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B2B Manufacturing Marketing Strategy: Beyond the Tradition of Trade Shows

The Marketing Blender

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. Take Bison IP as an example.

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7 Creative Demand Gen Tactics to Drive Trade Show Booth Traffic

The Point

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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Trade Shows Canceled? 5 Strategies to Keep Your Sales Pipeline Active

Lake One

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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The 22 Best Virtual Event Platforms

Webbiquity

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. Virtual business cards let hosts and attendees view LinkedIn profiles and book meetings during conversations. Total reviews: 339.

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8 Tips by B2B Marketers for LinkedIn Lead Generation

Oktopost

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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How to Use Social Media Event Marketing to Boost Your Attendance

Navigate the Channel

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. At a live event, such as a trade show, engage employees and booth visitors with photos and video during set-up and while the event is taking place.

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How Mobile Will Revolutionize Your B2B Marketing Strategy

Webbiquity

Google recently announced that over 50% of searches globally happen on mobile. However, a look at B2B specific research shows otherwise. Trade Show Integration. Trade shows have been a staple of B2B marketing for a long time. Mobile integration can improve the trade show experience.