

Conferences & Seminars: A Waste of Time, Money and Opportunity?
Regardless of industry, conferences and seminars can be a significant waste of time, money and opportunity. But the conference sponsor is typically not at fault for the lack of return on this marketing investment. It’s often the result of poor planning, lack of creativity, outright laziness or unrealistic expectations by the companies that participate in these events. Here are three issues marketers should address, in advance of investing in a conference of any kind: Do I und