Sponsorship
of a Tom Shay presentation
With
each trade show, there is a new vendor wanting to maximize their exposure
to dealers. Likewise, there is often a vendor that has added a new
product or product line, and is in need of that same exposure.
As the organization producing a trade show, you have an opportunity,
and obligation to assist in getting those products introduced to dealers.
Because the presentations that Tom Shay provides, attendees often
want to visit with Tom afterwards to ask questions that are specific
to their business, or obtain an autographed copy of one of his books.
By having Tom speak at your event, you can capitalize on these needs
and opportunities. As an extension of his commitment to dealers, Tom
suggests this format:
Select some of Tom's columns that relate to the topic he will be speaking
on to promote Tom's appearance at your event.
Offer a sponsorship to a vendor using a "Tom Shay is sponsored
at our event by …" tag line with your pre-show material.
Include their logo as well. Mention the vendor when introducing Tom,
and that Tom will be appearing in the vendor's booth after his presentation.
Explain to the attendees that they can visit the vendor's booth to
sign up for a 30-minute one-on-one visit with Tom, and that this service
is provided to them with the compliments of that vendor. Utilizing
this format, the dealer will be visiting the vendor once to sign up
for a time, and a second time for their actual visit.
Tom's books will be made available to the vendor at publisher's price.
Most vendors use them in one of two ways. The first is to give a free
copy of a book with every qualifying order. Other vendors offer the
books to vendors at a reduced price.
This unique promotion will assist you in making your show successful
by 1. Having a show that is unique 2. Providing a service to vendors
3. Give the dealers attending your show an extra incentive and opportunity
to take information home to make their business more profitable.
After all, aren't profitable dealers and vendors what your trade show or conference is all about?
