Best Practices
10 Tips to Reduce Tradeshow Stress
By Eric Lukazewski
Having a list of essentials handy will undoubtedly reduce stress prior to a show. For example, packing an office supply kit is recommended because chances are you’ll need a variety of items during the course of the show.
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Top 7 Tips to Avoid Tradeshow Shipping Nightmares
Using a tradeshow specialized carrier, knowing how to contact your carrier 24/7, doing a show site pre-phone call and having proper documentation on hand are all beneficial suggestions on making your trip a successful one.
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Industry Updates
Companies Turn to Virtual Trade Shows
As we enter into 2010 trade show professionals explore the options available to them in the new year. As the technology improves they cannot ignore the option of planning, attending or exhibiting in a virtual world. What should be considered?
According to a USA Today article the pros are: They're cheaper and easier to plan. Speeches and seminars can be archived. International participants can "attend" with little or no expense. Speakers and moderators don't have to linger all day. Participants' interests and activities can be monitored. The cons are: Networking opportunities are limited. There are no face-to-face meetings or serendipitous run-ins with clients. Participants can't touch products.
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2010 International CES Features Record 330 New Exhibitors As World’s Largest Consumer Technology Tradeshow
A record number of new exhibitors – more than 330 companies – will join more than 2,500 existing exhibitors in unveiling their latest technology innovations at the 2010 International CES.
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Trends
So You Think Your Event is Green?
We all recognize eco-friendly trends but is the event you are putting together or attending really green or should we all look a little closer? For example, recycling bins will make an event look green but wouldn’t it be better to provide sustainable bottled waters?
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Good News on the Trade Show Marketing Budget; Trends for 2010 Part II
By Susan A. Friedmann, CSP, The Tradeshow Coach, Lake Placid, N.Y. Internationally recognized expert working with companies to increase their profitability at tradeshows.
What’s ahead for trade shows and other marketing efforts in 2010? A survey which polled more than 1,000 business leaders across a wide range of industries about their marketing plans for the upcoming year revealed interesting trends. Everybody is jumping on the social media bandwagon. A whopping 59% of surveyed companies will be increasing their social-media budgets. How many will be spending less? A mere 3%.
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Social Media
Google Wave as a Tool for Selling
Can we use Google Wave for selling? Some say Google Wave is a lot like an email client, with a few extensions to allow collaboration. This seems to be a common first assessment. However, after reviewing the Google Wave “help” section big differences are revealed.
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Trade Show Giveaways
Four Smart Tactics For Getting The Most From Your Tradeshow Giveaways
By: Jonathan Edelman
Attending trade shows can be expensive requiring a relatively large investment. That is why choosing the right ad specialties can transform an expensive trade show into a sales and revenue generator. Utilizing correct tactics for your tradeshow giveaways can yield maximum effectiveness.
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