Ishmael's Corner

JUNE 21, 2020

By Mark Pinsent, Managing Director, Hoffman Europe In light of restrictions on movement and the risks of bringing large groups of people together, one of the immediate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the cancellation of tech trade shows and conferences. The post The Impact of Coronavirus on B2B Tech Marketing: Replacing Trade Shows as a Lead Generation Activity appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications.

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PR Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2018

From a PR perspective, trade shows can be either a great investment or a waste of time. However, with the right strategy, the right team and the right level of preparation, you can convert an appearance at a trade show into actual trade. Trade shows aren’t always the best use of a PR budget, particularly if you don’t take advantage of the media presence. The post The PR benefits of trade shows appeared first on PR Daily.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2020

The decline of B2B trade shows frees B2B marketing to experiment with more efficient channels; virtual events surface buying signals The pandemic is certainly changing marketing – but we might all do well to shift our thinking towards what might become quasi-permanent.

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Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 3, 2021

My client at the time, a technology upstart looking to disrupt the corporate travel booking process, had high hopes for the show. The post Selling tech without touch—a virtual trade show paradox appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Flack's Revenge

MARCH 12, 2019

I am often asked by clients how to build trade show buzz and booth traffic. The difficulties of rising above show noise were never more apparent than at MWC, the annual mobile industry confab, which I attended last month in Barcelona. To get answers to the above question, I treated the show as a field experiment, paying close attention to what stood out. If you’re Samsung or Nokia, you can build a vast presence to dominate the show floor.

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Muck Rack

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Are trade shows a waste of time for PR prospecting

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 26, 2014

That’s the number of pre-trade show pitches one blogger told me he had received in a side bar conversation last week. A Traditional Case for Trade Show Launches. The traditional rationale for launching a new product, service or company at a trade show is basic: There’s a critical mass of influential content creators in media and bloggers. We still had a voice in the trade press. The post Are Trade Shows still a Good Place for PR Launches?

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Axia PR

DECEMBER 13, 2017

With the new year right around the corner and trade shows filling the calendar, the question of how to best convey your company’s message to the media might be starting to shadow your thoughts. Public Relations Featured Press Release Trade ShowsBefore that shadow becomes a looming, cantankerous beast, tackle it to dispel the darkness and enlighten everyone with your message.

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B2B PR Sense

MAY 12, 2016

When it comes to trade shows, you might think that generating B2B leads is a piece of cake. And, although LinkedIn is responsible for generating as many as 80% of all B2B leads , trade shows are still a successful staple of any B2B marketing strategy. 77% of marketers say trade shows generate a significant quantity of leads. ~ So how can you make the most of your trade show experience? 5 Ways to Generate B2B Leads at Trade Shows.

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Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 3, 2019

The post How beauty brands can cut through trade show noise appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. “Beauty’s voice speaks gently.” Despite Nietzsche’s soft prose, you don’t have to listen too closely to know that there is no single voice speaking for the beauty industry. Natural hair and pink hair, skin tone and 90’s glitter, ingestible beauty and high tech devices are all trending. Influencers are becoming brand owners, and cosmetic giants are siphoning […].

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Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

While digital marketing is hugely important to the majority of modern businesses, being able to meet with prospective clients at events like trade shows is still an incredibly effective marketing tactic. The post 7 tips for marketing your company effectively at trade shows appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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PR Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Are trade shows worth your time? Trade shows and industry conferences seem like great feeding grounds for prospects. However, trade shows can also be overwhelming and chaotic. Here are four tips for making trade shows work for PR prospecting and business development: 1. Trade shows are a busy time and there are still ways to make them work for you on site. They want proof points to show prospects.

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Agility PR Solutions

AUGUST 5, 2020

The post More than half of tech companies may pass on 2021 trade show circuit appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. As the COVID crisis continues to shake up the business world, new research from tech PR firm ARPR reveals where tech PR and digital marketing efforts are headed in 2021.

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Axia PR

JULY 14, 2017

A trade show is a great opportunity to engage with your target audiences, such as your potential customers and clients, sponsors and investors and media representatives. Trade shows allow you to meet journalists personally. Media Relations Public Relations Featured Trade ShowsHow to get publicity and build connections with media.

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The Hoffman Agency

JUNE 22, 2020

In light of restrictions on movement and the risks of bringing large groups of people together, one of the immediate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the cancellation of tech trade shows and conferences. Given the central point that industry events have traditionally played in their lead generation activities, as well as places to meet existing customers, journalists and analysts, filling the void left by the cancellation of tech trade shows and conferences is essential.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 18, 2020

The data shows: “…as of right now, news traffic to news sites, both in the U.S. If you enjoyed this post, you might also like: Here’s How to Fix a Big Mistake in Content Marketing Image credits: Unsplash and respective sites mentioned The post Content Marketing is the New Conference and Trade Show During Quarantine [UML] appeared first on Sword and the Script.

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The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Nor do I remember much about the show (strapline: ‘The Foundations to your Facilities’, I’d imagine) apart from having a discussion with a guy selling paper towels, who was keen to tell me how much more hygienic they were than hot air hand-dryers which were only good for spreading germs …. In the years since FM’93, I can’t remember how many trade shows I’ve been to. It’s amazing to me that trade shows continue to survive, let alone thrive.

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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.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 21, 2021

Another advantage is that – in contrast to onsite trade fairs – we can cover several trade fairs or topics at the same time. According to Kleiner, a visitor enters a virtual lobby, which is designed based on Freudenberg’s familiar trade fair look.

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PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

As we head into March, many PR professionals will be thinking about the various trade shows that take place across the UK. Before you even start any planning or event management for any show, […]. The post The Four Ps for trade show PR success appeared first on Firefly Communications. Blog exhibitions trade shows They are great for meeting prospective customers, current customers, journalists and partners.

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Axia PR

MAY 5, 2017

4 ways to ensure a successful trade show. Having an exhibit in a trade show can enhance your company’s lead generation, increase brand awareness and reinforce customer relationships. Unfortunately, most businesses don’t understand how to make the most of their participation in trade shows and miss terrific opportunities for growth.

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Beyond PR

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Launching a product at a trade show can be a great way to focus on your event marketing strategy and spotlight a new product in front of a targeted audience. Avoid the tension by asking these four questions before unveiling a product at your next trade show. Will the product be ready for show time? Before focusing all of your pre-show marketing on a new product launch, work backwards and triple check your new product will be fully functioning for the show.

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Beyond PR

MARCH 30, 2016

Exhibiting at your first trade show can feel a lot like the first day of high school. It’s easy to get overwhelmed, especially if you’re a small company at a big show. It’s important to register as early as possible for a trade show. The money you save here can then be directed into other show expenses. Some show organizers will even provide an exhibitor checklist that recommends when different tasks should be completed.

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TrendKite

AUGUST 24, 2015

Participating in trade shows, conferences or other events requires significant investment of both time and money as well as careful planning (often for months) and artful execution. After all is said and done does sponsoring a trade show really result in a positive ROI? While the modern practice of PR can feel all-digital-all-the-time, there are moments when people actually look up from their smart phones and physically gather in one place at one time.

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PR Daily

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Trade show news releases can be tricky. If you’re issuing news at Consumer Electronics Show (or any other large trade show) and hope to garner coverage, you have your work cut out for you. Not every reporter covering CES is at the show. Many cover the show remotely, referring to the official show newswire for breaking news stories. Include a show preview, launch news and post show summary.

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Beyond PR

MARCH 8, 2017

There are many advantages to timing new product or service announcements around trade shows. For one, getting the media attention is easier since the press are already looking for big announcements coming out of the show. Using your trade show presence to get more exposure for your news can be a great move, but deciding exactly when to distribute your announcements can be challenging. Before the show. During the show. After the show.

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5W PR

AUGUST 31, 2017

With a record-setting 227 independent beauty exhibitors, the show offered consumers, press and buyers a look into a plethora of emerging brands offering unique spins on categories including, skin care, cosmetics, nail art, hair care, ingestibles, and more. 5W’s Beauty Division had the honor of representing Indie Beauty Expo (IBE) for its third annual New York show – the most expansive and successful show yet from Aug. The show concluded with TRADE INDIE on Aug.

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Garrett Public Relations

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

B2B content marketing freelancing ghostwriting industrial PR manufacturing manufacturing PR marketing media relations PR PR consultant PR consulting press release public relations thouught leadership trade show writing communications industrialToday’s manufacturing and industrial companies face a marketing challenge. Many seem to be stuck in the past, when relationships were the key to closing deals and winning new customers.

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Cision

MAY 23, 2017

Trade shows and events offer the perfect opportunity for companies to experiment. At trade shows and events, where everyone is vying for attendee attention, it can be tricky to create a unique experience that’s not overly gimmicky. What about the industry insiders who can’t make it to the show, or the end consumer who can’t experience the brilliant spectacle you’ve carefully orchestrated?

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

From white papers to the trade press, the entire community is fixated on the next exploit, hack or breach. They created seven more events – red carpet premieres – in cities around the world over a two-month period after the show. See these related posts: How B2B Marketing Can Get More out of Trade Shows. Marketing B2B marketing gated content trade show vert

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 8, 2019

We are winding down “the predictions post” season where many vendors strive to show how smart they are about the industry. PR Social Media content marketing creative social media customer event marketing media relations trade show trustMedia references tend to take a back seat to the mad pace that is often B2B marketing. As a result, when the time comes that you really need one, there isn’t one to be found.

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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. Thought leaders are at trade shows. Media are at trade shows. And, influencers are sometimes at trade shows.

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Bad Pitch Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2007

5) How to Work a Trade Show Tech PR War Stories People b h about trade shows all the time, myself included. 1) Charlotte Observer business section pitching tips The Publicity Hound So many editors take the time to give tips like this, have you tried searching for pitch tips on your top outlets and editors?

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ReimaginePR

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

A funny meme or gif can show off your unique sense of humor, and an inspirational quote can amplify your thoughtfulness. Even if it’s a “thanks for leaving a comment”, it shows that you’re in touch with your audience and you care about their feedback. Blog Content Marketing Advertising award winning PR blog brand Brand Story infograph podcast PR Advice Reimagine PR Storytelling Techniques testimonials Trade show

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Business Wire

DECEMBER 17, 2019

If you are in charge of trade show publicity, these tips are a great way to maximize your presence at any show. At our most recent Business Wire Meet the Media event, we brought together Fast Company and Inc. CNET, Digital Trends, Tom’s Guide and Laptop Mag, and Refinery29 to share their recommendations on best ways to get their attention, schedule meetings, provide assets and conduct follow-ups during an event as big as CES.

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Agility PR Solutions

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Across the world, in-person events—such as trade shows, a mainstay of B2B marketing—have been […]. Two-thirds of B2B travel and tourism companies have seen a substantial disruption in their business in the COVID-19 era.

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Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 30, 2019

Or perhaps you are attending a trade show, […]. There are many different corporate events that businesses have a vested interest in either attending or hosting. Perhaps you want to set your company as an industry leader, or you want to hold a series of talks and reception to build up your reputation in the industry. The post 4 event branding ideas to get on your prospects’ radar appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. Marketing Public Relations branding

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Karwoski & Courage

MARCH 23, 2018

There has been much written about how to capture the attention of conference and trade show attendees using social media, but I've never seen this aspect of the topic covered before, so I thought I'd share how I live-tweeted my own presentation.

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PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

In spite of our increasing connectedness through digital channels, companies across industries continue to flock to trade shows, conferences and other industry events. It’s clear that these live events are educational, engaging and effective—and face-to-face marketing is still alive and well. Inbound Marketing

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PR Daily

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Focus on trade shows. Spring and fall are typically the biggest trade-show seasons for PR executives. At the event itself, you’ll be focused on facilitating those briefings, staffing your clients’ booths and basically running around the show floor. In the trade show off-season, research events that would be useful from a knowledge-share perspective that your client isn’t attending.

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