TechValidate Research on Frost & Sullivan New Product Innovation & Development Events


Effectiveness of Networking and Relationship Building

Introduction

This case study of a Fortune 500 computer hardware company is based on a July 2014 survey of Executive MindXchange customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

“Great content, great networking, and great interactive participation with industry peers.”

Challenges

  • Find that “traditional” tradeshows and conferences are plagued with the following problems:
    • Content does not stay on point and speakers are not qualified to present on topic
    • Aggressive sales tactics by sponsoring & exhibiting companies

Use Case

  • Rates the networking as outstanding at the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange.
  • Recommends sending 2 team members to the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange based on the amount of networking opportunities and range of content being delivered.
  • Is more likely to inquire about future services if a solution provider sponsored the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange.

Results

  • Reported that the unique interactive structure of a Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange leads to the following benefits:
    • Access to best practices
    • Increased networking & relationship building
  • Generated 20 real business and personal relationships at the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange.
  • Rates the content received at the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange as very timely and relevant.
  • Would strongly recommend this event to their colleagues and/or peers.




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