Put a Good Face on It

Mom always said to “put a good face on it.” Who knew she was giving us a recipe for marketing success? In The Buying Brain, Dr. A.K. Pradeep examines the links between neurological stimuli and consumer purchasing intent. One fascinating indicator of neurological effectiveness concerns… learn more >

The Case for Using Professionals to Staff Exhibits

Earlier this week I was interviewed by Dave Egan for a posting on the ICEEM blog about professional booth staffers. Here is Dave’s article for ICEEM, reprinted for readers of Synch-Up. A common goal for many exhibitors is to increase the foot traffic within the exhibit:… learn more >

10 Behavioral Distinctions Of Older Customers

Guest Blog By Jim Gilmartin from Monday, January 3, 2011 Marketers continually look for ways to group targeted customers to connect efficiently with them. The following offers insights into understanding better early stage boomers (born 1946 to 1954) and older customers. 1. Increased individualism Older customers are less… learn more >

2011 Resolutions

Is 2011 the year that you plan to take your exhibit marketing program to a whole new level of success? Here are five ideas to help you make a quantum leap in the year ahead: 1. Start by setting objectives. Yes, I know. You’ve heard that suggestion… learn more >

Predictions for 2011 Happy New Year

January 1st approaches. It’s time to reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re headed. Here’s what I see in store for the meetings and events industry in 2011: 1. Meetings and exhibitions return to growth in 2011, as corporate travel restrictions ease and organizations… learn more >

How Do YOU Add Value?

How do we as marketers create value for our brands? For our employers? For our departments? The question came up in discussion last week at a networking event. The answers it prompted varied considerably from individual to individual, reflecting the diversity of the crowd and the… learn more >