Trade Show Attire: What Not to Wear

I’m no fashion expert. The canary yellow sweater I wear every winter is a dead giveaway. But you don’t have to be a member of the fashion police to spot these trade show faux pas. Wear what you want if you’re an attendee, but as an exhibitor, you may want to consider these practical suggestions.

The Three Rules of Trade Show Marketing

Trade Show Marketing isn’t complicated. It can be reduced to three simple rules. Everything else is a business decision. Here’s the difference: Buying a 10 ft. portable vs. 20 ft. custom island — that’s a business decision. Staying at the Hilton vs. the Quality Inn — that’s a business decision. Getting a professional presenter for the booth — that’s a marketing decision. Confused? Here’s ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW about trade show marketing to be successful.

What Smells? Top 11 Trade Show Odors

Like me, you probably attend two, three, or 30 trade shows every year. Trade shows are mesmerizing, not only for the creativity but also for the visual and auditory over stimulation. The larger the show, the more the sensory overload. It can be exhausting, but for most of us, it’s exhilarating for those two or three days.