TechValidate Research on Frost & Sullivan Customer Contact East Events


Case Study: Medium Enterprise Computer Software Company

Introduction

This case study of a medium enterprise computer software company is based on a April 2014 survey of Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

Challenges

  • Finds traditional trade shows and conferences are plagued with the following sponsor challenges:
    • Content and presentations that are inconsistent and a one-way push from the podium
    • A lack of true decision makers in attendance
    • Too much competition
    • A lack of ROI

Use Case

  • Values sponsorship of live events for the following reasons:
    • Face-to-face interaction with prospects & customers
    • Hearing firsthand challenges from customers and prospects
    • Keeping up to date with the latest trends and technology
  • Generates their greatest returns from the following marketing tactics:
    • Event sponsorship
    • Email marketing
  • Rates the following Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange characteristics on a scale of 1-5:
    • Positioning of vendors as peer: 5 out of 5
    • Ratio of decision makers: 5 out of 5
    • Fosters relationship building: 5 out of 5
    • Nonstop networking: 4 out of 5

Results

  • Generated 5-10 relationships with decision makers as a result of the Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange.
  • Reports being 2x as likely to generate a return on investment at a Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange compared with other events.
  • Would recommend sponsorship of the Frost & Sullivan MindXchange to a peer.
  • As a past sponsor, they have achieved a return that is 2-10x their investment.




About This Data

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