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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Navigate the Channel

AUGUST 10, 2017

Even in an increasingly digitized marketing world, a well-executed trade show presence is an indispensable part of a solid marketing strategy for any B2B company. When done with a bit of planning and creativity, social media can help maximize visibility and attendance at your next big event. At the Trade Show.

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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. The best opportunity to kick off that effort was at the NRF Big Show. A LinkedIn profile for Seymour. The fun didn’t end at the trade show. Following up.

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Navigate the Channel

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In a post-vaccine world, more than half of B2B companies and marketers expect companies to increase commitment to in-person events, including trade shows, according to MarketingProfs. Companies and marketers are more eager than ever to put on in-person events and maximize their turnout.

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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. Trade Show ?

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MarketJoy

JULY 17, 2020

In the wake of this crisis, many of the events that B2B marketers all around the globe have spent months planning have been cancelled. So far, according to data gathered by Bloomberg News, the spread of COVID-19 has scuttled over 50 major corporate events with an estimated attendance of almost 1 million. RUN YOUR VIRTUAL EVENT.

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Integrated B2B

JULY 10, 2020

This is the final blog post in a three-part series covering B2B marketing and LinkedIn. In this post, I take a look at how LinkedIn can be used for lead generation at any stage in the buyer journey in the case of events being cancelled. Events such as trade shows have long been a great lead generation opportunity.

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Navigate the Channel

AUGUST 11, 2022

It might seem like events are no longer necessary in this era of digital marketing, but live events are still a powerful tool for building relationships, rewarding past customers, and showcasing your team and your products. But, your event is only as good as your turnout. Why do events matter? Build an event landing page.

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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. The Product.

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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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SmartBug Media

MAY 20, 2020

Luckily, there are many ways to promote your webinars before, during, and after the events. Trade shows and other events. LinkedIn posts. Social media: Post at least once on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. After the event is over, upload the slides to SlideShare. Press releases. Advertising.

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B2B Marketing Traction

JUNE 22, 2011

Skyline’s recent webinar, “Social Media for Trade Show Promotions,” was full of great ideas. It turns out YouTube is great for all phases of trade show promotion. Facebook, Blogging, and Twitter work great for pre-show marketing and marketers can post the trade show exhibit as an event on LinkedIn.

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The Effective Marketer

JUNE 29, 2011

Make Your Trade Shows Count. The old fashioned trade show may not be the hottest topic coming through your inbox these days but odds are that you may still be doing quite a few events and have trade shows as part of your marketing budget. brings 12 tips for ensuring shows deliver the leads you expect.

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Oktopost

JULY 15, 2020

For the longest time, LinkedIn had a reputation as a site for networking and job searching. When Microsoft bought the site in 2016, many joked that this was the first time someone had actually accepted a LinkedIn request. For B2B marketers, the importance of LinkedIn cannot be overstated. Consider: You get more leads.

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Heinz Marketing

MARCH 11, 2020

Still, virtual events are about to proliferate and do represent the potential to create significant value for producers and attendees alike. Consider doing several smaller events vs one “big” event so the attendee audience is smaller and more likely to interact with you and each other. The post Pivoting to Virtual Events?

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Pam Didner

OCTOBER 15, 2022

We’ve all been to big tech events and trade shows and witnessed the good, the bad, and the ugly. Let’s start with the basics of tech event management. Bringing events to life is stressful and tedious work. However, I know many event managers thrive on managing complex events. Event goals.

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Sharpspring

APRIL 29, 2020

What separates LinkedIn most from other networks is that it’s intended to be professional. What is the best type of content to post on LinkedIn? LinkedIn is more of a thought leadership platform. Most of the content on your LinkedIn page should be news about your organization or your industry. Using Hashtags on LinkedIn.

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Webbiquity

OCTOBER 16, 2018

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. Host and Exhibit at Live Events. A decade ago, people were talking about the death of trade shows and conferences.

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Webbiquity

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Trade Show Integration. Trade shows have been a staple of B2B marketing for a long time. Mobile integration can improve the trade show experience. Everyone knows that LinkedIn is integral to managing B2B relationships. LinkedIn reported that 57% of their engagement is happening on mobile.

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Vidyard

JANUARY 13, 2021

Whether you’re new to sales, or a seasoned sales professional, one thing that we all look forward to is sales conferences, trade shows, and events. These types of events were often at large halls filled with other sales professionals looking to make their mark, network, and grow their business by making in-person connections.

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SmartBug Media

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Within the SaaS industry, trade shows and conferences have consistently been an integral part of business development and networking. These events help to gain valuable customers and establish strong industry partnerships. With such events on hold, organizations and the industry are pivoting to virtual events instead.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Have you ever spent months designing and building your booth to showcase your incredible products and wow the trade show crowds? The event did not produce the return on investment (ROI) you had anticipated. That’s because marketing leaders tend to pour all their energy into the most visible parts of an event: the sizzle.

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Trade Press Services Newsletter

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

As an existing or aspiring thought leader , you likely already have a robust LinkedIn network of connections. Add the award to your LinkedIn profile, then click “share with your network.” If trade shows and speaking engagements are part of your marketing plan, include the award logo on booth designs and handouts.

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Lead Liaison

MARCH 2, 2023

6: Mode of capturing user feedback You can use QR codes to capture real-world opinions from in-person transactions and events. To see how Lead liaison’s growing library of digital activations (games) , universal lead capture, and reward-based solutions can help your company generate more leads at your trade shows, contact us today!

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Webbiquity

OCTOBER 22, 2020

This could include a college degree, a license, or a certification such as the Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) designation for professional event planners. Carefully evaluate whether it’s worth gaining any qualifications beyond the minimum requirements of your trade. Build a winning LinkedIn Profile. Speak at events.

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sagefrog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Using LinkedIn to Reach Target Audiences Once you have a clear picture of your target audience, you will likely find that LinkedIn is an effective way to generate leads. Relative to other social networks, LinkedIn users tend to be older, more educated, and wealthier.

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Navigate the Channel

JUNE 21, 2023

It’s that time again to think and plan for your booth at the fall and winter trade shows. Although you have invested hours, days, or even weeks (not to mention dollars) in planning your trade show booth, you have only seconds to engage potential attendees in your brand, products and services. How ready is your team?

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B2B Digital Marketer

OCTOBER 13, 2022

For B2B events, things are also looking a bit different. With virtual and hybrid events getting more popular , people have more flexibility in their event choices, and as B2B marketers, we have to learn to be agile and resilient and learn to adapt to these ever-changing needs. Looking forward, what’s new for B2B events in 2023?

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Integrated B2B

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

With exhibits to design and logistics to plan, it’s easy to see why so many trade show marketers neglect social media. Budgetary concerns and tough sales targets make it easy to write off social media marketing as an ‘optional extra’ for a trade show. Social media and trade shows, however, can work together very well.

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Lead Liaison

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The Last Thing Anybody Needs is Another Boring Virtual Event. This September of 2020, about 6 months into the COVID-19 pandemic, we here at Lead Liaison noticed an interesting comment on LinkedIn from Katherine M. describing the 3 factors that entice her into engaging with a virtual event: “For me it’s either.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

At a minimum, that includes LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. In-person events are still an incredibly effective way to connect directly with your buyers. Live events have taken a big hit during the pandemic, but your buyers are eager to get back together again, face to face.

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Integrated B2B

JUNE 16, 2020

This is part two of a three-part blog series relating to using LinkedIn in your B2B marketing. Here are some best practices for sharing content on LinkedIn. While Facebook and Twitter have a casual, social networking approach, don’t forget that LinkedIn is a professional social media platform. Using hashtags on LinkedIn.

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Vidyard

JANUARY 13, 2021

Whether you’re new to sales, or a seasoned sales professional, one thing that we all look forward to is sales conferences, trade shows, and events. These types of events were often at large halls filled with other sales professionals looking to make their mark, network, and grow their business by making in-person connections.

Tips 65

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Digilant

MARCH 12, 2020

With the cancellation of big industry events, including SXSX, Expo West and the Adobe Summit, brands, especially B2B, are seeing a challenge. Large portions of marketing budgets are invested to speak, exhibit and attend industry events, but not all opportunities should be lost.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JANUARY 3, 2024

For example, if you pitch someone in person at a trade show, you might follow up with a phone call, then an email, and so forth until you reach a close. Good: Written note to a cold prospect The message below could be sent via email, LinkedIn, or any other digital channel. I was intrigued and listened right away.

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Webbiquity

MAY 4, 2021

Create virtual events that make people say “you had to be there.” But the company is seeing more traction on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Clubhouse , where B2B marketing experts and brands are leveraging the power of influencers to promote their products. Can I ask five questions and feature them in a LinkedIn post? The Discussion.

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Brandpoint

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Events will remain hybrid There was that brief period of time in the early summer of 2021 when things started to look up … and then Delta hit. In 2022, events will be hybrid – meaning there will be options for those who wish to go in person and those who would feel more comfortable at home.

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