Promotions and Social Media

If you have been working hard to promote your exhibit presence at an upcoming trade show to bring in new prospects and hopefully turn leads into buyers, then this article is for you.

While there are an array of marketing strategies, finding the ones that hit the nail on the head can require a lot of trial and error. Here is a list of standout strategies that combined, can create a powerful pre-show marketing plan. Not only will these marketing tactics generate buzz around your business and brand, but they can also put you high on attendees’ lists of exhibitors to visit.

Effective social media marketing means taking the proper steps before, during, and after the show. To ensure you cross everything off your social to-do list, refer to the following checklist:

Creating a content calendar for your blog or social media channels is a critical component to effective inbound marketing. Pre-planning and organizing your posts saves you the time-wasting, frustrating process of trying to brainstorm “on the fly.” It also helps you avoid writing redundant posts and gives your entire team of stakeholders an opportunity to provide input on your company’s messaging.

But where to begin? To help you plan and schedule you’re blog or social content, consider the following, comprehensive steps:

When it comes to business-to-business marketing, LinkedIn is everyone’s go-to social network. With more than 500 million registered business users, choosing LinkedIn for B2B seems like a no-brainer. But this can be a dangerous misconception that may result in misspent marketing dollars and lost leads.

WHAT IS DIGITAL MARKETING?

It seems like everywhere you go there is someone who is tasked with Digital Marketing. In fact, many people now have titles such as Digital Marketing Manager, Digital Marketing Operations Manager, and Manager of Digital and Online Marketing. But what is Digital Marketing?

Definition – According to Wikipedia, Digital Marketing is: “An umbrella term for the targeted, measurable, and interactive marketing of products or services using digital technologies to reach and convert leads into customers and retain them. The key objective is to promote brands, build preference, and engage with customers and increase sales through various digital marketing techniques. It is embodied by an extensive selection of service, product, and brand marketing tactics, which mainly use the Internet as a core promotional medium, in addition to mobile and traditional TV and radio.” ^[1]

DO IT RIGHT AND YOU WILL OPEN A ZEIGARNIK LOOP 

Trade show visitors will tell 6+ people about their experience

IT IS A NO-BRAINER THAT DOING THE RIGHT KIND OF PROMOTION WILL DRIVE MORE TRAFFIC TO YOUR BOOTH

However, most brands don’t understand how to make the most of their participation in trade shows and miss first-rate opportunities for business  growth.

UNFOLDING THE APEX OF EXPERIENCE

On a consistent basis we are faced with the question about how to pick a promotion or a theme to use for a trade show or event. Often these promotional messages or themes are intended for a trade show but sometimes they are for the launch of a product or just to generate awareness or sales.

Giveaways are an extremely popular way to get more people into your trade show displays. But not all giveaways are created equal.

To help you whittle through the nearly infinite choices of giveaways, I've grouped them into 7 types, with the strengths and weaknesses of each type listed below. Keep this chart handy the next time your team gathers to brainstorm ideas for your upcoming trade show.

SPEEDING ON THE DIGITAL HIGHWAY

Relentless technology change can feel like, being high on amphetamines — simultaneously exhilarating and exhausting. Just as we reorient from one bend, we find ourselves speeding on to the next one.

Just, when we thought we were getting the hang of @Facebook, @Twitter and @Instagram, new platform features and emerging networks are changing the social media landscape. Here’s a look at some of the popular digital engagements, and their potential impact on trade show marketing:

THE ART OF CONSEQUENTIAL SWAGS FOR YOUR TRADE SHOW PROMOTIONS AND OTHER COMPANY EVENTS

Everyone knows that corporate swag is a staggering way to spread the word about your brand to engage new clients and excite your existing partners. But did you know that it’s also a perfect opportunity to boost many of your other marketing objectives? With cool promotional items, you can re-energize your existing customer base, attract new talent and even gain followers from a whole new demographic.