The Sales Heretic

AUGUST 27, 2014

A trade show is a tremendous opportunity to increase your exposure, acquire new leads and even close sales. But when I see the behavior of too many of the people staffing trade show booths, I wonder why the companies bother exhibiting at all. At show after show after show, I see the same behaviors over [.].

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Janek Performance Group

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

In-person networking events and trade shows are opening back up. To answer the question frankly, are trade shows and in-person networking events still relevant post-COVID? But we are not ready to discount the value of in-person events and trade shows. There is no question we have all missed in-person events.

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The Sales Heretic

MARCH 20, 2018

Trade shows are a vital component of many companies’ marketing mix. From general shows to specialty functions; tiny, local shows to gigantic, international affairs; consumer shows to industry events, trade shows are a 13 billion dollar-a-year industry in the U.S.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 4, 2019

When it comes to B2B marketing tactics, no strategy has stood the test of time quite like the trade show. A recent survey done by the Content Marketing Institute shows 75% of respondents believe in-person events are an effective marketing tactic. Unfortunately, trade shows are expensive and time-consuming.

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Alice Heiman

OCTOBER 24, 2018

77% of executive decision makers found at least one new supplier at the last trade show they attended ( Spingo ). Many of you have sales plans for 2019 that includes attending and exhibiting at trade shows to generate leads. The show was huge, and thousands of people walked through the exhibit area.

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The Sales Heretic

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

“When I attend a trade show, I only stop at booths that have candy dishes. Because, if you have candy, you must be a terrific company. And the greater the variety of candy you have, the more likely I am to buy your product or service.” This sentiment has never been expressed by anyone, ever. [.].

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Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 19, 2015

Teaser: The death of trade shows has been forecast since the days of dial-up modems, but whenever budgeting time rolls around, many companies are hesitant to cut exhibiting out of the mix. We asked sales and marketing managers whether they continue to derive value from their trade show marketing investment. read more'

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Zoominfo

APRIL 29, 2020

Events and trade shows are expensive, even if you’re not a sponsor. You can find lots of tips online for generating more leads at trade shows and corporate events: spend more money on better real estate on the event floor, spend more money on prizes and giveaways, send more people, etc. Does your team actually do that?

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The Sales Heretic

MAY 16, 2012

I registered to attend an upcoming trade show, so naturally I’ve been deluged with postcards and letters from exhibitors beseeching me to visit their booth. Most of the messages have been along the lines of “Come learn all about our super-cool, revolutionary, state-of-the-art, game-changing, mega-awesome product or service.”

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Zoominfo

APRIL 30, 2021

One year later, we’re virtually in the same boat, with most organizations shifting to conducting online shows to generate leads and reach prospective buyers. “In March 2020, live events were canceled overnight. Like everyone else, we had to pivot, and fast.” — Danny Daly, manager, marketing events at ZoomInfo.

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Score More Sales

MARCH 13, 2013

Can you remember back to that time, perhaps not so long ago, when you had an amazing trade show booth opportunity to showcase your company and for whatever reason you did not capitalize on it? 2) An industry event like a trade show is a great way to be “many-to-one” in meeting up with buyers and existing customers.

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MTD Sales Training

MARCH 21, 2012

After a recent visit to a trade show, I felt I had to point out a few of quick thoughts that we all need to keep in mind. I am going to make this short and sweet and not going to give you too much, because that is the problem—TOO MUCH! #1 1 – Too Much [.]

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Predictable Revenue

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

How prospecting has changed in the absence of trade shows and travel, and how your marketing style needs to shift to fill in the gap. The post How to build a content strategy to replace trade shows and travel appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 6, 2020

Lack of audience engagement in trade shows and conference presentations severely hurts your ability to communicate critical information about your company’s products or services. After you engage with people at a trade show, it can be tempting to follow up immediately with massive amounts of calls and emails.

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Alice Heiman

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Everyone wants more engagement at the trade shows and events they invest in. Everyone I know would like to prove their ROI from events by showing how much revenue was generated from the leads they got. . Trade shows and events can be a dependable source of qualified leads. Trade Show Failures.

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eGrabber

APRIL 26, 2022

Do you miss getting decision-maker Attendee leads from trade shows? We have developed ways for you to find & capture potential attendee lists for B2B trade shows. Software to Build Trade Show Attendee List. LeadGrabber Pro is a powerful tool that helps you to build trade show lists in no time.

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Tenbound

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

One of the largest uncertainties is the possible return of trade shows. But even if this year is better than the last (it has to be, right — right?!), there is still some lingering uncertainty for the business community.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 4, 2019

When it comes to B2B marketing tactics, no strategy has stood the test of time quite like the trade show. A recent survey done by the Content Marketing Institute shows 75% of respondents believe in-person events are an effective marketing tactic. Unfortunately, trade shows are expensive and time-consuming.

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Prima Resource

APRIL 26, 2022

I'm not talking about the logistical and planning elements, but rather the actual show itself and what needs to be done onsite to generate a positive return on investment (ROI). After two years of virtual events, we are gradually returning to face-to-face or hybrid trade shows and conferences.

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Women Sales Pros

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Conferences, trade shows, forums or seminars; whatever the ‘event’ is being billed as, my clients are preparing for the fall season. Essential Steps for Sales Preparation: Decide if the trade show/conference offers the value you seek. Conduct a trade show debrief. Set your sales goals for the event.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 6, 2020

Whether you specialize in inside sales or are a field sales pro, you have likely picked up a lead or two at an event or trade show at some point in your career. Here are some ways to generate qualified leads in place of live events and trade shows. Host webinars and online workshops.

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Don on Selling

JANUARY 3, 2020

Attending a Trade Show can be like walking through a maze unless you plan ahead. Attending trade shows is a huge investment. So, how can you be sure you are investing your money and time to be successful at trade shows? Why are you going to a trade show? Here are ten tips to help you –.

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Sales Hacker

JANUARY 18, 2019

Trade shows provide great ways to gain new customers and strengthen relationships with existing clients. On the other hand, if not executed well, trade shows can be a cost center and a huge flop. So, how do you get the most ROI from participating at a trade show ? Make Your Trade Show Booth Stand Out.

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Leading Results Rambings

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Just as important as the trade show is what happens after the show. If you’ve attended a trade show, you probably gave your information to 50+ vendors in exchange for some free goodies and information, and the relationship ended there.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

MAY 6, 2016

Trade show season is here. With some pre-show negotiation for the contact list, and investigation on your end to see who is going, you can begin nurturing contacts prior to the show. This is equally as important as the post-show follow-up.

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Mobile Locker

AUGUST 12, 2019

I attend a LOT of trade shows. Here are my TOP FIVE trade show NO-NOs. These are things that should NEVER happen in trade show booths. […]. The post 5 Things You Should Never Do At Trade Shows. The post 5 Things You Should Never Do At Trade Shows.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 6, 2020

Whether you specialize in inside sales or are a field sales pro, you have likely picked up a lead or two at an event or trade show at some point in your career. Here are some ways to generate qualified leads in place of live events and trade shows. Host webinars and online workshops.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

AUGUST 17, 2016

One of the most popular avenues to generate leads is trade shows. During the trade show are opportunities to meet with colleagues for networking opportunities. There is a downside: trade shows are expensive. The solution for this is doing your homework well before the show. Now the trade show is over.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

MAY 6, 2016

Trade show season is here. With some pre-show negotiation with the contact list and investigation on your end to see who is going, you can begin nurturing contacts prior to the show. This is equally as important as the post-show follow-up.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 30, 2021

One year later, we’re virtually in the same boat, with most organizations shifting to conducting online shows to generate leads and reach prospective buyers. “In March 2020, live events were canceled overnight.

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eGrabber

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Trade shows has always been a effective marketing channel, where B2B marketers has seen a sustainable growth of the market in the past years. Trade shows attract high quantity as well as quality of leads. This situation will prevail making the B2B walk-in Trade show leads non-existent for the next 12 months.

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Braveheart Sales

MAY 21, 2018

A few weeks back, I was at a trade show (ISC West), and I’m still haunted by a sales interaction I witnessed. Here’s the situation (without names to protect the guilty): I was walking the show floor with a good friend who is also a business operator in the industry. A Tortuous Attack. I see salespeople do it all the time.

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MarketJoy

JULY 17, 2020

The post Lead Generation Without Conferences Or Trade shows appeared first on MarketJoy. Following the aforementioned ideas, once we’re out of this downturn, you’ll have a stronger, more stable lead gen base and be even better prepared for future sales.

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Selling Power

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Is a trade show a waste of money? It doesn’t have to be. Just follow this three-step process.

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Leading Results Rambings

MAY 21, 2019

There are many reasons companies of all sizes and in all industries invest time and money participating in trade shows.

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KO Advantage Group

JUNE 17, 2018

It’s Trade Show Season! Not everyone looks forward to this season for a number of reasons, but we looove trade shows. After all, that’s what trade shows are about! See trade shows as it should be: a mini sales cycle. You are not at a trade show, standing by your booth to give away free pens.

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Mobile Locker

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Are you tired of being IGNORED at trade shows and other events? The post 10 Tips for Having GREAT Conversations at Trade Shows appeared first on Mobile Locker. Businesses often spend tens of thousands of dollars and MORE to participate in them.

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