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The benefits of conventions, captured by movies and tv shows

Time for fun. If you're like me a fan of conventions, you know how useful these gatherings could be: from meeting new and interesting people, to being face to face with your competitions. Movies and tv show producers captured these moments of good and bad encounters...
Exhibitors not engaging with visitors at Retail Week Paris, they are stuck in their phones and computers

Why are exhibitors less professionals than they used to be?

(AI-free post) Ever wondered why are exhibitors less professional than they used to? If you’ve heard Simon Sinek speak, you might have picked up the moment when he said in a “normal” world there would be no need for a guy like him and what he has to talk about (the...
Trade show expert Ruben Uzan and Mary Condo posing in front of a sign saying Cosmoprof Bologna at the entrance of the trade show

What’s a trade show expert? Ask Mary Condo

(AI-free post) If you've ever come across Mary Condo’s book, do you remember your first reaction? Seriously? Is this is a profession? Helping reorganize a home? (for the fans of Seinfeld like me you know it was a job since the episode The Virgin) Well... when I say...

If you’re a first time exhibitor start here

The best place to make marketing and sales work as one

The best place to make marketing and sales work as one

(AI-free post) Have you ever figured out what differentiates marketing from sales? They both contribute to the growth of a society. They both are client-centric. They both need talented people. So? What could it be? One falls into the expense category, the other in...

If you’re an experienced exhibitor this is for you

Train first, compete later

Train first, compete later

One of my favorite movie is rocky 5. No kidding. What’s the connection with trade show? Wait, i’ll come to it. So, Rocky. Why the five? There is more philosophy in it, and a bit of a bitterness, not the usual recipe at Hollywood. But there is also a lesson in success...

Should I get my booth with my country’s delegation?

Should I get my booth with my country’s delegation?

(AI-free post) So, you’ve finally made up your mind, you’re going to this next show because you don’t want to miss out on opportunities? (check my post about why FOMO is the biggest trade shows sales argument) Should you bring your butt with your country’s trade show...

The best place to make marketing and sales work as one

The best place to make marketing and sales work as one

(AI-free post) Have you ever figured out what differentiates marketing from sales? They both contribute to the growth of a society. They both are client-centric. They both need talented people. So? What could it be? One falls into the expense category, the other in...

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