Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 24, 2023

Last week I attended the National Speakers Association’s (NSA) Annual Meeting, Influence 2023. Below I’ve highlighted five strategies NSA implemented that resulted in achieving pre-pandemic attendance, record high sponsorship and highly valued education and networking experiences. Create a Welcoming Conference Culture.

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ePly

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Event sponsorship levels represent the difference between a money-losing event and one with a positive ROI. Savvy event marketers take the time and try to build sponsorship packages that appeal to their prospects’ needs. They know that offering sponsorship tiers is essential in building sponsorship packets.

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Eventmobi

APRIL 14, 2020

Your event flow and interaction between attendees, speakers, and sponsors will be dictated by the capabilities of the virtual event platform you choose. Virtual Event Type: Internal Meeting. Virtual Event Type: Public Conference. In a virtual format, your event tech will take center stage. You’re planning…. You’re planning….

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

To help get the juices flowing for 2024, we analyzed 10 hot properties that offer prime sponsorship opportunities, and in some cases, new audiences worth tapping into. Now, marketers are in the mix, too, taking over real estate on the promenade below the convention center where the meeting takes place. The key to sponsorship?

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Stova

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

New year, new look, new sponsorship packages… To get the best sponsors, you need enticing packages that reflect the trends shaping events in the year ahead. The good news: Great sponsors are like magnets, drawing the right people to your trade shows and conferences. Let technology prove event sponsorship value. Breathe easy.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 30, 2021

The Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) has published some useful lessons learned from organizing six online scientific meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Online meetings improve access and attendance. Conferences are an important learning and support resource for early career scientists.

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Eventmobi

JULY 10, 2023

More than a decade ago, when EventMobi launched, mobile apps for conferences were a revolution. These days, they’re a prerequisite for a fantastic conference experience. With the right conference app, you can: Enhance communication Streamline event management Personalize attendees’ experience And so much more.

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Endless Events

JUNE 24, 2020

Finding a virtual event sponsorship idea that suits you can seem hard at first. And the concept of a virtual event sponsorship fits right into this category. So if you’ve been wondering what your options are, then just sit back, relax, and join us on this awesome journey through the world of sponsorships in the virtual realm!

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SpotMe Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Organizing a medical conference that brings results can be stressful. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the best medical conference apps to ensure you come away with actionable HCP insights and invaluable connections to drive your business forward. Want to jump straight to the list of the best medical conference apps?

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Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 22, 2017

There’s a place for sponsored content in conference programs, if you’re thoughtful in your approach. As more sponsors embrace content marketing or thought leadership as arguably the most powerful strategy for improving attitudes and perceptions of their brand, conference-speaking slots are increasing in value. Transparency.

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ePly

MARCH 22, 2024

A great conference agenda defines the event’s purpose, who will speak and when, and the conference location and activity. It is the most important tool available for encouraging attendee engagement , establishing expectations for their experience, and guiding them to the right locations at the right times during the conference.

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Attendease

JANUARY 6, 2023

Using third-party software shouldn’t act as an excuse to leave your branding behind: make sure you keep your brand consistent across all touchpoints with your audience, including the email invitation, the event website and registration process, the slideshow, and the web-conference itself. Sponsorship Opportunities.

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Attendease

MARCH 30, 2020

With the global impact caused by the novel coronavirus in the world of events , turning your in-person conference into a virtual summit may be a good strategy to keep your event running, rather than canceling it. Why Run a Virtual Conference. The average conference produces 4.17 Environmentally Friendly.

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GEVME

JUNE 13, 2018

The unique story of any conference should begin with the goal and then a detailed plan on how to reach this goal. In his article for Smashing magazine , the founder of HybridConf, Zach Inglis, states that the aim of every conference organiser should be to create experiences that reenergize people and fill them with new zeal for their work.

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Endless Events

MAY 27, 2020

So, let’s talk about virtual event sponsorships, shall we? As we all know, sponsorships have been the industry’s holy grail of revenue for years. They’re a safe way to ensure money is coming through the door, and planners have dedicated a fair chunk of their time to perfecting the art of negotiating good sponsorship deals.

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Eventmobi

JULY 26, 2022

The CSAE Annual National Conference. CSAE holds their national conference in a different Canadian city every October. The conference is a mix of speaker sessions, networking, exhibitor booths, and evening social events. The conference is a mix of speaker sessions, networking, exhibitor booths, and evening social events.

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Eventmobi

JULY 13, 2022

The widespread adoption of online events presents new revenue opportunities that associations can capitalize on as they return to meeting in person—even with very limited human resources. By leveraging digital ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities, associations can tap into new revenue streams to increase their bottom line.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 17, 2022

Our guide to the best virtual conference platforms helps you pick the right virtual solution. So we created this guide to the best virtual conference platforms to help you. So we created this guide to the best virtual conference platforms to help you. Virtual conference platforms. What is a virtual conference?

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Coterie Spark

AUGUST 19, 2022

Catch-22: Your conference ticket sales depend on the quality of your event, yet the quality of your event depends on what you can afford through your ticket sales! Here are some ways that we help clients set big goals and drive sponsorships and ticket sales, so they can stay on track with the big promises they’ve made to attendees. .

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

From sponsored sessions to virtual booths, discover the most popular virtual event sponsorship ideas for engaging virtual attendees and driving ROI. Whether you’re looking to pivot to virtual events or are redesigning a virtual event sponsorship program, we’re here to help. Virtual Event Sponsorship Value Propositions.

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Nunify

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Your sponsorship pitch is getting lost in the pool of thousands of requests. Your target sponsor is already overloaded, and if your pitch seems like the rest, you won’t get that sponsorship. This is possible by creating event sponsorship levels, which we will cover in this article. What are event sponsorship levels?

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Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

Many event planning conferences were canceled or postponed, and most of those that weren’t took place virtually. While 2021 may still look a little different than normal, expect to see many conferences back and ready to help industry professionals navigate the massive changes in the way they do business.

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Socio Events

AUGUST 4, 2022

Anybody who has ever planned a conference knows the value of flexibility and engagement. The more inclusive, agile, and captivating your event is, the greater chance you have of meeting your goals and reaching a wider audience. To help make that process easier, here’s what you need to know about hosting a virtual conference.

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Attendease

APRIL 14, 2023

By sending well-crafted marketing emails you can regularly check-in with your audience, increase registrations , secure sponsorships and speakers, and grow your brand visibility. For example, let’s say you’re trying to secure sponsorships for your upcoming event and want to send targeted messages to a variety of companies.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 16, 2023

Some examples of the more popular types of non dues revenue streams include: Events Conferences Fundraising campaigns Sponsorships Partnerships Merchandise Online fundraising Grants Whether your association is large or small, you can start with this list if you’re looking for non dues revenue ideas to diversify your revenue streams.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 12, 2023

Networking opportunities Networking and making new connections are two of the biggest reasons why people choose to attend conferences. An in person meeting gives faces and voices to the names attendees would otherwise see over a screen, and helps conversation feel more organic. when they’re held in person.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Editor’s Note : As part of Back Light , a series of articles sharing illuminating insider observations, we asked Shameka Jennings, director of meetings and partnership development with National Coalition of STD Directors, to share her experiences planning meetings during a pandemic. Design your meeting experience first.

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InitLive

MARCH 4, 2021

Conferences are an important part of professional development and business networking for all industries. A successful conference can come in all shapes and sizes, from 200 people over a weekend to 15,000 for a week. InitLive has had the privilege of working with many conferences, some of which are the largest in their industry.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

Developing an event budget is a crucial element when planning your meeting or event. Let’s take a look first at how you can determine what financial success means for your meeting or event before talking in more detail about cash flow. Determine What Financial Success Means For Your Meeting or Event. Variable costs: $10/person.

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Eventmobi

JULY 27, 2022

Simultaneous live hybrid conference and trade show. For our first hybrid event, we streamed conference sessions live to a virtual audience and hosted a virtual expo where attendees could book 1:1 video meetings with exhibitors. Greg Blazen, CEO, Trade Association. Event Type. Event Goals. We must deliver ROI. Event Type.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Conference & Event Mobile App Features. All the successful conference and event mobile app focus more on customer engagement, and hence the features circle around offering visitors new ways to engage with event-related content. Speakers, guest and exhibitor Directories. Sponsorship Opportunities. Interactive maps.

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Gallus Events

APRIL 18, 2017

There is no such thing as the “perfect” conference programme. Every programme should reflect the slight differences in the audience; those delivering the content; the physical space in which the meeting takes place; the budget, and a good few other aspects too! Conference Programme Template. Add some meeting design.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 13, 2023

From large-scale medical conferences to intimate seminars, events enable healthcare event planners to strengthen relationships, generate leads, and position their brands as thought leaders. Next, build a realistic event budget—factor in venue, food and beverage, A/V, staffing, speakers, promotion, etc. Clear objectives are crucial.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Friday 12 th November saw the return of the Manchester Metropolitan University Events Management teams’ flagship event; the Connect Conference. The Connect Conference, now in its 8 th year of running, has grown year on year in terms of its success and enthusiasm from students and professionals alike. Second year student).

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Conferences are an important part of professional development and business networking for all industries. A successful conference can come in all shapes and sizes, from 200 people over a weekend to 15,000 for a week. InitLive has had the privilege of working with many conferences, some of which are the largest in their industry.

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

With the right plan in place, you can: Recruit new members Retain current members Attract sponsorships Increase brand awareness Drive non dues revenue But how can you come up with an effective strategy that encompasses all these different marketing channels? What your biggest wins are (annual conference? Huge networking night?

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Attendease

MARCH 19, 2024

For example, the goal of an annual conference might be to educate employees on new company initiatives for the upcoming fiscal year. Include standing meetings and appointments with key stakeholders. Identify opportunities to cross-train employees for different event roles, such as registration support or speaker management.

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