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. Marketing departments and agencies are working to develop trade show themes and slogans, many of them highlighting being back together and pressing the restart button.

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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 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. Here are some tips: 1. Identify Who’s Going to the Event.

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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. Failure: No Social Media Buzz.

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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? Virtual Tours.

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MarketJoy

JULY 17, 2020

So how can you conduct B2B lead generation to replace a cancelled event? Here are a few things you can do to stay on top of your lead generation goals. As someone who regularly attended their events, you can reach out to them, and find out what their plans are to generate value for their community.

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Lead Liaison

JULY 23, 2018

Let’s face it: generating leads at trade shows isn’t as easy as it once was. Vibrant booth displays and creative signage may catch the eye of trade show attendees, but this alone won’t result in new leads for your business. Interactive Lead Generation Idea #1. Interactive Lead Generation Idea #2.

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 28, 2020

Are you familiar with the concept of a social media hub? Though the idea of pulling all of your organization’s social media feeds into a central hub has been around since at least 2014 , they still haven’t found wide use outside of trade shows and corporate events. What is a social media hub?

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The Point

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Research firm Software Advice have released their 2014 B2B Demand Generation Benchmark Report , a handy reference for anyone planning 2015 marketing spend. And here’s where I think that analysis goes astray: First, demand generation effectiveness is not best measured by which channel generates the highest number of “quality” leads.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? What is Lead Generation? Lead generation is by and large a more focused effort toward familiarizing potential customers with a company’s value proposition with the end goal being conversion. The Lead Generation Process.

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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. Affiliate marketing has the potential to be a powerful lead generation weapon.

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Navigate the Channel

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Trade show marketing just isn’t what it used to be. It seems like just yesterday that trade shows depended on paper registration, hard copy promotional materials, and exhibit booths featuring static displays of data and graphics. These days, the value of a prominent social media presence can’t be overstated.

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B2B Marketing Traction

JUNE 22, 2011

Skyline’s recent webinar, “Social Media for Trade Show Promotions,” was full of great ideas. It turns out YouTube is great for all phases of trade show promotion. At the show Facebook and Twitter provide good coverage in addition to YouTube. Create a LinkedIn Group for the show.

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Lead Liaison

MAY 3, 2019

When preparing to exhibit at a trade show, it’s critical that you stay organized. The success of your trade show hinges on your team’s ability to execute each part of the process properly, and on schedule. We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of tasks to help you prepare for a successful trade show.

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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. Social Media Plays a Key Role in B2B Event Marketing. Social media is a critical tool for your event marketing.

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Launch Marketing

JUNE 22, 2022

Social media platforms have made their way onto the B2B scene and are proving to be a widely used marketing channel. Recent reports show that 96% of B2B marketers use LinkedIn for content marketing and 82% use Twitter. A strong plan of action will help keep your efforts focused on your social media goals.

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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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Navigate the Channel

APRIL 26, 2018

Whether your business is to sell cleaning products or dog treats trade shows can be an effective way to introduce your product to distributors that can help your products gain popularity and bring about success. Once you know the where and when of your trade show, it is time to self-promote. Know What You Want.

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markempa

MAY 11, 2010

Lead generation remains the top reason most companies exhibit at events and tradeshows. I came across this helpful post by Mike Thimmesch on 100 Trade Show Lead Generation Ideas that's worth checking out. Go to fewer trade shows, but put more effort into booth staff preparation and promotions for each remaining show.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 9, 2021

These are just a few pillars that define demand generation. Learn more about how a successful demand generation strategy can help to nurture the long-term relationship between your brand and customers. What is Demand Generation? Demand generation is programmatic. Does demand generation sound similar to lead generation ?

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? What Is Lead Generation? Lead generation is by and large a more focused effort toward familiarizing potential customers with a company’s value proposition with the end goal being conversion. What does a “good lead” look like anyway?

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Navigate the Channel

MAY 29, 2024

It’s that time again to think and plan for your booth at the fall and winter trade shows. Although you have invested hours, days, or even weeks (not to mention dollars) in planning your trade show booth, you have only seconds to engage potential attendees in your brand, products and services. How ready is your team?

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ClickDimensions

MARCH 29, 2019

The booth – it’s often thought of as the heart of every company’s trade show appearance. Yet true trade show effectiveness is determined well before exhibitors are gathered in their designated spaces in the exhibit hall and even well after the booth and the leftover swag are shipped back home.

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The Marketing Blender

JUNE 5, 2024

Are your B2B lead generation efforts feeling a bit…underwhelming? For innovative B2B companies or those with complex selling environments, traditional lead generation tactics often fall short. That’s where b2b demand generation comes in. Understand the B2B Demand Generation Landscape Yes, you need leads.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

You get as much out of your social media channels as you put in. So it’s never been a better time to explore social media management services. When we say social media management services, we’re referring to the social media agency world—organizations that live and breathe social media.

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Schubert B2B

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Now more than ever, B2C marketers are focusing on email, social media, blogging and any marketing that falls within the digital realm. 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.

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Schubert B2B

MAY 11, 2018

I can’t believe it…it’s been almost six months since I had written a blog to marketing managers about planning ahead for your first b2b trade show. Even though it was mainly targeted to those who have never exhibited at a show before, it can also apply as a reminder to those who have.

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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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The Point

MAY 28, 2020

The current crisis reinforces why most B2B companies are best suited for a hybrid demand generation model that combines both ABM and more traditional, funnel-based tactics. A strategy based on generating engagement from buying groups (and the way large corporations make purchase decisions) vs. individual leads. My prescription?

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Brandpoint

JUNE 2, 2016

The trade show marketing mania. No matter what industry you’re in, if you’re planning to go to a trade show, get ready for what is often an overwhelming sensory experience. Now picture yourself inside the booth at a trade show. Trade show marketing ideas: The good and the bad.

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Brandpoint

JUNE 2, 2016

The trade show marketing mania. No matter what industry you’re in, if you’re planning to go to a trade show, get ready for what is often an overwhelming sensory experience. Now picture yourself inside the booth at a trade show. Trade show marketing ideas: The good and the bad.

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Binary Demand

JUNE 27, 2023

[ps2id id=’overview’ target=”/]In the ever-evolving business landscape, generating high-quality leads is fundamental to any successful B2B venture. This is where effective B2B lead generation solutions come into play. ps2id id=’role-of-lgc’ target=”/]What is a B2B Lead Generation Company?

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Schubert B2B

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Now more than ever, B2C marketers are focusing on email, social media, blogging and any marketing that falls within the digital realm. 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.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

These are just a few pillars that define demand generation. Learn more about how a successful demand generation strategy can help to nurture the long-term relationship between your brand and customers. What is Demand Generation? Demand generation is programmatic. Does demand generation sound similar to lead generation?

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NuSpark Consulting

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

Understanding the differences between demand generation, lead generation and inbound marketing is paramount for business leaders to make logical decisions about where best to apply marketing dollars. Demand Generation. Demand generation is the lynchpin supporting the overall marketing and sales cycle. Lead Generation.

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Hinge Marketing

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Lead generation is already a challenging task. Now, add on top of that no face-to-face networking or conferences and trade shows in the near future, and it becomes an infuriating task as well. How do marketers, BD staff, or sales teams, generate the number of leads they need to grow their firms or companies?

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