Trade Show Display Marketing Tips and Advice

 Inbound marketing is a holistic, data-driven approach that leverages content on your website to attract buyers researching your products and services online. And then convert them to leads so you can close more deals.  It mirrors the way people buy in today's digital environment and works in both B2B and B2C situations. But what if you don't have a marketing department or your marketing team doesn't practice inbound? What if you have to generate your own sales leads?  We of course feel that marketing in your trade show booth is the most effective means to obtain leads - but here are some additional options to help you:

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Do you take a good, hard look at your team's marketing strategy every year?  You should. An annual marketing plan helps you set your marketing on the right course to make your company's business goals a reality. Think of it as a high-level plan that guides the direction of your team's campaigns, goals, and growth.  This even applies to your trade show marketing program.  Without one, things can get messy -- and it's nearly impossible to put a number on the budget you'll need to secure for the projects, hiring, and outsourcing you'll encounter over the course of a year if you don't have a plan.

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With the start of the new year, trade show and event planners most likely already have their calendars and plans in place. But it pays to review your show schedule to get strategic about every show. To do so, you will need to plan in light of your overall business and marketing objectives, the experience you offer to visitors, the specific requirements of each event, and how technology can help you create a lasting impression.

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Why does strategic planning seem to be last on the to-do list for trade shows?  Of course, planning for all the details involved in an exhibit is a given. But it is all too easy to fall into the trap of showing up at an event, hoping for the best.  Based on sheer number of attendees, you will probably get a few leads. However, going to a show without strategic objectives in mind is not the best use of your marketing dollars and sales staff. 

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