Show Selection - Worksheet

Questions to ask when considering a show:
  • Is this a horizontal or vertical show? Is it a national or regional show? What percentage of the audience is international?
  • Who is the audience that is attracted to the show - describe them?
  • How will show management attract this audience - what promotional methods to they use?
  • What has been the attendance pattern in the past? What is the projected attendance?
  • How many of the attendees are non-buyers?
  • Is the show audited by a third party - ExpoMark or Exhibit Surveys?
  • What do the attendees think of the show? What about exhibitors?
  • What is the exhibitor turnover per year?
  • What type of attendee promotion or marketing programs are available to exhibitors?