Sword and the Script

APRIL 18, 2020

There’s an opportunity for content marketing as audiences become fatigued with Coronavirus news and marketers reallocate live event funding One of the goals of content marketing is attracting an audience of likely buyers to your web properties and giving them a reason – and the means – to return regularly.

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Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

While digital marketing is hugely important to the majority of modern businesses, being able to meet with prospective clients at events like trade shows is still an incredibly effective marketing tactic. The post 7 tips for marketing your company effectively at trade shows appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 25, 2017

In person events like trade shows and conferences usually rank high on the list of priorities for B2B marketing organizations. This is for good reason because research demonstrates events are often a good source of leads. However, events come with one big caveat: they are very expensive.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 3, 2020

Even B2B technology companies – normally resistant to many ups and downs – rely on PR from event marketing to drive business development, brand awareness, and thought leadership. Now that all tech and other events have been nixed , what do speakers bureau managers do? New speaking opportunities will open in 2020.

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Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 23, 2023

New research from association and nonprofits event partner Personify offers a deep dive into the power of events today, along with changing expectations, unique challenges, expanding goals and demographic shifts—all from the eyes of the exhibitor. New research takes a deep dive appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

While some events are pay-to-play, meaning a company has to sponsor the event to secure a slot, there are plenty of conferences that are open to all in the industry. Speaking at an event offers instant credibility and a chance to build a reputation as an expert resource. Credibility. Content that has legs.

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Remote PR Jobs

JULY 19, 2024

Networking Events and Conferences Attending industry-specific networking events and conferences is a highly effective way to connect with potential clients. These events are often attended by business owners, marketing managers, and other decision-makers who might need PR services.

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Cision

JULY 24, 2017

Event speakers can have that same effect on a conference. This renewed sense of purpose and drive is one of the many reasons companies choose to send employees to trade shows and conferences year in and year out. They inform, challenge and inspire, unfortunately, event speaker announcements are often less than inspirational.

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Cision

AUGUST 25, 2016

Events equal opportunity. conferences, trade shows and company-hosted events rated among the most effective marketing tactics for lead generation and brand-building. Events — especially large ones — can put your brand center stage, which is not where you want to end up if something goes wrong.

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5W PR

DECEMBER 18, 2019

You can use both traditional offline PR methods as well as online marketing. While press releases are an essential foundational PR technique, they should not be relied on completely for publicizing your launch or event. Live Events. Charity Events -You can sponsor local charity events such as concerts or sporting events.

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Beyond PR

MARCH 8, 2017

There are many advantages to timing new product or service announcements around trade shows. For one, getting the media attention is easier since the press are already looking for big announcements coming out of the show. Before the show. During the show. After the show. The Downside?

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

It seems like just about every week another trade show, conference, or convention is canceled due to COVID-19. Many of these have been restructured and planned as “virtual” events. Shifting to influencer engagement can create some of the same organic communication and connection that happens at conferences and trade shows.

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Beyond PR

MAY 23, 2017

Trade shows and events offer the perfect opportunity for companies to experiment. This year, The North Face embraced the multifaceted nature of SXSW and launched their “Seek No Shelter” campaign alongside the new Apex Flex GTX® waterproof, soft rain jacket at the event. So how do you decide whether to take a risk?

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Polaris

DECEMBER 30, 2014

I recently spoke with the director of marketing for a popular food brand who told me her organization was debating the pros and cons of Pinterest versus Instagram. Here are just a few examples of how marketers are using Pinterest and Instagram. Promote events. Have a conference, trade show, or other special event to promote?

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Konnect Agency

MARCH 15, 2023

With events and conferences making a full-force comeback, there’s no denying that the trade show landscape has undergone significant changes post-COVID. Now, virtual buyer meetings, typically handled pre-show, have shifted the importance away from an in-booth buyer meeting aimed at introducing the brand and product.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

While some events are pay-to-play, meaning a company has to sponsor the event to secure a slot, there are plenty of conferences that are open to all in the industry. Speaking at an event offers instant credibility and a chance to build a reputation as an expert resource. Credibility. Content that has legs.

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Konnect Agency

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The worlds of PR, marketing and communications are ever-changing and rapidly evolving, particularly in the digital era we live in. Four Marketing and Communications Trends Your Public Relations Agency Can Help You Implement Now. Four Marketing and Communications Trends Your Public Relations Agency Can Help You Implement Now.

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Beyond PR

MARCH 30, 2016

Exhibiting at your first trade show can feel a lot like the first day of high school. It’s easy to get overwhelmed, especially if you’re a small company at a big show. It’s important to register as early as possible for a trade show. The money you save here can then be directed into other show expenses.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

The best approach to marketing is an integrated, 360-degree view. If you’re investing in a marketing endeavor without asking how PR can maximize results, you’re likely missing out on exposure, customers and return on investment. Here are five examples of marketing strategies where results can be boosted via a 360-degree PR campaign.

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Konnect Agency

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

One industry that dramatically shifted as a result of the pandemic is the trade show industry, whose transformation to exclusively virtual formats was met with mixed reviews. Read on to decide if a virtual trade show is right for your business. What Can Be Gained From Virtual Trade Shows.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2018

PR , advertising, and marketing should be working together as well-oiled gears in a powerful machine that propels a brand toward success. For smaller firms, PR can reduce marketing spend. Business buyers prefer hard, unbiased data over sales pitches and marketing collateral. PR offers more bang for the content buck.

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Agility PR Solutions

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Across the world, in-person events—such as trade shows, a mainstay of B2B marketing—have been […]. The post B2B companies could fail if they don’t embrace digital marketing appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 8, 2021

A report analyzing more than 100,000 virtual events by ON24 found attendees spent 57 minutes viewing webinars in 2020 – and their driving pipeline and revenue. Despite growing optimism, it would still take a giant leap of faith for any B2B marketer to sign a contract for a live event, tradeshow or conference right now.

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Flack's Revenge

MARCH 23, 2015

Should you try to make a splash at the next major show? The press swarm around the big tech events, and it seems you can’t escape the related din during show time. So, why not ditch the Go Big or Go Home bravado, and ask the following questions before betting big on a trade show Hail Mary?

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5W PR

AUGUST 31, 2017

5W secured over 300 members of the press from leading trade and consumer outlets including The New York Times, WWD, Today Show, ELLE, Town & Country – the list goes on. Following CONNECT INDIE, a press preview was held on Aug. 23 at Skylight Clarkson Sq.

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Beyond PR

JANUARY 9, 2018

When companies plan communications for the year, they tend to time out major company announcements around trade shows for fear that announcing it at a show could take away from the big news — keeping a good pairing apart. . Like peanut butter and jelly, events and big company announcements should be an automatic pairing. .

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The Hoffman Agency

JUNE 22, 2020

In light of restrictions on movement and the risks of bringing large groups of people together, one of the immediate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the cancellation of tech trade shows and conferences. Why virtual events are not the solution. But do virtual events alone stack up as a replacement strategy?

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Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 30, 2019

There are many different corporate events that businesses have a vested interest in either attending or hosting. Or perhaps you are attending a trade show, […]. The post 4 event branding ideas to get on your prospects’ radar appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

Now, she’s crushing it at Best Buy in social media marketing. Then, Sarah moved into a new role last year working in a media relations and influencer capacity, and we had the chance to work even more (we worked a trade show in Orlando together in the fall). And, she was doing it all at her very first trade show experience.

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Beyond PR

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Launching a product at a trade show can be a great way to focus on your event marketing strategy and spotlight a new product in front of a targeted audience. There are times, however, when launching a product at an event can put your company at risk of losing potential clients and damaging your brand’s reputation.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Are you helping the organization seek media coverage for their events and local fundraisers? Joining us as our special guests and leading the discussion will be the founders of Stockton University’s PRSSA Chapter: Stacy Hanas , Communications Coordinator at Seven Degrees Communications; and Siera Smith , Director of Marketing at WebMax, LLC.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

You can use both traditional offline PR methods as well as online marketing. A product launch strategy is a plan that encompasses tactics and methodology for introducing a new product to market. While press releases are an essential foundational PR technique, they should not be relied on completely for publicizing your launch or event.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 27, 2018

attend conventions, conferences, and trade shows each year. Conferences and trade shows offer all kinds of other opportunities for qualified and interesting speakers. It will come as no surprise to those of us in public relations that 205 million people in the U.S. Don’t hold out for the keynote. .

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Business Wire

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

For PR pros, Facebook Live is a terrific way to supplement a product launch , to bring viewers to a hosted event , provide tips on how to maximize the use of your product , interview industry experts , provide market updates and more. Implementation Tip! Implementation Tip!

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Contently - Strategy

JULY 20, 2020

A few weeks ago, I took part in a Zoom roundtable for B2B marketing executives. One marketing leader at the roundtable had bet over 80 percent of his budget on in-person trade shows prior to the pandemic. Now he was scrambling to put together a digital-first marketing plan. The content revolution is here.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 24, 2018

The association and advocacy of unbiased industry experts is a time-honored way to build brand trust through earned media, high-quality content, or special events. Before jumping in, the PR and marketing teams should develop a detailed strategy, complete with goals and KPIs. Industry events. Customer education events.

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MaccaPR

AUGUST 10, 2020

If you’re a B2B marketer, right about now you’re frantically testing which marketing strategies will help get you through the worst economic catastrophe since the Great Depression, the worst pandemic since 1918 and the most widespread racial upheaval since 1967. Long-expected marketing budgets are being eliminated.

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