How To Advertise Your ACACA Show

1. Posters

• Print posters – minimum of 8” x 11”.
• Start to display posters 10 days before the show.
• Place posters in secure and visible spots.
• Get permission to hang posters.
• Check and replace them, as needed.

2. Signs  

• Make signs to direct traffic – minimum size of 24”x 32.”
• Use not more than 7 words per sign.
• Signs need to be noticed – so use color & large text.
• Place signs in strategic places.
• If possible, display signs 3-4 days before show.
• Consider taking signage in overnight.

3. Social Media

• Facebook (make the post public so it can be shared).
• Instagram, etc. (use the same design as your poster/flyer.

4. Invitations

• Send out invitations to the show at least 10 days before show date.

5. Flyer

• Local News and Advertising Publications (daily/weekly/monthly).
• Run the show several times, if possible.
• Contact your local sign company – ask if they would donate some signs for the event.
• Contact your local printer – ask if they would donate some posters…
  Remember – bigger is better.

6. Radio/TV & Cable

• Look for FREE public announcements on your local radio station and TV stations (start approx. 10 days before show – repeating minimum once daily).