Webbiquity

JULY 19, 2018

If you are like most business owners or managers, trade shows are part of your marketing plan for the coming year. So, you need to get the most out of your participation in every trade show. A key element in optimizing trade show participation is proper advance planning. In 2017, 79% of U.S.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 4, 2019

When it comes to B2B marketing tactics, no strategy has stood the test of time quite like the trade show. A recent survey done by the Content Marketing Institute shows 75% of respondents believe in-person events are an effective marketing tactic. Unfortunately, trade shows are expensive and time-consuming.

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Navigate the Channel

OCTOBER 12, 2022

It’s been a while since trade shows were the must-meet-and-see-events for B2B industries, but recently trade show event space and calendars are filling. Along with the themes and the push to view new products and re-connect with colleagues and customers, is the pressure to plan a successful trade show is back.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JUNE 10, 2020

Particularly trade shows. Because as the world has moved on, trade shows haven’t. In 1983 The Harvard Business Review asked three captains of industry why they went to trade shows. The unnamed VP of a “$200m industrial company” said “trade shows are a self-perpetuating problem.

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Webbiquity

APRIL 19, 2018

Searching for ways to ramp up your trade show performance? We’ve seen some amazing trade show performances over the years. To help you avoid these mistakes and capitalize on the wins, here are 12 trade show takeaways that you can apply to your next event. We’ve also seen some that made us cringe.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 30, 2021

One year later, we’re virtually in the same boat, with most organizations shifting to conducting online shows to generate leads and reach prospective buyers. With virtual conferences, prospective attendees are bombarded by sponsors. Since the start of Covid-19, in-person events, conferences, and tradeshows have come to a halt.

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DiscoverOrg

MAY 6, 2016

Trade show season is here. With some pre-show negotiation for the contact list, and investigation on your end to see who is going, you can begin nurturing contacts prior to the show. This is equally as important as the post-show follow-up.

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Heinz Marketing

MARCH 5, 2020

The usual rush of spring events in B2B sales and marketing has almost entirely been eliminated in just the past couple days , in an appropriate abundance of caution. Since we’re going to that trade show anyway, how do we make our booth more attractive? Exponential thinking, for example, means eliminating trade shows entirely.

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markempa

MARCH 4, 2013

Tweet It’s easy to get ahead of ourselves trying to promote products and services before we’ve given the prospect a reason why they should learn more, and trade events can exacerbate the issue. However, trade shows can do so much more by creating opportunities for more meaningful engagement for everyone. Coaching clinics.

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Webbiquity

JULY 27, 2018

Some companies rely on trade shows for new business or to expand their client base, while other use the shows to launch a new product. Regardless of the objective, a successful trade show can “make or break” a new or small company. Book a spot in each trade show early so you have better booth spaces to pick from.

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DiscoverOrg

MAY 6, 2016

Trade show season is here. With some pre-show negotiation with the contact list and investigation on your end to see who is going, you can begin nurturing contacts prior to the show. This is equally as important as the post-show follow-up.

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Kaon

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

According to “The Marketing Spend Decision,” the most important objective for companies investing in trade shows is lead acquisition. Today, it is reported that 35-percent of exhibitors’ leads obtained at trade shows ultimately result in a sale, according to Exhibitor Magazine. The answer is simple.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 4, 2019

When it comes to B2B marketing tactics, no strategy has stood the test of time quite like the trade show. A recent survey done by the Content Marketing Institute shows 75% of respondents believe in-person events are an effective marketing tactic. Unfortunately, trade shows are expensive and time-consuming.

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ANNUITAS

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Now more than ever, trust is important in the buying process as prospects continue to carefully consider purchases. They’ve lost many of the main methods they once relied on: trade shows, networking events, site visits, in-person meetings, conferences, etc. But sellers have been challenged to build trust through relationships.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Which means things shaking up in the B2B world — holiday emails are being blasted, sales deals are being closed, and 2021 recruitment strategies are finishing up. Integrating holiday energy with your B2B efforts typically increases chances of revenue success. B2B Tips for Sales, Marketing, Recruitment, and More.

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The Point

JANUARY 24, 2017

Even in this digital age, trade shows are still a core part of many B2B marketers’ 2017 demand generation plans. Generating maximum return from that investment, however, requires careful planning, and close attention to both pre-show and post-show communications strategy.

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Zoominfo

MAY 25, 2022

Ideal sales intelligence tools supply your team with up-to-date information about your prospects and addressable market — and how you can reach them. The more information business development teams know about prospects, the better they can tactically craft outreach that cuts through the noise and conveys true value.

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Schubert B2B

OCTOBER 12, 2017

That’s a great question considering B2B trade show participation requires such a large investment. In some industries, a trade show can consume up to half of your marketing communications budget. The production, manpower, travel, and show fees can add up. Observe and Learn. It’s a unique venue.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 30, 2021

One year later, we’re virtually in the same boat, with most organizations shifting to conducting online shows to generate leads and reach prospective buyers. Hot leads come from speaking sessions With virtual conferences, prospective attendees are bombarded by sponsors. But there are some caveats to consider.

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The Marketing Blender

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In the fast-paced realm of B2B marketing, change is not just inevitable—it’s the key to staying ahead of the game. Today, we’re diving deep into the transformative shifts in B2B marketing that might be jeopardizing your pipeline. The key is to treat trade shows as part of a broader system rather than isolated events.

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DiscoverOrg

AUGUST 17, 2016

One of the most popular avenues to generate leads is trade shows. Hundreds, if not thousands of prospects all in the same place, and potentially looking for your solution. During the trade show are opportunities to meet with colleagues for networking opportunities. There is a downside: trade shows are expensive.

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Navigate the Channel

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Here are some of the older B2B techniques that continue to work to this day – techniques that you will probably be able to count on for many years to come. Trade shows allow representatives to see your products and your brand up close. Why are trade shows still relevant in the digital age?

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The Point

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Research firm Software Advice have released their 2014 B2B Demand Generation Benchmark Report , a handy reference for anyone planning 2015 marketing spend. Trade shows may indeed generate a high number of leads, and even a high number of good leads, but they are also generally acknowledged to be a very expensive proposition.

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Circle Studio

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Industry trade shows and conferences are staples in the A/E/C marketing mix, and typically represent a large line item in a firm’s marketing budget. With all the time and resources that go into trade show participation, ensuring your firm maximizes the investment is essential. Start planning far in advance.

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The Point

AUGUST 18, 2014

Research has long suggested that the majority of leads generated by trade shows never receive follow-up by company representatives. A 2010 study concluded that fewer than 70 percent of exhibitors have any formalized plan or process in place for how leads are followed up after the show. Any response (e.g. But don’t overdo it.

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markempa

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Tweet For the past seven years, trade shows have surpassed websites, email marketing and paid search to secure the top spot as B2B marketers’ biggest investment, according to the MarketingSherpa 2012 B2B Marketing Benchmark Report. I can’t help but wonder given my own trade show attendance experience.

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Schubert B2B

DECEMBER 15, 2017

If your company has tasked you with getting your business brand out in front of potential customers by exhibiting at b2b trade shows, your first thought is probably, “Where do I even begin?” There are 5 things you need to consider before you even pick out that shiny new trade show booth. Offering a show discount?

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Biznology

AUGUST 19, 2015

Following my last blog on lead qualification, I received some great comments and several questions as to whether lead qualification differs for trade show leads. Yes, it does, and here is a revision of my last blog specifically addressing trade show lead generation and qualification. We all know this!

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Schubert B2B

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

And it’s no different with B2B marketing. With digital marketing on the rise, many people believe that B2B trade shows will soon go the way of the typewriter, the rotary phone and, let’s take a huge jump back in time, the dinosaurs (R.I.P. Myth #1: B2B trade shows are a waste of time. Littlefoot).

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Jifflenow

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Trade shows are an important spend in any marketer’s budget. This results in more than $24 billion in spending on trade shows each year in the U.S. Finding a way to measure the success of a trade show is key, but only 30% of exhibitors actually have established goals for their events. Time Spent in Meetings.

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B2B Marketing Traction

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

B2B marketers are continuing to scrutinize the return on investment for marketing programs and campaigns. One expensive tactic on the chopping block for a lot of companies is the trade show. Since 2001 (9-11), business travel and trade show attendance dropped. Consolidation of trade shows.

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B2B Marketing Traction

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

B2B marketers are continuing to scrutinize the return on investment for marketing programs and campaigns. One expensive tactic on the chopping block for a lot of companies is the trade show. Since 2001 (9-11), business travel and trade show attendance dropped. Consolidation of trade shows.

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The Lead Agency

JULY 24, 2023

This blog was originally posted on the 11 th of September 2015 and has been updated for 2023, incorporating practice questions to ask yourself with regard to the B2B marketing mix, and an 8 th P to consider! is essential, that B2B Marketers tailor their seven Ps for their offering in a way that targets their business clients.

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Schubert B2B

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

And it’s no different with B2B marketing. With digital marketing on the rise, many people believe that B2B trade shows will soon go the way of the typewriter, the rotary phone and, let’s take a huge jump back in time, the dinosaurs (R.I.P. Myth #1: B2B trade shows are a waste of time. Littlefoot).

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Lake One

MARCH 31, 2020

Trade shows are an important part of generating leads and filling the sales pipeline for many. In fact, a survey conducted by IDG reported that conferences and trade shows are listed as second, behind companies websites, on effective B2B lead generation tactics. Almost like hosting your own mini-trade show.

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markempa

JULY 8, 2013

Brickstream enlisted the help of Arketi Group, a B2B marketing and public relations firm, to help create the impact it needed – booth or not. It combined these elements to promote the new brand at the trade show. These buttons directed them to the blog site where a running clock showed how much time is wasted by waiting.

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Smashmouth Marketing

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

When it comes down to it, ultimately the one thing you want from your B2B appointment setting vendor is that they've shown prior success. You want to partner with a vendor who can sit down with you and, literally, "show you the money." Watch them when a prospect hangs up on them. Watch them when they get blown off the line.

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