Turning Needs into Leads™
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Welcome to the November NewsAlert from Promotional Merchandise USA: 20th EditionCreative Promotional AlternativesMSNBC Features Top Promotional Products for TradeshowsAccording to Rich Fairfield, an ASI publisher you have to “go beyond the pen” and be more creative than ever. He highlighted some winners from this year which included a Talking T-shirt (that whistles and can play MP3’s), a Light saber sword (stamped with a corporate logo) and Light-up stress balls (a flashy new look to a standard seller.) Click here to watch the video. Trade Show NewsWhy Not Virtual Trade Shows?Attendees and exhibitors are being more selective on which shows they attend. Participation in live events have been down anywhere from 15% to 30% this year. Marketing budgets continue to be stretched and companies are finding alternate ways to make market impressions. Attending a virtual trade show can allow a company to participate in about eight events for the cost of one physical one and although there is no replacement for “face to face” encounters this is an attractive alternative for attendees and exhibitors alike. Las Vegas Sees First Monthly Visitor Increase Since May 2008From Las Vegas Sun
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Best PracticesGreen is the New BlackBy Kenneth Hein with Counselor Magazine “Going green” can help boost a company’s image and bottom line. Coca-Cola has joined the trend and has begun selling branded T-shirts at Wal-Mart made from recycled plastic bottles.Social MediaSix Social Media Trends for 2010By David Armano This past year broadened our reach into the social media universe. So what does 2010 have in store for us? Here are some very real possibilities.
What Is Social Media and Why Participate?Social Media is a marketing tool designed to establish a presence and build relationships with your prospects in a timely and consistent manner. It also assists your online branding goals and can communicate mission statements to customers. For example, bragging about a successful product promotion or getting the word out about a hot item you recently provided. Joining online groups can keep you educated in your arena, provide you recommended supplier information and keep you up to date on industry changes. Are your competitors participating? LinkedIn Group for Tradeshow Giveaways via The Trade Show News Network (TSNN)Join TSNN's LinkedIn Group and help your company grow while learning, networking and gaining important insight from each other. Question posted recently: Thanking Dedicated ClientsNext week is Thanksgiving and the year is coming to the end! What are you thankful for? What are you thankful for in the tradeshow industry? How do you give thanks to your valued and dedicated clients? What are the best corporate gifts to give? Industry UpdateHouse Of Representatives Passes Healthcare Legislation
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Las Vegas saw some signs of relief during the month of September as the city recorded its first year-over-year increase in visitor volume since May 2008, according to numbers released today. The number of visitors during the month of September increased 4.3 percent from about 2.9 million visitors in September 2008 to more than 3 million in September 2009, according to a report released by the Las Vegas Visitors and Convention Authority.