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Industry Survey

Help us help you (and others) confront changes in our industry This short four-minute survey (20 questions) is an opportunity to share your opinions and concerns. Please help us all to understand the latest trends affecting our industry. Include your contact information and we will send you the survey results.

 
2009-2010 BUDGETS
 
1.
How do you see exhibiting budgets in your organization?
Increasing
No change
Decreasing
Other  
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2.
If decreasing, what areas are likely to be affected? (Pick any number.)
New properties
Number of shows
Size of deployments
Employees attending
Overall strategy
Media, presentations, AV
Transportation
3.

If you could increase your budgets, where would you concentrate the spending? (Pick only one.)

New properties
Green, sustainable options
Better overall strategy
More shows
ROI metrics
Lead capturing and cultivation
4.
From an investment/return perspective, do you see your company as being more or less enthusiastic about the promise of events and shows as a critical aspect of your marketing mix?
More
Less
Other  
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STRATEGIC PLANNING
 
5.
Are your events preplanned to your satisfaction with an end-result strategy?
Yes
No
Other  
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6.
What are your challenges in building a comprehensive strategy? (Pick any number.)
Pulling together all the stakeholders
Time
Money
Interest
Leadership from higher levels in the company
Enlisting agency and marcom cooperation
Understanding the benefits from key decision-makers
7.
Is it common thinking in your company that a robust strategy equates to increased budgets?
Yes
No
PROGRAM DELIVERY
 
8.
What is your biggest concern in delivering an event or show? (Pick only one.)
On-budget delivery
Effectiveness
Supplier issues
Leads and follow-up
Measurement
Satisfying all the stakeholders
Brand management
9.
After each show, is there an end-to-end analysis of effectiveness and improvement with your vendors and your internal team?
Yes
No
Other  
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10.
Is your company always looking for new ways to deliver your messages and products at trade events?
Yes
No
EXHIBIT DESIGN/PROGRAM DESIGN
 
11.
Is cutting-edge exhibit design very important to your program?
Yes
No
Other  
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12.
Your involvement in design issues could be characterized as:
None
Very little
Somewhat involved
Very great
13.
Your involvement in program design could be characterized as:
None
Very little
Somewhat involved
Very great
14.
Your most critical role in program design is: (Pick only one.)
Overall strategy
Measurement
Brand management and consistency
Messaging and media integration
INSIDE THE INDUSTRY
 
15.

Do you plan on attending MC²-sponsored ExhibitorFastTrak sessions this year?

Yes
No
16.

If yes, are you studying for your CTSM certification?

Yes
No
17.
How do you rate the importance of industry seminars and advanced learning in our industry?
No value
Some value
High value
18.
Additional Comments
 

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19.

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