Posts Tagged ‘potential customers’
Wednesday, March 16th, 2011
This Thursday is that special day of the year where the rivers turn green, everyone suddenly remembers their Irish heritage, and we all wear the same color to work. St. Patrick’s Day is upon us once again and that means everyone will go green for at least one day. While in this case going green takes on a whole new meaning more closely associated with leprechauns and four leaf clovers, why not take advantage of the day by showing those around you how much you care about the environment at the same time? For business owners who regularly attend trade shows across the U.S. and the rest of the world, why not celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day by turning your trade show display into an all green event.
Environmentally Friendly Trade Show Display
Always on the cutting edge of trade show exhibit design, Godfrey has taken that idea of what a standard trade show display should be and completely turned it into an environmentally friendly work of art. In the past trade show displays have been bulky, hard to transport, unimaginative at times, and anything but good for the planet; those days are over thanks our environmentally friendly trade show displays that feature such earthy friendly options such as:
*minimal construction
*recycled aluminum tubing
*earth friendly fabric graphics
*ultra-light materials
Plus those traditional techniques that so many trade show displays are known for are still there only now they are done in a way as to help the environment. This means that those same amazing designs and custom graphics that you have come to expect from Godfrey can still be had. This St. Patrick’s Day show your love for green not by chugging back a pint, but by saving the planet!
Tags: Custom displays, Custom graphics, Display Booths, environmentally friendly trade show display, going green, green trade show display, marketing tips, planet friendly, potential customers, St. Patricks day, unique trade show display
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Monday, March 14th, 2011
It’s no secret that among those getting hit hard by this tough economy the small business owner is taking a beating like no other. When asked, most will tell you that staying afloat is becoming increasingly difficult with few being able to take home a pay check once employees, utilities, inventory, and rent is paid. For those that can afford to make it to the occasional trade show success is a must and can only be claimed if a solid dose of new contacts are collected. In order to collect all those potential customers, you’ve got to get them to notice you among the hundreds of other vendors and that means you need an exhibit that is sure to make you stand out.
The problem is that when thinking new designs the first thought that certainly pops into everyone’s mind is “If I can barely afford to be at the trade show, how am I going to afford a new display?” While this is definitely a challenging problem to have, Godfrey has a couple ways to make those worries go away.
Trade Show Rental Program
With prices that can run as much as 65% less, rental displays are an excellent way of injecting some fresh blood into your current setup and come up with a wide variety of options including:
- A standard portable display with graphics creating a custom look.
- A combination of our systems configured for a custom look.
- A customized TechForm or Truss beam.
- A complete custom PodForum.
Free Trade Show Display Design
Once upon a time the word free meant just that, without expense. These days it seems that nothing is free and always has some hidden cost that is sure to come bite you in the long run. This is simply not the case with Godfrey’s free trade show design. All it takes is a phone call or email and within minutes you will be connected with a personal project manager that will lead you through the design process and give you options like you’ve knew were possible!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Monday, January 24th, 2011
While the concept of jet lag may seem like a fairy tale created by those trying to let what happened in Vegas stay in Vegas, in truth it is a very real and all too frustrating occurrence. According to most doctors the effects of jet lag can take days to run their course and can cause some serious health issues. Otherwise known as desynchronosis, jet lag is the condition in which the body has a hard time adjusting to sudden shifts in time zones as is the case when traveling from the U.S. to locations abroad. The consequence of all that time zone hopping can be anything from insomnia, nausea, fatigue, headaches, confusion, as well as problems focusing on a specific task. For business owners who fly the friendly skies on a regular basis as they make their way from one trade show event to another, each of these symptoms alone could cause major problems and together have the potential to combine to create the perfect storm destined to ruin an entire weekend of profits.
Always here to lend a helping hand, Godfrey has the perfect cure for all your jet lag woes thanks to our out of this world SpaceStation pop-up exhibits! Featuring tons of custom modification options, a lifetime frame and hardware warranty, fabric panel wrapped edges, and a choice of over 75 colors to choose from, our trade show pop-up exhibits help fight the effects of jet lag by springing to life in a matter of seconds! Can’t concentrate? Not a problem. Didn’t get any sleep the night before cause your body is still on New York time? We’ve got you covered. Our pop-up displays prove the big things come in small packages with their lightweight construction and easy to assemble directions will are guaranteed to have you up and running in no time! Plus all those ultralight materials mean you’ll also save money on shipping and transporting.
Don’t get to that next trade show feeling run down, run over, and running behind. Contact us today and learn more about how our custom designed pop-up displays can help you get into the thick of the action at your next big trade show event!
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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!
Tags: booths, computer kiosks, computer stations, custom built designs, Custom graphics, Display Booths, Eco-friendly displays, fabric structures, kiosk displays, marketing tips, portable trade show display, potential customers, Trade Show Booths, unique trade show display
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