What does it mean when the air begins to cool and the leaves start to turn color? It’s time to start gearing up for the busy fall trade show season of course! But before heading to the airport, hopefully you accomplished a few tasks ahead of time to make your show successful.
Did you write and distribute a news release about your involvement at the show? Industry B2B publications often include a trade show preview section a month prior to the event highlighting exhibitors. This is a great way to receive free publicity and credibility prior to the show.
Did you set up booth visits with the media? Trade press editors allocate several hours each day walking the show visiting with certain exhibitors. If you want to be sure they visit you, invite them. Editors are always interested in seeing new products, and can secure valuable post-show coverage in their publications.
Did you create press kits for the media? When editors visit your booth, they’ll want some information to take with them. Help them out by preparing press kits on your company. Recent news releases, biographies on key personnel, company history, product information and photos are some of the items that should be included in your press kits. Having them pre-loaded electronically on travel drives makes it easier for editors to access.
Following these simple PR tactics will help make your trade show a success. So what are you waiting for? Start writing your trade show release today!
