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3 Trade Show Signage Tips

by | May 13, 2020 | Signkor News & Articles

Many businesses rely on regular trade shows to meet potential customers and connect with affiliate businesses. These can be a huge investment of time and money which makes your trade show signage a critical part of your planning. 

How can you differentiate yourself at these competitive venues? 

Let’s take a look at three ways to ensure that your team don’t become wallflowers and you get the very best out of this exciting time. 

The Best Trade Show Signage

Stand out

Very often, businesses within the same industry tend to use the same colouring, font choice and imagery to convey their message. While this isn’t a problem when you’re operating from your separate office space, it can be an issue when there are 10 of you under the same roof. 

Take a few minutes to learn who will be there and what their general message looks like – and then do something completely different. Standing out from your competitors is essential in attracting the attention of your potential customers. 

Have a Simple Message

What is the one thing that you want potential customers to remember about your business or your product? Whatever that is, make it the central theme of your display in an eye-catching and memorable way. 

There will be plenty of time to expand on the details of your offering, but the first step for the customer must be the easiest. A simple, bold message with complementary images is a great way to capture the attention of the right people. 

Keep it Moving

One way in which businesses have been capturing the attention of people for decades is by using movement. Think about it, when you see your friend across the room the first thing you do is wave your hand high above your head. 

In essence, that’s what you want your signage to do. Moving images, flapping banners, rotating cubes – anything that creates movement creates curiosity which is exactly what you want. 

If you’re gearing up for a trade show, give yourself plenty of time to come up with a brilliant concept and get the professionals to create it for you.

Contact the team at Signkor for more information on trade show signage.

 

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