Rebuttals
I have done a ton of virtual tradeshows, they are terrible. I don't think this is for us.
- We are not a virtual tradeshow, highlight differences
- Completely understand, we have done some of those too, its challenging. Here is how we are different
- Give some stats, we have hosted more than 200,000 virtual appointments since May 2022.
I was in the Macy's Day Thanksgiving Parade
Lisa Burkart
If someone asks you to send them a specific list of sessions, with information on pricing and prior attendees, what is the easiest way to compile?
Program List Builder under "Sales" on Family Portal
Name the year and founder of ECRM AND the founder of RangeMe
Charlie Bowlus, 1994
Nicky Jackson
Seller says: "I am not ready to commit to the session yet." What are some things you could reply with?
- As soon as you register, we will promote your products and brand
- The list will continue to grow as we get closer to the program
- Ask questions, what is the hesitation? How can I help? We find suppliers that register earliest receive the most value
- Offer an incentive
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Craig
How many buyers are registered for the upcoming Convenience session?
44
How many buyers and sellers are on RangeMe Platform?
15,000+ retail buyers
200,000+ suppliers
800,000+ products
I wish you were doing this session In Person, I see you have others on the calendar in-person. Why are some virtual and some in person?
- We are committed to bringing you face to face with the most buyers possible. In some categories thats in person, others virtual
- Focus on benefits for virtual for this session. Highlight buyers, leverage on their preference to see them virtually
I was on deal or no deal
Liz
How many seller contacts and companies are on the 2023 Cough/Cold PT?
1998 companies
3227 contacts
What is the difference between a PROGRAM and a SESSION?
Program is the complied group of offerings we can provide to help grow your sales. (for example, the Frozen Program for you Mr. Supplier could entail our 2 frozen food sessions, Sustainability session, and Walmart open call)
Session is where we bring a grouping of buyers/sellers together in-person or virtually over 2-4 days for 1:1 prescheduled appointments.
Seller says: "Why would I spend this much more money when I can make my own appointments with buyers, or see them at a much less expensive tradeshow?" What do you say?
- Guaranteed appointments with the correct buyers
- Meeting with the decision makers
- Saving time by meeting with XYZ number of buyers in a short amount of time
- Opportunity to get your samples into the hands of buyers before/after the program
- Save money with no cost to travel
- We will promote your product and company to the buyers
- Gain insights on what they are looking for and specific objectives
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Tyler
How many sessions is Hy-Vee Food Stores registered for in 2023.
How many virtual meetings have we hosted in total?
225,500
Seller says: "I had a bad experience at my last program, and didn't receive any ROI. I am not interested in returning."
- Understand the problem, what happened?
- Possibly offer a future incentive
- Ask questions...we know this can be successful. Our return rate from suppliers is over 85%.
-Explain the benefits
- Sometimes it takes multiple sessions to see your return on investment
- With virtual, we have seen more buyer engagement, including follow-up
I was in the high school Marching Band
Lisa Carillo
Referencing the vendor report for the 2023 Convenience session, who are the top retailers, Alliance Consumer Group works with?
Walmart, Ace, Bass Pro, Kroger/Fred Meyer, Albertsons, Casey's Stores
We have 4 corporate offices across the world, what cities are these in?
Solon OH, San Francisco CA, Utrecht, Netherlands, Sydney Australia