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8 top tips: Land quality leads at trade shows

September 14, 2015 by Charles Beshears 3 Comments

8 top tips: Land quality leads at trade shows

By focusing on quality leads, the time and money you invested in the trade show will pay off with new business.

Filed Under: Networking and lead-generation Tagged With: trade show tips

Top tips for managers: Reuse, recycle, rethink

June 4, 2015 by Kristi Casey Sanders 1 Comment

it’s important to look at everyone involved in a show — from the convention center staff, general contractor, security providers and caterers to the exhibitors, attendees and AV providers — as sustainability stakeholders.

Filed Under: Meeting sustainably Tagged With: be sustainable, bowman change inc., carbon footprint, freeman audio visual, gmic, jeff chase, kristi casey sanders, save money, sustainability, tom bowman, top tips for exhibitors, trade show tips, trade-show booth design

5 easy ways to survive soul-deadening trade shows

April 29, 2014 by Kristi Casey Sanders Leave a Comment

Don’t be ignored. Here’s how to maintain your sanity, humanity and sense of humor during those eight long hours on your feet.

Filed Under: Engagement strategies Tagged With: meetings and events, suppliers, trade show strategies, trade show tips







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