http://tradeshowsocialmedia.com Tradeshow, expo and event social media, networking, blogging and promotion Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:40:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Nov. 5-6 in Chicago, MeetingTechOnline will hold its first "face-to-face conference designed to help tradeshow organizers learn about the technology they need to enhance their events." “What are the tools you need in place to successfully run a tradeshow?” asked Stephen Nold, publisher of MeetingTechOnline. “That's the question we'll be answering.” The ... http://tradeshowsocialmedia.com/2008/09/mto-summit-2008/ Quite a bit of post-event buzz about the New Media Expo: not suprising, considering the audience. Smart, savvy bloggers and podcasters... First, Tim Bourquin, the show's owner, writes 5 Reasons Why I’m Thinking About Quitting The Tradeshow Business . Reading it, I felt bad for him, as it is clear he wants ... http://tradeshowsocialmedia.com/2008/08/new-media-expo-08-the-buzz/ Tradeshows and expositions are integral to most industry marketing plans. They build networks; create face to face with customers, suppliers, and distributors; stimulate new business; and introduce products. Climbing travelling costs, and somewhat reduced attendance, are causing some businesses to cutting back on these events. Event marketers are facing threats ... http://tradeshowsocialmedia.com/2008/08/trade-shows-and-social-media/