Smashmouth Marketing

MARCH 14, 2020

Amid the day to day progression of the coronavirus, companies are seeing one of their major lead generation programs dry up – event marketing. Event marketing had been on the upswing with between 20%-25% of the typical marketing budget being spent on tradeshows, roadshows, etc. Virtual Events. Virtual events in general.

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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. Identify Who’s Going to the Event. Here are some tips: 1.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 17, 2021

Being clear about a virtual event’s key performance indicators (KPIs) from the onset of event planning is essential to its success. KPIs determine the metrics for measuring an event’s impact, and setting them ahead of the planning process can help develop strategies that will drive the event’s success.

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Webbiquity

MAY 3, 2022

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.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 17, 2020

The value of your event revolves around creating an organic environment (virtual or hybrid) where exhibitors and sponsors can meet prospective clients, and attendees can find insights, discover opportunities, build relationships, and acquire solutions for their businesses. Create Maximum Brand Awareness at All Event Stages.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 15, 2020

It was my great pleasure to work with ON24 for many years while at SAP Marketing and see them evolve as a leader in webinars and virtual events. We were followed on the Webinar World agenda by both Forrester and SiriusDecisions analysts – organizations I had also worked with for many years.

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Martech

APRIL 18, 2024

The recent shift from “conversions” to “key events” in (GA4) represents a significant change that digital marketers, especially SEO professionals, need to understand and act on. Google explained: “To distinguish conversions in Google Analytics from those in Google Ads, Analytics conversions are now called key events.

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Lead Liaison

JANUARY 3, 2023

5 ways to increase lead capture adoption at events. With in-person and hybrid events coming back in full force, it’s time to think in-person lead capture again. These apps are great for quickly getting contact data from your event and into your marketing automation or CRM system of choice. 2: Keep it Simple.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 5, 2021

Over the last year, the pandemic forced many organizations to shift from in-person to all-virtual marketing events. Organizations that have been willing to remain flexible, listen to feedback, and address challenges head-on have learned hard lessons they can now apply to their businesses moving forward. There’s no avoiding it.

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Lead Liaison

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Demystifying APIs & Dev Kits for Event Lead Capture. When Event Organizers & Exhibitors work together, everyone wins! You’ve set up your Universal Lead Capture form, your documents are ready to go, and your team is trained. Universal Lead Capture apps like Lead liaison can pull in data from badges.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 15, 2021

One thing is clear — lead generation has never been more central to a business’ success. When it comes down to it, one of the most important things marketing organizations are tasked with is generating marketing qualified leads (MQLs). Here are five lead generation strategies that will lead to success in the new year. .

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Webbiquity

MARCH 2, 2021

Event marketing and content marketing are typically the two biggest line items in B2B marketing budgets. Most B2B enterprises allocate 30% or more of their total marketing budgets to events; more than a quarter (26%) spend 50% or more in that area. How to Maximize Event Marketing Content ROI. Here’s how. The Outline.

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

2019 has seen some exciting developments in the events industry and there’s a lot to look forward to over the coming months. By keeping an eye on some of the top event trends expected for 2020, you can make sure you plan an event to remember. A Move Towards Sustainable Events. So how do you make a more sustainable event?

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

However, as event technology and online marketing practices have evolved, the bar for creating a successful, memorable virtual event has only risen. Fortunately, as the expectations grow, user-friendly event technology has grown along with it. Establish event metrics. Create a streamlined registration process. Conversion.

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KoMarketing Associates

MAY 6, 2020

2020 has seen many shifts in marketing strategies, most notably the move to virtual events. For many companies, this has shifted digital marketing efforts from promotion of physical event attendance to online webinars, participation in online industry events, and other virtual seminars or meetups. Facebook Events.

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KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 15, 2023

Chief Marketer recently published its “2023 B2B Marketing Outlook Survey,” and statistics indicated that most B2B marketers (62%) claim content marketing produces leads with the highest return-on-investment (ROI). This was followed by video (52%), reviews/testimonials (48%), and events (41%).

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Let’s be honest, your lead generation strategy might need some work if it’s not producing ROI. The whole point of lead generation is to generate leads that close! More (quality) leads = more sales = increased revenue, which makes everyone happy. However, lead generation often starts with marketing.

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Lead Liaison

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

5 Creative Solutions for Event Organizers. in-person events per year (6% more than in 2019). As trade shows and marketing events start to fill up the calendar, event organizers need creative solutions to bring in more attendees and drive value to sponsors and other stakeholders. Scavenger Hunts.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 6, 2020

Marketing events are one of the best ways to connect with your prospects and close deals. So, what should you do if your event is canceled? The Event Industry Is Seeing a Massive Impact Due to the Disease Outbreak. The coronavirus and fears of it spreading have already greatly affected the events industry.

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Mereo

MARCH 1, 2023

Many B2B organizations already practice some form or another of value selling — because most organizations understand they need to be driving key outcomes for buyers to succeed for the long-haul. And in this approach, they follow these five leading practices to elevate their efforts.

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Lead Liaison

JANUARY 10, 2023

Determining ROI on events: Why are you operating blind? One of the biggest challenges event managers seem to have is determining the return on investment for the events they participate in. But, that doesn’t mean event managers and their teams don’t benefit from knowing what a customer or client is actually worth to the company.

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Lead Liaison

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Event Innovation: Increasing Engagement & Event Success Post-COVID. We saw the birth of virtual events, the growth of zoom meetings, the influx of Slack / chat between colleagues, and more. Those of us in the event industry understood what was truly missing – authentic connection.

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KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 15, 2022

While many marketers are still leveraging email to drive leads, new research indicates that they are also finding success utilizing webinars to connect with customers. Case studies (33%), virtual events (28%) and videos (23%) were also cited as particularly beneficial. This was specifically at the middle and late stages of the funnel.

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Lead Liaison

JANUARY 31, 2023

Mastering the Art of Team Communication at Events Corporate event success relies on the use of platforms that are capable of acting as command centers with multiple solutions under the hood, and that prioritize best practices in EVENT TEAM COMMUNICATION. Which methods of communication take what priority?

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Webbiquity

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Activity in the virtual events space has exploded this year, as businesses across industries have reallocated 67% of budget dollars originally intended for live events this year to online conferences, meetings, and expos. Not surprisingly, virtual event technology vendors have responded. 2) Business and lead generation.

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Martech

JUNE 26, 2023

But even in this moment of digitally-driven marketing initiatives, a surprising trend is re-emerging: in-person event marketing. People crave real human connections now more than ever, which is why event marketing offers huge opportunities, especially for tech and martech B2B brands. Why even consider event marketing?

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Smarte

JUNE 1, 2021

Several organizations that were thriving before the covid19 pandemic faced horrific revenue losses. One of the worst affected industries was the events industry. We saw the cancellation of many important business events and exhibitions in an effort […]. The post How to Use Online Events for Effective Lead Generation?

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Zoominfo

MARCH 4, 2021

And for a small to medium-sized business (SMB) to maintain that success, they need to focus attention on growth strategies, including lead generation. Lead generation is the practice of capturing interest from potential buyers to purchase your product or service. Why is Lead Generation Important for SMBs?

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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. Identify Who’s Going to the Event. Here are some tips: 1.

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Only B2B

MARCH 6, 2024

“The only metric that matters in marketing is how many qualified leads you generate every month.” ” – Seth Godin, Marketing Author and Entrepreneur Generating qualified leads is the heart of lead generation and contributes to your bottom line i.e. revenue.

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Lead Liaison

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Cultivating Quality Interactions on the Event Show Floor. Not all events are the same, but a few attributes all events should have in common are positive community building experiences, conversations that increase knowledge and breadth of opportunity, and positive ROI. Why go through all that just to be upset on event day?

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 11, 2023

On the hunt for the top medical communications companies to help you run better life science events? Planning and running successful events in the pharma industry involves managing multiple vendors, overseeing details, and executing a plan that’s cost-efficient and produces tangible results.

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Martech

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Online events have become a valuable marketing channel for businesses of all sizes, especially during the pandemic, when live events were scaled back. Mining data from online events, however, requires specific strategies to measure intent and move prospects through the funnel. Finding the right data from online events.

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Lead Liaison

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

14 Ways Show Organizers Can Increase Attendee and Exhibitor Engagement at Live, Virtual, and Hybrid Events We’ve been working with show organizers as they navigate changes in the events industry. We understand the challenges they face putting together live, virtual, and hybrid events. Here’s the list: 1.

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Contently

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

If there was one common challenge that marketers and media pros faced in 2020—besides periods of existential horror—it was trying to figure out virtual events. Maybe you had to change an in-person event to a virtual event on the fly. The best virtual event talk I’ve given this year was at the MarketingProfs B2B Forum.

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Lead Liaison

JUNE 21, 2023

Modern Day Lead Capture for High Performing Exhibitors and ROI Calculator Events are a great opportunity for businesses to connect with potential customers. However, traditional methods of collecting leads at events can be time-consuming, inefficient, and prone to errors.

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