Ask Questions at Tradeshows to Build Awareness

The ROI from exhibiting or sponsoring a tradeshow is increasingly being questioned by marketing and business executives. And for good reason – Compare the number of leads generated from a $50,000 tradeshow stand versus a similar investment in web-based marketing alternatives (e.g. Google Pay-Per-Click). Justifying an exhibit or sponsorship has grown even more challenging in the wake of the macro-economic recession that plagued the world throughout 2008-2009. From my perspective, the benefit of exhibiting at tradeshows has always been less about generating leads and more about building brand awareness, solidifying customer relationships and accelerating deal cycles. Full article.