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Sponsorship Needs to Be More Than Banners and Clings

Velvet Chainsaw

Sponsorship is the most powerful form of marketing. Recently I’ve received invitations to attend webinars and download industry research reports and articles all aimed to help conference and show organizers grow sponsorship revenue. Some of the more innovative sponsorships will align with the passion or values of the attendees.

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6 Budget-Saving Tips for 2019: Maximize Your Event Budget, Not Your Spend

Eventmobi

Thankfully, with a few savvy budget-saving tips, you can run a successful, professional event with minimum event budget costs in 2019. Offer event sponsorships and contra deals. These brands may charge a big price tag for that sponsorship deal. Pay for the food – not the catering. to cover your event costs.

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Skyrocketing Costs Squeeze Event Budgets

Velvet Chainsaw

exhibitors are funding these higher expenses by sending fewer staff, opting for smaller booth space and/or decreasing their sponsorship investment. As food-and-beverage costs increase for venues, those expenses are passed directly to event organizers. Some of our clients are experiencing up to 30% increase in prices over 2022.

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Sponsorship Needs to Be More Than Banners and Clings

Velvet Chainsaw

Sponsorship is the most powerful form of marketing. Recently I’ve received invitations to attend webinars and download industry research reports and articles all aimed to help conference and show organizers grow sponsorship revenue. Some of the more innovative sponsorships will align with the passion or values of the attendees.

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8 Event Budget Adjustments Needed to Host Safe Events in 2021

Event Farm

We looked at the cost differential between today and 2019 when the actual summit took place to get a sense of the expense increases you can expect when planning your events. Ryan and Marcella project a 25% increase in food and beverage costs due to not having buffets or family-style service.

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How Six Sponsors are Serving up Fan Experiences at the 2021 US Open

Event Marketer

Sports Sponsorship Q&A: How American Express Keeps it Fresh at the US Open. The brand discovered that cardmembers purchased 56 percent more tickets during its 2021 US Open pre-sale compared to the same window in 2019, demonstrating that consumers were ready to return to the action. Let’s take a look at the brands making a racket.

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How to Organize an Awards Ceremony

Eventtia

2019-2020 awards season is now in full swing for many industries. Key line items in your budget should include venue cost, food and beverage, operations, décor, trophies, live entertainment, security, and AV. There should be an event chair and sub-committees in charge of sponsorships, marketing, and food and beverage.