SmartBug Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

If you sell in the manufacturing space, trade shows are likely a big part of your marketing strategy. Trade shows allow you to generate brand awareness, network with influencers, and sell directly to qualified prospects. So what happens when attending trade shows isn’t an option? Webinar Production.

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Navigate the Channel

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

However, there are still many marketing tactics that work in any market, regardless of the technology spurring disruptive change. Trade Shows Despite all of the new technology making it easier to communicate with people remotely across seas, there is nothing better for a long-term business relationship than face-to-face correspondence.

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KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way marketers do business, new research shows that they are falling back on some of their favorite tactics, such as social media marketing, to maintain a certain level of success. This was followed by social media marketing (84%) and events (71%), such as trade shows and webinars.

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Navigate the Channel

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Trade show planning for 2018 is in full swing. With budgets and strategy considerations on the table, we’re offering our take on tips to maximize your trade show ROI for the upcoming year. It goes without question that technology is a major player when it comes to trade show success.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

This post details six tactics that can boost your marketing and business success. Traditional marketing is alive and well , and ignoring old-school marketing tactics can mean your business is missing out. Though exhibiting at trade shows and conferences is expensive, nothing else matches the level of direct connection made.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 4, 2019

When it comes to B2B marketing tactics, no strategy has stood the test of time quite like the trade show. A recent survey done by the Content Marketing Institute shows 75% of respondents believe in-person events are an effective marketing tactic. Unfortunately, trade shows are expensive and time-consuming.

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sagefrog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Facilities Management Marketing Tactics To best market to your target customers, you must first understand who they are. As we roll into 2024, it’s crucial to identify which marketing tactics are most effective for the facilities services industry. Exhibiting at a trade show further increases your visibility among attendees.

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markempa

MARCH 4, 2013

Tweet It’s easy to get ahead of ourselves trying to promote products and services before we’ve given the prospect a reason why they should learn more, and trade events can exacerbate the issue. However, trade shows can do so much more by creating opportunities for more meaningful engagement for everyone.

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The Point

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

The report, however, goes further – ranking trade shows as far and away the most effective demand gen channel in their “BtoB Channel Effectiveness Quadrant,” surpassing (by some margin) even demand gen workhorses like email marketing and PPC. Note: in fairness, the quadrant does designate trade shows as a “high cost” channel.).

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Tiecas

MARCH 21, 2024

Let’s get specific—in the next section, we’ll dive into the strategies and tactics that translate this understanding into results. Proven Industrial Marketing Strategies & Tactics Learned From the Trenches The order of the words “strategy” and “tactics” isn’t accidental! These terms signal higher purchase intent.

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Square 2 Marketing

JANUARY 28, 2020

Outbound Marketing Tactics Like Trade Shows Require Automation To Optimize Your Event ROI. Today there are more conferences, trade shows and live events than ever before. People are flocking to events, and more marketers are using events in their orchestrated demand generation and lead generation programs.

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Circle Studio

DECEMBER 4, 2019

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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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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Schubert B2B

OCTOBER 12, 2017

That’s a great question considering B2B trade show participation requires such a large investment. In some industries, a trade show can consume up to half of your marketing communications budget. The production, manpower, travel, and show fees can add up. Observe and Learn. It’s a unique venue.

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NuSpark Consulting

MARCH 30, 2016

Heading out to trade shows and conferences are one of the best ways to generate leads. However, trade shows are costly, and measuring ROI can be complicated. So when you’re at a trade show, there are a number of tips to make you stand out and increase the capture prospects. Geofencing. Think about it!

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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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markempa

JULY 8, 2013

It combined these elements to promote the new brand at the trade show. These buttons directed them to the blog site where a running clock showed how much time is wasted by waiting. The fun didn’t end at the trade show. Ellwood is delighted with the results and plans to use this approach at future trade shows. “We

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Schubert B2B

DECEMBER 15, 2017

If your company has tasked you with getting your business brand out in front of potential customers by exhibiting at b2b trade shows, your first thought is probably, “Where do I even begin?” There are 5 things you need to consider before you even pick out that shiny new trade show booth. and running for the hills!

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Schubert B2B

MAY 20, 2019

Whether this is your first time at a trade show or you’re an expo veteran, exhibiting can be a daunting task. Fortunately, with some planning, streamlined messaging and a clear goal you can make your next trade show a success. Trade shows require A LOT of planning. Here are a few tips: Define Success.

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Schubert B2B

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

With digital marketing on the rise, many people believe that B2B trade shows will soon go the way of the typewriter, the rotary phone and, let’s take a huge jump back in time, the dinosaurs (R.I.P. In a world of mobile apps, social media, and chatbots, trade shows still remain a viable option for reaching your target audience.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

APRIL 18, 2020

If you enjoyed this post, you might also like: Here’s How to Fix a Big Mistake in Content Marketing Image credits: Unsplash and respective sites mentioned The post Content Marketing is the New Conference and Trade Show During Quarantine [UML] appeared first on Sword and the Script.

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markempa

JANUARY 21, 2013

Tweet Trade shows and conferences are still the biggest areas of investment for marketers, according to the most recent MarketingSherpa B2B Marketing Benchmark Report. Yet, many companies still measure marketers on cost-per-lead metrics when such metrics are inadequate for measuring face-to-face interactions at trade shows.

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Vision Edge Marketing

DECEMBER 13, 2022

With this approach, every dollar is associated with an activity or tactic and every tactic and activity can be traced to an outcome. The CFO reviews the budget sub accounts and notices that a significant portion of the Marketing budget is for trade shows. Here’s how this affects the budget conversation. .

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Schubert B2B

MAY 20, 2019

Whether this is your first time at a trade show or you’re an expo veteran, exhibiting can be a daunting task. Fortunately, with some planning, streamlined messaging and a clear goal you can make your next trade show a success. Trade shows require A LOT of planning. Here are a few tips: Define Success.

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Schubert B2B

MAY 20, 2019

Whether this is your first time at a trade show or you’re an expo veteran, exhibiting can be a daunting task. Fortunately, with some planning, streamlined messaging and a clear goal you can make your next trade show a success. Trade shows require A LOT of planning. Here are a few tips: Define Success.

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B2B Marketing Traction

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

One expensive tactic on the chopping block for a lot of companies is the trade show. Since 2001 (9-11), business travel and trade show attendance dropped. Some of the trends affecting trade shows include: Increase in alternative methods to showcase products and services. Consolidation of trade shows.

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B2B Marketing Traction

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

One expensive tactic on the chopping block for a lot of companies is the trade show. Since 2001 (9-11), business travel and trade show attendance dropped. Some of the trends affecting trade shows include: Increase in alternative methods to showcase products and services. Consolidation of trade shows.

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Schubert B2B

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

With digital marketing on the rise, many people believe that B2B trade shows will soon go the way of the typewriter, the rotary phone and, let’s take a huge jump back in time, the dinosaurs (R.I.P. In a world of mobile apps, social media, and chatbots, trade shows still remain a viable option for reaching your target audience.

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B2B Marketing Traction

APRIL 13, 2010

Having a presence at an industry trade show can be one of the most expensive B2B marketing tactics in your annual program. But it’s no longer enough to just show up, exhibit and leave. Here are six trade show tips to help you maximize return on your investment and, in some cases, even reduce your costs.

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Tiecas

APRIL 5, 2024

Implementing hit-or-miss content marketing tactics is not likely to produce the results you want. Industrial marketing strategies often encompass multiple channels like trade shows, SEO, and targeted paid advertising. Your Essential Guide to Proven Strategies & Tactics,” to understand these challenges better.

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The Marketing Blender

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The Resurgence of Traditional Tactics: Trade Shows Trade shows are making a comeback, but the effectiveness of these events relies on optimization and a clear understanding of their role. Maximizing the impact of trade shows involves strategic planning, early engagement, and post-event follow-up.

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Navigate the Channel

MARCH 6, 2018

However, there are still many marketing tactics that work in any market, regardless of the technology spurring disruptive change. Trade Shows. Trade shows allow representatives to see your products and your brand up close. Personalization. This is a technique that crosses over technological boundaries.

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markempa

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Doyle surveyed 1,900 organizations to determine how they are using top tactics to overcome an increasingly challenging marketplace where they are expected to: Deliver a higher quantity and quality of leads with fewer resources. Build a strategy from the best tactics. Trade shows. Click to enlarge. Email marketing.

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KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 27, 2017

However, marketing platforms and tactics continually evolve to provide new ways to nurture customers. In this post, I’ve listed three tactics below where paid media platforms supply specific account-based marketing tools or strategies to aid in this goal. AdWords Customer Match. Personalize ads in users’ Gmail inboxes.

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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? In this blog, I’ll give you 13 marketing tactics to boost your event ROI before, during, and after your events. Plot Your Follow-Up Tactics. Decide which tactics you will use before your event.

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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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KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 14, 2015

Because a component of your B2B marketing strategy certainly needs to focus on leveraging the experience gained executing tactics and campaigns that worked well. Here is what they had to say about their most effective B2B marketing tactics over the past year. The most effective marketing tactic has been word-of-mouth marketing.

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