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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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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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. Pre-trade show planning should be your attempt to virtually wine and dine your top-tier targets to drive better results once the event rolls around (and, preferably, even after it’s concluded).

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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. Enterprise, mid-market, or startup/small business?

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Webbiquity

JUNE 26, 2018

Most B2B businesses depend (at least to some degree) on trade shows to generate leads, get media coverage, and attract customers. Each time you participate in a trade show, your business must invest (a considerable amount of) money, and you must invest (a considerable amount of) your time. Ambushing Trade Show Attendees.

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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.

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LeanData

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

With a looming market downturn, trade shows can be an expensive marketing play. So when the average cost per lead at a trade show is $811 , every prospect counts. . Better Trade Show Follow Up . Boost Trade Show Contacts with Enrichment Data. And it’s not just the booth space.

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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. 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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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. FAQs Why do companies invest so much in trade shows?

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Industrial Marketing Today

JANUARY 11, 2021

Trade shows have always been a big part of manufacturing marketing for generating new leads that convert into sales opportunities. Of course, the COVID-19 pandemic has made in-person trade shows almost non-existent. Visit my website for more content on industrial marketing.]. This is only a content summary.

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MindFire

APRIL 6, 2022

While we are on the topic of Trade Shows – don’t forget about the giveaways. We will share a number of strategies for driving people to your booth in our webinar on April 14th , but the right giveaway and marketing strategy will get them there faster! You will want to see #7! Socks That Make a Difference.

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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. We’ve also seen some that made us cringe.

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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. However, it’s a vital component of trade show success.

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Visitor Queue

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Designing the perfect trade show booth is difficult. The post 5 Ideas for Trade Show Booth Design appeared first on Visitor Queue Blog | Identify Website Traffic. The post 5 Ideas for Trade Show Booth Design appeared first on Visitor Queue Blog | Identify Website Traffic. Fortunately, we […].

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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. Lead liaison provides a pre-event marketing platform if you need assistance. Winner Strategy: Well, you’ve got options!

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Heinz Marketing

MARCH 5, 2020

By Matt Heinz , President & Founder of Heinz Marketing. 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?

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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. Consult a Full Service Exhibit Marketing Agency. Guest post by Tifany Scifo.

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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. What Is the Difference Between Affiliate and Referral Marketing? Referral Marketing.

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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? just in case.

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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. Smart marketers will realize this and take action now (yes, now!) to stay ahead of the competition and use these events to create a more robust pipeline.

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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. Enterprise, mid-market, or startup/small business?

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Industrial Marketer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Manufacturing trade shows have a strong legacy in marketing for manufacturers, not only for industry gatherings and personal sales networks but also for showcasing products and innovations. Read more » The post How to Leverage Today’s Manufacturing Trade Shows appeared first on Industrial Marketer.

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Visitor Queue

AUGUST 26, 2021

When you are planning the trade show games at your display, you want to ensure the games are engaging and interactive. Trade show games and displays that are done right can drive traffic and leads for your company. At the same time, you also want it to be memorable and represent your business. Even if […].

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Visitor Queue

JUNE 30, 2021

Whether you ran a booth or you were an attendee, it can be important to follow-up with the people you talked to at a trade show. The post How to Write a Trade Show Follow-Up Email appeared first on Visitor Queue Blog | Identify Website Traffic. But, there is a lot that goes into following up with people […].

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Golden Spiral

AUGUST 26, 2021

Despite the 110 degree heat and a drastically reduced attendance, we walked away with four lessons worth repeating from this trade show experience. Granted, flexibility is a key lesson in trade show 101, but this year’s HIMSS required attendees to be as limber as Gumby, Mrs. Incredible, and Stretch Armstrong combined.

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Square 2 Marketing

APRIL 1, 2020

Now Is The Time To Rethink Your Entire Event Marketing Strategy. The companies that emerge from these uncertain times strong are those that quickly pivot their business strategy, including the marketing and sales that go with it.

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Tiecas

APRIL 5, 2024

A documented industrial marketing strategy is critical for success. Did you know 80% of successful content marketers have a documented content marketing strategy? In my experience working with manufacturers and industrial companies, too many are in a rush to pump out more content without a strategy in place.

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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. However, it’s a vital component of trade show success.

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DiscoverOrg

MAY 6, 2016

Trade show season is here. With some pre-show negotiation for the contact list, and investigation on your end to see who is going, you can begin nurturing contacts prior to the show. This is equally as important as the post-show follow-up.

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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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Navigate the Channel

APRIL 10, 2018

In order to have a successful trade show, you need to start with a timeline. A good place to start planning is with your strategy. Start developing that about a year before you plan to attend the trade show. Determine the role that your company’s booth at the exhibit will have based on this strategy.

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DiscoverOrg

MAY 6, 2016

Trade show season is here. With some pre-show negotiation with the contact list and investigation on your end to see who is going, you can begin nurturing contacts prior to the show. This is equally as important as the post-show follow-up.

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Visitor Queue

JUNE 10, 2021

With the world slowly getting back to normal after COVID-19, we will hopefully get back to being able to attend marketing trade shows. Marketing trade shows can feature a variety of businesses including SaaS, agencies, education, and everything in between.

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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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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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Navigate the Channel

JANUARY 16, 2018

Creating a trade show budget for 2018 is a skill that pays off in a better use of company resources. By following the tips below when making the budget for this crucial aspect of marketing your business, you’ll be able to develop a more accurate template of the necessary costs. Marketing Materials = 5 percent.

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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. Based on responses from more than 200 BtoB marketing professionals, it provides useful insight on the types of demand gen programs and content that are trending in the marketplace.

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