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Tradeshow Fast Fact(s)

Tradeshow Fast Fact(s)

84% of show attendees surveyed said they had not had contact with the exhibiting company in the past 12 months.
                           Exhibit Surveys, Inc.

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Did You Know?

According to Exhibitor Magazine, portable exhibits are among the most popular choices for trade shows. Here is the order of preference ranked by exhibitors using a portable display:

• Quality and durability
• Appealing design
• Price
• Ease of set-up

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Electronic Lead Retrieval Captures All Your Buyers' Information

Find out when your leads plan to buy. This year, bar codes on attendees' badges now contain info on when they plan to make their next purchase. Also, new this year, exhibitor badges will also have scannable bar codes with contact information. Make the investment in electronic lead retrieval and NEVER miss following up on your potential buyers again.

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There Are Still Workshops Left to Sponsor…

But you have to act quickly if you want to take part in this MOST economical way to promote your booth. Call Julie Stanhope today at 262-814-1561.

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Gates to Remember at McCormick

McCormick Place is the largest convention center in the country. The following gates are important to remember as they are related specifically to the NFDA Convention and Expo attendees: Gate 38 will be for taxi-cab drop offs, Gate 30 is where attendees can be picked up from the convention center via cab, and gate 31 is where the shuttles running back and forth between the hotels and McCormick will drop of attendees.

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Thank You to Exhibitors Who Support the NFDA PAC Silent Auction

Many thanks to Adionim A.C.T. Ltd, Absolutely Fabulous, Worsham College, Merry Christmas from Heaven, Joe Carney, Elegant Illusions, Wilbert and Fine “N” Rhine for donating items in the past to the NFDA PAC Silent Auction. If you have any questions about the 2005 NFDA PAC Silent Auction please feel free to contact Debbie Graser at NFDA Headquarters in Brookfield, WI at1-800-228-6332 or John Fitch at 202-547-0441 in our Washington, DC office.

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FIAT/IFTA Meeting Means More Attendees for 2005 NFDA Convention and Expo

The International Council of Direction, the governing body of FIAT-IFTA (the international association for funeral service), will have their annual meeting on Tuesday morning, October 4, 2005 during the NFDA convention. There will be between 30 and 50 international Board Members, delegates and observers in attendance.

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One-Day Pass

This year, NFDA is offering a one-day, ANY day, expo only registration fee for $125. This is in response to exhibitors AND members asking for a one-day only expo fee that would accommodate funeral directors' busy schedules at a more economical fee. NFDA has been diligently promoting this to members but we would also like to encourage our exhibitors to help promote this NEW opportunity to its customers. Whether it is via your outside sales force, company newsletter, or ads, help NFDA attract even more buyers to the 2005 NFDA Expo.

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Attend Midnight Blue – Social Networking at it's Best

Make sure you take part in the whole convention experience by attending the closing gala for the 2005 NFDA Convention and Expo. Not only will you experience a night to remember, you will have an opportunity to network with your target market in the best possible way. You must complete the Social Event Form (7th bullet point down) and fax it to NFDA at 262-789-6977 to purchase tickets: http://www.nfda.org/page.php?pID=729

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The Post-Convention Issue of The Director

Make sure you reserve ad space in one of the most highly read issues of The Director, December's post-convention issue, which reviews the 2005 NFDA Convention and Expo in Chicago. Placing an ad will make you stand out amongst all the exhibitors that were in Chicago. Reinforce your company name with attendees and non-attendees in the December issue of The Director. Call Kellie today at 262-814-1546 to reserve space.

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