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Insights, learnings and stories from the world of B2B marketing and communications, direct from Velo’s B2B agency team

B2B, Events

B2B exhibitions have changed. Pity most stands haven’t. 

There’s a new rhythm to B2B events.  The full-day delegate? Rarer than a decent lunch. People now drop in for a few hours, tick off their shortlist, and head back to the inbox. Meetings take place in corridors. Calls happen in stairwells. Out of office? Not really. The vibe is different. The new normal: arrive […]

Helena Phillips

24 Jun 2025

B2B, Events

Ready to make the most of your next event? 

There’s been a quiet shift in how people experience B2B events. While the venues, speakers and lanyards remain, the way attendees approach the day has changed. A different kind of attendee Delegates are now more focused, time-conscious and intentional. The all-day wanderer has become the purposeful drop-in. Decision-makers arrive with a shortlist, not a shopping […]

Barry Lemon

22 May 2025

B2B, Events

Velo gets moving for Miles for Smiles!

  Did you know the average office worker spends five years of their life sitting at their desk, and the average step count sits between 3,000 to 4,000 per day? Movement is vital – not only for general happiness, but also for maintaining a work-life balance. This was recognised by the leadership team at Velo […]

Barry Lemon

29 Sep 2022

Customer Experience, Events

Essential considerations when designing an effective B2B marketing exhibition stand and experience

Two powerful psychological forces mean that the trade exhibition sector will inevitably come back strong. Firstly, human beings need to connect. And secondly, we seek experiences. From an exhibitor’s perspective, it is natural to want to create the most eye-catching exhibition stand designs to help maximise attraction and return on investment at a trade show. […]

Barry Lemon

27 May 2022

Events

Why an experiential event should be part of your thinking as a B2B marketer in 2022

We’ve all heard how events need to be more experiential, but let’s dive down into the reason why they are such an effective sales and marketing tool to achieve your critical marketing objectives.   1. Build customer relationships Nothing is more effective for a business than strong customer relationships.  Creating a connection, a shared conversation, […]

Barry Lemon

21 Jan 2022

Events

How to use events to create and drive a progressive staff wellbeing strategy

Nothing is as valuable to your business as your employees. They are your greatest asset, so doing something just for them, and to enhance their wellbeing, is a top priority for business success, bringing with it multiple rewards for all involved. Up to this point, as a business, our employee wellbeing has taken a less […]

Barry Lemon

11 Jan 2022

Events

What I learned attending “Live Well at Velo”, our latest staff well-being event

On Monday 6th December, we hosted a “Live Well at Velo” event for our team, focused on well-being.  Bringing together three expert speakers in a combination of face-to-face, virtual and interactive sessions, our team gathered off-site to spend some dedicated time focused on them as individuals.   As an MD of a professional services firm […]

Paul Crabtree

13 Dec 2021

Customer Experience, Events

Post-COVID, B2B Events Are Back But Not As We Knew Them

It has been incredibly difficult for event organisers since Covid began. Attendees are reluctant to travel, exhibitors unwilling to commit to floor space in advance, starving exhibition organisers from the cash needed to market their events and sponsors nervous of investing marketing budget when uncertainties around attendance exist. In addition, and this is particularly in […]

Barry Lemon

17 Aug 2021

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