30 Engaging Trade Show Ideas to Get Your Creativity Flowing

  • Sep 13, 2017

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

 

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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!)

 

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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

 

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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

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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

 

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19. Host a trivia quiz

 

20. Host a scavenger hunt

 

21. Hand out a unique giveaway that people will line up to get

 

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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

 

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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!

 

(571) 299-6908 | expo@expobranders.com

 

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  • Category: Displays, Trade Show Exhibiting Tips
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