Booth at Festival Cancelled - Alternative?

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses the cancellation of a planned festival booth and explores alternative ways to engage with potential customers during the event. Participants share their thoughts on networking strategies and experiences related to attracting interest in their offerings.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses disappointment over the cancellation of their booth, highlighting the missed opportunity for generating leads during the festival.
  • Another participant inquires about the reasons for the cancellation, suggesting cost concerns as a possible factor.
  • One participant suggests using a catalog tote bag to distribute materials and engage with attendees who show interest.
  • Another participant shares their experience of struggling to entice people to reach out, noting that even significant discounts have not led to increased engagement.
  • One participant advises against networking with other vendors, sharing their own negative experiences with unsolicited recruitment attempts at expos.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the effectiveness of various networking strategies, with some participants expressing skepticism about attracting interest while others propose different approaches to engage potential customers.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences and strategies related to networking at events, with participants sharing insights based on their individual encounters and challenges.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for alternative networking strategies during events may find the shared experiences and suggestions relevant to their own practices.

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So...we were supposed to do this big festival this weekend in my home town, but because no one was interested in working the shifts, we cancelled it. I'm really bummed because I was hoping for some hot leads to get my summer going.

So...because I'll be in town, walking around checking out the booths, and there will be TRIPLE the people in town that there normally is, I really want to utilize this time.

I'm thinking of walking around and networking. Not so much running up to strangers and putting a flyer in their hand, but having an incentive I can share with folks I know that I run into.

Maybe... call me by midnight to book your summer show and get _____. Or get put into a drawing for _________.

What do you think? I won't be talking to everyone - my husband will be doing some of this for me as well. Please help!
 
Sorry your group canceled, was it just to expensive for you to run it with one other person?
 
Do you have a catalog tote bag? If so you could put something in the front and have copies to hand out if anyone asks for them.
 
I've found it is so hard to entice people to call me. I could tell them they could have the whole catalog at 50% off, and I don't think they would call! (not that I would ever go to that extreme). I've done 10% off coupons and have never had anyone call (maybe 1 in 1000 would). Makes me wonder what people want, but that is another thread. I say all that to say, if you don't get there info there and then, they probably won't call. So maybe have a sticky on the mini catalogs and when you give one out, tell them you are giving away a free show out of everyone you talk with today. Get there info, if you don't you waste your time.
 
One thing I plead with you not to do is attempt to "network" with the vendors. I did an expo a few weeks ago and am still getting calls from "visitors" trying to recruit me for their teams, sell me their products, etc.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if my booth at a festival is cancelled?

If your booth at a festival is cancelled, consider reaching out to the festival organizers for any alternative options they may offer, such as rescheduling or participating in a virtual event. Additionally, you can explore other local events or markets where you can set up a booth to showcase your products.

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How can I stay connected with my customers after a cancelled event?

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