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    Exhibiting at a trade show is a big investment. Media Relations Agency can help you maximize your show participation with a time-tested, pre-show marketing strategy.

    One of your primary goals should be to set up meetings at your booth during the event. Nothing triggers interest by passers by more than a busy booth.

    We recommend an integrated approach to making this happen.

    • Pre-event trade media coverage* describing what you will feature at your booth. This trade industry coverage for Anderson Advanced Ingredients is an example of the caliber of coverage we arrange. We did more than call attention to their presence at the show. We also educated readers about our client’s new product line, SinClusions.
    • Supplying carefully crafted product messaging to the event producer, for their promotions. Media Relations routinely helps clients write their promotional content to ensure it touches on all relevant value points.
    • Publishing blogs and social media posts giving attendees a reason to seek you out at the show. Use fresh, relevant content to distinguish yourself from other exhibitors. Ask us about writing a flight of blogs and posts to keep interest high.
    • Personal invitations to specific clients and prospects. We also craft and send emails to our clients’ databases, inviting recipients to clients’ booths at the show.
    • Pre-arranging for trade media to stop by your booth during the event, which will start the process of post-event media coverage. Our media specialists can help with your interview coordination.

    We’re constantly suggesting new ideas to our clients, to help them stand apart from the rest of the exhibitors. To arrange for us to create a personalized strategy for your next event, call us at 952-697-5269 or use this form to schedule time on our calendars.

    *Trade publication coverage also delivers your key messages to attendees even if you aren’t able to personally talk with them; and gets your information into the hands of prospects who are unable to attend the event.

    Article by Robin Miller, Editor-In-Chief, SAM 6 Pro

    Robin Miller coordinates content development across newsletters, social media, websites, blogs and press releases at Media Relations Agency. She specializes in interviewing clients and spokespeople, uncovering their stories, and translating complex ideas into clear, compelling, media-grade content. Robin is known for her ability to shape messaging so it resonates with the intended audience, ensuring clarity, relevance, and persuasive impact. An IABC- and Mercury-award winner, she brings a diverse professional background to her work, including practical experience in the health sciences, which allows her to accurately interpret and communicate scientific and technical information for mainstream and trade media. Robin also brings a strong understanding of modern digital marketing requirements, ensuring content not only reads well, but aligns with evolving platforms, regulations, and best practices.

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