Tradeshow Success

Book excerpt: So...you're in charge of planning your company's trade show marketing strategy. Don't freak out! This easy-to-follow guide has all of the practical tips and tricks you need to become a trade show champion. Author and marketing expert Tim Patterson illustrates how to successfully navigate the world of trade shows and expos using both real and fictional examples that clearly explain all of the crucial steps. From planning to budgeting, from booth design to social media, and from staff training to record keeping, you will learn the art of creating a trade show marketing program that ensures your company comes out ahead. Building your business can seem like a daunting task, but whether you're new to promotion or this isn't your first rodeo, Patterson's fourteen steps will help you scale the mountain of marketing with ease so you can spend more time enjoying the view. If nothing else, his advice on the whys and hows of using LinkedIn, Twitter, and other social media is worth its weight in gold.