30 Engaging Trade Show Ideas to Get Your Creativity Flowing
30 Engaging Trade Show Ideas to Get Your Creative Gears Grinding
Sometimes, coming up with a trade show marketing tactic that will be fun and engaging is harder than it sounds. You may begin to feel defeated as you draw and wipe away ideas on a white board, fill your trash with crumpled papers, and feel the weight of that wall blocking your brain from that “ah-ha!” idea.
We picked out 30 interactive ideas to help your brand stand out during a trade show or event. Even though you may not use any of these ideas verbatim, it may get your creativity flowing so you can create the best booth your company has ever seen.
1. Create a VR video attendees can watch with VR headsets
2. Have a touch screen activity such as a quiz or game
3. Create an unforgettable photo op
4. Serve up some drinks (they don’t have to be alcoholic – coffee is always much appreciated!)
5. Have a “big reveal” of a product with LED lights
6. Host a contest to win a cool prize
7. Let them create something that they can bring home
8. Have a roulette wheel
9. Have a mascot/character walk around the show
10. Send an invitation letter prior to a meeting or event at the show
11. Create a cozy atmosphere
12. Host trade show bingo by having them fill their squares by finding “a woman wearing purple” or “5 people texting” – this would work even better if they have to find things that relate to your brand
13. Host a class that will teach them a new skill
14. Host a Q & A panel
15. Show them a mind-boggling example of something - like how much 10k in 1 dollar bills looks like
16. Bring along an interactive robot
17. Give them a chance to win big at a slot machine
18. Have a mini golf game
19. Host a trivia quiz
20. Host a scavenger hunt
21. Hand out a unique giveaway that people will line up to get
22. Be active on social media during the show and have people engage with your company on social media
23. Offer free Wi-Fi
24. Make sure your employees are wearing the same shirt or button
25. Bring humor to your booth
26. Have a charging station
27. Give out free snacks in branded packaging
28. Coordinate a flash mob
29. Let people purchase your product on the spot
30. Blow them away with mind-boggling facts
All the suggestions above can be created with the help of eXpo Branders. We can design and make trade show booths, as well as print your logo on promotional giveaways and pamphlets. Check out our site and contact an eXpo eXpert with any questions!
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