I’ve been around long enough to reminisce about the birth of some marketing trends (I was doing sales and marketing work before Al Gore invented the internet). Some of these trends became the backbone of many a marketing strategy. Others burst on the scene with a lot of fanfare, and then fizzled.
B2B, B2C, and non-profits all use events as a primary source of marketing for their products/services. According to HubSpot's new eBook Fascinating Event Marketing Stats, 79% of companies consider events important to their business. In order to stay on top of your event marketing efforts, knowing the most current statistics in your sector may give you the edge when it comes to planning your next event.
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By Megan Totka