Preparing for The Home Show 

Home Shows have been through many lifecycles and stages of development, but if the Auckland Home Show was anything to go by, they’re still very much of interest to New Zealanders.

This year saw yet more growth with visitor numbers averaging 48,000 over the 5 days. And these numbers are not just fueled by the general public; the Auckland Home Show attracts a number of ‘trade” visitors and offers exhibitors b2b opportunities.

Brandstand has been involved with the Auckland Home Show event for many years, assisting several customers in creating and setting up a stand. This year we were especially proud to be involved in Assa Abloy’s showpiece stand – marketing their Yale locks and home security solutions.

The Auckland Home Show saw 512 exhibitors setting up and running their stands, so the competition to stand out in the crowds is immense. The show cannot actually take any more exhibitors, it’s at capacity, and therefore it’s up to companies like Brandstand to create bigger, better stands that deliver a richer engagement for the visitor and maximise floor space. The event will not grow from more exhibitors but instead from more visitors having an incredible time, engaging with brands and learning about their products.

Often, at Brandstand, we’re asked to develop a stand that focuses attention on one hero product. In the case of Assa Abloy though, the brief was different. They have a broad product range and all of it needed to be presented equally within a confined space.

The Assa Abloy stand is a complete bespoke designed stand, that towers above those around it due to its height but also delivers a rich engagement with fully functioning product examples as well as interactive screens that deliver key messaging. As well as being visually engaging this stand tells a product story. Integrating the hardware into real home situations allows visitors to interact with the product and picture it in their own home. The stand architecture inspires them and connects with their own home environment.  Visitors can navigate the stand unaccompanied and learn a great deal. Add in some key exhibition staff and the engagement transforms into real sales opportunities.

Not everything has to be bespoke though, and this year we delivered an incredible stand for Galaxy Spas. It used fabric walls, as a backdrop to their products, to deliver amazing graphics that inspired product engagement. The stand was a huge success and the fabric walls will continue to serve for many years to come.

The next Auckland Home Show is Wednesday 6th to Sunday 10th September 2017. Although 2016 exhibitors get first-right-of-refusal, you could still be in with a chance to get in on this great exhibition if you plan early.

If you are planning to attend we would love the chance to talk to you about your stand and see how we can help. Please give us a call on 0800 10 99 88 or complete a Contact Us Form