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May 24, 2012

Brad Kuenn and 15 other people answered this question at this roundtable

Social Media Tips and Tactics for Events [3/14 @ 1 pm]

How have you seen social media used at trade shows?

I recently found an awesome Infographic http://bit.ly/IKlLdR and i feel like it covers this question very nicely, I hope this can be of some assistance and maybe give some of you fresh ideas on how to use Social Media to promote your Trade Show. more

May 18, 2012

Vadym Toma asked a question

Do you know of any web tools which would help to network at business events?

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May 7, 2012

Barry Schaeffer and 7 other people answered this question

Are tradeshows and exhibitions still relevant for meeting new prospects?

There are probably dozens of good answers to this question.
The variable I found to be most telling is the level to which the market at which the show is targeted is self-conscious. For example, the commercial aircraft industry is highly self-conscious, almost club-like. Trade ... more

April 27, 2012

Matthew Iscoe asked a question

What's the most successful way to drive your conference attendees to your sponsors' booths?

April 23, 2012

Michael A Brown and 3 other people answered this question at this roundtable

How to Network at Events [4/16 @ 11 am]

What are some of the worst things you've seen people do at networking events?

Two examples of misguided "networking" come to mind. In Florida, I watched a man hustle his way into a group of conference attendees to size up job opportunities, and then huff away when none materialized. Then there was the San Francisco marketing executive who boasted ... more

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April 19, 2012

Patricia Weber and 4 other people answered this question at this roundtable

How to Network at Events [4/16 @ 11 am]

What is the most important thing to do as a networker?

Whether a networker in person or online: don't corrupt the connections. This happens everyday.
Connections get corrupted by 1) talking more about yourself than finding out about the other person. Really. Don't you KNOW enough about yourself? First find out about the other person - ... more

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April 17, 2012

Gary Hart and 5 other people answered this question at this roundtable

How to Network at Events [4/16 @ 11 am]

What are your top opening lines when you first meet someone at a biz event eg: a speaker lunch (particularly if you are not a confident networker)?

Liz, isn't wonderful to have so many brilliant people sharing their hard earned knowledge? By the way, I'm Gary Hart of Sales DU Jour is how I like to begin and then shift the conversation to the other person. Typically they're wearing a name tag, ... more

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April 17, 2012

Jesse Domingo and 1 other person answered this question at this roundtable

How to Network at Events [4/16 @ 11 am]

Do you find any differences in gender or culture between people who are effective at networking?

Involving "gender or culture" would indirectly drag discrimination,
so let's just answer on how to be effective in networking which is...
be active, visible, have the ability to immediately classify needs,
and be considerate which is essential in forming relationships.
This is @TheGreatLight. more

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April 16, 2012

Erik Luhrs answered this question at this roundtable

How to Network at Events [4/16 @ 11 am]

What is an effective ice breaker at a networking event?

Hi Jay,
One of the simplest ways to "break the ice" with someone is something called Pacing Common Experience.
For example: If you are both at an event for chiropractors you can approach the person and ask what they thought of the last speaker, or ... more

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