EDS: Where the Electronics Industry Connects

Las Vegas, Nevada. May 5–8, 2008.

Action Items

Things to do in December and January

  1. Make Hotel Reservations
  2. Make Airline Reservations
  3. Make Automobile Reservations
  4. Reserve Meeting Space For Pre-Show Sales Meetings
  5. Set Up Master Billing Account
  6. Review Exhibitor Manual
  7. Finalize Exhibit Theme; Begin Exhibit Graphics Design
  8. Define Specific Sales Objectives
  9. Order Exhibit Furnishings:
    1. Chairs
    2. Tables And Drapes
    3. Wastebaskets
    4. Other
  10. Order Exhibit Utilities:
    1. Electrical
    2. Telephone
    3. Other
  11. Order Exhibit Services:
    1. Labor
    2. Floral
    3. Special Signage
    4. Security
    5. Booth Cleaning
    6. Photography
    7. Models
  12. Develop Literature And Promotional Pieces
  13. Develop/Produce Audiovisuals And Order A/V Equipment
  14. Plan Publicity, Promotion And Advertising:
    1. Pre-Show And At-Show Publicity
    2. Show Directory And Daily
    3. Giveaways
    4. Show Special
  15. Plan Pre-Show Meeting:
    1. Set Speakers And Topics
    2. Finalize Time And Place

Things to do in February

  1. Develop, Produce And Distribute Pre-Eds Mailers
  2. Order Product, Demonstration Equipment And Other Special Elements Of Display Program
  3. Order Badges From Eds Office
  4. Plan Specific Eds Sales Strategy
  5. Develop Plan To Evaluate Exhibit Performance
  6. Plan Representative/Distributor Entertainment
  7. Make And Confirm Appointments With Distributors And Reps
  8. Develop Publicity And Advertising:
    1. Show Directory And Daily
    2. Press Kit Plan
    3. Food And Beverage For Pre-Show And At-Show Meetings
  9. Order Materials That Will Ship With Booth:
    1. Sales Literature
    2. Appointment Forms
    3. Giveaways
    4. Other
  10. Confirm Exhibit Contractor Personnel, Photography, Etc.
  11. Arrange Technical Service Personnel For Product Set-Up At Booth
  12. Develop Plan For Gathering Competitive Information At Show

Things to do in March and April

  1. Finalize Booth Staffing Schedule
  2. Finalize Publicity Material For Daily, Press Kit, Etc.
  3. Review All Logistics And Strategies:
    1. Exhibit Objectives, Strategy And Design
    2. Products To Be Exhibited
    3. New Product Introductions
    4. Giveaways
    5. Staffing Schedules
    6. Transportation
    7. Required Arrival Times
    8. Entertainment Plans
  4. Preview Exhibit
  5. Mail Appointment And Promotion Reminders
  6. Ship Exhibit
  7. Send Package Of All Promotional Materials To Sales Representatives
  8. Re-Confirm Hotel Arrangements:
    1. Food And Beverage
    2. Rooms
    3. A/V And Other

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