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MARKETING MATTERS Show Time Continued from page 34 At-the-Show To Dos Be human. Make eye contact, shake hands, use first names. Avoid in- vading personal space. Don’t hide under the table. Pretty straightforward. Take advantage of social media. Speaking of being human, while you’re rubbing shoulders with prospects and other industry leaders, take pictures and share them on social media. Be sure to tag their companies (it’s good social media etiquette and also lets you borrow their online reach because their followers see your post as well), and don’t be afraid to be silly and utilize that coveted human element to the fullest! Be welcoming. When at your booth don’t just sit there and look bored. Stand up, look alive and welcome people into your booth by focusing the conversation on them. Arrange with purpose. Consider setting up your booth so you’re table isn’t just sit- ting in the middle with you stationed behind it. Keep an Continued on page 38 For More Information On This Advertiser Please Visit www.CallAPE.com/e-inquiry www.callape.com [36] 1.800.210.5923