"Exhibitions attract an overwhelming number of new prospects." -- Center for Exhibition Industry Research

Tradeshows Work. Face-to-face marketing works.

76%		of attendees rate face-to-face interaction with potential vendors and suppliers very or extremely important in performing their job.
87%		of exhibitors rate face-to-face interaction in marketing their company's products/services very/extremely important in performing their job.
86%		of attendees rank exhibitions as first, second or third in importance of different types of face-to-face interaction.

 

Source: Ducate, Nickless, Hutmacher, and Davis; Center for Exhibition Research, F01.03; "Use and Value of Face-to-Face"; 2008.

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Hanley Wood's Face-to-Face Marketing is Unbeatable.

Hanley Wood Exhibitions’ highly focused trade events bring residential and commercial construction professionals face-to-face with product manufacturers, distributors, and service providers in a highly valued mix of commerce and education. Our 18 events, including World of Concrete (a top 20 U.S. trade show) and SURFACES, are essential venues for sales, product launches, networking, and brand development through exhibit opportunities, sponsorships, certifications, and training. Hanley Wood Exhibitions draws more than 1 million attendees and buyers, and more than 26,000 exhibitors and suppliers to its events each year.

 

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StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas. 22 Years Strong.

80%		of 2008 attendees influence buying decisions
46%		of 2008 attendees spent between 5-7 hours/day on the show floor
90%		of 2008 exhibitors reported attendee quality either met or exceeded their expectations