B-to-B Events
Trade Show Exhibits get Upgraded
Using materials that give your trade show exhibit an upscale polished appearance can be an easy way to communicate the sophistication of the brand. Now brands are tapping into the latest trend in upscale looks: architectural materials that would look at home in a permanent environment like a high-end office or retail space. The materials...
Plantronics Embarks on First Mobile Campaign
Plantronics had used traditional road shows to connect with its channel partners before. In 2005 and 2006 it held about six meetings per year aimed at resellers and distributors. But at this month’s VoiceCon IP telephony trade show in Orlando the company debuted its first-ever mobile marketing vehicle the Sound Innovation Experience. The truck is...
Virtual Events Are Gaining Momentum
Love it or hate it there’s no stopping the trend: B-to-B events are moving from the convention center to the computer screen. Despite their high-tech persona the appeal of virtual trade shows and meetings is grounded in traditional metrics that are decidedly old school: cost-effectiveness reach and access to new audiences. What’s not to like?
At Unconferences Attendees Ditch Scheduled Sessions and Make Up Their Own
You’ve labored over the schedule planned high-energy breakout sessions designed fun networking opportunities made sure to break the speakers up into tight 20-minute segments and punched up the entertainment. But ask attendees what they love best and all they can think about is the snack break. Jeez. Fear not seminar warrior. There’s a way to...