Outdoor events, like craft fairs and farmers markets, are great places to make meaningful connections, attract new customers and build excitement around your business. But you can’t make any of those happen if people don’t spot you first. From outdoor event marketing supplies, like signage, to promotional materials, like flyers, make sure you have everything you need to stand out from the competition. Here, we’ll talk you through everything you need to stand out at your next event.
3 ways to stand out at your next event:
- Attract attention from afar.
- Get ready for your close-up.
- Make a lasting impression.
1. Attract attention from afar
When you’re creating large-scale items for your outdoor event booth, keep your designs simple. People can easily get distracted and overwhelmed at events, and you’re competing for their attention. The best way to cut through the noise is to provide clear, to-the-point information that’s easy to read at a glance. Make customers want to make a beeline for your stand with attention-grabbing banners, flyers or flags. Large banners should be clean and simple for maximum impact – all you really need on your banner is your name and logo. Choose one primary font, and stick to a few key colors. Here, Little Bee sticks to two colors – black and yellow – that complement their brand and are easy to see and read (thanks to the high contrast!).
VistaPrint Tip
Your logo should tell prospective customers what your business is all about from the moment they see it. If you need help creating a logo for your small business, the experts at 99designs by Vista can help.
2. Get ready for your close-up
Once people come over to your table, make sure your setup is polished, professional and easy to understand. The way you present yourself visually is an important part of outdoor event branding – use the same colors, templates and logo across all materials, and showcase your brand everywhere possible. Outfit your table with a branded tablecloth or table runner, and outfit yourself with a branded T-shirt or hat. This kind of consistency can go a long way in making your business memorable. Also, keep some postcards and flyers on hand that give customers more information about your business. Even if they don’t end up making a purchase, they’ll walk away with something that has your name and look…keeping you top of mind.
VistaPrint Tip
Depending on the size of the event, boost your visibility by hanging some flyers at the entrance or on nearby bulletin boards. Include your booth number and location, as well as key details about your products or services that will encourage customers to stop by.
3. Make a lasting impression
Make your brand memorable (even when the event’s over) with a thoughtful packaging experience. Start by adding your brand to your packaging – it can be as simple as sticking a label or sticker to a jar, box or bag. And when you’re wrapping up an order, pack it in a branded bag and drop in one of your business cards. In addition to looking more professional and credible, branding your merchandise will keep you top-of-mind long after your customers have returned home.
The finished look
See how it all comes together for Little Bee’s event stand.
1. Business cards. Send customers home with a reminder of your business.
2. T-shirts. A logo T-shirt goes a long way in building credibility for your business.
3. Paper bags. Turn ordinary packaging into branded wrapping.
4. Mesh banners. Little Bee attracts attention from afar with an eye-catching banner.
5. Sheet stickers. A sticker adds instant branding to your packaging.
6. Sticker singles. Send shoppers home with a sticker souvenir.
7. Flyers. Flyers help spread the word.
8. Postcards. Postcards help spread the word.
About the designer
Hilda Mastropietro from 99designs by Vista created the logo for Little Bee, inspired by the business name and their request for a modern, minimalist design. “When I first read the name, I thought about something small, delicate and beautiful; the bright colors and honey. I gave it some movement with the dotted lines, making the logo dynamic.”
Check out their portfolio if you’re interested in working together to create a look for your small business or outdoor event branding.