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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. Not only does a good plan ensure that everything goes smoothly the day of, but it’s also necessary to maximize lead capture. Plus, it helps to develop a more comprehensive event budget.

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Trade Show Follow-Up: 5 tips to optimize response

markempa

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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A/E/C Trade Show Marketing: 12 Ways to Maximize Your Firm’s ROI

Circle Studio

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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Lead Nurturing: How a social business strategy can help you move from selling to helping your prospects

markempa

While it would seem intuitive that social business is a social media best practice, that assumption could not be further from the truth. Or as Todd declared, “The difference between social media and social business is the difference between throwing a bullet and shooting it.”. will need help from social media to remain effective.

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Event Strategy: How to Properly Manage Leads from a Trade Show or Other Marketing Event

Lead Liaison

Does your company do marketing events, like trade shows or conferences? When preparing for an event, there are two main focuses: getting your “gear” ready for the show, and setting up a process for managing the leads you get from that marketing event. The answer: leads (duh). Ensure proper lead distribution.

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What is Attraction Marketing And How Can It Set Your Business Apart

Stevens & Tate

Social media, trade shows, marketing metrics, and lead nurturing all make up vital pieces of your thought leadership toolset. Lead Nurturing Throughout the Buyer’s Journey.

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Why a Hybrid Demand Generation Model is More Important than Ever

The Point

I’ve written elsewhere in this space that one of the reasons ABM became so popular is because companies are just really bad at lead nurturing.). A strategy based on generating engagement from buying groups (and the way large corporations make purchase decisions) vs. individual leads. However, times have changed.