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. Get Sales and Marketing aligned to make this work.

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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.

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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. Video is an easy and effective way to do this.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 23, 2017

What’s one of the most powerful content marketing tools used today? Event marketing. 58 percent of marketers consider conferences, trade shows, and other events to be important for improving the customer experience. For B2B marketers, the appeal of in-person marketing is even higher.

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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. Social Media Plays a Key Role in B2B Marketing. By the time the event rolls around, livestreaming will be second nature! At the Trade Show.

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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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Oktopost

AUGUST 24, 2021

B2B event marketing has been proven to be as good as gold for this goal. . of its marketing budget for events. 77% of business decision-makers found at least 1 new supplier in the last trade shows they attended. 92% of trade shows attendees are on the lookout for new products.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 29, 2018

For today’s blog post, we put together a comprehensive list of the best articles about corporate events and event marketing. We tried to tackle every aspect of event marketing. From event planning to trade show design, there’s a little something for everyone. Check them out below!

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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. Partner marketing activities can include, but aren’t limited to: cross-promoting each other’s content; co-creating content or campaigns; co-hosting webinars; and.

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markempa

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Tweet In the 2012 B2B Marketing Benchmark Report , 1,745 marketing organizations revealed that trade shows took up the biggest chunk of their marketing budget – over 21%. Yet, they only ranked fourth in marketing effectiveness, under websites, SEOs, and emails. Trade-show registration lists.

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Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 12, 2021

Event sponsorship is one of the most effective ways of monetizing events and delivering marketing ROI. However, when it comes to virtual event sponsorship, additional considerations are needed to create packages that can be used to attract the best sponsors. Create Special Packages for Your Mobile Event App.

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Lead Liaison

AUGUST 13, 2019

So your trade show was a big success! The event helped you capture a lot of leads. Now is the time to consider your post-event marketing strategy. You captured leads at the trade show. Now, post-event, you need to nurture those leads. Everyone knows that digital marketing is the way to go.

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Valasys

MAY 28, 2020

Event marketing has always been an impeccable way to fuel your branding endeavors. According to a study published on MarketingCharts.com , 68% of the respondents affirmed that with the help of event marketing they can generate top-of-the-funnel leads. Events work, whether taken offline or virtually.

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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. However, I know many event managers thrive on managing complex events. How is it possible to plan and manage everything effectively with so many moving parts?

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

It’s great Twitter is addressing its issues with bots and trolls , but to really turn around performance, marketing will have to play a key role as well. Case in Point: Event Marketing. presentation downloads, session video) after the event. Will key customers, prospects, and media be attending this trade show?

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

AUGUST 15, 2011

by Shonal Narayan Even in the digital age, trade shows continue to have a place in the marketing mix. For many businesses, trade show participation is a great way to generate new pipeline, build prospect relationships and create brand awareness. Here are 7 common trade show pitfalls to avoid.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

And with the right approach, brand activations can be remarkably effective — 98% of people feel more inclined to purchase a brand’s products after attending an activation ( source ). 4 Types Of Brand Activation It’s true that brand activation requires a lot of prep work, perhaps more so than the typical marketing activation campaign or event.

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Zoominfo

JULY 15, 2019

And with the right approach, brand activations can be remarkably effective — 98% of people feel more inclined to purchase a brand’s products after attending an activation ( source ). It’s true that brand activation requires a lot of prep work, perhaps more so than the typical marketing campaign or event. Experiential marketing.

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Kaon

JULY 26, 2017

B2B marketers everywhere are always hunting for ways to decrease the time it takes to move leads through the funnel and to enhance marketing messaging. Even more so, trade show and event marketers are looking for ways to increase the engagement and effectiveness of their efforts. Launch the webinar !

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markempa

NOVEMBER 16, 2006

Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 I interviewed Ruth Stevens , author of Trade Show and Event Marketing , to get her views on what marketing and sales can do to increase the effectiveness of their event marketing and she gave some helpful insights.

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sagefrog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Spend Time Researching Your Buyer Personas In the B2B market, decision-making often involves multiple stakeholders, such as procurement officers, leadership teams, administrators, and regulatory bodies. Knowing who holds influence in the buying process enables you to tailor your messaging and marketing strategies effectively.

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Brandpoint

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

If you’re like us, you had email after email flooding your inbox notifying you of conferences and trade shows that were set to be in-person suddenly switched back to virtual, as if we were in 2020 again. How to Prepare Start researching ways to collect zero-party data.

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Jifflenow

AUGUST 29, 2022

Nearly 85% of leadership believe in-person events are essential to their company’s success. To accelerate their sales pipeline, companies spend around 18% of their marketing budget exhibiting or sponsoring at the world’s premier conferences and trade shows. But its value is undeniable at events. Don’t believe us?

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DiscoverOrg

MARCH 25, 2019

This evolution means that accurate location data is more critical than ever for B2B marketing – particularly in these circumstances: Direct mail for marketing campaigns. Location-based event marketing. Direct mail for location-based marketing. Direct mail is a key part of a multi-touch marketing campaign.

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Biznology

JULY 7, 2020

It’s not easy to replace a marketing channel that represents on average 20% of our marketing mix—with many marketers devoting as much as 60% of their budgets to events. The last pre-pandemic study I saw pegged event marketing usage among B2B marketers at 91%. But now—we need workarounds.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 27, 2020

This article discusses how you can create an effective post-event follow up strategy to sustain the momentum created during your virtual event, and nurture your leads through the sales funnel. We will consider the following action points: Plan for Post-Event Resources. Engage Attendees On Social Media.

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KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

A survey released by Attend and Demand Metric at the end of 2015 revealed that customer engagement remains a top goal for B2B event marketers. Additionally, 63 percent use four or more types of events, such as webinars and conferences, to reach out to their target audiences. HOW IMPORTANT IS THE INVESTMENT IN EVENT MARKETING?

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

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. People still walk down the street meaning you can advertise on posters, bus stop shelters, and busses.

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Webbiquity

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

A handful of recent studies provide event planners with vital insights and information to help spot trends, adapt to changing circumstances and expectations, and plan more effective, successful events in the year ahead. In-person events are most effective for networking (per 83% of organizers and 78% of attendees).

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Lead Liaison

AUGUST 26, 2019

Thinking about how you will manage your post-show follow-up, after a trade show or other marketing event, is a critical step in finding success with event marketing. Text Message Marketing in Post-Show Follow-Up. Text Message Marketing in Post-Show Follow-Up.

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Webbiquity

JULY 3, 2018

Thinking about which trade shows to participate in this year? For growing companies, trade shows can be a powerful way to market products and increase brand recognition. With proper research and evaluation, you can find trade shows that attract the right prospects and offer big opportunities for your brand.

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Hubspot

MARCH 5, 2012

When you attend a trade show or another live event on behalf of your business, it's important to be able to show the rest of your company that the investment in sending you was worth it. 1) Reserve a Room at the Event. Trade shows and other events are very noisy. 2) Refine Your 30-Second Pitch.

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SpotMe Blog

JULY 25, 2021

.” There may be a physical event with bonus online access, a primarily online event with limited in-person aspects, or an even blend of both. A live-streamed product reveal presented in front of a limited physical audience broadcasted to millions of people, also with an event app. Trade shows. Team meetings.

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Biznology

APRIL 13, 2020

How to explain my longtime fascination with trade shows and business events? It’s because events often comprise the single largest portion of B2B marketing budgets, averaging 22%. The industry weathered 9/11, when everyone thought the trade show was a goner. Intent data for prospecting.

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SmartBrief - Marketing

AUGUST 14, 2023

The ideal use of an agency (or consultant) is for strategic planning and often, the setup and launch of marketing campaigns or programs. Ongoing management can be cost-effective when done in-house – if you can recruit, manage, develop and retain top talent. Just run the numbers on cost vs. performance/benefit.

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B2B Marketing Directions

JUNE 20, 2020

In-person events such as trade shows and industry conferences have been a mainstay of B2B marketing for many years. Various industry analysts have estimated that B2B companies typically spend from 12% to 24% of their total marketing budget hosting and/or participating in events.

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BOP Design

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Bop Design has a current client that has relied on a 1-page website for years because most of their sales were based on networking at trade shows and one-on-one relationship building. Since events and in-person meetings aren’t possible now, they realized they needed a better B2B website to help them with sales and conversions.

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