Promotion Tool Kit HNA 2018 | Page 3

Get the Most Out of Your Appearance Exhibiting at HNA begins before move-in. Maximize your ROI by planning and publicizing your participation in the show now! GETTING STARTED Thousands of attendees make the trip to HNA each year to see new products and make buying decisions. To make sure that these attendees and potential customers put your exhibit at the top of their “must-see” list, we are providing this guide to help you plan your exposure before, during and after your trade show appearance. If you or your company has new products, make sure to create a marketing plan that begins at HNA. Create a theme or slogan for your plan, begin using it at HNA and maintain it throughout the year. You might also consider offering show specials for discounts and special financing. This form of advertising will not only get your company and its new theme out, but will also encourage visitors to stop by your booth. MEDIA CONTACTS Enclosed you will find a list of advertising and editorial contacts at top industry publications. Most of these trade journals will feature HNA in one or more issues, offering you the perfect opportunity to send in product releases or advertise, and capitalize on your participation in the show. Send your trade show news to them as early as summer to accomodate long lead times. HNA: YOUR MARKETING LAUNCHPAD FOR 2018 As you build your marketing plan to launch your 2019 products, make HNA the place where you introduce new dealer promotions, contractor programs and special pricing incentives. With more than 20,000 attendees, including over 10,000 contractors and several thousand dealers, HNA is the ideal place for you to begin your road to business success for 2019! Pre-Show • Have 2019 product marketing materials produced to distribute in your booth. • Define special promotions/offers and incentive programs to announce at the show. • Send new product information and promotion information to the show press office and to relevant media contacts (included in this guide). On-the-Floor • It’s Go Time! Be engaging, track leads, set follow-up appointments. • Promote your attendance at HNA with social media outlets, using #HNA2018. • Take advantage of after-hours networking events. Post-Show • Send requested materials immediately. • Re-confirm your 2019 product/service offerings with dealers, contractors and new prospects. Remember, HNA is the place to be for the industry each year. You will have a captive audience so take advantage of getting your message out and kick-starting your 2019 sales! 2