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. This is good news for those who appreciate face-to-face networking and in-person viewing of product and service innovations.

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Check out some interesting stats: Searches for “hybrid event” have increased 237% in the last 5 years. 97% of event marketers believe that the number of hybrid events will increase beyond over the next few years. Hybrid events can be any configuration or breakdown of virtual to in-person. Augmented Reality.

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KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

If you are running out of ways to use your marketing budget in a manner that is worth your while, consider hosting a small conference or after work event. Below are some of the ways that event marketing can help your B2B company grow. Grow Industry Network. Event marketing is for more than just potential customers.

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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. Be Swift with Post-Event Communication.

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Webbiquity

AUGUST 18, 2020

Today’s virtual event platforms are adding features like virtual expo halls and exhibitor booths, 3D environments and avatars, social media integration, gamification, one-to-one video networking, content libraries, and detailed attendee activity analytics. Leading Edge Virtual Event Platforms. Total reviews: 339.

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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. Match Sponsorship Goals with Event Marketing Goals.

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Brandpoint

MARCH 31, 2020

Work must go on, even though a lot of marketing plans look obsolete compared to what they did at the start of the year. Events are canceled , trade shows are postponed and clients are now facing a wide variety of new challenges that they haven’t had to deal with before. What is cost-per-lead?

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Launch Marketing

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

B2B event marketing is an important component of a successful marketing strategy. In fact, 87% of C-suite executives believe in the power of live events and plan on investing in them more in the future. Networking events. Boost the visibility of your company or product launch. Speaking sessions.

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markempa

AUGUST 29, 2007

B2B Lead Generation Blog About Free Resources Get FREE Updates Instantly Get A FREE Chapter from my book. FREE E-Book 8 Critical success factors for lead generation Just tell us where to send your FREE updates Subscribe in a reader Podcast Feed Subscribe via iTunes Recognition Thanks for Reading! And if not, should you start?

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Brandpoint

APRIL 7, 2021

One of the biggest question marks is still event marketing. Are people starting to finally push past lockdown fatigue and willing to venture out to in-person events as the year progresses? Thinking of events from a budget perspective, Jody explained that the reality of in-person events is that they’re a big investment.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

But to do that, you need leads. What techniques and approaches will help you generate a consistent stream of leads this year and beyond? In this blog, I’ll share five simple lead generation methods and the techniques that will help you generate new customers over time. So, how should you use video in your marketing?

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Though it’s still one of the top three social networks for B2B marketers, Twitter is struggling. Marketers, PR professionals, bloggers, and journalists have traditional been heavy users. Case in Point: Event Marketing. presentation downloads, session video) after the event. Lots of things.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 17, 2021

Content engagement – Offering event sessions that resonate with attendees to foster a sense of excitement. Interaction and networking – Increase in exchanged private and public messages, 1:1 video calls, group chats, and other interactions during the event. Event Content Engagement Strategy. 1:1 Video Calls.

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Webbiquity

MAY 1, 2018

Trade show or event marketing offers an excellent opportunity for businesses and marketers to gain valuable face-to-face time with potential clients, customers and business partners. However, digital technology, and social networking sites in particular, have fundamentally altered the way events are experienced.

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Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Content can be effective for event marketing, but to get the best results, choose topics that will drive engagement and attract social media shares. Content marketing should be an important part of any event marketing strategy. For content marketing for events to be effective, it’s important to plan properly.

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KoMarketing Associates

MAY 6, 2020

2020 has seen many shifts in marketing strategies, most notably the move to virtual events. For many companies, this has shifted digital marketing efforts from promotion of physical event attendance to online webinars, participation in online industry events, and other virtual seminars or meetups.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 5, 2021

Over the last year, the pandemic forced many organizations to shift from in-person to all-virtual marketing events. Communication, flexibility, and personalization are three pillars of great virtual marketing events. What’s a Virtual Marketing Event? Virtual marketing events are constantly evolving.

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Webbiquity

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The reports linked below from Bizzabo, Demand Gen Report, DAHLIA+Agency, Grip, Hubilo, and others provide event organizers and B2B marketing professionals with a wealth of facts, statistics, and observations to help wisely navigate the road ahead.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 17, 2020

The value of your event revolves around creating an organic environment (virtual or hybrid) where exhibitors and sponsors can meet prospective clients, and attendees can find insights, discover opportunities, build relationships, and acquire solutions for their businesses. Enhance lead generation opportunities for exhibitors and sponsors.

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 15, 2020

Highlighted below are some good reasons your organization might still consider hosting hybrid and virtual events beyond COVID-19: Opportunity To Expand Audience Base. Extension of Event Content Lifecycle. Data-driven Lead Tracking and Capturing. The platform can be used for networking during your event. Post-Event.

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Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In this short guide, we’ll explore some of the most effective marketing techniques to boost digital event attendance, encourage member involvement, and raise virtual engagement : Use Segmentation and Personas. Diversify Event Programming. Personalize Communications. Use Segmentation and Personas. Behavior and interests.

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SmartBug Media

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Mastering the art of trade show marketing requires going beyond conventional strategies. In my years of experience, I've witnessed the evolving landscape of these events and how adaptability and innovation have become more and more important. These priorities intertwine, shaping the intricate evaluation of trade show success.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 2, 2021

Lead generation is the engine that fuels and drives your company’s revenue. Without leads, your company wouldn’t be able to expand or reach its sales quotas. For your company to thrive and become more profitable, you have to feed your sales team with valuable, high-quality leads that will convert into paying customers.

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Brandpoint

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Virtual events are no longer just another lead gen tactic added to an arsenal of marketing assets — they’re now the only option most people have. Each Zoom room had an IABC board member to lead a discussion that touched on various topics. However, I have continued to network one-on-one during the pandemic.

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Webbiquity

MAY 25, 2021

James Creech has a unique perspective on influencer marketing. As co-founder and CEO of Paladin , he oversees the B2B marketing of a B2C influencer marketing tool. So who better talk to about the similarities and differences between B2C and B2B influencer marketing? The Best Influencer Marketing Platforms for B2B and B2C.

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Biznology

JULY 7, 2020

The pandemic has taken away one of B2B marketing’s steadiest, most reliable sources of lead generation and customer engagement, on a global basis. 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.

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

There are many potential uses for them in events for a number of different industries. The AR and VR industry is forecasted to grow by over 25% over the next two years, with AR leading the pack. The improvements in technologies such as live streaming video and VR also mean virtual events are growing in popularity.

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ClearVoice

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Content marketing is ever-evolving. And for B2B marketers and large enterprises, the cost of lagging behind the content marketing trend curve is too massive to ignore. To help you keep up with the times, here is a compilation of the top 15 trends in content marketing that will shape the industry in 2023.

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DiscoverOrg

MARCH 25, 2019

Why is location-based marketing important in the era of the remote workforce? But as B2B marketers and salespeople, it makes our job harder. Knowing the physical location of your prospect is key to your marketing and sales efforts. Knowing the physical location of your prospect is key to your marketing and sales efforts.

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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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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JUNE 21, 2022

Events have the power to generate a lasting impact on your audience that extends well beyond the live experience. At Salesforce, events help us build our customer base and accelerate business. They account for more than half of our inbound leads each year. Events are at the heart of every major launch moment and announcement.

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Content Standard

MARCH 7, 2015

Social engagement has become a valued metric in measuring the success of marketed events, but the majority of marketing professionals believe Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms remain underutilized. But during the event itself, Twitter blows away the field, with 73 percent leaning toward this network.

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Webbiquity

OCTOBER 16, 2018

It’s a paradox of modern marketing that even with today’s ubiquitous high-speed wifi and cell connectivity, wide range of devices, and abundance of communication channels, business buyers seem harder to reach than ever. Embrace Marketing Partners. Influencer marketing can be viewed as a special case of partner marketing.

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 10, 2020

These challenges are not because the team lacks requisite skills and experience but because many planners still use traditional methods which can be quite out-of-date, which can lead to missing important details that might have significant implications for event success. Event Budget Management. Event Experience.

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Contently

AUGUST 15, 2017

When you’re inundated with the glories of digital marketing every day, we can start to forget that in-person events still make up such an important part of the marketing stack. Events can be chaotic, complicated, and expensive. Yet in B2B marketing, there’s a reason they’re still incredibly popular.

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Content4Demand

JANUARY 22, 2021

Virtual events have been a saving grace for B2B, with many event marketers transitioning to digital-only expos and conferences due to Covid-19. But that doesn’t mean physical events won’t make a comeback! Future events may see value in creating specific virtual content to run alongside a physical event,” said Gates.

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Webbiquity

APRIL 10, 2018

Every B2B marketer knows we are in a period of rapid change. Marketing technology (martech) is advancing quickly. But how can B2B marketers most effectively achieve those results? How can marketers efficiently meet both buyer expectations and their own corporate objectives? Lead quality > lead quantity?

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