5 Ways to Keep Experiential Marketing Fresh

It’s hard to remember a time when “experiential” marketing was new. Now, it’s so normal that marketers are challenged with keeping it fresh and effective. Brands are definitely doing more experiential. An industry-wide research study found that 1 in 3 brand marketers anticipate a growth in… learn more >

Tradeshow Presentations are a thing of the past…Or are they?

Throughout our country’s history, we’ve heard the death knell for various types of interactive media. For example: When “Radio” first appeared, industry experts predicted the demise of books and magazines. When “Magic Lantern” films entered the scene, commentators signaled the demise of live theater and vaudeville. When “Television” appeared,… learn more >

Interactive Briefing Zones

How do you communicate a big message in a small space? Interactive Briefing Zones provide a cost-effective strategy to deliver personally relevant attendee education. Short, informal conversations convey high-level messages. Skilled personnel connect target prospects with sales staff. Small investment in… learn more >

Three Tips for Highly Persuasive Trade Show Staffers

It’s a new year. A new opportunity for your trade show staff to enhance their persuasive abilities. Use these three tips to help your staffers conduct more compelling conversations and win more opportunities. . 1. Understand the prospect’s primary buying need. Ultimately, every prospect is… learn more >

THE VISION THING

It’s that time of year when annual meetings, conferences and sales kick-offs shift into high gear. Already we’ve seen several high profile presentations and already we’ve seen some eyebrow raising performances. It’s not uncommon for executive presentations to miss the mark. Why? More often… learn more >

Small Wins

You’ve just come back from a conference. You’ve listened to case studies by the big marketers. You’re all fired up to implement change and boost the performance of your company’s event marketing program. Unfortunately, you don’t have the budget dollars of those big marketers. Or… learn more >

Another Season, Another Reason

September beckons. School. Cooler days. Football. Back to the show floor. Is your event program ready? Have you clearly defined the objectives for each show? Demand generation Awareness, education and preference Market research Product launch Other Who is your audience? All attendees? Other exhibitors? Only segments? Have you created a demographic profile? How will… learn more >