{"id":6948,"date":"2018-02-23T21:52:27","date_gmt":"2018-02-23T21:52:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/?p=6948"},"modified":"2022-03-28T20:24:25","modified_gmt":"2022-03-28T20:24:25","slug":"trade-show-ideas-attract-visitors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/trade-show-ideas-attract-visitors\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways A Trade Show Host Can Help You Make The Most Of Your Booth"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your company is spending thousands of dollars to gain attention\u2014and hopefully lots of new customers\u2014at your trade show event. The pressure is on. You need trade show ideas to attract visitors<\/strong> to your booth and keep them there.<\/p>\n

Your goal: To make meaningful contact with your ideal customers or clients. It\u2019s more than just meeting them. You want to begin a win\/win relationship with them. First impressions are lasting impressions. You need your company to be seen, heard, and felt at the convention.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how a great host can help you make maximize results at your next trade show:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Don\u2019t Forget To Have a Host!<\/h2>\n

Hoping that attendees will grab free candy or promotional pens at your trade show booth is not a winning strategy for success. To rock your next trade show, make sure you have a great quarterback, i.e. a professional host at the helm. Hiring an experienced host\/emcee will help put your company in a great light. An outstanding emcee\u2014with great presentation skills\u2014can make all the difference. When you visit a nice restaurant there is a ma\u00eetre de or a host. It\u2019s part of a wonderful experience. Here\u2019s the key to your results: Hire a pro.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Make Sure Your MC Knows Your Product\/Service<\/h2>\n

The main job of a corporate master of ceremonies<\/a> is simple: He introduces an audience to new experiences, ideas, and interesting people. Remember this: before your host can educate convention attendees about your produce or service, he needs to know all about what you do himself. Does your host understand the Who\u2019s and Why\u2019s behind your organization? Who are you serving? Why should people trust your company? Train your host to represent you well from an attendee\u2019s perspective.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Your Emcee Should Highlight Your Top 3 Advantages<\/h2>\n

Every person who walks by your trade show both is secretly asking this question: \u201cWhat do these guys do and how could it help me?\u201d Human beings are tuned into the \u201cWIIFM\u201d frequency. What\u2019s In It For Me? Your host must be able to articulate the reasons why people will benefit from doing business with you. Do you save attendees time? Do you save them money? Do you offer a money-back guarantee? Your host must be able to highlight how you help people.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Find A Master of Ceremonies Who Can Attract a Crowd<\/h2>\n

A good tradeshow host must be a \u201cShowman\u201d (male or female). Be sure to hire an MC who is likable, fun, and captivating. This means more than merely hiring a good talker. Work with an emcee that can bring the wow factor. Examples: Can he incorporate humor, magic, juggling, improvisation, or drama into your script? Think in terms of a good game show host, not a boring product rep. You have to draw them to your booth before you can tell them your story. It\u2019s essential that your host is able to draw people to your both and keep them there.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Hire a Host With Big Talent\u2026But A Small Ego<\/h2>\n

A good emcee will help you increase your reach and visibility at the show. What\u2019s the secret? You need a host with a lot of talent, but not a need to make it all about himself\/herself. This may be the most challenging item on this list, but it\u2019s critical. After the convention, you want attendees talking about your product\/service, not about how amazing your host was. Just like Johnny Carson in days of old, and Jimmy Fallon today make their show and guests look great, you want a host who makes your company look great. \u2028Be crystal clear with your host. You are seeking new relationships and business at you booth, not just applause.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Get the Right Things Into Attendees\u2019 Hands\u2026and Hearts<\/h2>\n

Most trade show visitors take all of the gizmos, business cards, promotional fliers, pens, and stickers they receive and throw them right into the trash as soon as they can. \u201cFreebies\u201d are not as fun as you might think. To most attendees they are junk. This is a fact. Nobody wants to come home with tons of nonsense in his or her suitcase. Don\u2019t let your materials end up in the round file. If you must distribute materials, make them: A) Memorable. B) Lightweight. But more than giving out promo materials, you want to give your visitors an experience. Your host can help your visitors have a powerful encounter with your business. This is far more effective than loading them up with more brochures.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Make Sure Your MC is Interactive<\/h2>\n

People don\u2019t retain information. People remember people. One of the secret weapons of a great tradeshow host is the ability to interact with the men and women who visit your booth. Your ideal host is more than just a speaker; he will be an \u201cinteractive entertainer\u201d who engages your guests as he is educating them about your unique product\/service. Remembering names and faces is a huge plus. Ideally you want attendees to come to your booth multiple times during your convention. Tip: Hire a host who will create lots of people participation.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Your Host Must Help You Capture Contacts<\/h2>\n

One of the biggest mistakes you can make at your booth is handing out a bunch of your printed information and not capturing the contact information of your attendees. Don\u2019t let this happen! A super-experienced emcee gives people an incentive\u2014prizes and fun!\u2014for leaving their business cards at your booth. Keep in mind that the real purpose of your booth is to build relationships. A solid MC will help you collect the follow up data you need to continue the conversation.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t make the mistake of focusing only on what your trade show booth looks like. The key thing is who is interfacing with your prospects? Who can help you generate excitement and interest at your booth?<\/p>\n

When you work with an expert trade show host, you will make a stronger impression at the conference. Most importantly, you will have more prospective customers to follow up with. This will help you grow your business while enhancing your brand at the same time.<\/p>\n

–<\/p>\n

Adam Christing is a popular Event MC and Funny Motivational Speaker. He is the author of Your Life is a Joke: 12 Ways to Go from Ha Ha to AHA! (For more information go to AdamChristing.com)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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