Navigate the Channel

AUGUST 8, 2023

Many companies who exhibit at trade shows spend thousands of dollars—some spend millions—in an effort to attract new customers and show off new and improved products. Remember: 67% of all attendees represent a new prospect and a potential customer for exhibiting companies (and 81% of these attendees have buying authority.)

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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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Lake One

JULY 20, 2023

We’ve been going to trade shows since fishbowls, raffle tickets, and QR codes were cutting-edge. Things have changed a bit since then, and today’s digital marketing tools can help companies in every industry take things up a notch and get a better return on their trade show investment.

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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. Because our competitors are there,” said Kenton E McElhattan of the National Mine Service Company.

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The Marketing Blender

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Rethinking Trade Shows for Your B2B Manufacturing Marketing Strategy Trade shows have been the cornerstone of a traditional B2B manufacturing marketing strategy, prized for their networking and deal-making potential. Yet, their steep costs and modest ROI present clear downsides.

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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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MindFire

APRIL 6, 2022

While we are on the topic of Trade Shows – don’t forget about the giveaways. We asked our MindFire Team what their favorite 7 trade show giveaways were and we just had to share. You can also put a ribbon around it with a business card or your company branding. Some of these can be branded with your company logo.

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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 29, 2020

Events and trade shows are expensive, even if you’re not a sponsor. Even so, they are still one of the best ways to get your solution in front of a crowd of likely prospects: 41% of companies consider event marketing to be their top channel for lead generation. Does your team actually do that?

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Heinz Marketing

MARCH 5, 2020

Many of these companies are now planning virtual summits , a series of webinars and other online formats to maintain a version of what had been intended in person. 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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SmartBug Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

If you sell in the manufacturing space, trade shows are likely a big part of your marketing strategy. Trade shows allow you to generate brand awareness, network with influencers, and sell directly to qualified prospects. So what happens when attending trade shows isn’t an option? When will it take place?

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PathFactory

MARCH 3, 2023

In 2022, we saw 3X ROI on the more personalized live (digital) events and as well as webinars compared to large industry trade shows. What I’ve heard from industry colleagues is that thousands of dollars earmarked for 2023 trade shows are getting cut from marketing budgets, in favor of cost-effective or guerilla initiatives.

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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

JANUARY 3, 2022

After a much longer hiatus than any of us could have planned, trade shows and in-person events for the building materials industry are back in 2022. Here are a few tips to help you prepare to represent your company at trade shows and events this next year. Know Local and Global Travel Restrictions.

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Webbiquity

AUGUST 18, 2020

All types of events, including trade shows and industry conferences, can now be produced and attended remotely. Host virtual conferences, trade shows, job fairs, and more. An online conferencing solution for conferences, trade shows, job fairs, team meetings, and training. Total reviews: 339.

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Lead Liaison

MAY 3, 2019

When preparing to exhibit at a trade show, it’s critical that you stay organized. The success of your trade show hinges on your team’s ability to execute each part of the process properly, and on schedule. We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of tasks to help you prepare for a successful trade show.

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SmartBug Media

AUGUST 27, 2020

If you’ve read part one of this two-part blog series, you’ve learned that the ability to connect with leads, acquire customers, and build your brand does not go away when trade shows and events go virtual—or are canceled altogether. Referral Marketing. Referral marketing, on the other hand, leverages customers who love what you do.

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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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Navigate the Channel

MARCH 15, 2022

Here are the top 9 construction and building material trade shows you don’t want to miss in 2022. Experience the AGC Annual Convention in Grapevine, TX, which gives you the chance to acquire a competitive edge, safeguard vital business interests, build important industry connections and prepare for industry disruptions.

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SmartBug Media

AUGUST 10, 2020

Trade shows and events are important—and often powerful—customer acquisition channels for SaaS organizations. Trade shows give exhibitors (you) and attendees the opportunity to sync face-to-face, which can help build the trust and deeper connection needed to support longer, sometimes more complex sales cycles.

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Tiecas

APRIL 5, 2024

A documented industrial marketing strategy is critical for success. Source ) Unfortunately, only 32% of manufacturing marketers have a documented content marketing strategy, even though one in four manufacturing marketers reported that their organization spends 25% to 49% of their total marketing budget on industrial content marketing.

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The Point

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

In this case, to their credit, Software Advice is candid about their sample population (mostly large companies) and where their results align with, or depart from, other recent industry research. Note: in fairness, the quadrant does designate trade shows as a “high cost” channel.).

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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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Brandpoint

JULY 26, 2019

You just got out of a meeting with your boss who gave you the news that you were approved to attend a conference or a trade show. Whether you’ll be at a marketing conference , a sales trade show or another industry event, you want to really make the most of this situation. Picture this. Amazing news, right?

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Leading Results Rambings

MAY 21, 2019

There are many reasons companies of all sizes and in all industries invest time and money participating in trade shows.

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Marketing In Real Life

MARCH 2, 2019

Yet from a review of the online exhibitor lists of most industry trade shows, many companies do not take full advantage of their exhibitor profile pages. What a shocking surprise!

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Jifflenow

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Trade shows are an important spend in any marketer’s budget. The Center for Exhibition Industry Research found the average company puts more than 30% of their total marketing budget into events and exhibits. This results in more than $24 billion in spending on trade shows each year in the U.S.

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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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markempa

JULY 8, 2013

Tweet Brickstream , a retail technology company, was too late to rent a booth at the year’s most important industry event where it had to have a strong presence. Since the company first offered a behavior-data capture device seven years ago, it sold its devices through worldwide channel distribution with little branding.

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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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Schubert B2B

MAY 20, 2019

Whether this is your first time at a trade show or you’re an expo veteran, exhibiting can be a daunting task. Fortunately, with some planning, streamlined messaging and a clear goal you can make your next trade show a success. Trade shows require A LOT of planning. Here are a few tips: Define Success.

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Schubert B2B

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

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. In a world of mobile apps, social media, and chatbots, trade shows still remain a viable option for reaching your target audience.

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Brandpoint

JUNE 2, 2016

The trade show marketing mania. No matter what industry you’re in, if you’re planning to go to a trade show, get ready for what is often an overwhelming sensory experience. Now picture yourself inside the booth at a trade show. Trade show marketing ideas: The good and the bad.

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Brandpoint

JUNE 2, 2016

The trade show marketing mania. No matter what industry you’re in, if you’re planning to go to a trade show, get ready for what is often an overwhelming sensory experience. Now picture yourself inside the booth at a trade show. Trade show marketing ideas: The good and the bad.

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Navigate the Channel

APRIL 19, 2018

When you attend a trade show, you pour many of your company’s resources — such as time, staff and money — into making it a success. The three trade show booth elements outlined below are ones that you shouldn’t skimp on. Eye-popping trade show graphics. Skillful lighting.

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Webbiquity

OCTOBER 16, 2018

When calling a typical company today, phone trees make it nearly impossible to reach any actual human, much less the one you hope to speak to. You can go high ($50 to $100 per package) with a service like Video Plus Print , or keep it simpler with something closer to trade show swag. co-exhibiting at trade shows and conferences.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 15, 2020

TAM reveals revenue opportunities based on location, current customers, industry, and more. So if award-winning Billy Bob Brand Manager is currently working at a B2B concrete company, and you’re recruiting at your B2B entertainment company, your passive recruiting can bring him into a more attractive position.

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