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B2B Buyers Have Changed, Expos Haven’t

Velvet Chainsaw

The way B2B professionals buy has dramatically changed, but our dependency on expo revenue hasn’t. Three out of four B2B buyers conduct the majority of their research before talking to a salesperson. Seventy-four percent of B2B buyers choose the sales rep who was the first to add value and insight.

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6 Budget-Saving Tips for 2019: Maximize Your Event Budget, Not Your Spend

Eventmobi

Whether you’re a B2B or B2C brand, there’s no doubt that events offer a bounty of benefits. Ask businesses to sponsor the entire event – providing the venue, food, and A/V equipment, or just one element. Pay for the food – not the catering. Notice this point says “skip the caterer,” not “skip the food.”

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Try Out New Trade Show Booth Ideas

Endless Events

Getting Business Done in B2B Trade Shows. This is doubly true for B2Bs, since every purchase tends to be a long-term contract. That means knowing the non-negotiables like audiovisual, food and beverage, security, etc., SaaStr’s Dayna Rothman, and The Biggest B2B Event in the World. Click To Tweet.

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Cannabis Moves Into the Mainstream Meetings World

Connect Your Meetings

An October 2018 Pew Research poll showed that 62% of Americans approve of legalizing pot use, with nearly three-fourths of millennials giving weed the green thumbs-up. All the pairings are done with smoking—there’s no infusion in the food and beverage,” says Wolf, who has done dinners for up to 220. Joint Ventures.

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Trade Show Booths: 100 Best Ideas for 2022

EventMB

A post shared by Exhibit Studios (@exhibitstudios) on Mar 2, 2018 at 3:34pm PST. Cape Wine Expo 2018 in South Africa created pre-manufactured stands made from Xanita, a material that is both recyclable and made from recycled cardboard. Food is a crowd pleaser, particularly for long exhibitions and trade shows.

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Agency Spotlight: INVNT

Event Industry News

CEO, Scott Cullather is a recognised industry leader who has worked within the sector for over 25 years, leading teams to deliver B2C and B2B events for renowned brands across 40 countries. Case Study: TEDxSydney 2018. INVNT’s co-founders have a wealth of experience between them. out of 10.

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Keep Meetings Caffeinated: 3 Coffee-Forward Destinations to Wake Up Your Event

Smart Meetings

A post shared by Briggo (@drinkbriggo) on Aug 13, 2018 at 6:55am PDT. Seriously— Coffee Fest , the B2B trade show for coffee professionals, is coming to Indianapolis in May 2019. tinkercoffee) on Jul 8, 2018 at 10:26am PDT. A post shared by The Durham Hotel (@thedurhamhotel) on Feb 12, 2018 at 9:05am PST.