Just back from my first two trade shows of the season, and I am sad. It would seem, dear friends, that despite our resolve to not suck at these things, we just can’t seem to get it right. Last year we saw Angry Birds staffing booths, coffee cups greeting visitors and what happens when you […]
Four Things Marketing Should Say "No" About in 2013
Are you feeling the love yet? Have you been saying “Yes” more often than a room full of sycophants? Good for you. Last week we looked at the strategic power of some early-year Squirrel Love. Now it’s time to remember that someone has to be the grown-up at this party and be prepared to say […]
How to Use Your Subject Matter Experts for World Domination
Last week we visited the world of SMEARS (subject matter experts at rest) and the compelling reasons why marketing needs to step up and turn these poorly-used resources into something every bit as exploited as the rest of us. I mean that in a good way: subject matter experts include product managers, lawyers, C-suite dwellers, […]
Five Dumb Things That Unrock Trade Shows
Last week we talked about how to rock your trade shows. This week let’s follow that up with a glimpse into trade show stupidity with some stuff that just shouldn’t happen, but sadly does (and I have proof).
Ten Ways to Rock Your Trade Shows
Here it is, only the middle of February and already I have one trade show under my belt. It was a great show and I have nothing but respect for anyone who bets the farm on a show in January in Canada. But sadly I don’t see hopeful signs that marketers and sales people are […]
