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Art of Pre-Trade Show Planning to Maximize ROI

SmartBug Media

Regardless of whether the event lasts a day or a week, trade shows are a whirlwind and require a robust plan of action. A successful event is one that, at the minimum, is coordinated and enjoyable, but ideally also secures and converts valuable leads for your business.

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Trade Show Marketing Strategy for Positive ROI

SmartBug Media

Mastering the art of trade show marketing requires going beyond conventional strategies. In my years of experience, I've witnessed the evolving landscape of these events and how adaptability and innovation have become more and more important. Trade shows are important for businesses—but they can also be expensive.

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Leads Generation Ideas for Trade Shows & Corporate Events

Zoominfo

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. Prioritize Pre-Event Outreach.

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The 22 Best Virtual Event Platforms

Webbiquity

As virtual meetings have become the norm, innovative software developers are pushing the technology forward in some amazing ways. 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.

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The Trade Show Countdown: How to Prepare Your Business for a Trade Show

Webbiquity

If you are like most business owners or managers, trade shows are part of your marketing plan for the coming year. marketers generated sales using event marketing , and 80% said live events are critical to their company’s success. But live events are expensive endeavors. Four Months Out.

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Getting B2B Trade Show Attendees to Buy

Webbiquity

Trade shows are a great place to generate new B2B leads and reinforce existing relationships—and the bigger the show, the greater the opportunity. With so many products and services on display, each more enticing than the last, how can you possibly hope to get a leg up? Trade show buyers tend to come prepared.

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Event Marketing Trends for 2022 and Beyond: Insights from 10 Timely Research Reports

Webbiquity

The past couple of years have been devastating for those in the live events industry. Millions of workers across travel, entertainment, venues, technology, and event services had to pivot from panic as events evaporated, then fitfully returned. The live events industry will rebound, but with new processes and priorities.