authorities were urging people to stay off the roads. Some 80 people in Oklahoma had been injured as a result of the storm, the state Department of Health said Wednesday. That total included 63 falls, one carbon monoxide poisoning, 14 injuries in traffic accidents and two “cut/pierce injuries.”

Like it or not more than ever, this year winter is an unmovable force that must be dealt with. A force that demands to be reckoned with. That cannot be overlooked or dismissed with the wave of a hand. If you think about it this is exactly what you want from a trade show display; something that creates buzz around a conference center, makes people stand up and take notice of who you are, that hooks into them and refuses to let go until they check out exactly what you have to offer. A display that WOW’s the crowd and opens their wallets.

We’ve all been to those events where after one walk around the room, you’re left feeling like you’ve seen everything a thousand times before and really wouldn’t have missed anything had you decided to stay home. Godfrey isn’t in the business of creating these types of boring displays. Give us the chance and what you will soon discover is that we have the tools to create for you a custom built trade show exhibit that is guaranteed to stop consumers in their tracks and stand in line to find out what amazing things are being offered.

If you are in the market for a custom built trade show display take a cue from Old Man Winter and let Godfrey design for you a display that will leave the crowd breathless!

Custom Built Trade Show Displays From The Experts!

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

We throw several words and phrases around on this site quite regularly. Terms like custom built trade show displays, custom designed exhibits, unique trade show ideas, and custom graphics….honestly we could go on and on and at times we do. If we tend to throw the same phrases around on a daily basis it’s only because we are so amazed by what our designers and project managers are able to produce we just can’t help but sing their praises everyday of the week.  

From the very moment you first come into contact with a member of the Godfrey team it should be evident that you are not just dealing with some ordinary display design company, rather you are opening the door to one of the best experiences of your business career with the help of some of the best designers on the market today.

It all starts with a simple phone call to 1-800-789-9394 or click on of the mouse over to our contact page. Next begins a series of communications that will literally change the way you do business and shape your future for years to come, with the help a personal project manager together ideas will be formed based on your needs, desires, and goals. These designs can be based on any number of exhibits from our extensive gallery or could be something unique only to you. Plus if you’re in the area, you can also visit our showroom and find out just what goes on behind the scenes at Godfrey.

Once everyone is agreement with what you want in a custom built trade show display, the fun really starts as our designers begin the fabrication process. With each step emails and photos are sent to you along the way so there’s no question as to what is taking place to ensure you are getting the design of your dreams.

While complete setup instructions are included upon delivery, Godfrey’s commitment to you doesn’t end there! In fact for highly customized displays we will send a project manager to your location to ensure proper installation so that you are sure to be a hit at that next big trade show event.

So the next time you hear the phrases custom built trade show display and unique trade show ideas, think of all that Godfrey can do your business and get on the path to success!

Controlling Trade Show Chaos!!

Monday, February 7th, 2011

In a lot of ways putting on a great trade show appearance is like producing a play. It may sound like a stretch but just think of the last trade show you attended and all the different things large and small that needed to be handled before the doors were opened signaling the beginning of the big event. Although the trade show will only last a few days the list of things that need to be done months in advance include:

*Locking in the date you will be attending

*Planning what you will be showing to the public.

*Making travel plans such as what flights to take and what hotels will offer the best rate

*Inventory needs to be stocked

*Potential customers in the area need to called on so they know where they can find you and what you will be offering.

*Employees to need be made aware of what will be expected

All of this and a ton of other decisions must be made before you even get to the conference center. Once there the production really kicks into high gear as all that planning pays off and a thousand more issues raise their ugly head. The event is going to last longer than originally thought, do you have enough product? The event planner stuck you in a spot where no one will be able to find you, is there a possibility to be moved? Where is the best place to put your additional signage such as posters or information displays? During those first hours of every trade show chaos rules and that’s why Godfrey prides itself on making sure that with all that is going on around you the last thing you have to worry about is your custom built display.

Regardless of if we are talking about an outdoor tent, an indoor grand format fabric structure, a custom built workstation, or an simple sampling kiosk, with the help of our designers and personal project managers the last thing you are going to have to worry about is how well your custom built trade show exhibit will stand up to the competition and how difficult it will be to install. So remember the next time you begin planning your schedule, get with Godfrey and enjoy the feeling of having one less thing to worry about.

3 Displays That Are Easy On That Trade Show Budget

Friday, February 4th, 2011

It used to be that what happened in the rest of the world either never affected us here in the U.S. or took several months or years. The world was a bigger place where few traveled outside of their circles and distant places were nothing more than a clip on a news real or a tale told of on the radio. In today’s age however a sudden earthquake in South America can have economic consequences felt as far away as Moscow within seconds as we all find ourselves living on a much smaller planet thanks to the internet and modern technology. A prime example of this is unfortunately taking place this very week as three separate events are making things tougher on businesses all around the globe. In Egypt the outbreak of civil war has shot oil prices over $100 a barrel leaving those that travel feeling the pinch of another round of price increases on everything from fuel to airplane tickets. Meanwhile one of the most powerful cyclones in recent history slammed into the eastern coast of Australia at the same time yet another winter storm hit the already frozen U.S., combined the two sent sugar prices to a thirty year high and drove up grain prices worldwide. 

With the cost of traveling reaching new heights and food prices trending upwards, the already hard to budget for trade show just got that much harder to justify. It’s with this in mind that today we at Godfrey would like to present to you three displays that will save you money while still offering the same quality custom designed features you’ve come to expect from our amazing trade show displays.

Fabric Pop Up Displays- The key to transporting a display for the budget minded is to maximize the display while minimizing the amount of space it takes up when not in use. Made from ultra-light materials that instantly spring to life when extended out, a fabric pop up display does just that i.e. pop to life in seconds giving you an out of this world trade show display complete with custom graphics in a wide variety of styles and designs

Briefcase Table Top Display- Don’t let the fact that this briefcase table top display folds up into the size of your standard brief case fool you. Made to cut down on travel expenses while still giving you the highest quality look imaginable, combined with a custom table skirt these are some of the most amazing yet cost efficient displays on the market today.

Demo Pedestals- One of the best products in Godfrey’s extensive line of displays, the demo pedestal may just be the ultimate small scale display. What makes these some of the most cost efficient displays on the market are their ability to literally transform into a shipping container and then back to a professional custom designed pedestal in a matter of seconds thanks to an easy to attach fabric wrap.

2011 NAMM Show Proves Once Again Big Names Equal Big Business!

Monday, January 17th, 2011

Last week Anaheim Convention Center in always sunny Anaheim, California was the home of the annual National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) trade show. The event which is unfortunately not open to the public drew a crowd of over 90,000 and caught some headlines thanks to a one of a kind music set that is has everyone across the country talking. It all went down Wednesday when former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and rumored 2012 Republican presidential candidate got the chance of a lifetime to pick up a guitar and play a couple songs with legendary Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen. Huckabee was at the trade show in support of their commitment to keep music education in schools. The former Governor turned Fox New talk show host described this year’s NAMM trade show as “musician’s heaven”

Soon after the jam session took place the video went viral and within seconds millions all around the world that had never heard of the trade show event were suddenly checking out the NAMM video. As one can imagine this kind of advertising is priceless, yet isn’t anything that can’t be done by any other trade show vendor on the circuit today.  The trick is giving the people something they have never seen before such as a one of a kind display that is sure to knock them off their socks. Imagine the type of response you could receive by letting Godfrey help you design a custom built display such as a submarine complete with a periscope, portholes, video monitors, and computer kiosks that are specifically designed to engage the customer. How about an eco-friendly trade show display with a center tower topped with fire and surrounded by monitors showing off your hottest products.

Sure it helps to have a movie star or legend of rock handy, but when one of those isn’t waiting in the wings a quality built custom designed trade show display from Godfrey is sure to get people talking!

Don’t Miss Another Opportunity To See The Big Game!

Friday, January 14th, 2011

Wednesday we indulged ourselves a bit by talking about the BCS National Championship game and how to transform everyone’s love of sports into higher profits through the use of game props such as putt-putt, Plinko, and football toss. We also mentioned the nation as a whole was in a fever pitch which will continue building until it reaches its climax with the Super Bowl on February 6th. Doesn’t it always seem like the biggest events are held on the days where you simply can’t be two places at one time? You missed the Red Sox win the World Series because of your cousins wedding. Game 7 of the NBA finals got taken out by month end reports being due at work. Tiger Woods put on that green jacket while your Grandmother (who has never owned a TV) passed the gravy boat at the annual must attend or be kicked out of the family reunion.

Now comes word that the next great moment in sports history is taking place on February 6th and you’ve got a trade show planned for that very night. While Godfrey can’t make it where you are two places at once, we can bring the game to you and to the hundreds of visitors that are sure to stop by thanks to our amazing audio & video trade show exhibits!

Whether it be for trade show or retail use, Godfrey is ready at the drop of a hat to provide you with some of the most amazing audio video displays you have ever seen. Need a new way to show off that new commercial? Looking for a giant sized billboard to tower over your display so everyone in attendance can watch the big game? How about an easier way for visitors to contact people inside your company? Our helpful staff can provide you with options to fit all of these needs and more!

Don’t miss that next great moment in sports history because you didn’t plan ahead and don’t miss out on the chance be the go to stop at your next trade show event. Help is just a click away!!

The Name Of Our Game Is Name Recognition!

Thursday, January 13th, 2011

As a fan of the University of Auburn I feel compelled this week to write about Monday night’s BCS National Championship win over Oregon. The game which set a record for being the most viewed cable event ever and another for the highest attendance at the Phoenix Stadium which just happened to be the home of Super Bowl 42, also highlights the obvious and that’s people love to compete. Regardless of what sport whether it be golf, tennis, football, basketball, or lawn darts that sense of challenge and accomplishment that is gained from claiming victory is the thing that keeps people always coming back for more win or lose. From the Olympic gold medalist to the king of paper football everyone has dreams of victory and for business owners this thirst for glory could mean some major name recognition thanks to Godfrey.

With one call to Godfrey, in a matter of days your trade show booth could become the must visited spot at that next event. Featuring high quality custom graphics, top of the line materials, and guaranteed to give your company tons of buzz, the name of our game is high profits!

Game Displays Available

*Plinko

*Football Toss

*Frisbee Toss

*Tropical Golf

*Spin To Win

*Darts

*Mini Bowling

*Putt Putt

If that’s not enough for you, give us a call, tell us exactly what you need, and we’ll custom design a game to fit your needs! Any NFL fan will tell you that the Super Bowl is taking place February 6th and all they can think about till then is the big game. Now’s the time to take that hunger for all things football and translate it into higher profits by adding a football toss game to your next event guaranteed to get people talking about how much fun they had thanks to you!

Don’t Wait Till Spring Has Sprung! Order Your New Outdoor Display Today!

Friday, December 31st, 2010

Being as this is New Year’s Eve it only makes sense that we would be talking about resolutions and ways to improve your business for the coming year. So far this week we have covered ideas for saving the planet with the help of our environmentally friendly PodForum series and just how our display rental program could literally make it so you are in two places at once. Today we are going to talk about putting things off to the last minute. It’s something we all do and for many no matter how hard they try nothing cannot be put off till later so that something more fun or more desirable can be done immediately. According to one group of researchers looking into ways to more effectively manage timeIn 1978, 5% of the population admitted to being chronic procrastinators compared to to roughly 26% of the population today (Steele, 2007).Surveys of student populations suggest that procrastination is pervasive with some surveys suggesting that 85-95% of students have problems associated with procrastination”

When running a business there always seems to be things that are considered more desirable and tasks that are uncomfortable to do. Nobody wants to sit around worrying about taxes or working on dropping sales reports all day when they can be out making contacts and marketing their company to the public. Still though in order to be a success it’s important to be aware of coming trends and what consumers will expect from you in the weeks or months ahead. A prime example of this can be found in Godfrey’s extensive design library. Winter is hitting the U.S hard with blizzards causing over 10,000 flight delays across the country. As individuals we can’t help but pay attention to the cold weather headlines taking over out nightly news reports, but as business owners we need to be planning for brighter days as Spring begins to creep closer and closer. This means that the time to begin designing that custom inflatable outdoor display isn’t three months from now when the temps begin to edge into the early 80′s, today is the day to begin making those plans so that when Spring has finally sprung to life you are ahead of the curve with your new trade custom built tent city already sitting within arm’s reach.

This year don’t wait to the last minute to find a display that’s a perfect fit for your needs, resolve to start looking toward the future today!!