Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 30, 2017

The news cycle was faster, social media was hitting the early majority in the Geoffrey Moore sense, and blogs…blogs were everywhere. We started a blog for our employer, a startup in the IT operations space. Some of the newer and smaller startups that had been blogging for a while ran circles around us.

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Blogging B2B Content Marketing Trade Shows 72

Landis PR

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

While you can certainly take advantage of breaking news or trends, having a regular cycle of output keeps your content team steady and creates audience expectations. Take great care in commenting on trends or breaking news. When they jump on a trend without thinking about the pros and cons of commenting.

Leadership 98

Leadership How To Trade Shows Pinterest 98

5W PR

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

It seems like just about every week another trade show, conference, or convention is canceled due to COVID-19. But here’s the rub… while brands can and should have active and engaging social media accounts, trends show that influencers tend to offer better results on these platforms.

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Trade Shows Conference System Social Media 88

Cision

JULY 24, 2017

This renewed sense of purpose and drive is one of the many reasons companies choose to send employees to trade shows and conferences year in and year out. Event speakers are a beacon for events that amplify the overarching message and attract multifaceted trade show audiences. Amplify the Speaker Content.

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Trade Shows How To Conference Examples 209

MaccaPR

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

With so many elements out of our control, how can brands still make an impact with media outlets and their target audiences at trade shows and other events? Based upon my time on the floor of CES (yes, that’s me behind a mask above), here’s three tips any brand can apply from this most recent trade show.

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Conference Trade Shows Brand Branding 62

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

This would be the perfect time to align with your PR and marketing agency partners that have significant experience with trade shows, especially with CES. When it comes to important industry shows like CES, you cannot leave success to chance. You can sign up here to be notified when the CES 2024 call for speakers opens.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Businesses that engage corporate blogging with professionalism and process can boost visibility, grow a community, and ultimately, have a meaningful influence on sales. For example, I once worked for a company that found visitors that engaged the blog were 50% more likely to make a purchase. How Long Should a Blog Post Be?

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MaccaPR

AUGUST 10, 2020

Mission-critical trade shows have ceased. We know of B2B marketers who had planned on attending 100+ trade shows this year, but thanks to COVID-19 that was put on hold. What’s your take on virtual trade show events? In contrast, 63% of buyers said that insights into industry trends were helpful.

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B2B Interviews Crisis Trade Shows 71

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 16, 2024

The term “influencer” has become synonymous with consumer brands, lifestyle trends, and social media aesthetics. Traditionally, B2B marketing has focused on rational decision-making, long sales cycles, and reliance on traditional channels such as trade shows, conferences, and industry publications.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

You’re Participating in a Trade Show. This year 5W had the honor of representing Indie Beauty Expo , the largest trade show for independent beauty brands. billion impressions and driving the commercial to win several awards and reach trending status on YouTube. See our recap here.) You’re Giving Back.

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Beyond PR

JULY 5, 2016

When the show floor closes on the last day of a trade show, it’s like a magic act. As tempting as it may be to let the magic fade as you go back to your normal routine, your trade show tasks are actually far from over. Write a Powerful Post-show Press Release. Lights out, end scene.

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Trade Shows Video Writing Conference 72

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

And when looking at some of the articles and blog posts found in that search, I’m reminded of something I learned through running. So over the years, I have read hundreds of articles and blog posts about how to get faster. Issues and Trends are the ‘Secret Sauce’. What’s running got to do with PR success? Stay with me here.

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Automotive Publicity Transportation Trade Shows 105

Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 16, 2018

The final quarter of the year is also an ideal time to look at areas where our clients should focus and the trends that may become go-to tactics in 2019. You might even unearth some new opportunities in the process, such as a new trade show, or new opportunities in the digital landscape. It All Starts with a Plan.

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Crisis Communications Trade Shows Crisis Customer Service 127

PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Workflows you created for that one trade show five years ago. If you search for workflow auditing tips and tricks online, the first thing you’ll find is other blogs recommending you use HubSpot’s native workflow export tool. Look for trends and key takeaways. Nurture streams that hinge on outdated enrollment criteria.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

Their understanding of the industry trends and issues – do they follow and understand the key trends and issues in your sector, and how they relate to your business? Watch for the next installment in our Procurement blog series. Have they faced similar situations to yours with other clients in your space or are they newbies?

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Automotive Agency Mobile Trade Shows 79

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Blogs – an executive’s own, plus a commenting strategy for others. Speeches – at industry conferences, trade shows and other events which can be repurposed as articles, blog posts and white papers. Stay educated and on top of trends and look for natural ways to shake up the industry conversation.

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Leadership Trade Shows Healthcare Education 149

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Nothing gets us buzzing like uncovering a new trend in the space, discovering a new brand on Instagram, or collaborating with beauty brand founders and CEOs on strategies to continually connect and engage with their audiences in a rapidly changing beauty marketplace. What key trends did you take away from this year’s show?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

I’ve seen many startups rush into PR the moment they close a round of fundraising or participate in a major trade show or accelerator. One company is an isolated example; more than one means there’s a trend, and a potentially bigger story. If you can only do one thing, consider a founder’s blog.

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Trade Shows Agency Media Relations Interviews 120

Sword and the Script

MARCH 27, 2018

4 Big Media Trends that have Upended PR and Marketing. How B2B Marketing Can Get More out of Trade Shows. How to Generate Media Referenceable B2B Customers with a Blog. It’s always been dirty little secret in PR (and editorial) that advertisers get better coverage in the trade publications. The alternative?

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Media Relations Media Trade Shows Journalism 75

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The addition of marketing, analysis, trade show consultation, managing professional organizational memberships and everything else has made every day a whirlwind of tasks, to-do lists and semi-controlled chaos.”. Too many tasks and too many trends to follow.”. Real effort into digital and social. Semi-controlled chaos.

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Communications Crisis Internal International 122

The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 22, 2019

While it’s all good for business, how do you conduct PR for a trade show beyond the straightforward press release? Whatever fear and doubts we had in pulling off our first F&B trade show evaporated — we knew that we just had to be hungry enough for success.

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Trade Shows Storytelling B2B Conference 28

Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The trends of electrified, connected, autonomous and shared vehicles are rapidly changing the game … not only for automakers but also for the entire vehicle technology supply chain ecosystem. PR can help to enhance, support and amplify your advertising, digital, social media marketing, trade show and sales promotion activities.

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Automotive Technology Engineering Trade Shows 68

The Hoffman Agency

MAY 23, 2018

While it’s all good for business, how do you conduct PR for a trade show beyond the straightforward press release? Whatever fear and doubts we had in pulling off our first F&B trade show evaporated — we knew that we just had to be hungry enough for success. We are extremely honoured to be part of it once more.

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 17, 2014

If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you know I’m a big devotee of reading the hard copy print edition of my local newspaper, the Minneapolis Star Tribune. To trade shows. Not just polished–but on trend. And, like many, I particularly enjoy the Sunday edition. Work travel sucks. I mean, really sucks.

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Beyond PR

MAY 8, 2018

This is why influencer marketing is so successful — and critical to growing key trade show or event metrics. However, any individual with the ability to shape the opinions, conversations, trends and actions of their audience can be considered an influencer. People are skeptical of promises from brands, but not friends.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 8, 2019

1) Soft interviews on your company blog. Ask your customers for interviews on your corporate blog – soft interviews. The caveat is, you’ve got to have a blog with a history of content your customers won’t be embarrassed to be associated with. 2) Predictions and reaction to trends. This relations part of public relations.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 20, 2018

A few weeks ago, I attended my first trade show on behalf of a client in three years. It was a rather large trade show and I was tasked with social media strategy and execution during and after the show. But, for many brands, trade shows are still content goldmines. Your customers are at trade shows.

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Trade Shows Interviews Video Twitter 107

5W PR

JULY 25, 2023

The beauty industry is ever evolving, and Adit Live, independent beauty’s leading trade show for brands and retailers (and a client 5W is proud to partner with) is all about introducing innovative products and rising trends that capture the attention of beauty enthusiasts everywhere.

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Trends Trade Shows Banking Retail 78

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

In the early days, it was just blog posts and whitepapers. It’s great to hear how you guys are developing real shows and series around it, and taking that to the next level. I want to zoom out a little bit and talk about some of the broader conversations and trends in our industry. Do you see that accelerating?

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Brand Branding Marketing Facebook 71

Bad Pitch Blog

JANUARY 28, 2007

Was in NYC earlier this month for a trade show and I arranged several media briefings, amongst other duties ( reg. We began scheduling appointments two weeks prior to the show. In an email exchange with a trade reporter, I sent her to a site I thought she might find interesting.

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Communications Conversations

JANUARY 14, 2016

Which makes sense since that’s where most of us are researching professional people we meet with for interviews, coffees and at trade shows. Again, you’re researching these people on the web–through their stories (media), Twitter, blogs, LinkedIn. LinkedIn, for example. Seamlessly. Media/Influencer outreach.

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Tools Trade Shows LinkedIn Web 60

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Event PR: Manages public relations for tech-related events, conferences, and trade shows to maximize exposure and engagement. This involves the team staying abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and the technological landscape. Capabilities can include event planning, execution, and post-event support.

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Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

This finding is reflected in previous surveys too, which points to a continued trend. 32% “industry events/trade shows/conferences,”. 31% “business or industry publications/trade media,”. 11% “local or national professional trade associations.”. click image for higher resolution). 28% “peers/colleagues,”.

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Beyond PR

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

With such a high concentration of news and innovation in one place, it’s no surprise that trade shows and other industry events generate a plethora of content. Here are three key tactics for taking advantage of social media during a trade show. Links back to your event press kit, company blog, etc.

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Landis PR

JANUARY 3, 2022

Note: PRGN originally posted this blog on its website. This is why it is important to look at trends and look ahead to see what may come next for the PR industry. We see three major trends for the coming year: The workplace will continue to evolve as “work from anywhere” and hybrid models become the norm. What a year!

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Trends Trade Shows Agency Communications 52

The Hoffman Agency

JANUARY 27, 2020

It sounds like a no-brainer item to remind someone presenting at CES with its more than 4,500 exhibitors that they’re not alone, but it’s a simple lesson that should be baked into any talking points you have going into any trade show. You have to show you are relevant, which boils down to: you have to matter to the everyday person.

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Privacy Trade Shows Consumer B2B 36

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Another real-world example: The Corzan® Industrial Systems’ corporate blog , which Jorge started, caters to industrial engineers interested in chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) applications. It’s easy to place an ad in the paper, pay for a list and send an email blast or attend a trade show with no lead-in or follow-up tactics.

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