Decisions a C-Suite would make for B2B Media & Conference Operators
Vendor comparisons that are honest about where each tool falls short, plus a plan for doing the work yourself. Where we quote a benchmark, we show its source.
15 guides for B2B Media & Conference Operators of 1,000
SBA 7(a) vs Revenue-Based Financing for B2B Media and Conference Operators
B2B publishers and conference operators face a specific cash gap between event deposits and vendor payments. Here is how to finance across it.
Ironclad vs LinkSquares for a B2B Media and Events Business
Ironclad vs LinkSquares for b2b media & conference operators, built around exhibitor, sponsor, speaker, and venue agreements.
Diligent vs BoardPro for Conference Boards Racing Venue Holds
Venue holds expire fast. See how Diligent and BoardPro compare for B2B media and conference boards that need delegated signing authority.
Forming an Entity for a B2B Media or Events Business
A step-by-step look at entity formation for a B2B publisher or conference operator, including venue contracts, insurance, and where Bizee and Doola differ.
Vouch or Embroker for a B2B Media and Conference Business
A step-by-step way to compare Vouch and Embroker for a business that publishes B2B content and also runs live conferences and trade events.
How B2B Media Companies Should Bank Around an Event Calendar
Sponsorship deposits arrive months early, venue and AV bills come due at the event. Compare Mercury and Relay for a B2B publishing and events business.
Pulley vs. Carta for Event Groups With Separate Show Entities
Conference operators often hold each show in its own entity with informal terms. See how Pulley and Carta handle multi-entity B2B media cap tables.
Deel vs Remote for B2B Publishers and Conference Operators
How B2B media and conference businesses should choose between Deel and Remote for hiring editorial staff, producers, and event teams abroad.
Justworks vs TriNet for B2B Media and Conference Operators
A runbook for B2B publishers and conference operators comparing Justworks and TriNet, including how to handle event season staffing and travel-heavy teams.
Fractional CFO vs Controller for a B2B Media or Events Company
A runbook for B2B publishing and conference operators to decide between a fractional CFO and a controller as event and sponsorship volume grows.
Financing a B2B Media Business That Also Runs Events
B2B publishers that also run conferences have two revenue shapes at once. Here's how that split should decide between venture debt and revenue-based financing.
Carta vs Forge for a B2B Publisher Whose Value Rides on One Event
A checklist for evaluating Carta and Forge when a partner in a B2B publishing or events business wants liquidity, and the pitfalls that trip these deals up.
Hunt Club vs Bolster for B2B Media and Conference Businesses
Plan a B2B media or events leadership search backward from your flagship event date, and compare Hunt Club's referral search with Bolster's marketplace.
Acquire.com vs Flippa for a B2B Trade Publication With Events
A worked example of selling a B2B trade publication that runs an annual conference, comparing Acquire.com and Flippa and what sponsorship diligence looks like.
Optery vs DeleteMe After a Canceled Conference Gets Ugly
Event permits, exhibitor refunds, and press mentions all add up. How b2b media and conference operators should weigh Optery against DeleteMe.