Have you ever looked up in the sky and spotted a huge blimp or exhibition balloon that was emblazoned with a company's name? I think that most of us have a single company come to mind when thinking about event blimps that hover over special occasions and sporting events. The blimp has made Goodyear even more of a household name.

Your business can experience the same success, perhaps not on the same scale, but success nevertheless. The fact is that advertising blimps are just hard to miss.

Think about the following things when looking for an advertising venue for your next special event:

1. Choose to either rent or purchase exhibition inflatables.

2. Blimp manufacturers design a wide variety of advertising balloons.

3. Event advertising balloons can reach many from either a stationary location or free floating.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Purchase or rent event inflatables

There is no denying the cost effectiveness of renting balloons for events. However, if your company is planning on using an exhibition balloon often, it may be in your best interest to make the purchase.

I recommend: Purchase personally designed trade show balloons from Above & Beyond Balloons. They specially design your event balloon to suit your needs in a variety of colors. Bonanza Balloons has an extensive array of event inflatables for rent.

Select the right design for your advertising balloons

Whether you need just a simple round balloon, or an intricate assortment of figures to illustrate your business, there are many balloon and blimp manufacturers that are eager to fit the bill.

I recommend: Landmark Creations International has just what you need. From inflatable product replicas to inflatable trade show balloons of your logo, these eye catchers are sure to bring in the customers. The Boulder Blimp Company has been in business for over 28 years and can manufacture trade show balloons in any shape, size or color.

Select the right type of event balloons and event blimps for your event

Inflatable trade show blimps and balloons can be seen for over a two mile radius. Imagine all of the people that will be looking up and heading to your business.

I recommend: Work with USA Outdoor Media for grand openings or trade show blimps that spotlight your company. Blimpy Balloons offers affordable pricing and sells blimps that range in size from 12 to 20 foot blimps. Of course, if you want to make the ultimate purchase, then personalized airships designed just for your company are available at the American Blimp Corporation.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Trade show balloons draw customers to you without the use of expensive print material that could be overlooked or ignored. Event balloons are simply hard to ignore.