March 2009  Issue 3.3

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Feature Article

Secrets of Trade Show Lead Management:

Quality trumps quantity

By Ruth P. Stevens

In trade show marketing, it is tempting to boast about the busy buzz your booth and how many leads you generated. But don't succumb to temptation. You will be so much better off if you pay attention to lead quality, instead of quantity.

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E D I T O R I A L   C O R N E R

Lead quality vs. quantity ... Snarky remarks ... Succumbing to the economy

Hello. I'm Rob Murphy, chief marketing officer for MC².

Just back from a trade show? Your boss probably asked for the number of leads you generated. In this month's feature article, Ruth P. Stevens. explains why quality is more important than quantity -- and how lead scoring works.

See our readers' suggestions to a new manager whose staff keeps tossing veiled insults her way. In this month's delimma, an Event Manger wants to know how to convince a boss that canceling a partially paid sales meeting is a bad idea.

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P.S. Going to Exhibitor 2009 March 23-25? Stop by and say hello at our booth, #869.

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MC² at Exhibitor 2009
Mandalay Bay CC
Las Vegas, NV
March 23-25, 2009
MC² Booth #869


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F E A T U R E D   R E S O U R C E

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Supplier of ecological & environmentally friendly display and architectural products

 

What’s Your Best Advice?

Last Issue's Dilemma:

Last Issue's Dilemma

I like cats, but not at the office.

I've only been in my position for three months, and as an "outsider," I expected some resentment from my team. But I wasn't ready for the catty comments, like "Oh, I thought anybody in your position would know that," and on the other end of the spectrum, "Well, dear, someone so new to management can't be expected to do that good a job." Lest anyone think this is "women behaving badly," I'd like to point out that one of these comments came from the sole guy on the team.

Is there some way I can get everyone to "retract their claws"? Or should I just ignore their remarks?

-- Holly, Event Manager              See what our readers have to say.


This Issue's Dilemma:

This Issue's Dilemma

Hold it or fold it?

My boss is talking about canceling our upcoming sales meeting because he thinks holding it right now might generate "bad PR." But I think the meeting could really help pull in business for our company. Should I recommend moving the meeting to a low-profile venue? Rework the agenda so our expenditure won't appear frivolous? Explain to him how much it will cost to cancel the show? Or just go along with the boss? Help!

-- Libby, Event Manager

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On the Show Floor

Exceptional Exhibits and Events

Justified
Planners worldwide must prove the value of events and meetings 
by Dalia Fahmy - MPI

Audits and Surveys
What you don't know could cost you
by Linda Armstrong - EXHIBITOR


Your Career

Get Ahead

When Did Meh and Teh Become Words?
Popular slang makes its way to the Collins Dictionary
by Pendragon - Associated Content

E-Petition Launches in Support of Meetings
Have you signed up yet?
from meetingsnet.com
 


Get More Done

Keep Yourself on Track

Never Let Them See You Sweat
Six ways to manage leadership stress
by John R. Ryan - BusinessWeek

Conquering E-mail Clutter
Six ideas that work
from Life Organizers


Archives
February 2009
Issue 3.2
January 2009
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December 2008
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November 2008
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