Navigate the Channel

AUGUST 29, 2023

In the world of building products marketing, trade shows are a big deal. There is perhaps no more important trade show for building products marketers than the International Builders’ Show (IBS). If it has no tie to your company, the marketing approach at the event, etc.,

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Kaon

JUNE 25, 2020

Juniper Networks went from a traditional trade show booth… What do B2B companies do until trade shows return (whenever and however that may be)? Furthermore, these companies are not settling for digitizing their trade show booths to fit into the transition to the virtual event.

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SmartBug Media

MAY 9, 2024

Regardless of whether the event lasts a day or a week, trade shows are a whirlwind and require a robust plan of action. A successful event is one that, at the minimum, is coordinated and enjoyable, but ideally also secures and converts valuable leads for your business.

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Lead Liaison

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

6 Ways to Generate More Leads at Trade Shows We’ve compiled 6 of the best ways to generate leads at trade shows based on our own experiences, our customers’ experiences, and feedback from the market. Instead of bringing the physical wheel to the event, bring a tablet and customize your own wheel game.

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Webbiquity

AUGUST 18, 2020

All types of events, including trade shows and industry conferences, can now be produced and attended remotely. That’s especially true in the realm of virtual events that go beyond traditional webinars and webcasts. Leading Edge Virtual Event Platforms. Total reviews: 339.

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Navigate the Channel

JANUARY 22, 2024

Whether your company is preparing for a compact 10′ by 10′ booth or a sprawling 40′ by 50′ trade show exhibit space, the importance of training your booth staff cannot be overstated. Why is staff etiquette important at trade shows? What is the significance of body language at trade show booths?

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SmartBug Media

APRIL 23, 2024

Trade shows are a pinnacle event for marketing leaders. In this article, we will highlight creative trade show booth ideas designed to stop attendees in their tracks and turn fleeting interactions into meaningful connections. The Impact of Your Trade Show Booth Why is your booth so important?

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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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Navigate the Channel

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Building an effective strategy that is targeted to maximize your trade show can make all the difference in its success. Create a Press Release Creating a press release that you can distribute online to increase awareness of the upcoming trade show is vital to your ROI.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

If your business relies on trade show participation to at least some degree, you obviously want to optimize the time, effort, and money you invest in the undertaking. Accomplishing this objective requires properly preparing and staffing your trade show booth. Guest post by Jessica Kane. Image Credit: JD Lasica.

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 9, 2024

As the world embraces the return to in-person events and conferences, B2B companies have a prime opportunity to leverage these gatherings for increasing brand awareness and business growth. Effective event marketing can be the difference between a memorable brand experience and a missed opportunity.

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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. Identify Who’s Going to the Event.

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Webbiquity

JULY 19, 2018

If you are like most business owners or managers, trade shows are part of your marketing plan for the coming year. marketers generated sales using event marketing , and 80% said live events are critical to their company’s success. But live events are expensive endeavors. In 2017, 79% of U.S. Six to 12 Months Out.

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Benchmark Email

JANUARY 24, 2024

Trade shows can be a significant investment for businesses, offering a platform for networking, brand promotion, and lead generation. To maximize the return on investment from these events, effective pre-event promotion and post-event follow-up are crucial.

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Navigate the Channel

OCTOBER 12, 2022

It’s been a while since trade shows were the must-meet-and-see-events for B2B industries, but recently trade show event space and calendars are filling. If you’re like us, you might need to get that trade show-planning muscle built up again. Where to start? Do you want to enter a new market?

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 25, 2018

Trade shows are a great place to generate new B2B leads and reinforce existing relationships—and the bigger the show, the greater the opportunity. Unfortunately, in spite of the sales-conducive environment of a trade show, sales are by no means a guarantee (imagine if they were!). Guest post by Tifany Scifo.

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Navigate the Channel

AUGUST 8, 2023

Many companies who exhibit at trade shows spend thousands of dollars—some spend millions—in an effort to attract new customers and show off new and improved products. Trade shows demand substantial investment but offer a chance to meet potential customers.

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Lake One

JULY 20, 2023

We’ve been going to trade shows since fishbowls, raffle tickets, and QR codes were cutting-edge. Things have changed a bit since then, and today’s digital marketing tools can help companies in every industry take things up a notch and get a better return on their trade show investment. Sponsoring an event?

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JUNE 10, 2020

I have a love-hate relationship with events. Particularly trade shows. Because as the world has moved on, trade shows haven’t. In 1983 The Harvard Business Review asked three captains of industry why they went to trade shows. Events will return. It’s mostly about the image.”

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Webbiquity

APRIL 19, 2018

Searching for ways to ramp up your trade show performance? We’ve seen some amazing trade show performances over the years. To help you avoid these mistakes and capitalize on the wins, here are 12 trade show takeaways that you can apply to your next event. A lot goes into a successful tradeshow event.

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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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Zoominfo

APRIL 30, 2021

“In March 2020, live events were canceled overnight. Like everyone else, we had to pivot, and fast.” — Danny Daly, manager, marketing events at ZoomInfo. Since the start of Covid-19, in-person events, conferences, and tradeshows have come to a halt. Lessons learned from virtual events. That makes them hot leads.

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Lead Liaison

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

How to Create a Touchless Scavenger Hunt for your Trade Show If you’re looking to gamify your trade show with a scavenger hunt, you’ve come to the right place. Digital leaderboards can be displayed on a large screen at your event or accessible in your virtual platform.

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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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MindFire

APRIL 6, 2022

While we are on the topic of Trade Shows – don’t forget about the giveaways. We asked our MindFire Team what their favorite 7 trade show giveaways were and we just had to share. This is another promotional item that attendees flock to, they usually use it at the event and keep it in their backpack or briefcase.

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Heinz Marketing

MARCH 5, 2020

The usual rush of spring events in B2B sales and marketing has almost entirely been eliminated in just the past couple days , in an appropriate abundance of caution. Since we’re going to that trade show anyway, how do we make our booth more attractive? Exponential thinking, for example, means eliminating trade shows entirely.

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Navigate the Channel

JANUARY 3, 2022

After a much longer hiatus than any of us could have planned, trade shows and in-person events for the building materials industry are back in 2022. Here are a few tips to help you prepare to represent your company at trade shows and events this next year. Understand Any Contract Guidelines for Events.

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Webbiquity

JULY 27, 2018

Some companies rely on trade shows for new business or to expand their client base, while other use the shows to launch a new product. Regardless of the objective, a successful trade show can “make or break” a new or small company. Book a spot in each trade show early so you have better booth spaces to pick from.

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Navigate the Channel

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

You could just fling $20 bills in and around your trade show booth, which is one surefire way to attract people to your booth (we would be there!), But, if you’re not the earliest of birds, you can still understand how to make your space work by understanding trade show psychology and the four basic types of booths.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Hosting attendees at your virtual event takes hard work, and crafting a memorable event experience takes top-notch planning and logistics. But when it comes to ensuring maximum ROI for your event , what you do after is what matters most. We will consider the following action points: Plan for Post-Event Resources.

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The Marketing Blender

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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.

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Square 2 Marketing

JULY 19, 2021

Refocus Your Trade Show Strategy To Better Connect With Qualified Prospects. Trade shows are not dead; they’ve just been reborn. to stay ahead of the competition and use these events to create a more robust pipeline. Smart marketers will realize this and take action now (yes, now!)

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SmartBug Media

AUGUST 27, 2020

If you’ve read part one of this two-part blog series, you’ve learned that the ability to connect with leads, acquire customers, and build your brand does not go away when trade shows and events go virtual—or are canceled altogether. Determine which of these is most important and how much spend you’re willing to devote.

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Square 2 Marketing

MAY 28, 2020

How To Replace The Lead Generation You Were Expecting From Live Events. I saw a new free report called “Getting Ready For The Return Of Trade Shows” from a software company, and I thought to myself, “What trade shows?”. I’m not trying to scare anyone.

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 25, 2019

A well-planned promotional strategy is vital for a successful event. These event marketing tips will help you get the word out about your event, reach the right audience, and build buzz for your conference, trade show, or corporate event in the run-up to its launch.

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SmartBug Media

AUGUST 10, 2020

Trade shows and events are important—and often powerful—customer acquisition channels for SaaS organizations. Trade shows give exhibitors (you) and attendees the opportunity to sync face-to-face, which can help build the trust and deeper connection needed to support longer, sometimes more complex sales cycles.

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