MANCHESTER, England, September 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Promotional products retailer 4imprint has created a new infographic that illustrates how exhibiting at relevant trade shows can offer numerous benefits to brands in terms of awareness, lead generation and sales.

The publication notes that high-profile trade events across various sectors have enjoyed sizeable increases in visitor numbers in recent years and highlights London's eCommerce Expo which saw a 26 per cent upturn in attendees between 2010 and 2012 [1].

It is clear that such events offer benefits for both brands and attendees. Nine in ten marketers say trade shows hold some level of value and importance for their organisation, with sourcing new prospects, meeting face-to-face with clients and raising brand awareness named as their top priorities [2].

With the average visitor spending 8.3 hours looking at displays [3] it seems attendees are making the most of the trade show experience. Some 92 per cent of visitors said they were on the lookout for new products [4] and 72 per cent claimed shows affect their buying decisions [5].

The new 4imprint infographic also offers organisations 'Ten Top Tips' on how to get the most from exhibiting at a trade show.

Businesses are urged to ensure they choose the right exhibition to reach their target audience then promote their attendance to prospective customers. Equally, it is important to staff a trade show stand with the right people - namely, those who are the most clued-up about the products and services a brand is looking to promote.

Cheryl Jackson-Leafield, Marketing Manager of 4imprint UK and Ireland, commented: "When it comes to standing out at trade shows, promotional products are the perfect tool. Not only will they help to attract attendees to your stand, they'll also keep your brand in the visitor's mind when they're back at home or the office reviewing the literature and information they collected."

To view the infographic, visit http://www.4imprint.co.uk/Infographic/TradeShow

References

[1] eCommerce Expo reports a third year of growth since UBM ownership, October 17th 2012, http://www.ecommerceexpo.co.uk/press/eCommerce-Expo-reports-a-third-year-of-growth-since-UBM-ownership and eCommerce Expo achieves incredible growth with a huge 15% increase in visitor numbers, October 21st 2011, http://www.imrg.org/ImrgWebsite/User/Pages/PressReleases-Members.aspx?pageID=87&parentPageID=85&isHomePage=false&isDetailData=true&itemID=6133&specificPageType=3&pageTemplate=7

[2] Marketers Struggle to Prove Trade Show ROI, Study Shows, Successful Meetings, April 26th 2013, http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Research-White-Papers/Articles/Marketers-Struggle-to-Prove-Trade-Show-ROI,-Study-Shows/

[3] [4] 16 Powerful Stats on The Value of Trade Shows, Skyline Trade Show Tips, June 24th 2013, http://www.skylinetradeshowtips.com/16-powerful-stats-on-the-value-of-trade-shows/

[5] How Trade Shows Can Boost Your Business, Thomasnet News, September 5th 2012, http://news.thomasnet.com/IMT/2012/09/05/how-trade-shows-can-boost-your-business/

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About 4imprint

4imprint Direct Limited is part of 4imprint Group plc that serves more than 100,000 businesses with its innovative promotional items and corporate gifts throughout the UK, Ireland, USA and Canada. Its promotional merchandise offerings include promotional pens, notebooks, printed mugs, keyrings, cotton bags, mousemats, printed drawstring bags, sports bottles and travel mugs, promotional USBs, diaries and calendars, branded clothing and printed T-Shirts and much more. 4imprint's 'no quibble' guarantees include the promise that if the personalised goods are not despatched on time they'll be free! For additional information, visit http://www.4imprint.co.uk

For more information, contact: Cheryl Jackson-Leafield, Marketing Manager UK & Ireland, +44(0)161-850-3480

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