August 2012 Issue 6.8

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Feature Article
Giraffes 

The Face-to-Face Book:
Why Real Relationships Rule in the Digital Marketplace

Book review

by Russell Reich

The social network

If you’re born a giraffe, you have about an hour from your moment of birth to learn how to get up on your own four spindly legs, high enough to get yourself some nourishment from mom. If you aren’t born with the natural inclination or capacity to do that, you can’t expect a lot of social support to help you out. It’s stand on your own, or else.

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Editorial Corner

The unsocial network? ... The space race ... Getting strangled by a grapevine

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

Facebook and Twitter. Many people would say you were crazy if you didn’t use one or both extensively in your marketing campaign. But these sites may not be the interest-generators they’re touted to be when it comes to business matters. In this month’s feature article, Russell Reich, MC² senior vice president, creative strategy, reviews a new book that discusses the superiority of face-to-face interaction, even in the digital age.

In our last issue, an exhibits manager asked how to maintain adequate storage space when products are added to an exhibit. See what our readers have to say about it. Gossip is good for celebrities, but in almost any other business, it can hurt -- or even kill -- a career. What would you do about untrue gossip if you were the target? That’s what one of our readers wants to know.

Respond to this dilemma or take our one-minute survey and we’ll enter your name into a drawing for a gift certificate for a dinner for two.

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The Face-to-Face Book:
Why Real Relationships Rule in a Digital Marketplace

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"Finally, a book that shows the full picture of the impact of the word of mouth and marketing done right—both offline and online.”

- Huffington Post

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Metrics and More

by Ed Jones

Measurement Tip #15
Start Your Measurement Before the Event Even Begins -

Forecasting Is an Essential Planning Tool and Can Pay Big Dividends Forecasting can make a significant difference in how your event is perceived, performs and is evaluated.

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What’s Your Best Advice?

Last Issue's Dilemma:

 

 

Anyone understand the mysteries of inner space?

My company recently merged with another firm. Now my exhibit will have to accommodate additional demo stations and product displays. Needless to say, I’m going to lose much of my storage space. Is there a way to estimate how much storage I really need? Does anyone have a clever idea for maximizing storage space?

Althea, Exhibits Manager     Read what others had to say.


This Issue's Dilemma:

How do I bring the rumor mill to a grinding halt?

While I was at my company’s recent annual sales meeting in Las Vegas, my CEO invited me to dinner at Bouchon at the Venetian. Everything was strictly business, but apparently, someone from my company saw us, and now the tongues are wagging. Is there some way I can stop the talk? Or is it better to say nothing and hope everything blows over?

— Name Withheld, Events Manager

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Events & Meetings

A Rental Affair
Furnishing your exhibit on the cheap
by Kelli Billstein - EXHIBITOR

The Paperless Conference Binder
Using tablet computers and iPads at events
by Corbin Ball - corbinball.com

Your Career

Get a Bad Performance Review?
Make it work for you in the long term
by Robert Half International - Career Builder

Job Hunting while Employed
How to cover your tracks
by Anthony Balderrama - The Work Buzz

Get More Done

Feeling Stressed at Work?
Tips to manage what's bothering you
by Jeanne Segal, Melinda Smith, Lawrence Robinson and Robert Segal - helpguide.org

Want to Get Work Done More Quickly?
Stop trying to be so perfect
by Vito Michienzi - lifehack.org

Did You Know?

"About half of all Americans talk daily about food, beverages and entertainment brands."

  The Face-to-Face Book

 

 

Center Spotlight

 

Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Toronto, Ontario

 
 
 

Events

Great American Trucking Show
Dallas Convention Center
Dallas, Texas
Aug. 22-25
Second-largest trucking trade show in the U.S.

 
 
 

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