tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-169800922009-07-08T12:00:30.531-05:00Information, Tips, Suggestions, Rants and Raves about <a href="http://www.smashhitdisplays.com"> Trade Show Displays</a>, <a href="http://www.smashhitdisplays.com"> Pop Up Displays</a>, and <a href="http://www.smashhitdisplays.com">Trade Show Booths</a>.Dennis Nixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17793039244035941686noreply@blogger.comBlogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16980092.post-7033245584005706042009-07-08T11:58:00.001-05:002009-07-08T12:00:30.643-05:00

Years ago, company representatives would show up at a trade show with product samples. Now, trade show displays and exhibits are just as, if not more, important than a sampling of your wares. Consumers expect a sophisticated and professional atmosphere. How you plan for your next show can make the difference between faltering, and being hugely successful. These days, there is a huge

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Trade show booths and displays that you choose for your company or organization can have a dramatic impact on the success you have at the trade shows. Many business owners choose to use displays that are not as effective as they could be, possibly because they don't realize the difference it can make, or perhaps because of budget issues. When you attend these events, do you notice other vendors

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When you attend trade shows, do the trade show displays you use really make a difference? Absolutely. Many corporations don't get nearly the benefits from attending these events as they should, simply because of the fact that they failed to showcase their business to the best of their ability. Put yourself in the shoes of the visitors. Are you going to pay much attention to exhibits that are

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I have been asked many times about using a projector and shining it directly onto the display and if it could be done. We have done this many times and our customers have been very happy with the results. Joey one of our more flamboyant displays builders tells that his 300 Lum projector works very well. In a well light room you may want to go to with a brighter projector. The materials used in

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Display systems that work in recession Talking with as many people as I do I know times are slow for some of our customers and they need to cut costs. Thankfully they still are going to shows to keep that new business coming but they are strapped for cash or are reluctant to invest in the premium trade show displays that are offered. Here is my option on what they can do and still have an

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Trade Show Displays in Bad Times. The economy has certainly slowed down but it hasn't stopped. So at the next trade show you need to work harder and smarter. The most important thing is to make your trade show display area look as professional as you are. In slow time you definitely do not want to look like your company is suffering financially by having a poor looking display area. You're going

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Trade Shows in a Slow Economy. As everyone knows the economy has slowed down and every business is looking for a new strategy during this slow period. For large majority of the company's they are making a mistake of cutting back staff, advertising and aggressive marketing. This slow down gives an opportunity for your business to get bold and start growing your company by getting more of the

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When I did my first tradeshows I had no one to help me or give me advice. The first few tradeshows that I attended were not complete disasters but definitely could have been a lot better. I taken advice from people that had never been at a trade show but know about them. They were wrong, if I only knew then what I know now I probably wouldn't be writing to you now. One of my goals that are

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Want some free imaging for the major TV net works? Take a look at our trade show truss systems and you will see the same look that the networks are using in the back grounds. How does this help you and your booth? People see the truss and relate it to the shows were they see it. It is subtle but it works. Trusses represent strength and beauty with a proffessional on moderan look. We at Smash Hit

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Why would you clog your booth with so many items you can’t let people wonder through? Displays are different for every market and product. In general your booth should be simple and still put a powerful message out on who you are, what you sell and why your product is better than everyone else. Your trade show booth should be inviting and friendly. No one likes a push sale approach and I mean

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Use a Quality Display At Smash Hit Displays we choose not to sell direct import displays for several reasons. One of the main reasons is we have owned them in a previous business and where very disappointed at the quality. Other reasons include: 1. Lack of quality control over display. The quality is terrible if it is not made for US companies who over see the production. 2. If there

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After years in the business and study trade show for years one think I have found to be true is the old sayings, simple is better and a picture is worth a thousand words. In a lot of trade shows such as gift shows buyers are almost running through the shows because the time allowed at the shows is becoming shorter. They are traveling down the isle just getting glimpse at each booth that is why at

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Smash Hit Displays has a brand new look to its web site. Our old web site received a lot of comments on how easy it was to use and we kept this in mind with our new trade show look. The new web page is consistent throughout the site and once you know how to drill down with one product the rest of the products are the same are the same. Smash Hit Displays has always been about making the purchase

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Marilyn Simes, CEO of Digital Instincts Inc. in Tuckahoe, New York, was one of the more than 2,000 women who crowded into Navy Pier last week for the 15th annual Entrepreneurial Woman's Conference. She flew from New York to Illinois looking for prospective clients for her Internet marketing firm. No one would believe the economy was in a slump based on record attendance at the women's conference,

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Are you satisfied with the return on your trade show investment? Today's trade show climate is more challenging than ever. Considering the cost of travel and lodging and all of the required booth amentities, from your display and graphics, to the lead retrieval system and promotional give-aways, how do you maximize the return on your investment? Business Services For U, Inc., has been helping

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Whoever said that being a meeting planner was easy, lied! Rather, it should be classified under the tough and demanding job category. But, along with being tough, it's also fun, exciting, exhilarating, stimulating, and never, never boring. You have the opportunity to go to exotic places, stay in luxurious hotels, and experience life from a totally different angle. Who could ask for anything more?

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In just one week, trade-show industry experts will come together in San Francisco to present seven great sessions on green conventions and expositions. There’s still time for you to join us. Come see: A Consumer Electronics Association representative talk about how to respond to exhibitor and attendee pressure to go green. Penton Media and Hanley Wood show organizers share 50 tips for going green

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Here is an article from Trade-Show-Adviser.com giving good tips on planning your next trade show. Planning and organizing are not an option but a necessity to and good trade show. For more trade show advice please contact Smash Hit Displays. Thoughtful, strategic trade show planning is essential to achieving your exhibiting goals and maximizing your return on investment, which includes both your

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The new age of internet trade show displays is upon us. Over the last few years more and more manufactures are selling trade show booths to internet companies. This has opened a whole new avenue to the public to find creative displays. At Smash Hit we are taking it on by constantly adding products. It is more than just new products it going to school and learning every detail about the new

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Trade shows booths have become much more completive in the design of the booths. The standard fabric booth, pop up or the home made booth still work but buyers have gotten eyes full of these type displays. Smash Hit Displays is well aware of this and offers both the standard booth and large custom designed booth. With more and more graphics out on the show room floor now the display has taken on

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Stunning, simple, eye-catching, and loud. These are all words that should describe the look of your trade show graphics. Many companies tend to forget the fact that they have less than three seconds to woo the attendees. They are under the impression that the more information and color used, the better their chances are of getting people to stop at their booth. This could not be farther from the

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If you have a trade show display but would like to add another product, it is not necessary to completely start over and design a new display from scratch. An easier solution would be to add a banner stand or another smaller display, which will show all of the new information you would like to add. There are several different banner stands to choose from, all of them being easy to haul from show

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Smash Hit Displays is constantly adding the latest, most innovative products to their web site. Some of these new products include retractable banner stands. Our most recent additions include the Barracuda and Imagine retractable banner stands. The height of your display can be adjusted, anywhere between 30 inches and 80 inches. The graphics easily roll right into the base, making traveling much

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With the economy in a slump many businesses have a much smaller budget, including money used for advertising. Fortune magazine conducted a survey that showed half of those who participated were spending much less than last year. One of the best, and most cost efficient, ways to market your products and services are through trade shows. Because you are in competition with other companies who are

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I didn’t even get enough sales to cover the cost of my trade show booth. Have you found yourself saying this? In most cases the real sales are made after the trade show. The biggest order I ever received ($100,000) was from a source I thought had nothing to do with my product. I take lots of notes in a note book during the trade show and staple the card right to the note page. I would right down

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