2021 Virtual Rental Rally Tradeshow Attendee Feedback

Thank you to all who take time to participate in our surveys. CRA uses the information we gather to better serve you. If you have an idea for a survey for CRA members, please send your request to CRA at Info@CalRental.org. This month, we asked members about their experience with CRA's Virtual Rental Rally Tradeshow. 

1. Did you participate?
Yes: 79% (15 responses)
No: 21% (4 responses)

2. What type of Rental Business do you have?
General Rental: 63% (12 responses)
Party Rental: 26% (5 responses)
Both: 11% (2 responses)

3. I did not participate in the CRA 2021 Virtual Rental Rally Tradeshow for the following reasons. Check all that apply.
I don’t like trade shows: 0% (0 responses)
Not enough staffing: 20% (1 response)
Too busy: 20% (1 response)
Other (please specify): 80% (4 responses)
1. Rather go in person.
2. Business is down. No inventory is needed.
3. No Staffing but me.
4. It’s not the same as a real show.

4. What was your overall opinion of CRA’s 2021 Virtual Rental Rally Tradeshow?
Great: 50% (7 responses)
Just OK: 36% (5 responses)
Fair: 7% (1 response)
Poor: 7% (1 response)
Additional comments:
1. Not interested in a virtual show in future.
2. I didn’t attend any of the events, but did log on and check the website and vendors.

5. CRA Staff
Did you find the staff helpful?
Yes: 100% (12 responses) No: 0% (0 responses)
Were any problems or issues you had resolved?
Yes: 60% (6 responses) No: 40% (4 responses)
Additional comments:
1. Set up was easy, did not need any help.
2 No issues.

6. If you participated in the Virtual Cocktail Party, what did you think about the experience?
1. Good, trivia was fun, but a little long. I liked just seeing everyone and discussing things.
2. N/A.
3. Did not participate.
4. The trivia was a lot of fun. You did a good job keeping everyone engaged. It is easy to lose them on a Zoom meeting.
5. Fun game to get others to participate.
6. Yes, fun, as I never have done that before.

7. If you did not participate in the Virtual Cocktail Party, please tell us why not.
1. Didn’t know it was happening.
2. I didn’t have the time.
3. I just wasn’t interested in being on another “Zoom” call.
4. Timing.

8. Do you have any suggestions for activities if we were to hold a Virtual Cocktail Party in the future?
1. Maybe group get together up front then break out into smaller groups or rooms to chat with the ability to move from one room to another and then come back together for a farewell toast to a great show.
2. Maybe having it after business hours, say 5:00 to 6:00 instead of when most stores are still doing business.
3. Games are always good.

9. Please answer the following questions about Virtual Round Table Discussions.

Coping with COVID in the Rental World
Great: 33% (3 responses)
OK: 22% (2 responses)
Fair: 0%
Poor: 0%
Did not participate: 44% (4 responses)

California Young Rental Professionals
Great: 11% (1 response)
OK: 11% (1 response)
Fair: 0%
Poor: 0%
Did not participate: 80% (7 responses)

Reviewing the Pros and Cons of a Virtual Trade Show
Great: 44% (4 responses)
OK: 11% (1 responses)
Fair: 0%
Poor: 0%
Did not participate: 44% (4 responses)

10. Do you have any suggestions for topics if we were to hold virtual training or round table discussions in the future?
1. 30-60 minute webinars on equipment, management, HR or other topics related to our industry.

11. Would you support vendors if they were to keep their booth online in Virtual Rental Rally Tradeshow through February 28, 2022. This would include running concurrently with the in-person Rental Rally Tradeshow scheduled for January 24-26, 2022 at South Point.
Yes: 67% (10 responses)
No: 33% (5 responses)
Additional comments:
1. When real shows are back, I will support them.
2. It’s a great way to stay in touch with our vendors. However, I think if they are offering show -only specials or give-aways, they should be done during the week of the show only.
3. Absolutely no money for equipment or anything else. 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

12. Would you value this resource as a good option and enhancement to our live show?
Yes: 77% (10 responses)
No: 23% (3 responses)
Additional comments:
1. Not sure.
2. In a better year.
3. Don’t know.

13. Would you consider attending?
Yes: 81% (13 responses)
No: 0% (0 responses)
Not sure at this time: 19% (3 responses)
Additional comments:
1. See if those dates work for me.

14. You indicated that you are not considering attending the 2022 Rental Rally tradeshow. Why not?
(0 responses)

15. How can we better serve you?
1. Vegas is always a great location for a show.