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# Episode 57: Conferences vs Exhibitions

By: [Hannah Hambleton](https://www.smegrowthpodcast.com/episodes/author/hannah-hambleton) on  Feb 8, 2024, 12:14:59 PM

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In Episode 57 of the SME Growth Podcast, hosts Dave Parry and Richard Buckle delve into the world of conferences and exhibitions.

They chat about the different approaches businesses take in using a conference or exhibition for marketing, as well as how to maximise both for lead capture and generation.

There's also the usual roundup of business news, looking ahead to the budget and what this could mean for UK businesses.

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