Trade shows are important events for businesses to showcase their products and services to potential customers, partners, and investors. With so many exhibitors vying for attention, it’s important to stand out in the crowd. One effective way to do this is by using a backlit display. A backlit display is a type of signage or...
What’s the key to an effective social media marketing strategy? Data. Gathering social media data is very easy to do — through each platform as well as third-party partners and vendors. That’s not where the journey ends, though. Once you have your data, it’s time to translate what it all means. This is known as...
Just when we were all feeling like we may be “in the clear” with the majority of planned in-person trade shows taking place successfully, a handful of shows have been canceled or rescheduled again. Although this may be disappointing for your business (trust us, we get it!), this past year and a half has shown...
Video is now at the forefront of social sharing, networking, and business marketing. It’s driving immense growth on nearly every social platform. Instagram, once a photo-focused app, just recently shared that they’re moving away from photo and leaning into video content. It’s no secret that the reason videos perform well on so many platforms is...
As we head back into live events, we’ll see many changes in how each one is fulfilled. One very important aspect for exhibitors to prepare for is how attendees feel about stepping back into public spaces, specifically large events like trade shows. This is why it’s important to start contemplating hybrid events. WHAT’S A HYBRID...
In an events world that has shifted so quickly due to COVID-19, it’s astounding to see that a sea of creatives, marketers and influencers have taken this opportunity to build a digital world of awe and excitement from scratch and turned it into a world of templates, parameters and boredom. And trust me, we do...
In our current world, virtual events are the reigning King. Don’t get me wrong, I love face-to-face events, and they will come back in a BIG way. However, right now we need to hone in on what’s working. The next time you hold a virtual event, try using one of these techniques to create fear...
Worrying is so last month. Making things happen is so this month! The virtual event world may be confusing and overwhelming for some, but never fear. If you have a vision, amazing content, and a trusted event partner who knows virtual, you are ready to get started! GET PEOPLE EXCITED PRIOR TO THE EVENT! Promote...
In case you haven’t heard, we’re in the midst of a global pandemic right now. The COVID-19 coronavirus has decimated businesses in all industries. Travel, tourism, dining and health care are all taking hits. Historically, when a company or an entire industry takes a hit, the policy is to double down on your marketing endeavors...
As we approach the end of the year, we want to share with you a brief industry outlook for 2020, including a couple of key marketing trends to consider. In reviewing two industry sources, American Express Meetings & Events and Center for Exhibition Industry Research, the outlook is good! According to the Amex M&E annual...