http://www.johnchow.com/how-to-get-free-stuff-at-trade-shows/ The Miscellaneous Ramblings of a Dot Com Mogul Sun, 07 Sep 2008 22:32:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 http://www.johnchow.com/how-to-get-free-stuff-at-trade-shows/#comment-25365 Evan D. Owen Tue, 16 Jan 2007 19:08:39 +0000 http://www.johnchow.com/index.php/how-to-get-free-stuff-at-trade-shows/#comment-25365 Nice post and comments. Promotional products are an integral component of trade shows. Yes, there are those individuals who just want free stuff to give away during the holidays, however, when you give something away and you then get free exposure on someone's blog or they wear it out in public it becomes very hard to determine the actual cost this exposure might have cost you. Overall, giveaways are a must for most exhibitors, it's just hard to track what value they add to the organization. I'm sure all the companies you mentioned above appreciate the exposure. -Evan http://www.smashhitdisplays.com Nice post and comments. Promotional products are an integral component of trade shows. Yes, there are those individuals who just want free stuff to give away during the holidays, however, when you give something away and you then get free exposure on someone’s blog or they wear it out in public it becomes very hard to determine the actual cost this exposure might have cost you. Overall, giveaways are a must for most exhibitors, it’s just hard to track what value they add to the organization. I’m sure all the companies you mentioned above appreciate the exposure.
-Evan
http://www.smashhitdisplays.com

]]> http://www.johnchow.com/how-to-get-free-stuff-at-trade-shows/#comment-20577 Jon Fri, 05 Jan 2007 03:48:33 +0000 http://www.johnchow.com/index.php/how-to-get-free-stuff-at-trade-shows/#comment-20577 Thanks for the info man - though the post is a little older, gotta love it - the retail website I work for is flying a bunch of us down - free swag is the name of the game (aside from actually trying to negotiate new suppliers for out site. First time CES goer though, so any tips to help enjoy the show and time there? -jon sanderson http://www.areallygoodname.com ( replies might be best in the e-mail I used to make this post ) Thanks for the info man - though the post is a little older, gotta love it - the retail website I work for is flying a bunch of us down - free swag is the name of the game (aside from actually trying to negotiate new suppliers for out site.
First time CES goer though, so any tips to help enjoy the show and time there?
-jon sanderson
http://www.areallygoodname.com
( replies might be best in the e-mail I used to make this post )

]]> http://www.johnchow.com/how-to-get-free-stuff-at-trade-shows/#comment-6046 colbert Thu, 02 Nov 2006 23:02:29 +0000 http://www.johnchow.com/index.php/how-to-get-free-stuff-at-trade-shows/#comment-6046 thanks for the great tips. No more just getting pens for free...I want the big items thanks for the great tips. No more just getting pens for free…I want the big items

]]> http://www.johnchow.com/how-to-get-free-stuff-at-trade-shows/#comment-5981 Making Money With A Blog - October Recap « John Chow dot Com Thu, 02 Nov 2006 11:58:15 +0000 http://www.johnchow.com/index.php/how-to-get-free-stuff-at-trade-shows/#comment-5981 [...] How To Get Free Stuff At Trade Shows: 20,274 [...] [...] How To Get Free Stuff At Trade Shows: 20,274 [...]

]]> http://www.johnchow.com/how-to-get-free-stuff-at-trade-shows/#comment-5788 Case Studies - JohnChow Tue, 31 Oct 2006 13:56:14 +0000 http://www.johnchow.com/index.php/how-to-get-free-stuff-at-trade-shows/#comment-5788 [...] How To Get Free Stuffs At Trade Shows [...] [...] How To Get Free Stuffs At Trade Shows [...]

]]> http://www.johnchow.com/how-to-get-free-stuff-at-trade-shows/#comment-5729 Dave Mon, 30 Oct 2006 23:49:38 +0000 http://www.johnchow.com/index.php/how-to-get-free-stuff-at-trade-shows/#comment-5729 Thanks for the link about the tradeshows, probably register when i get home Thanks for the link about the tradeshows, probably register when i get home

]]> http://www.johnchow.com/how-to-get-free-stuff-at-trade-shows/#comment-5264 » How To Get Free Stuff At Trade Shows Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:36:17 +0000 http://www.johnchow.com/index.php/how-to-get-free-stuff-at-trade-shows/#comment-5264 [...] Page Summary: Pictured above are some of the free stuff I got from the last trade show I attended. Attend The Press Conferences or Product Demos One of the easiest ways to getting free stuff is to attend the many press conferences or product demos that companies put on during a trade show. And many will hold a contest for some really big prizes. Make An Appointment While all vendors on the show floor will talk to you about their products, you will score major points and free stuff if you make an appointment to talk to them.read more | digg story              [...] [...] Page Summary: Pictured above are some of the free stuff I got from the last trade show I attended. Attend The Press Conferences or Product Demos One of the easiest ways to getting free stuff is to attend the many press conferences or product demos that companies put on during a trade show. And many will hold a contest for some really big prizes. Make An Appointment While all vendors on the show floor will talk to you about their products, you will score major points and free stuff if you make an appointment to talk to them.read more | digg story              [...]

]]> http://www.johnchow.com/how-to-get-free-stuff-at-trade-shows/#comment-5226 EVORiCE Tue, 24 Oct 2006 16:33:24 +0000 http://www.johnchow.com/index.php/how-to-get-free-stuff-at-trade-shows/#comment-5226 Maybe next time when there's a show like those that you have mentioned. You can sign sign us up and invite us with the MEDIA PASSes you have mentioned. That way we can all have some FREE FUN. Maybe next time when there’s a show like those that you have mentioned. You can sign sign us up and invite us with the MEDIA PASSes you have mentioned. That way we can all have some FREE FUN.

]]> http://www.johnchow.com/how-to-get-free-stuff-at-trade-shows/#comment-5214 Technology news - At Vision Quest Tue, 24 Oct 2006 14:42:20 +0000 http://www.johnchow.com/index.php/how-to-get-free-stuff-at-trade-shows/#comment-5214 [...] Recently, John Chow wrote up a cute little article on how to score free swag at tradeshows. I recommend the read and enjoyed it much in the way I enjoy my 3-year-old niece’s crayon drawings or a fine rendition of Chopsticks on the piano. [...] [...] Recently, John Chow wrote up a cute little article on how to score free swag at tradeshows. I recommend the read and enjoyed it much in the way I enjoy my 3-year-old niece’s crayon drawings or a fine rendition of Chopsticks on the piano. [...]

]]> http://www.johnchow.com/how-to-get-free-stuff-at-trade-shows/#comment-5079 Jsh Sat, 21 Oct 2006 19:55:55 +0000 http://www.johnchow.com/index.php/how-to-get-free-stuff-at-trade-shows/#comment-5079 I'm going to CES in january, so based on your 'rules', can I get an invite to your party? ;-) I’m going to CES in january, so based on your ‘rules’, can I get an invite to your party?

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