Five tips to rock your trade show

Select a theme. Choose something memorable that relates to your company or sales pitch.

Use special effects and audio/video. Go all out—play a relevant soundtrack, use lighting to highlight key elements, and consider adding a video kit to your display.

Two words… Free stuff. Stock up on logoed promotional items to hand out. Nothing attracts visitors like a free pen, flashlight or backpack.

Try raffles. Include a raffle ticket or a chance to win a high-value incentive in the press kit and pre-show marketing for your event.

Set measurable objectives. Worried that it’s not worth the investment? Send targeted marketing to qualified leads pre-event, and track metrics so you can quantify success after the event.