Ep: 49 Getting the most out of events with Nathan Spencer, Karen Willey and Ayo Abbas

Ep: 49 Getting the most out of events with Nathan Spencer, Karen Willey and Ayo Abbas

Author: Ayo Abbas, Marketing Consultant May 5, 2023 Duration: 48:57

Events and conferences are a big investment from both a financial and time perspective but also are a huge opportunity. Today’s episode is jam-packed with hints, tips and practical ideas about how you can make the most out of events so you harness them to get the most value. 

As I’m off to UKREIIF in a few weeks, I’m speaking to Nathan Spencer, Director who is talking about how to get the most out of events from an exhibitor perspective. Then I interview BD  expert Karen Willey from Always Thinking about how to get the most out an event for business development. Finally, I do a deep dive into how to maximise your event presence before, during and after. 

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The Built Environment Marketing Show is a podcast for architects, engineers and marketers who want to do better marketing and is hosted by me Ayo Abbas. I run   Abbas Marketing, a creatively technical marketing consultancy for engineers and architects. 

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Hosted by marketing consultant Ayo Abbas, The Built Environment Marketing Show carves out a necessary space for professionals in architecture and engineering. This isn't a general business podcast; it's a focused conversation on the specific strategies and tactics that resonate within the built environment. Ayo brings forward voices and perspectives that often go unheard in mainstream marketing discussions, ensuring the content is both relevant and refreshingly practical. Each episode is built on the premise that effective marketing for these creative, technical fields requires a specialized approach. You'll hear from experts who understand not just marketing theory, but what actually works when trying to reach clients, win projects, and build a reputation in these industries. The discussions move beyond abstract ideas to deliver actionable hints and tips you can apply directly to your practice. Tuning into this podcast means getting a candid look at the challenges and opportunities of promoting design and engineering services, all from a host and guests who have been in the trenches. It’s an independent resource dedicated to making marketing feel less like a foreign language and more like a powerful tool for growth.
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