Stova

JUNE 8, 2023

Trade shows provide opportunities to showcase your products, drive leads and sales, and stay up to date on industry innovations. Historically, trade shows and other in-person events have taken up the biggest piece of the B2B marketing budget. What is trade show ROI? Pro Tips: Keep it simple.

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Stova

MAY 11, 2023

Trade shows are back and better than ever. Today’s shows mix in-person and virtual formats, creating exciting opportunities to win over new customers. This article explains how to create a trade show marketing plan that drives traffic, leads, and conversions sky-high in 2023. Step 1: Set goals.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

SISO (Society of Independent Show Organizers) and UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, released a case study to share the challenges faced by Emerald in producing Surf Expo in early January in Orlando. When Surf Expo — the first major B2B trade show in the U.S. Marketing an in-Person Event During COVID.

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Stova

APRIL 6, 2023

Though event technology has changed drastically in the last decade, there’s no denying that in-person interactions remain the most impactful way for marketers to forge, build and nurture meaningful relationships with prospects and customers. That’s why focusing on trade show ROI is incredibly important. What Is a Trade Show?

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Event Industry News

JULY 3, 2023

Founders and directors from Messe Frankfurt, Clarion, Easyfairs, Reset Connect, Roar B2B and LinkedIn were among the guests at a roundtable lunch hosted by Event Industry News (EIN) and the leading European end-to-end registration/audience engagement and exhibition marketing platform ADITUS who marks their 25th anniversary this year by exclusively (..)

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 11, 2021

The new business model for trade shows is producing highly valuable, branded, multi-media content. I fear a decline in Year 2 will then set the tone for the following years as the industry gets a reputation as not being a must-have tool in the B2B omnichannel marketing mix.

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Socio Events

MARCH 21, 2023

In the world of business marketing, B2B events offer a tried-and-true channel for wowing your target audience, meeting potential clients, and raising brand awareness. Whether you’re a seasoned event organizer or just learning the ropes, planning and executing B2B events requires substantial effort. What is a B2B event?

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Management Events

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Quality lead generation is the top goal of approximately 79% of marketers worldwide, according to eMarketer. HubSpot found that the best approaches for B2B lead generation include search engine optimization (14%), email marketing (13%), and social media outreach (12%). Your content should be relevant to your target buyers.

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Endless Events

JULY 6, 2018

People get tired of the same old trade show booth ideas, especially if you’re in a somewhat sleepy industry. The exhibitors in these shows don’t just innovate in their products; they also introduce new concepts in their marketing via their booths. Getting Business Done in B2B Trade Shows.

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Connect Your Meetings

JUNE 18, 2019

Trade shows are an important spend in any marketer’s budget. The Center for Exhibition Industry Research found the average company puts more than 30% of their total marketing budget into events and exhibiting. This results in more than $24 billion in spending on trade shows each year in the U.S.

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e2m.live

MAY 18, 2020

With physical events and trade shows set to remain on hold for some time yet, more and more companies with a considerable budget for events are going digital. But, how do you realign a multi-day trade show filled with networking and lead capturing opportunities and insightful sessions to the new world of virtual events?

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Momencio

APRIL 19, 2018

The cost of acquisition for enterprise B2B leads is soaring; in some industries leads may cost several thousands of dollars to acquire and involve long sales cycles and high-touch event marketing. In fact, 11% of a company’s revenue is dedicated to the marketing budget, on average, in the United States.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 2, 2021

All companies working in B2B sales can benefit from hosting events to generate more leads. It’s also helpful for more established companies looking to gain an advantage over their competitors and earn more market share. B2B lead generation is made simpler through online event platforms. How Do You Generate B2B Leads?

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Bizzabo

MAY 15, 2019

Have you considered exhibiting at a trade show? This list of 30 trade show ideas from brands like GE, Amazon, and more will help your company successfully attract visitors. Trade shows have been around for quite a long while and just about every industry has at least one worth attending. 30 Trade Show Ideas.

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Momencio

APRIL 19, 2018

The cost of acquisition for enterprise B2B leads is soaring; in some industries leads may cost several thousands of dollars to acquire and involve long sales cycles and high-touch event marketing. In fact, 11% of a company’s revenue is dedicated to the marketing budget , on average, in the United States.

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Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 2, 2016

The way we buy has evolved for both the B2B and B2C sectors. Trade show organizers who have re-imagined their expo floors into a solutions-based destination rather than one of a hard-sell shopping place are winning at delivering attendee value. To organizers, we believe that CEUs are the Fool’s Gold of Attendance Marketing.

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Endless Events

JUNE 22, 2018

Running out of trade show ideas for improving your B2B events? If you want to see your trade show attendance and exhibitor count to grow, you need to focus on the experience of the show. Trade Shows Made Easy. This would threaten important marketing areas such as loyalty programs.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

The most glaring reality I’ve pointed to previously in this space — that three out of four B2B buyers conduct the majority of their research before talking to a salesperson — greatly affects the sustainability of the tradeshow business model. Are your business practices around your trade show transparent to your exhibitors?

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Bauer Media UK’s B2B Events business is this week playing host to its first virtual exhibition. and Ford will be showcased in the event’s Electric and Hybrid Showroom, accompanied by exclusive interviews with manufacturers about their expectations for the market and plans for the fleet sector.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Trade shows are the lifeline of many associations but their nature makes them challenging to virtualize — and then monetize. The exhibitions industry watched as the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which hosts CES, the largest annual trade show in the U.S. It’s up to trade-show organizers to keep that spark alive.

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Bizzabo

MAY 23, 2018

Read this guide to learn how to best implement live events into your overall B2B marketing strategy. When it comes to B2B marketing, there are countless tactics and strategies available to the modern-day marketing. Given its versatility as a marketing tactic, live events can do a lot for B2B companies.

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Ins'Tent

OCTOBER 4, 2019

So, your trade show is over. Typically, these prospects make a purchase after a trade show is over — not during the main event. Typically, these prospects make a purchase after a trade show is over — not during the main event. Thank visitors for coming to your trade show booth. w attendees h?v?

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Event Farm

JULY 5, 2017

This is a guest post by Amelia Ibarra , Demand Generation and Customer Marketing Manager at BrightFunnel. Earlier this year, MarketingProfs and the Content Marketing Institute published their 2017 B2B Content Marketing report that said 68% of B2B Marketers will use event marketing as a tactic this year.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 18, 2018

The Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) has reached agreement with Emerald Expositions LLC (EEX), the largest operator of business-to-business trade shows in the United States, according to which the two will partner in strengthening the presentation of Italian jewellery manufacturers in the U.S.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 3, 2023

Universal Lead Retrieval System That Turns Your Trade Show Leads Into Sales momencio is the battle tested sales enablement software hub for driving sales from B2B event marketing & trade show activities It’s the only Lead Retrieval Solution enabling B2B Field Marketers & RevOps teams to: 10 Benefits for Event & Trade Show Teams using […] (..)

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Event Marketer

MARCH 15, 2024

The Experiential Marketing Summit turns 22 this year. EMS is the ultimate three-day conversation for event and trade show marketers. The Best Teachers in the Business EMS is the only (and we mean only ) industry conference taught exclusively by the Fortune 1000 marketers doing the work. Why does this matter?

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Event Rebels

JANUARY 15, 2019

After launching a trade show or conference, your next goal becomes increasing registrations and sales. For starters, both a user-friendly online registration platform and a trade show exhibitor management tool ensure your show starts on the right foot. Email is one of the most popular marketing channels in the U.S.

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Event Marketer

AUGUST 16, 2021

Most are familiar with the consumer side of Panasonic’s business, but not necessarily its thriving B2B enterprise in the manufacturing, retail, entertainment and mobility sectors. But the marketing insights it gained are invaluable. Post-COVID Storytelling: How Marketers are Activating Their Brand’s Stories in the Year Ahead.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 23, 2019

As an event professional, you may understand the science of producing a trade show—ordering pipe and drape and carpet, selling booth space and scanning badges—but are you a master of the art of the trade show? Related : Las Vegas Ranked Top Trade-Show City. Related : Las Vegas Ranked Top Trade-Show City.

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Eventbrite UK

MARCH 20, 2018

This guide will equip you with the tips and best practices you need to master event marketing on LinkedIn and convert your prospects into ticket buyers. The post Master LinkedIn Advertising for B2B Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 15, 2019

In the February 2018 issue of Convene , I explored five realities of today’s B2B buyer and how those insights can be applied to evolve the traditional expo. The most glaring reality that I pointed out then — that three out of four B2B buyers conduct the majority of their research before talking to a salesperson — remains a major issue today.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 12, 2018

Award winning events organiser, F2F Events Ltd, has unveiled the latest edition to its growing portfolio, the Free From Trade Show (www.freefromtradeshow.co.uk). Our objective is to deliver exhibitors the best simultaneous B2C and B2B event in these markets (free from, plant-based, natural, organic, low sugar / salt).

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Event Industry News

APRIL 13, 2021

45% of future B2B events will be completely virtual, according to new research from LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network. The study of 200 B2B event organisers in UKI finds 72% of businesses will maintain virtual events in the long term and 77% are interested in organising hybrids.

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Eventmobi

MARCH 6, 2024

Whether you need an all-in-one solution or a tool for specific event needs, you can use event software for any aspect of managing your next conference, trade show, association meeting, workshop, or fundraising event. Best Event Management Software Solutions With the global event management software market projected to reach $18.4

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Get ready for the most comprehensive list of event marketing statistics, event management statistics and event planning statistics on the internet for 2019 and beyond! Plus, we've added industry-specific insights into live event marketing for 2019. B2B Event Industry Statistics. Event Marketing Budgets and Trends.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 3, 2017

These are interesting times for trade shows. Earlier this year, the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) reported that the industry finished last year on a down note — with the performance of B2B shows declining in the final quarter of 2016 after 25 consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 1, 2017

At the beginning of 2017, trade-show organizers were forced to confront an unfriendly adage: All good things must come to an end. After posting 25 consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth, the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) revealed that overall performance of B2B exhibitions declined in the final quarter of 2016.

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