Beyond Leads: Will A New Exhibitor ROI Tool Revolutionize Trade Show Measurement?

Beyond leads, it’s always been a challenge for exhibiting companies to measure ROI from trade shows. While leads generated is an important metric for evaluating the value of a specific trade show vs. the overall costs, it’s not the only objective when it comes to exhibiting. However, it’s way more difficult to measure marketing goals like brand awareness, engagement, sales conversions, customer satisfaction and thought leadership from face-to-face. 

People News: EventsPass, VISIT Milwaukee and More Welcome Female Leaders and Veteran Event Professionals

For those keeping a close eye on gender equity within the U.S. trade show industry, this latest People News may serve as a beacon of hope. Check out all these female event professionals who are moving up and assuming senior and leadership roles at event-related organizations across the country. 

Trade Show Details That Matter in 2023

Submitted by lpsavas@tsnn.com on Wed, 08/30/2023 - 10:40

This year, there’s been a significant increase in the trade show activity. Show managers and exhibitors are busier than ever. However, the concerns of 2019 are still here this year, plus two more: security and sanitation.

During the event planning process, be sure to take a holistic approach. Here are some questions or insights to ponder. 

Toronto’s Exhibition Place Debuts Immersive VR Tour of Beanfield Centre

For decades, on-site tours of meeting and event facilities have played an essential role in helping event planners make well-informed decisions about venue and space selection and logistics. But with event professionals facing increasing time, budget and travel limitations, digital site tours using virtual reality (VR) technology have become an increasingly helpful tool in enabling planners to explore venues from anywhere in the world without having to leave the office. 

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