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Reimagining Events in a Hybrid World

SBI Growth

A hot topic on the minds of executives, validated by SBI’s Growth Advisory Board Program, is what the future of the workplace looks like and how to create an impactful EX and CX in a hybrid environment. Executives are looking.

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Kaizen Event Planning in 7 Simple Steps

Kainexus

Both of these observations apply to Kaizen events. Here are the seven simple steps to follow before you kick off your next event.

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The top 5 virtual event software platforms of 2020

Nutshell

With in-person events temporarily postponed due to health concerns, virtual event platforms have taken center-stage in 2020. If you’ve been online at all in 2020, you’ve seen an advertisement promoting a virtual event. What can you do with a virtual event platform?

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Upcoming Virtual and In-Person Events Sales Professionals Should Be Attending

The Center for Sales Strategy

The second way is to invest in yourself and attend conferences and events. Events designed specifically for sales professionals will not only help you grow and develop, but you’ll gain insight into the future of the industry. events

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Cold Calling Tips and Tricks

In recent years, cold calling has become synonymous with rejection and failure. But the numbers aren't that clear; while less than 2% of today’s cold calls actually result in meetings, 78% of decision-makers have taken an appointment or attended an event as a result of a cold call. What’s the verdict?

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Top 5 Virtual Event Platforms of 2020

Nutshell

With in-person events temporarily postponed due to health concerns, virtual event platforms have taken center-stage in 2020. If you’ve been online at all in 2020, you’ve seen an advertisement promoting a virtual event. What can you do with a virtual event platform?

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Marketing in the Metaverse – An opportunity for professional services?

Red Star Kim

Fortnite – (Collaboration) worked with numerous brands such as Marvel, Travis Scott, Marshmello including in-game concerts, limited-edition virtual items and themed events.

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Insights into the needs of the latest generation of M&BD Assistants

Red Star Kim

11% organising events. 30% events, seminars/webinars and contact programmes. Specifically, some found that the need to use so many different platforms for events caused issues – especially if their IT teams were unable to support them. Focused on digital marketing and events.

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The Revenue Marketer’s Guide to B2B Field Events

SBI Growth

If you are investing in field events, and not generating desired outcomes, consider thinking like a B2C marketer. Article Marketing Strategy Sales Strategy b2b marketing event marketing event toolkit field event Field Event B2B Marketing field marketing event Marketing toolkitB2B marketing leaders drive hyper-growth by bridging the gap between the corporate office and the field.

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New Trends in B2B Conferences and Events

Customer Think

Events have been an essential part of the B2B marketing mix forever, and they are always evolving, adjusting to market forces. The pandemic was not the only recent driver for change. Buying behavior changes. New tools and techniques e. Blog Digital Marketing

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Hosting a Virtual Kickoff: 5 Keys to an Engaging Event

SBI Growth

This time last year, SBI released the research report “Sales Kickoffs are Dead,” and revealed how to host a world-class acceleration summit for your employees. The same principles still apply — create an environment that motivates your team and activates.

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Top 10 Tactics for a Successful SKO!

The 2022 Sales Kick Off is your big opportunity to align your sales team and drive change. Make sure it's successful with SecondNature’s SKO Ebook! Find out: ? How to set the right goals and KPIs ? How to translate vision into tactics ? How to keep salespeople engaged.

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What is a Kaizen Event? Your Complete Guide Rapid Improvement

Kainexus

Kaizen events, also called rapid improvement sprints or blitzes, are an impactful way to implement improvement quickly, but they require planning and preparation to make them useful. We've heard many stories about Kaizen events that went wrong.

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How to Drive Attendees to Your Next Event (Literally!), According to Uber for Business' Marketing Director

Hubspot Sales

When it comes to events, many small business owners and sales reps struggle with the same challenge: Getting prospects and customers to attend. Skip to: How to use vouchers from Uber to increase participation at your next event. How to Leverage Vouchers from Uber for Your Next Event.

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We’re Bringing the SaaS Community Together for a New Kind of Sales & Marketing Event.

Drift

In the current climate, we know your plans around events and field marketing have very likely shifted. Drift Drift Blog Event Marketing Sales WebinarAnd your demand gen forecasts have had to change. But we also know the desire to come together as a community to learn has not.

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How to Succeed at Events [PODCAST]

Sandler Training

Mike Montague interviews Alon Alroy, co-founder of Bizzabo and author of Event Success, on How to Succeed at Events. The post How to Succeed at Events [PODCAST] appeared first on Sandler Training.

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4 Ways to Create an Inclusive and Accessible Virtual Event

Customer Think

Events are a favorite marketing tactic for many businesses. However, the Covid-19 pandemic has caused a general migration of these events – instead of being held in physical spaces, they take place online. […].

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My First Public Event in 5 Years

Engage Selling

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Host Live Events, Grow Your Sales

Engage Selling

That’s right, live … Read More » Observations from the real World accomplishing goals client attraction Client Communication client loyalty client relationships Client Success Colleen Francis hosting live events optimizing sales Pipeline Management ProspectingEverything old becomes new again… Have you heard of that saying before?

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They’re Back! Live Events… | Sales Strategies

Engage Selling

Recently, I read some research in Forbes Magazine that talks about how in 2018, one of the biggest trends for B2B sales lead generation is going to be live … Read More » Sales Tips Colleen Francis events generating leads live events Prospecting prospects qualified leads sales Sales Goals Sales Strategies?Someone once said that everything old will become new again eventually.

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Get ready for BOUNDLESS 2019! What to expect at Nutshell’s first virtual event

Nutshell

How would you like to attend the best sales event of the year without leaving your desk? Register today for a one-of-a-kind event that will leave you and your team hyped up, guaranteed. Nutshell Sell to Win Boundless Boundless 2019 eventsNutshell is proud to present BOUNDLESS , an all-day virtual conference dedicated to our wonderful customers and designed to offer the inspiration and sales hacks you need to make 2019 your most successful year ever.

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Will This Deal Ever Close? A Compelling Event

SBI Growth

Article Sales Strategy compelling event sales process

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7 Ways to Repurpose Your Online Event Content

Customer Think

Have you ever spent hours preparing for an online event? Within an hour or two of the event being over, it’s all gone! You put in effort, gather lots of valuable information, you might even create tools. And then?

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10 Special Considerations for Remote Kaizen Events

Kainexus

This post offers some things to think about if you are going to hold a kaizen event with a remote workforce. It assumes that you have some experience with kaizen events, if not, we recommend you start with this article. Here are 10 special considerations for remote kaizen events.

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Checklist for Planning an Awesome Kaizen Event

Kainexus

Kaizen events are an effective tool for harnessing the innovative ideas and creativity of your workforce to implement rapid improvement in a specific area of the organization. Here are some critical items that should be part of your event preparation.

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5 ways to keep track of sales contacts at networking events

Nutshell

Meeting new people at a business conference or networking event is easy. Sales teams often attend conferences and networking events “ just to get their name out there , ” with no strategy for what to do with the contacts they collect. In fact, 62% of businesses don’t follow up with their leads after events , suggesting a tremendous amount of missed revenue (and wasted effort). Understanding the event’s audience can help you zero in on your goals.

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Fly’s Friday Five: The Impact of Current Macro Events

Brooks Group

We’ve got some macro-influencers or macro events going on in the world that really are creating some challenges for salespeople and sales leaders, that in many ways are unexperienced and unheard of, particularly in our lifetimes. Hey, friends, It’s Gary Fly with The Brooks Group.

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Event and Project Management Assistant – Marketing (Student Position)?

Arpedio

Event and Project Management Assistant - Marketing (Student Position)?. Event and Project Management Assistant - Marketing (Student Position)?. ? Arpedio is looking for a marketing intern to support our events and marketing project management. careers.

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Getting Beyond the “Event” of the SKO

Force Management

2020 has forced many companies to make tough decisions, while constantly adjusting for benchmarks aimed at revenue recovery.

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The Top 10 Sales Enablement Events to Attend in 2021

Showpad

One of the most popular ways to grow in the industry is by attending sales enablement events and conferences. And because most events will take place virtually, you can attend conferences across the globe — right from your home office. Events Sales Enablement

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Five questions from a campaign, thought leadership and project management workshop

Red Star Kim

Many delegates were grappling with choosing in-person, online and hybrid methods for mailings, events and other activities. During the pandemic, we learned many lessons about the benefits and limitations of on-line – so we should consider these against the pros and cons of in person events.

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Time for Sales & Event Teams to be Equal Partners

SBI

Time for Sales and Event Teams to be Equal Partners. Maybe office space will become more sociable with hot-desking and better conference room facilities for running big internal and virtual events more easily. Talk to your events team again to change the booth design for this new world.

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Jeffrey Gitomer | Post-Event in Hollywood, CA

Jeffrey Gitomer

Customer Loyalty Networking Presenting corporate sales training Jeffrey gitomer Jeffrey Gitomer Engagement jeffrey gitomer event jeffrey gitomer sales blog Jeffrey Gitomer Sales Training jeffrey gitomer seminar sales management training sales training trust advice from jeffrey gitomerTweet. Click Here to Follow Jeffrey Gitomer on Facebook.

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Airmeet Launches “Event Experience Cloud” to Revolutionize and Humanize the Ways People Join Together

Customer Think

Includes four all-new products -- AirStudio, AX360, AirControl, and AirIntel -- a much-needed solution for the stagnant event landscape.

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Virtual events aren’t just timely, they’re the future of work

Yesler

The post Virtual events aren’t just timely, they’re the future of work appeared first on Yesler | B2B Marketing Agency. Blog Customer Experience Martech Research & Strategy

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Showpad on the Road: Q1 Events

Showpad

With all the sales enablement events happening this year, be sure you catch up with our team at one of the following: UNLEASH. One of several World Tour conferences in 2019, the Boston event allows sales leaders to explore new products in the space, network with industry peers, participate in hands-on sessions, and hear keynote presentations from some of the most innovative organizations today. We hope to see you at an event in Q1! Showpad is hitting the road in 2019!

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Showpad on the Road: Q1 Events

Showpad

With all the sales enablement events happening this year, be sure you catch up with our team at one of the following: UNLEASH. One of several World Tour conferences in 2019, the Boston event allows sales leaders to explore new products in the space, network with industry peers, participate in hands-on sessions, and hear keynote presentations from some of the most innovative organizations today. We hope to see you at an event in Q1! Showpad is hitting the road in 2019!

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Showpad on the Road: Q1 Events

Showpad

With all the sales enablement events happening this year, be sure you catch up with our team at one of the following: UNLEASH. One of several World Tour conferences in 2019, the Boston event allows sales leaders to explore new products in the space, network with industry peers, participate in hands-on sessions, and hear keynote presentations from some of the most innovative organizations today. We hope to see you at an event in Q1! Showpad is hitting the road in 2019!

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The Top Sales Enablement Conferences and Events to Attend in 2019

Showpad

As we enter the second half of 2019, we’ve updated our list of recommendations for sales enablement conferences and events to attend. Consider these events to aid your sales team in success and growth. Hosted by HubSpot, last year’s event brought over 20,000 attendees and included speakers Michelle Obama, Trevor Noah, Issa Rae and more of today’s most inspirational voices. Rainmaker is Salesloft’s annual event and is all about sales engagement.

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Linking Budget to Strategy Virtual Event Recap

ClearPoint Strategy

The post Linking Budget to Strategy Virtual Event Recap appeared first on ClearPoint Strategy. What happens when you get three high-performing local government organizations in the same Zoom room? You learn a lot about their success! How do we know?

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The Top Sales Enablement Conferences and Events to Attend in 2020 and Beyond

Showpad

As we get ready for 2020, we’ve updated our list of recommendations for Sales enablement conferences and events to attend once again. Consider these events to aid your team in Sales effectiveness and growth. The three-day event will include interactive workshops, general keynote presentations, and targeted sessions split across four tracks. is holding three events throughout 2020. all speakers at last year’s event.

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Book review – Great networking by Alisa Grafton

Red Star Kim

She uses the metaphor of a shared playground for everyone to describe a networking event and to overcome FOPO (fear of other people’s opinions). She advises introverts to take time to recharge and recover in solitude between networking events.

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What is The Attendee Experience & How to Center Your Virtual Event Around it

Customer Think

Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen the advent of virtual events and after making their mark, they’ve shown us they are here to stay.