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Planning for Exhibitions vs. Events
Experts agree that in the past decade competition among companies to attract buyers is...More info...

Dynamics in Exhibit Marketing for Healthcare Exhibitors:
A study of practices and staff performance that impacts attendee decisions to use, prescribe or recommend products and services.

Marketech has been interviewing healthcare professionals for the past five years. This study follows a prior White Paper (Why Physicians Come to Your Exhibit) done in 2005.More info...

Resolving the Conundrum - How Audits Can Help You Select the Best Exhibitions
Determining Return on Investment (ROI) and Return on Objectives (ROO) has become a way of life in the world of exhibition and event marketing.  Executive management has demanded better measurement of marketing initiatives, and expects definitive results on specific objectives.  This can be a conundrum for event marketers, especially when trying to determine whether or not to commit to a show where they have never exhibited or at shows where they previously exhibited, seeking to maximize investment through improved performance. Exhibit managers must rely on solid data when selecting the best exhibitions  for their companies.More info...

Successful Exhibiting Strategies in Uncertain Times:
What exhibitors can do to meet today's exhibiting challenges

Trade Show Attendance growth, although slower, is still growing Since 2002, the trade show and event industry has enjoyed positive growth, driven by strong corporate profits, convention center expansion, low airfares, healthy corporate travel budgets, the need for training and education, istorically low interest rates, and the continued embrace of event marketing to reach buyers (Tradeshow Week – Executive Outlook 2007). However, 2007 ended with relatively flat growth +1.6%), and 2008 has become a year of uncertainty and questioning of what will happen next.More info...

EMI Strategic Snapshot: Measuring Events in the Marketing Mix
New research from the Event Marketing Institute shows how improved lead management can focus your follow-up efforts and provide higher returns.More info...
10 Aug 2009

EMI Strategic Snapshot: Branded Entertainment Comes of Age

Ready to take your brand to the next level of exposure? New research shows that events are...

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10 Aug 2009

EMI Strategic Snapshot: Pain & Possibility: Coming Out on Top: 10 Ways to Counter the Recession
This EMI Research illustrates depth of cuts, but points at year-end growth and offers solutions to survive and thrive.More info...
10 Aug 2009

EMI Strategic Snapshot: Measuring the Importance of Creativity in the Meeting & Event Industry
In this report from the Event Marketing Institute, we’ve discovered a significant majority of survey respondents—97 percent—say being creative is an important part of their jobs. Sixty-one percent indicate it’s a “very important” aspect of their responsibilities.More info...
10 Aug 2009

A Virtual Events Primer

This EMI Research Report outlines the history and basics of planning and executing a virtual event or trade show.

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10 Aug 2009

EMI Strategic Snapshot: The Viral Impact of Events
This recently completed exclusive study, THE VIRAL IMPACT OF EVENTS: A Study on the Power of Word of Mouth Strategies to Increase the Impact of Your Events, reveals the details and analyzes the responses of more than 1,100 individuals, with additional analytical breakdowns by gender and age.More info...
10 Aug 2009

Have You Got Game?
Interactive online games can be a very effective method of generating both website and...More info...
27 Aug 2009

Event Tech Primer
An overview of the event technology landscape and how to apply technology to your event program.More info...
10 Aug 2009

EMI Strategic Snapshot: Listening to Gen Y
They’re wired, they’re cynical and they have one TRILLION dollars in disposable income. So how do you reach Gen Y? A new study from EMI shows the best ways to tap this elusive group that spends more time texting than talking. MoreMore info...
10 Aug 2009

EMI Strategic Snapshot: Procurement's Role in Event Marketing
New EMI survey highlights challenges and future opportunities for making procurement a strategic priority. MoreMore info...
10 Aug 2009

EMI Stategic Snapshot: RFP Best Practices
A Multi-Part Research Study on the agency review and selection process. The increase in the number and type of events being utilized by corporate marketers—as well as the demand to create measurable ROI—has increased the importance of identifying the right supplier partners, as this decision directly impacts the success of the marketing program, the brand and the company. MoreMore info...
10 Aug 2009

EventView 2009: Top Ten Facts about Event Marketing
Top 10 Facts about Event Marketing from EventView 2009 - MoreMore info...
10 Aug 2009

Trade Show Trends from Both Sides of the Aisle
A presentation depicting trade show trends from both the exhibitor and organizer perspective in 2009.More info...
09 Oct 2009

- Harvard Business Review: Managing Across Distance in Today’s Economic Climate:The Value of Face-to-Face Communication
As the economic picture darkened during the recent downturn, companies worldwide tightened travel budgets, with many executives turning to the telephone, the web and video conferencing to conduct business. However, according to a survey of Harvard Business Review subscribers, travel to meet in person with key customers, partners and employees remains essential for selling new business as well as building long-term relationships.More info...
14 Oct 2009

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