I need to build my contacts list for EVENT ORGANIZERS and TRADE SHOW EXHIBITORS?

March 19, 2009 by Retail Display Ideas  
Filed under Trade Show Exhibits

Can you answer want2know’s question about Displays?:

What is the best way in doing this please?
We have a small promotions business and would like expand into trade shows and events, suppying our UNCONVENTIONAL sevice for both.

Where do we find the best contacts and what is the best approach ?

Thanks in advance.
Thank you for all replies.

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7 Responses to “I need to build my contacts list for EVENT ORGANIZERS and TRADE SHOW EXHIBITORS?”

  1. Stelly on March 22nd, 2009 8:20 am

    Displays Feedback: Marketing Departments of clients you think would be a good fit for your “UNCONVENTIONAL” services.

  2. Marianne T on March 22nd, 2009 7:24 pm

    Displays Feedback: The best approach is to participate in a large tradeshow where you get the exhibitor list. Not only will you get the list but you will have the opportunity to visit with all these potential clients. You won’t get the list unless you participate and pay an exhibitor fee. Remember it takes money to make money. That is very true!

  3. bullet b on March 23rd, 2009 3:01 pm

    Displays Feedback: stop looking for the best contacts. what kinda customers you are looking for and sell to them. its like you are trying to find the perfect rock or something. youll probably find it after you unearthed the whole planet

  4. edward c on March 25th, 2009 2:22 am

    Displays Feedback: jigsaw.com on this site you can receive leads for free if only you add 25 per month, you can search for leads by industry and topic. I am not a representative of this company I am a sales person and it has provided me great leads, you can try it for free, e-mail me at and I will answer any other questions

  5. Derek C on March 28th, 2009 12:11 am

    Displays Feedback: I’m not sure by what you mean when you say “unconventional,” since that can be both advantageous or completely off-the-wall.

    I think you should start in markets where your services make the most sense. And I think you best approach is a telesales campaign where you call, identify who the decision makers in marketing are, and see if they bite on your message.

    You probably want to start, as one other responder said, by looking at an event and seeing who the exhibitors and sponsors are. You might also consider walking the show floor at some event and dropping your card (or unconventional promotion) off to them personally.

    There is no free paycheck here.

  6. M C on March 29th, 2009 1:26 am

    Displays Feedback: !!! Voted Best Answer By the Asker !!!

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