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Exhibitor Webinar Archive
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IMTSedu Webinar: Focus on Customer Relationship Management
January, 2012
Richard Wiklund of AvideonCRM leads this webinar, which focuses on a high-level view of how to use, implement and improve your CRM system. He will cover topics that appeal to all areas of CRM usage: Those who have a CRM and use it well, those who have a CRM and need to start using it better, and those who do not have a CRM and may have never heard of one. Everyone will walk away with something to get their sales season started off right!
Moderator:
Steve Miller, President - The Adventure
Speakers:
Speaker:
Richard Wiklund, Salesforce Certified Consultant – CEO, AvideonCRM, LLC
We Want You ... to Design Our Car!
December, 2011
The Emerging Technology Center at IMTS 2012 will have one truly amazing feature – a Local Motors Rally Fighter built live on the show floor! But instead of just watching the car go from parts to road-worthy, the IMTS team needs your help — to design the car's "skin." The competition will take place in January 2012. To tell you more about this competition, join us for a webinar with AMT's John Krisko, Director-Exhibitions, and Bonnie Gurney, Director-Communications, as they talk to Nicolas de Peyer, Local Motors' Community Liaison and Designer. The webinar will discuss how the IMTS community can enter their design ideas — then cast votes for the winner.
Moderator:
Steve Miller, President - The Adventure
Speakers:
Nicolas de Peyer, Community Liaison and Designer at Local Motors
John Krisko, Director - Exhibitions at AMT/IMTS
Bonnie Gurney, Director - Communications at AMT/IMTS
Focusing on Service
November, 2011
Top-notch customer service can be a key differentiator between you and your competition. It's important to make sure you're putting your best face forward for your customers, and this IMTSedu webinar will cover some of the ways that you can do that. Coming to you live from the AMT Global Service Committee meeting in Chicag, the webinar features some top industry experts in the field of customer service.
Along with host Steve Miller, President - The Adventure, hear from this knowledgeable panel:
- Mario Winterstein, AMT - Business Development Director
- Jerry Adamski, Gleason - Global Customer Service Director
- Greg Westrick, Mazak - North American Customer Service Manager
- Michael Metzger, Optical Gaging Products - Vice President of After Market Service
The panelists share case studies on customer service successes and give insights on the following topics:
- Service as the ultimate marketing differentiator
- Branding through customer service
- Insuring repeat orders by employing customer service best practices
- Making your service turnaround time faster
- Excellence in training for customer service
- Benchmarking customer expectations with service performance
- Lower operational costs through preventive customer service
You owe it to yourself to check out this important topic.
Focusing on Technology
October, 2011
Without a doubt, IMTS is the place to see the most advanced manufacturing technology. The focus of this webinar will be learning more about some of these amazing innovations.
Lee Anne Orange and Pat McGibbon visited 3D Systems in Rock Hill, S.C., to learn about the latest in additive manufacturing. This will be a feature in the IMTS 2012 Emerging Technology Center, and its presence throughout the industry is growing.
Buddy Byrum, 3D Systems Senior Director of 3D Printing will join us to discuss the Technologies 3D systems leverages in their products. Buddy earned an MBA degree from Wake Forest University and during his career has worked in finance, manufacturing, sales and marketing with over 20 years B2B sales and marketing experience. He has worked extensively with value-added reseller partners and has helped guide 3D System's efforts to expand 3D printer sales to virtually every corner of the globe. He has led the introduction of numerous new products including 3D System's entire ProJet family of professional and production level 3D printers, the V-Flash personal 3D printer and the vast array of materials used in these systems.
Paul Warndorf, AMT Vice President-Technology will discuss MTConnect, the open-source communications and interconnectivity standard for manufacturing equipment and devices. This too is becoming a growing presence throughout the manufacturing industry, and it offers capabilities for data collection, analysis, and improved productivity that were never available before. Join us to learn what's next for the standard and how it can improve your business.
Presenters: Steve Miller, President - The Adventure, Lee Anne Orange, AMT Special Project Manager – Exhibitions, Buddy Byrum, 3D Systems Senior Director of Global Marketing, Paul Warndorf, AMT Vice President-Technology
IMTS is One Year Away … Are You Ready?
September, 2011
Sure, a year sounds like a long time, but IMTS will be here before you know it, and the time to get ready is now! This IMTSedu webinar will focus on all the things you need to start doing to guarantee a good show experience. We will discuss the specifics of how both visitors and exhibitors should prepare.
Visitors: What equipment will you need a year from now, what’s your budget, and what exhibitors should you see to talk about fulfilling those needs? Also, which staff members should you send to IMTS? It’s important to make it a team effort – with four exhibit halls, your best strategy is to “divide and conquer” so you can make sure you see everything you want to cover.
Exhibitors: What will your booth look like, and who’s going to staff it for you? What products do you plan to bring? It’s time to start making a budget and figuring out your marketing strategy. Also, when was the last time you updated your company profile on IMTS.com? Visitors are going to start looking soon, so make sure it’s as accurate and up-to-date as possible.
Presenters: Michelle Edmonson, AMT's Exhibitions Operations Manager and Peter Eelman, AMT’s VP-Exhibitions & Communications
Economic Update
September, 2011
Join Patrick McGibbon, AMT - The Association for Manufacturing Technology's VP-Strategic Information & Research, as he gives an update on current economic conditions within the manufacturing technology market. Utilizing the latest in market trends and data, McGibbon will lay out where the market is headed and highlight which end-user industries are seeing growth (and which ones have become stagnant). If you're looking for the latest in market data, you won't want to miss this webinar!
Presenters: Steve Miller, President - The Adventure; Patrick McGibbon, Vice President - Strategic Information and Research, AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology
Equipment buyers: Powerful tax incentives can save you money now!
June, 2011
Two important tax incentives were enacted last year that lower the cost of capital equipment. They can save you thousands of dollars on your equipment purchases, but you must act before they expire. Join AMT staff as they explain these provisions and how you can use them to your advantage.
Presenters: Steve Miller, President -The Adventure; Pat McGibbon, VP -Strategic Information and Research, AMT; Amber Thomas,Government Relations Director, AMT
Equipment makers: Tax incentives are a great way to sell your product!
June, 2011
Two important tax incentives were enacted last year that lower the cost of capital equipment. These incentives can be a powerful way to market your product to potential buyers! But they're only valid for a limited time. Join AMT staff as they explain these provisions and how you can use them to your advantage.
Presenters: Steve Miller, President -The Adventure; Pat McGibbon, VP -Strategic Information and Research, AMT; Amber Thomas,Government Relations Director, AMT
More Social Media? NO! Better Social Media
March, 2011
In the world of social media, the newest tools, methods and idea development are evolving at lightning speed. And there is one heck of a storm happening in Austin, Texas! Join us for a review of the social media and marketing innovation featured at SXSW 2011.
Presenters: Steve Miller, President, The Adventure; Monica Haley, Marketing Manager - AMT/IMTS
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How to Use Research to Grow Your Business
February, 2011
Do you use research to grow your business? If not, you should be. If you do, maybe you're not using it to its fullest potential. Smart business people and marketers understand how to use research to build credibility, uncover white spaces in the market, build "golden handcuffs" into their long-term relationships, and encourage word-of-mouth marketing. And the best part is that it doesn't have to cost much!
Presenter: Steve Miller, President, The Adventure
Social Media: Hot or Not?
January, 2011
In this webinar, we discuss the basics of social media and a starting point for getting involved. In its most basic sense, social media is all about people chatting — friends, co-workers, acquaintances, and even complete strangers conversing in myriad forms about a variety of topics. And yes, some of those topics are very relevant to your business. These conversations are happening whether you are a part of them or not. There are many reasons why you should be listening and contributing. This is one instance where silence ISN'T golden. We'll help you develop a plan that's feasible for you and not overwhelming or insurmountable. You'll learn some basic planning steps that will help accomplish your goals, big and small.
Presenter: Steve Miller, President, The Adventure, Monica Haley - Marketing Manager, AMT and Lee Anne Orange - Special Projects Manager, AMT
Stealing Genius: A Powerful New Brainstorming Tool
What do a museum, library, and doll store have to do with exhibiting? What is heuristic bias and how could it help you react beyond traditional trade show marketing? Steve Miller will take you through his unique Stealing Genius process. Learn to think outside your boundaries.
Presenter: Steve Miller, President, The Adventure