Exhibition stands are a vital part of successful event marketing. Be it a trade show, exhibition, networking event, meeting or conference, it’s important to have a display that enables you to bring maximum exposure to your brand.
However, if you’re a first time exhibitor, you may need some help with the terminology and the pros and cons of each type of display, which this guide aims to clear up.
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What is an exhibition stand?
An exhibition stand is a type of promotional display, usually a branded printed material attached to a frame which helps to raise the visibility of your brand.The term can also describe larger branded metallic or wooden structures which are custom-built for organisations at exhibitions and trade shows.
Despite the name, many exhibition stands aren’t just used at events but can also be displayed more permanently in offices, receptions areas or any other promotional area.
Types of exhibition stand
BANNER STANDS
Banner stands are the most widely seen type of printed exhibition display. Used everywhere from retail spaces to reception areas and available in a huge range of sizes, banner stands are an essential piece of marketing equipment.
Due to their portability and ease of assembly, banner stands are most often utilised at trade shows, exhibitions and other marketing events, however there are many different variants for more permanent indoor or outdoor use.
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POP UP DISPLAY STANDS
Pop up displays are another highly popular marketing solution due to their large size, which provides a highly visible branded back wall for your company’s exhibit.
They come in a number of shapes and with the right design can be a breathtaking piece of trade show signage.
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PORTABLE EXHIBITION FURNITURE
A piece of portable exhibition furniture is a fantastic accessory to make your stand more accessible and inviting. Transporting tables and other load-bearing equipment can be a real hassle, so all portable trade show equipment can be broken down and transported easily.
There are a number of types of event furniture available including display plinths, counters and workstations, portable lecterns, display cases, showcases and even iPad displays.
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DISPLAY BOARDS
Portable display boards are useful for engaging visitors at your exhibition booth. They are ideal if you have a constantly changing message or would like people to display information about your product or service.
They come in a range of colours and designs, with either table top, free-standing or modular panel and pole kits available.
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LITERATURE STANDS
Literature stands are a great tool for anyone who needs to showcase brochures, magazines, leaflets or any other printed matter at an event.
The advantage of these literature racks is that they can be built and broken down with ease at the event of your choice.
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MODULAR EXHIBITION STANDS
A modular display system is made up of a number of easily-connected components/stands which can be reconfigured to fit any size or shape of display area.
Many of these systems can be modified without tools so are ideal for exhibitors who attend multiple events and regularly change the size of their display space.
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EXHIBITION STAND HIRE
Hiring an exhibition stand is the ideal solution if you have a space-only exhibiting area and want a large-scale system to make a big impression.
You may also be interested in a more bespoke exhibition stand design made to suit any ideas you may have, so the only limit to how your stand looks is your imagination.
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What to look for in an exhibition stand?
Ease of Assembly
Event marketing is all about getting to the venue and setting up quickly. With so many things to think about you shouldn’t have to worry about how to assemble your exhibition stand.
For larger custom-built stands, professional contractors will usually be required for its assembly.
Print Quality
There’s nothing more likely to discourage attendees to visit your stand than graphics which look cheap or damaged on your stand.
Unfortunately the old saying ‘you pay peanuts, you get monkeys’ also applies to printed display stands with delamination, edge-curling and unsteadiness being three characteristics of cheap stands.
Reusability
Exhibition stands can undoubtedly help increase the ROI from a show, but if you are spending lots of money on new stands for each exhibition or trade show it will affect this profit margin.
There are a number of modular stands which can change shape to fit into different-sized shell-schemes, whilst you can also make sure your branding remains relevant by not including elements which may change such as price.
Which supplier should I choose for my exhibition stands?
There’s only one answer to this question - Display Wizard!
- Only the highest quality print materials are used to ensure consistently no edge-curling or de-lamination on our exhibition stands.
- With over ten years in the industry, we are experienced exhibition stand suppliers.
- Quick & cheap UK mainland delivery.
With so many display stands to choose from, it can be hard to decide. Please see our website for our full list of exhibition stands or just get in contact with us today!
