Konnect Agency

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

One industry that dramatically shifted as a result of the pandemic is the trade show industry, whose transformation to exclusively virtual formats was met with mixed reviews. Read on to decide if a virtual trade show is right for your business. What Can Be Gained From Virtual Trade Shows.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

9-12, 2024, CES, which has become one of the most important automotive industry shows in the world, brings together manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology, content, technology delivery systems and more to address the industry’s biggest challenges. Taking place Jan.

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The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

In the years since FM’93, I can’t remember how many trade shows I’ve been to. And here I still am, on the eve — or so I thought — of travelling to Barcelona for one of the world’s biggest technology shows, Mobile World Congress. It’s amazing to me that trade shows continue to survive, let alone thrive.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

In the rapidly evolving automotive and mobility industry, staying ahead of the curve is essential for success, especially for newer entrants in this space offering software-defined vehicle tech, V2X, connectivity, lidar and other sensor and processing technologies for ADAS, autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, and shared vehicles.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 3, 2020

Even B2B technology companies – normally resistant to many ups and downs – rely on PR from event marketing to drive business development, brand awareness, and thought leadership. Now that all tech and other events have been nixed , what do speakers bureau managers do? New speaking opportunities will open in 2020.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 17, 2021

Auto suppliers and vehicle technology companies seeking PR opportunities, take note: CES is back (taking place Jan. So what do you need to do NOW to make sure the world’s largest business-to-business trade show is a PR success for your company? If not, contact the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) to get your spot.

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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. Automakers are in it for the long haul, and they want suppliers that will be able to partner with them and to stand behind their technologies for years.

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5W PR

JULY 31, 2023

The 2023 North American International Toy Fair is a highly anticipated event in the toy industry. This trade show, held annually in New York City, showcases the latest trends, innovations, and upcoming releases in the toy and game industry.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

For more than 30 years our firm has worked with many traditional automotive suppliers, as well as new suppliers for electric vehicle, connected car, V2X, ADAS and autonomous vehicle technologies of all sizes to help support them in the North American automotive industry. We see our customers at industry events. It costs too much money.

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MaccaPR

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Leading brands from Intel and AT&T to Facebook’s Meta and General Motors dropped out ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world’s largest technology event in January 2022, because of the latest COVID-19 variant. There are certain things we can control at events, so focus your efforts on those elements.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I also manage TT’s quarterly iTECH magazine, which specializes in information technology in the trucking industry, and produce special reports on a variety of topics such as electric-powered trucks. I really enjoy attending all sorts of industry trade shows and conferences all over the country and even in other parts of the world.

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Konnect Agency

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Platforms and technologies that appear to be promising fizzle out quickly, and new rules and regulations seem to emerge daily. Hybrid Events. While the pandemic took the entire marketing and communications world by storm, it can be argued that the hardest hit segment was in-person events. With hybrid events!

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 19, 2021

Making its return to Las Vegas as an in-person (as well as digital) event, CES 2022 will undoubtedly continue to be one of the most competitive trade shows we’ve seen in our nearly 30 years of doing business-to-business public relations This fact about hyper-competition is true for both journalists and exhibitors alike.

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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. He regularly attends auto shows and meetups, previewing the coolest cars and latest technology for his audience. How Can Influencers Shape Events? Who is Considered an Influencer?

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 3, 2015

A few weeks ago, the MN PRSA folks asked me to present at the local APR study session on “technology.” I’m not sure I’m the right person to talk about “technology”, but I guess given my business and its connection points with digital marketing, I may know enough to be dangerous. Now, what about 2005?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 27, 2018

attend conventions, conferences, and trade shows each year. Conferences and trade shows offer all kinds of other opportunities for qualified and interesting speakers. It will come as no surprise to those of us in public relations that 205 million people in the U.S.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 30, 2022

After another pandemic-impacted CES in 2022 that upended plans and turned the show into a half-virtual event, the show is primed for a big in-person comeback in 2023. So, with the addition of a new exhibit hall since then, assuming the pandemic will subside, CES 2023 could be the biggest ever version of this event.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 26, 2019

A truly critical event, like one that involves loss of life, major litigation, or a viral story like the United Airlines incident of 2017 usually requires an ongoing commitment by the company chief. To launch a key product.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Communications professionals are now responsible for producing videos and podcasts, hosting live stream events, playing photographer, designing graphics, learning the back end of websites and more to keep up with changes in the ways people consume information.”. Proactive yet current with events and (e.g., More types of content.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 14, 2016

A top priority is to steer clear of previously planned events that could conceivably steal our PR thunder. Even if the news isn’t directly relevant, we naturally avoid happenings that trigger cascading stories that could fight with our news, like the opening of the Olympic Games, Election Day, or big pop culture events.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 21, 2021

Just as the COVID-19 pandemic abruptly halted most press events, tradeshows, customer events and news conferences many communicators rely upon to share news, one of Bianchi PR’s clients took a bold step in the virtual revolution. The same goes for booth preparation in advance of the event. Sylca Kleiner. “We

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Technology Public Relations (Tech PR) involves managing and enhancing the public image of technology-related companies and products. Tech PR professionals work to generate favorable publicity, manage crises, and position technology brands as industry leaders. This is especially effective for consumer technology products.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2017

If you spent New Year’s Day on an early flight to Las Vegas, odds are you’re part of a public relations team headed for CES, the mecca of consumer electronics and tech trade shows. ” Know that you can still interest reporters once the show has started. Your main objective?

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

HIMSS15 is just a few short months away and organizations within the healthcare and health IT industries are in full planning mode for the annual event. We would also recommend reaching out prior to the event via LinkedIn to engage in HIMSS15 related conversations. It’s easy to hang up the towel post-event and rest on a job well done.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

The relationships they have with media, thought leaders, conference organizers and influencers – do they have existing relationships with the important media and event organizers in your industry, or will they have to start from scratch? They can also bring new insights and perspectives that you may not have.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

To succeed in PR long term, you need to create, grow and sustain genuine relationships with the right journalists, event organizers, influencers and bloggers covering your industry. Attend industry events – trade shows, webinars, conferences, etc. – Advanced Automotive Technology PR Agency. Author: Jim Bianchi.

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Shift Communications

APRIL 1, 2015

Once you’ve found an influencer, simply choose the action you want to take to subtly attract their attention, such as retweeting their last tweet: The SHIFT AIR will revolutionize influencer management, especially in rich interaction environments such as conferences, trade shows, cultural events, and other high-density places.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 25, 2017

In person events like trade shows and conferences usually rank high on the list of priorities for B2B marketing organizations. This is for good reason because research demonstrates events are often a good source of leads. However, events come with one big caveat: they are very expensive. The Show Never Ends .

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Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Now I was in NYC at an audio trade show and basking in all the gear. I am grateful for my engineering background; it has served me well in technology communications. So, I switched majors, transferred schools and pursued an EE degree at B.U. – a move that cost an extra year in my studies, since I got a late start.

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PR 20/20

MARCH 2, 2023

Machine learning technology is helping marketers personalize marketing efforts to each individual user. Connect with industry pros at conferences, speaking events, or trade shows and promote your content one on one.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 27, 2016

As always, a tremendous event (great work by Holly Speath and Bryan Vincent who spearhead the event). Do you really think big companies are going to magically adopt technologies like augmented reality and virtual reality within the next 5-10 years and staff them appropriately? The other shift–technology.

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PR Fuel

JUNE 9, 2021

Think about any newsworthy events or accomplishments you can share. Make a note of any upcoming events or developments. For example, maybe you’re about to announce a conference, launch party, or another event. Even if the event isn’t official yet, write it down. Upcoming Events. Make a List.

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Cision

MAY 23, 2017

Trade shows and events offer the perfect opportunity for companies to experiment. This year, The North Face embraced the multifaceted nature of SXSW and launched their “Seek No Shelter” campaign alongside the new Apex Flex GTX® waterproof, soft rain jacket at the event. Know Your Audience.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 27, 2018

Most of my experience in media relations comes from a B2B technology perspective. How B2B Marketing Can Get More out of Trade Shows. It’s always been dirty little secret in PR (and editorial) that advertisers get better coverage in the trade publications. 3 More Reasons Media Relations is Harder. The alternative?

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 24, 2017

For example, for all the money spent at an event, “they take four days or longer to follow up with leads obtained at events.”. Don’t miss these related posts: How B2B Marketing Can Get More out of Trade Shows. 40% say live events. Notably, live events dropped by 20% when compared to the same survey last year.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 30, 2017

7) How B2B Marketing Can Get More out of Trade Shows. Events are a top source of leads and businesses invest a lot in them. Many founders, particularly in the emerging technology, have a dire need for business savvy PR talent to help them tell a story. The 7 Worst-Performing Blog Posts in 2017.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 14, 2016

A cloud technology vendor told me that trade shows were the number one source of leads for his company. By contrast, a sales executive for a managed services provider pointed to local networking events, as his number one source of leads – and he does a lot of networking.

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