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JOURNAL OF BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS MARKETING
Volume 26, Issue 2, Pages 125-140Publisher
ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/1051712X.2019.1603356
Keywords
India; trade shows; exhibitions; show reputation; spot sales; promotion
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- Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) under the aegis of Government of India [02/71/GEN/2017-18/RP/Major]
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Purpose: To identify the factors affecting the selection of trade shows in India and the role of spot sales in decision-making.Design/methodology/approach: This study uses a primary approach. It has been done with the help of data collected from exhibitors' responses to a standard questionnaire (appendix) through offline mode. Finally, the collected data was used for analysis with the help of SPSS 21. Multivariate data analysis techniques such as factor analysis, correlation analysis, and structural equation modeling were used in the study.Findings: The findings of the study revealed that perceived show value was the most important factor of selecting a trade show followed by measurable cost, timing and lastly show attractions. Spot sales were found to make a significant impact on the participating decision-making process. Some of the subjective factors such as facilities within the venue and connectivity to the venue made an impact on the exhibitors' selection of trade shows.Practical implications: Organising a trade show requires a lot of money and effort and thus it becomes important that such events be successful. Thus, the study could be used by trade show organizers to attract exhibitors for participating in their show.Originality/value: Although research studies have been conducted on the motives for participating in a trade show in the U.S. and Europe, very few were found relating to the identification of factors affecting the decision to participate. This number becomes still smaller when one considers the case of the growing Indian economy. Looking into these aspects, this study can be considered new and thus its originality remains high.
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