Facebook is currently in the spotlight. But whatever new regulations or controls may be put into place, Facebook, as well as LinkedIn, SnapChat, Instagram, et al, will continue to have two things in common; they will continue to crave content, and they will increasingly need… learn more >
Facebook, LinkedIn, ShapChat, Instagram, et al, all have one thing in common; they crave content. To satisfy this need, savvy marketers across most verticals are leveraging their tradeshows and events to capture customer testimonials, live product demos, expert interview, PR roll-outs and much more. This… learn more >
This blog will be short(ish) and to the point. It never ceases to amaze me how social media platforms that were originally designed to service the needs of self-involved individuals continue to move toward servicing the needs of self-involved businesses. This may be the result of… learn more >
Sometimes, when I read the latest studies about marketing trends, I get frustrated. Not in a bad way, but in an itchy, wanting-to-share-information-and-revelations way. Allow me to elaborate. Surveys that detail the latest trends in video marketing are appearing all over the web right now. Unsurprisingly,… learn more >
Spring is almost here, and with it comes a flurry of Holidays across many cultures; Easter, Pesach, and Beltane to name only a few. Each has their own celebratory components, but they all share one thing in common … they celebrate a time of renewal… learn more >
You. Are. Not. Special. Ouch. Perhaps I should clarify; when it comes to tradeshows & meetings, your marketing concerns and challenges are not special … and by “special,” I mean unique. Better? So why this provocative admonishment? Let me explain. I’ve been in the tradeshow and meetings industry a long… learn more >
RIM made headlines this week with the introduction of two new smart phones. Unfortunately, the launch seems to have generated more questions about the brand than it answered. Are the new phones great? Are they merely good? Is good “good-enough” to save… learn more >
It’s the season for making lists. Here are my top three trends that will shape event marketing in 2013: 1. Instant Information. Digital has re-shaped expectations. Consumers now seek the same immediacy in the live event arena that they currently enjoy from on-line experiences. Delivering on-demand… learn more >
Customers and markets are dynamic. They’re forever changing. Moving ahead. Digitally connected. Intelligent. What about your exhibit, meeting or event experience? Here are four tips to make sure your event program is positioned to create value for today’s smart customers. • Identify customers by role… learn more >
How do you avoid death by PowerPoint at your next meeting or conference? Change up. Shake up. And wake up. For its annual franchise meeting, Millicare Textile and Carpet Care ditched the usual format of slide-show-ad-nauseum and brought in a troupe of… learn more >