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Perceived effectiveness of trade show marketing in the U.S. 2018
Perceived effectiveness of trade show marketing in the U.S. 2018
How do you feel about the effectiveness of trade shows as a marketing medium?
This statistic presents data on the perceived effectiveness of trade show marketing in the United States in 2018, as assessed by marketers and exhibitors. During the survey, one percent of respondents reported feeling pessimistic about its effectiveness.
How do you feel about the effectiveness of trade shows as a marketing medium?
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| Share of respondents | |
|---|---|
| Optimistic | 48% |
| Hopeful | 40% |
| Cautious | 11% |
| Pessimistic | 1% |
| Share of respondents | |
|---|---|
| Optimistic | 48% |
| Hopeful | 40% |
| Cautious | 11% |
| Pessimistic | 1% |
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This statistic presents data on the perceived effectiveness of trade show marketing in the United States in 2018, as assessed by marketers and exhibitors. During the survey, one percent of respondents reported feeling pessimistic about its effectiveness.
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- Release date
- March 2018
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- 2018
- Number of respondents
- 400 respondents
- Special properties
- among marketers/exhibitors
- Method of interview
- Face-to-face interview
- Supplementary notes
- The source does not provide information on the exact survey date.
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- 2018
- Number of respondents
- 400 respondents
- Special properties
- among marketers/exhibitors
- Method of interview
- Face-to-face interview
- Supplementary notes
- The source does not provide information on the exact survey date.
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