For years, people have been saying that trade shows are dying due to technology and online networking. But show after show is proving, in the words of Mark Twain, “The report of my death is an exaggeration.” Face-to-face connections are becoming even more important in our digitally-connected world, but it’s time for conventions and trade shows to be reinvented for a tech-savvy, global audience whose attention span is down to mere seconds.
In this free replay of the TSNN webinar, you’ll discover tips & trends for:
- Creating a year-round community vs. a one-week event
- Tapping into the power of crowdsourcing and curated content
- Using interactive technology (including mobile apps, wearable gadgets & augmented reality)
Gain a fresh perspective on trade shows, what matters & where we’re going from here!
Note from the host: Poll answers appeared differently to me than when they displayed on the screen, and some poll reports don’t appear at all. So keep this in mind as you watch.
Moderated by Marlys Arnold, along with guest panelists:
William Sell, Event development specialist at Advisor Communications & the MCCA, and Corbin Ball, Meetings technology expert & CEO of Corbin Ball Associates.
Thanks to Advantage Boston & the MCCA for sponsoring the webinar, and to the following companies who shared case studies: Mail Print/NextPage (personalized marketing), Metaio/Junaio (augmented reality; now owned by Apple), and Core-Apps (gamification & apps).
Click here to download your copy of the Audience Engagement Resource Guide mentioned during the webinar. Plus here are a couple of related links that didn’t get included:
- Virtual Penguin Navigation tool
Interactive museum tour in Munich{Link no longer exists – sorry!}
Want a free one-on-one Audience Engagement Strategy Session? Spend 20 minutes discussing your current engagement tools and goals, as well as how to map out a strategy to reach them. To request an application for one of these limited spots, simply fill out this form with the subject line: “Audience Engagement”.
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