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Trade show strategy, event lead capture, and AI-native engineering.

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A New Era of Event Analytics

BoothIQ launched the first AI connector for event data. Connect your conversations to Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini and ask your event data anything.

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09
Feb

Collecting Leads at Trade Shows: 7 Methods That Work (2026)

Most trade show leads get lost before you leave the venue. Here are 7 ways to collect leads at trade shows, from badge scanning to voice memos.

05
Feb

B2B Event Marketing: The Strategy Guide for Field Teams (2026)

Trade shows get all the attention. But the best B2B event marketing happens at smaller tables. Here's how field teams get more leads for less money.

05
Feb

The Executive Dinner Playbook for B2B Field Teams (2026)

Executive dinners close more deals than trade show booths. Here's how to plan one, who to invite, and how to capture leads when there's no badge to scan.

05
Feb

Networking Event Tips That Go Beyond the Elevator Pitch (2026)

Most networking event tips are generic. Here's how field marketers start real conversations, capture context, and follow up before anyone else.

31
Jan

AI Event Lead Capture: How to Stop Losing Leads at Trade Shows

Most trade show leads never make it to your CRM. AI-powered lead capture reads any badge, records conversations, and follows up before you leave the booth.

31
Jan

How to Connect BoothIQ to Claude Code and Claude Desktop

Step-by-step guide to connect BoothIQ to Claude using MCP. Ask AI about your event leads, meetings, and conversations in plain English.

30
Jan

How to Import Contacts into HubSpot (Step by Step)

Step-by-step guide to import contacts into HubSpot from a CSV file. Covers formatting, field mapping, common errors, and how to clean your data before importing.

30
Jan

How to Import Contacts into Salesforce (Step by Step)

Step-by-step guide to import contacts and leads into Salesforce using Data Import Wizard. Covers CSV formatting, field mapping, and common errors.

25
Jan

Best Badge Scanner Apps for Trade Shows and Events (2026)

We compared the best badge scanner apps for trade shows, conferences, and events. BoothIQ is the fastest with AI scanning and instant follow-up.

25
Jan

25 Best Discovery Questions for Sales (Trade Show Edition)

The best sales discovery questions for calls, demos, and trade shows. Open ended questions that find pain points, qualify leads, and start real conversations.

25
Jan

The Human Moat: Why Conference Leads Die and How to Make Yours Unforgettable

In a world of automated outreach, your competitive advantage isn't your product. It's your people. Learn how to build a Human Moat that competitors can't cross.

25
Jan

Trade Show Best Practices: 15 Tips for Exhibitor Success

Proven trade show tips for exhibitors who've worked 100+ events. From booth setup to lead follow-up, here's what actually works.

25
Jan

Trade Show Booth Tips: A First-Timer's Guide to Working the Floor

First time working a trade show booth? Trade show tips for exhibitors, from what to wear to how to start conversations that actually work.

25
Jan

Trade Show Follow-Up Email: Templates and Best Practices (2026)

Most trade show follow-up emails get deleted. Here are templates, examples, and best practices for writing follow-up emails that get responses.

24
Jan

7 Best Lead Retrieval Apps for Trade Shows (2026)

We reviewed the top lead retrieval apps for trade shows. BoothIQ is best overall with AI and Claude integration. Popl for digital business cards, and more.

23
Jan

What is Lead Retrieval? The Complete Guide for Trade Shows

Learn what lead retrieval is, how it works, and how to choose the right lead retrieval app for your trade show. Compare systems, best practices, and FAQs.

09
Jan

No Booth, No Problem: $20K Pipeline on a $3K Budget

We walked MJBizCon with attendee badges and built $20K pipeline on a $3K budget. No booth required - just BoothIQ.

05
Jan

150,000 Lines of Vibe Coded Elixir: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

150,000 lines of production Elixir, written entirely by AI. Here's what worked and what didn't.

05
Jan

We Vibe Coded Our Startup

AI writes 100% of our code at BoothIQ. One developer, 6 months, a full platform, 6 CRM integrations, and a native iOS app. Here's what we learned.

29
Oct

How We Got to BoothIQ

What started as a favor for a friend has turned into a growing startup. Here's how we went from CSV imports to a native iOS app in just a few months.