INTERNEXT Help!

[ScottMN]

I've never been to an internext. What are the common ways vendors promote their products and sites
brochures?
hand out pencils with names on them?
give out squeezy stress balls with their sites name on them?

or is it just one big massive business card exchange?

Am I missing any?

[BradM]

Checklist:

1. Business cards
2. Strong liver
3. Bread and milk (for hangovers)
4. Sawdust (don't ask)
5. Party hat

[mensniche]

1) check
2) ahh yeah....
3)
4)?
5) yippy

scott were sorted....

[Abyss_Vee]

bring condoms

[mensniche]

so what do you guys bring to promote the biz? yourselfs is that it?

[brand0n]

Originally posted by Abyss_Vee
bring condoms

why? you arent fucking any of the content girls. this is a job to them.

[BradM]

Brochures are good but honestly I never read them that much. The best thing you can do is hunt down some people you want to do business with and spend some time talking with them.

[webgurl]

shirts for the men and ladies ! I will be bringing some

[NoCarrier]

Originally posted by BradM
Checklist:

1. Business cards
2. Strong liver
3. Bread and milk (for hangovers)
4. Sawdust (don't ask)
5. Party hat

Bread and milk? Is this a "grandma recipe" or does it really work?

[AndrewKanuck]

HAH, sawdust - I see someone's had to clean up after themselves before

[BradM]

Originally posted by NoCarrier
Bread and milk? Is this a "grandma recipe" or does it really work?

I think it's just peoples imagination but it is a staple hangover cure.

[jscott]

check out the pics on fubarwebmasters.com

you should be able to get an idea of what you'll need (i'm assuming)

[NoCarrier]

Originally posted by jscott
check out the pics on fubarwebmasters.com

you should be able to get an idea of what you'll need (i'm assuming)

Not really, because I assume that those are the "before" pictures.

[MattO]

A great promo would be packets of those hangover pills with Company Logo on them.
You can all have this idea for free.

[mensniche]

thats a great idea... we can get our hands on the pills... anybody wanna go halfs

[jscott]

Originally posted by NoCarrier
Not really, because I assume that those are the "before" pictures.

haha good point

[MikeB]

Originally posted by ScottMN
I've never been to an internext. What are the common ways vendors promote their products and sites
brochures?
hand out pencils with names on them?
give out squeezy stress balls with their sites name on them?

or is it just one big massive business card exchange?

Am I missing any?

They promote their products and sites by a few different ways. The first is a booth with reps that can answer any questions you have. They may have promotional material, i.e. flyers and so on. Some companies will have catchy promo items that people want to have, like t-shirts, lighters, bouncy balls with LEDs, beer mugs, and so on.

Some will have their models walking around the show floor handing out their promo material. This is useful in getting people that may never make it to the booth.

Many people will be exchanging business cards, yes....it is always good to put a face to people at the big companies. The best work gets done at the events and gatherings where people can actually relax, sit down, and talk some business. Its a great way to build relationships too. You may not do business with that person right away, but you get your foot in the door and establish recognition. People love to do business with friends. The more friends you have in the business, the more success you will have in people wanting to do business with you. A person is more likely to do business with someone they know versus someone they don't know. So the shows are a great place to get to know people and start building those relationships.

[Babagirls]

Originally posted by MikeB_CE
They promote their products and sites by a few different ways. The first is a booth with reps that can answer any questions you have. They may have promotional material, i.e. flyers and so on. Some companies will have catchy promo items that people want to have, like t-shirts, lighters, bouncy balls with LEDs, beer mugs, and so on.

Some will have their models walking around the show floor handing out their promo material. This is useful in getting people that may never make it to the booth.

Many people will be exchanging business cards, yes....it is always good to put a face to people at the big companies. The best work gets done at the events and gatherings where people can actually relax, sit down, and talk some business. Its a great way to build relationships too. You may not do business with that person right away, but you get your foot in the door and establish recognition. People love to do business with friends. The more friends you have in the business, the more success you will have in people wanting to do business with you. A person is more likely to do business with someone they know versus someone they don't know. So the shows are a great place to get to know people and start building those relationships.

[XBizLori]

we give away promo goodies like tshirts, baseball caps and coffee mugs for the hangover caffeine ritual.

we also promote by throwing parties **cough** see other thread-heh!
http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showth...hreadid=323534

[Raven]

Originally posted by MikeB_CE
They promote their products and sites by a few different ways. The first is a booth with reps that can answer any questions you have. They may have promotional material, i.e. flyers and so on. Some companies will have catchy promo items that people want to have, like t-shirts, lighters, bouncy balls with LEDs, beer mugs, and so on.

Some will have their models walking around the show floor handing out their promo material. This is useful in getting people that may never make it to the booth.

Many people will be exchanging business cards, yes....it is always good to put a face to people at the big companies. The best work gets done at the events and gatherings where people can actually relax, sit down, and talk some business. Its a great way to build relationships too. You may not do business with that person right away, but you get your foot in the door and establish recognition. People love to do business with friends. The more friends you have in the business, the more success you will have in people wanting to do business with you. A person is more likely to do business with someone they know versus someone they don't know. So the shows are a great place to get to know people and start building those relationships.

Well said, Mike....

[mensniche]

this all sounds fantastic... and im really looking forward to it...

however does anybody think that the cost (and it will be quite a cost for 3 of us to attend from UK) does not warrent the trip??

[BradM]

You should without a single doubt have affiliates lined up that you want to meet.

[Babagirls]

Originally posted by mensniche
this all sounds fantastic... and im really looking forward to it...

however does anybody think that the cost (and it will be quite a cost for 3 of us to attend from UK) does not warrent the trip??

i have someone coming over from there to internext to meet up with me. I think the plane tickets are like $1200 or something.

[MikeB]

Originally posted by mensniche
this all sounds fantastic... and im really looking forward to it...

however does anybody think that the cost (and it will be quite a cost for 3 of us to attend from UK) does not warrent the trip??

It all depends on what your goals are for the show. I'd recommend to everyone, both exhibitors and attendees, to make a list (even a mental list) of what exactly they want to accomplish at the show. I think some people would be surprised how far some goals and determination will get them.

The list also helps keep you on track and not distracted at the shows imho.

[brand0n]

water. bottled water.

also, do yourself a favor. call the westin right now, and tell them. hey, this is my name, this is my room and i want an EMPTY FRIDGE.

that way you can store your own shit

[mensniche]

bump