10 Creative Ways to Enhance Brand Visibility at Events
When it comes to industry events, standing out in a sea of competitors can be challenging. Enhancing your brand’s visibility is crucial to attract potential clients and partners. Here are ten creative strategies to make sure your brand doesn’t just participate but dominates at your next event.
- Striking Visual Design: Use bold colors and unique designs for your booth that align with your brand identity. An eye-catching display can make your space the focal point of the event. Consider a giveaway that lights up or flashes to draw people to your booth.
- Interactive Displays: Incorporate touch screens, VR sets, or interactive games related to your product. It’s an engaging way to draw attendees in and make your booth memorable. However, if you don’t have access to this type of technology, thing about a game wheel, guessing game or drawing which are fun for all ages and you can give away logo branded items as giveaways.
- Live Demonstrations: Showcase the effectiveness of your product through live demos. Seeing is believing, and a live demonstration can explain your product’s benefits better than any brochure. Be sure to wear a logo branded t-shirt or polo so you are easily identified as a person of influence in your booth.
- Branded Freebies: Everyone loves free stuff, but make sure your freebies stand out. Think branded power banks, eco-friendly tote bags, or even quirky gadgets that reflect your brand’s personality. You literally can put your logo on just about anything…so get creative!
- Social Media Integration: Create a hashtag for event-goers to use and offer incentives for posts that feature it. Live-tweeting, real-time updates, and interactive polls can increase your visibility both at the event and online. Consider passing out a small business card with instructions for posting and how to win an incentive. Include a QR code to a quiz or inquire about other information that could turn your prospect into a qualified lead.
- Speaker Sessions: Securing a speaking slot can give your brand a voice and thought leadership clout. It’s an effective way to communicate your brand’s values and expertise to a captive audience. But, take it a step further to make your topic stand out…like giving away a t-shirt to the first 10 people that raise their hand to answer a question. Great way to break the ice with a crowd and get them invested in listening.
- VIP Experiences: Offer exclusive sessions or preview events for select attendees. Providing a VIP experience can make guests feel special and more engaged with your brand. If you are a VIP you are definitely wanting cool swag to prove you were there. Think about a special logo’d lanyard or button to identify all your VIP guests.
- Eye-Catching Signage: From banners to digital displays, high-quality, visible signage can help guide attendees to your booth and reinforce your brand presence. Remember less is more when it comes to text on this type of signage. Using bold fonts and key words to draw people in to learn more is ideal.
- Networking Events: Sponsor or host a side event, like a cocktail hour or a breakfast meet-up. These smaller, more intimate gatherings can be great for deepening relationships. This would be perfect time for branded napkins, cups and cool floor graphics to add visual interest.
- Follow-Up Strategy: After the event, have a robust follow-up strategy in place. Send personalized emails or messages thanking participants for visiting your booth and engaging with your content. Consider sending your top 10 or 100 qualified leads a custom branded box with logo’d swag and a personal thank you note. This will get their attention for sure!
By implementing these creative tactics, your brand will not only capture attention but also create lasting impressions extending well beyond the event itself. Make your next event an opportunity to shine and set your brand apart from the rest. The Spotlight team is ready to help you find just the right promo products, decorated apparel, signage and printed material for your next endeavor.
Erin Smith is co-owner of Spotlight Strategies, a marketing solutions firm specializing in print, apparel, promotional product and signs. An accomplished health care administrator turned business owner, Erin brings rare behavioral expertise to the world of small business.
With a Master’s degree in social work, and a thriving business she is a sought after advisor, coach and mentor to many of Indiana’s small business owners and support associations. Erin demonstrates unwavering commitment and facilitates profitability to any organization to which she directs her time and talent, and is successful in motivating and empowering people whether supporting a cause or building a company.
