How to get the info you really need by Bob Milam – EXHIBITOR Participating — or putting on an event — has one goal above all others: getting those all-important leads. But why is it that so often, after your best efforts, those leads aren’t Read more »
What’s hot and what’s not by Agatha Gilmore and Kinley Welly – successfulmeetings.com The one constant in the events/exhibit industry is change. And 2012 is a year that will be filled with new trends and developments. Among them will be session formats, the destination selection Read more »
Three simple budgeting strategies by no author – EXHIBITOR Planning a trade show or event involves considering a number of factors. One of the most difficult of these to nail down is your budget. What items should you be sure to include in your figures Read more »
And reduce the amount of waste it produces by Deanna Krause – Green Blogic If you think back to many of the trade shows you’ve gone to, you probably remember all the waste left behind after they’ve ended. But you can make your next event Read more »
What these tools can accomplish might surprise you by Tara Thomas – Successful Meetings Everyone knows about smart phones. Most people know about software-as-a-service, virtual events, social media and handheld computing devices. But for event planners, these technologies deliver much more than you’ve ever imagined. Read more »
Picking the right venue for your event by T.J. Raphael – expoweb.com Picking the city and venue for your next event is not something to be taken lightly. The right choices can make your event one that draws rave reviews; the wrong choices can produce Read more »
And get those all-important leads too by Dave Clarke – HubSpot Just going to a trade show won’t get you the kind of attention — and the number of visitors you’re looking for. For the greatest impact, you need to make sure people know you’re Read more »
Formulas, equations, figures and facts to calculate your needs by Candy Adams – EXHIBITOR Hosting an event or meeting involves the kinds of minutiae you may never have dealt with before. Considering the number of people expected to attend, how many gallons of coffee or Read more »
Streamline your events and improve attendee engagement by Kate Mulcrone – Successful Meetings QR — quick response — codes are kind of like updated bar codes. You’ve probably seen them in print ads — those black-and-white patterned boxes smartphones scan and take you to company Read more »
What to do when your exhibit’s past its prime by Candy Adams – EXHIBITOR You’ve been using the same exhibit for ages, it’s starting to show its age, and you finally have the budget to buy a new one. Your first impulse may be to Read more »
Why filling fishbowls with business cards doesn’t cut it anymore by Anna Huddleston – EXHIBITOR Trade shows and events aren’t places you go to just to present your company’s products. They’re where you go to get those all-important leads upper management is looking for. But Read more »
What to do when your speaker becomes a liability by Leo Jakobson – Successful Meetings Meetings take a lot of planning and organization to get all the elements to come together in the right way. If you’ve scheduled a speaker, you’ve undoubtedly checked on his Read more »
Ways to address negative social media comments by Sue Hatch – Meetings Net “This show was a dud.” “What a waste of time and money.” “I’ll never go to that event again.” With social media, these aren’t just comments attendees might make to friends and Read more »
Stop that! by Gary Saxer – EXHIBITOR You’ve worked for months getting ready for a big event. Your boss is pressing you to get as many of those all-important leads as you can. And whenever a visitor comes to your booth, you’re happy to talk Read more »
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