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Our brains have this amazing ability to block out the mundane and
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Here’s the thing, our vision is just as susceptible to this phenomenon! Think about it, when is the last time you stopped and read a poster in a store window? A friend told me he remembered reading a poster at the movie theater. He wanted to see what the coming attractions were (he noted he would’ve preferred video trailers).
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But first let’s see what the current messaging environment is like.
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How many people do you think notice a 42” Plasma Display if they watch
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Here’s the thing, communicating with people effectively has been changing rapidly over the past few years, and it has become extremely more difficult. People are installing Digital Video Recorders to block out commercials.
Print media is losing readers and revenue to the internet. Just look at the earnings of companies like Google and Yahoo these days.
Even calling a person has turned into a never ending saga of voice mails and answering machines.
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Our company spent 3 years promoting great contrast, but we can say from our personal experience people respond to brightness much more than contrast. As long as there is adequate contrast – brightness is king. Besides, how many content creators work with blacks and grays?
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So how do you minimize your costs, avoid the “white noise” affect, and
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4. Commercial Pop-up Displays
5. 3-D Style Pop-up Displays
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But wait! There's more. From the minute you express interest in exhibiting at a show, you're flooded with sponsorship opportunities. For a mere $250, for example, you get an ad in the show directory. Double that, and your logo shows up on a few prominently placed banners. Prices rise steadily, allegedly keeping pace with the enhanced exposure more dollars can bring. As logic goes, you get more visibility, the deeper you dig into your wallet.
Is it really worth it? Does more money really equal increased attendee attention and consequently better sales? How can you tell which sponsorship opportunities are really good deals and which are a waste of money?
All sponsorship opportunities are valuable -- to the right exhibitor. There must be a good match between the exhibitor, their goals and objectives, and the results the sponsorship can deliver. Before you agree to a sponsorship deal, you must make sure that your participation will move you closer to achieving your goals and objectives. Otherwise, keep your money in your pocket.
There are four criteria you can use to assess if a sponsorship opportunity is right for you and likely to deliver your desired result. These criteria are:
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Does this show draw a large group of attendees who are in your target audience? Will this group be likely to buy your products and services? Is there a clear benefit in putting your name in front of these attendees? If you're at a show outside of your industry or region, or a show that draws smaller numbers of attendees from your target audience, sponsorship is probably not the route to
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2. Percentage of Exhibiting Cost
Consider the cost of sponsorship as a percentage of your total exhibiting expense. If the sponsorship is equivalent to more than 50% of your overall exhibiting budget, step back and think: Is this the best way to invest my money? Would my purposes be better served by a larger exhibit or even exhibiting at an additional show?
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And with that you have completed your exhibition! With the correct planning and dedication it can be an informative and exciting experience for all those concerned, and with the steps set out above you should have no problem achieving this.
