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Sources Select Resources

Approaching Prospects on the Show Floor
Siskind, Barry
Article
2010
Sources HotLink
A good approach doesn't have to be complicated, rather it should consist of words that the booth person can say comfortably and honestly.
A Back-up Objective for the B to C Exhibitor
Siskind, Barry
Article
2011
Sources HotLink
The opportunities that may be slipping through your fingers are with those attendees who are not ready to buy your product or commit to the appointment and need more time before placing an order.
Demonstrating Intangibles
Siskind, Barry
Article
2010
Sources HotLink
In an environment where competition for visitors' attention is at its highest and yet their attention span is at its lowest, using demonstrations is a great technique to help you get traffic to your b...
Evaluating your exhibit performance
Siskind, Barry
Article
2009
Sources HotLink
"How do we know if our exhibit program is doing what it is suppose to do?
Exhibitors can get more bang for their buck
Siskind, Barry
Article
1998
Sources
Trade shows are effective marketing vehicles when used well.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sources
Article
Sources
SOURCES is a media service that connects journalists, editors, authors and researchers with the sources they need for their work. SOURCES spotlights organizations, institutions, government agencies, c...
Getting your story into the media
Article
Sources
Stories are the heart and soul of the media. Journalism is about telling stories, and good stories require sources # human contacts, the people who provide informed comment and expertise, the people w...
Helping you reach the media
How Sources can help you get more and better media coverage
Article
Sources
Media coverage is the most valuable kind of publicity there is because it is based on the news value or information value of what you do or say, and is therefore far more credible than paid publicity ...
Improve Your Publicity Awareness
Siskind, Barry
Article
1997
Sources
Tips on networking for success.
Moving Beyond Notes on the Back of Business Cards
Siskind, Barry
Article
2011
Sources HotLink
Business has moved beyond taking lead information on the back of a business card. To be truly successful at your next show give some serious consideration to the technology you will use to record cont...
A Paperless Exhibit
Siskind, Barry
Article
2011
Sources HotLink
Within five years trade shows will be completely paperless is a prediction I heard at a recent conference.
Public relations at a trade show: A little effort goes a long way
Siskind, Barry
Article
2011
Sources HotLink
The media is constantly on the look-out for interesting stories, and not just the ones everyone else is covering. So, being big is not the panacea to PR; being prepared with a well thought-out plan is...
Raise the bar on customer satisfaction
Siskind, Barry
Article
2009
Sources HotLink
Let your customers expect the unexpected. Offering good service and friendly booth people at a trade show becomes the baseline for superior customer satisfaction.
The Right Frame of Mind
Siskind, Barry
Article
2009
Sources HotLink
The quandary at a trade show is finding a happy balance between being aggressive enough to produce the desired results and being the kind of person visitors want to do business with. The answer is all...
The Right Place to Exhibit - A Strategic Approach
Siskind, Barry
Article
2011
Sources HotLink
Finding the right show is difficult. Don't jump at the first opportunity that knocks on your door. You have lots of choices. Take your time and do your homework. The right show is a blend of audience,...
ROI or ROO
Siskind, Barry
Article
2011
Sources HotLink
Exhibiting is part of the marketing process and doesn't always lend itself easily to comparing dollars received against dollars spent. Marketing looks at other issues such as branding, generating lead...
Setting Goals and Objectives That Focus, Motivate and Stimulate your Trade Show Program
Siskind, Barry
Article
2011
Sources HotLink
The trick to getting your trade show program off on the right foot is to spend time well before you take any other steps to decide exactly what you want your exhibit to accomplish and how you will mea...
The six people you are likely to meet at a trade show
Siskind, Barry
Article
2009
Sources HotLink
Exhibit marketing is all about meeting customers, clients and the public in a face to face environment. Your physical display as well as your booth staff#s skills need to be well honed to capture the ...
Sources gives you powerful tools to help you stand out from the crowd
Article
Sources
An overview of how you can use SOURCES to amplify your message. SOURCES is a media service that connects journalists, editors, writers, producers and researchers with the sources they need for their ...
Staying Relevant in a Changing World
Siskind, Barry
Article
2011
Sources HotLink
The trick is to focus your exhibit plans around the question, "What is most relevant to my customers?" If you are not sure then you need to do the research. We are entering a new era where many of the...
A Strategic Approach to Trade Show Staffing
Siskind, Barry
Article
2010
Sources HotLink
When it comes to staffing your booth there is a place for anyone within your organization to benefit. Opening the doors to these people can be a serendipitous beginning to otherwise concealed possibil...
The Truth about Competitive Intelligence
Siskind, Barry
Article
2010
Sources HotLink
Competitive intelligence is defined as: "An organized, structured, information gathering process that enhances strategic decision-making." A well-defined CI strategy will give you a leg-up on future d...
Two helpful bits of data for your exhibition program
Siskind, Barry
Article
2011
Sources HotLink
As you are gathering the R.O.I information, it will be helpful to also look at two additional bits of factors: Your success ratio and your sales and buying cycles. Both are intertwined and will help y...
The Untapped Potential of your Trade Show Network
Siskind, Barry
Article
2009
Sources HotLink
When it comes to networking opportunities, trade shows provide one of the best venues. Here is the one place where everyone in your industry congregates for a few short days and is focused on one thin...
Using Trade Shows As A PR Opportunity
Bucaro, Leanne
Article
2010
Sources HotLink
Trade shows are a wonderful opportunity to enhance your brand. Every chance you get to be in front of your target audience and/or the media is a great opportunity.
Why show leads are mishandled
Siskind, Barry
Article
2009
Sources HotLink
The number of leads that are obtained at a trade show that are mishandled is astounding. Whether you are exhibiting to increase business or have a communication need such as brand reinforcement, the c...
Your Customer Profile 1
Part 1 - The Value of Creating a Customer Profile
Siskind, Barry
Article
2011
Sources HotLink
Your Customer Profile 2
Part 2 - How to Create a Customer Profile
Siskind, Barry
Article
2011
Sources HotLink
Do you know your customer? I don't mean whether their name is Antonio or Jessica, but rather, do you understand who they are as people and what motivates them?

Sources Bookshelf

Guerrilla Trade Show Selling
New Unconventional Weapons and Tactics to Meet More People, Get More Leads and Close More Sales
Levinson, Jay Conrad; Smith, Mark; Wilson, Orvel Ray
Book
1997
Describes the marketing principles, methods and techniques to increase sales at any trade show. Focuses on guerrilla sales methods and provides marketing tactics that are useful in the trade show envi...
A Paperless Exhibit
Siskind, Barry
Article
2011
Within five years trade shows will be completely paperless is a prediction I heard at a recent conference.

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