Trade show necessities: Business cards, comfortable shoes, swag, supplies box, refreshments…the list goes on and on. But don’t sweat it because we’re sharing three tips from someone who knows the ins-and-outs of the trade show world. From designing booths, to breaking them down and setting them up, to working them, our Prez Patty has done it all!

 Welcome to the future: where you can order your favorite peanut butter through a tiny device on your counter while cooking your breakfast. On this week's episode of Brain Lava, we're discussing voice search and how it's going to change the future of marketing. 

Think the art of referrals is dying? We think not. ODEA President, Patty Rioux, talks referrals and why we think they’re still a major key to success in B2B on this week’s episode of Brain Lava. 

What is Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and what does it have to do with your website? Those are two of the questions we’re answering in this week’s episode of Brain Lava, where we break down the basics of SEO and why you should be thinking about it for your website.

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could view a product online from all angles- from the top, the sides, even the bottom? Well, your wish is technologies command. More and more companies are using 360 images that allow consumers to view a product from literally any angle they choose. But is it worth the investment? We’ve got a few stats we think you’re going to want to hear. 

It’s Brain Lava’s 21st… 21st episode that is! But just because we’re all grown up doesn’t mean we’re getting all serious on you. In this week’s episode we’re talking about peeing in the pool (told ya we’re not growing up) and how it relates to branding!

This week, ODEA was separated by hundreds of miles AND a Polar Vortex but not even that could stop us. While at home, working away in our PJ’s with a team spread across four states, we were struck with inspiration. Collaboration is tough. Collaboration in the age of virtual teams (and Polar Vortexes) is even more tough! On this week’s episode of Brain Lava, we’re sharing how we stay productive no matter where in the world our team might be!

  We’ve heard about the power of open book management but what about open book marketing (we totally just made that up)? We’re laying our books open for the world to see and sharing what and how we spent our marketing budget dollars in 2018. 

 ODEA birthday twins, Megan and Stephanie, sit down to talk about tips to make your photo shoot experience a success. Whether you’re investing in a photographer or taking the DIY route, these tips will help you feel prepared for whatever comes your way.

Is your brain hungry? Let’s feed it! ODEA’s launching a NEW weekly email newsletter that connects you to the exciting things that are rocking the marketing and tech world. Learn more about it in this week’s episode of Brain Lava!

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