Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

While sponsorships have been prevalent for a long time, further information about the popularity of digital and print options might surprise you. Also, 83% of exhibitors have purchased at least one sponsorship from 2017-19. Provide exclusive or a finite number of sponsorship opportunities. Sell refund protection.

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Conference Sponsorships Trade Shows Insurance 111

PCMA Convene

APRIL 28, 2020

Standups — or short meetings — can be a great tool for teams who are having to shift skills in order to meet the needs of digital event planning. If they have a live meeting planned in 2020, Colangelo said, they see that they must take it down — like a house, brick by brick. What is the plan: Hit pause? Punt to fall?

Sponsorships 123

Sponsorships Contracts Trade Shows Meeting Planning 123

ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

Event sponsorship is the way to go , but navigating how to secure funding for any type of event isn’t always simplistic. Not only do you need sponsors who offer enough funding, but you need to enter into contracts that protect your event and create an appealing opportunity for all parties.

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Sponsorships Financial Social Media Contracts 62

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Complete Guide to Event Sponsorship Many event professionals understand the importance of putting on an event with sponsorships but still struggle with developing a strategic approach to securing sponsors. At their best, sponsorships raise the brand value of both parties and reinforce their heritage and visions for the future.

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Sponsorships 2023 Negotiating Sustainability 40

Eventmobi

JULY 27, 2022

Meet the educational needs of industry professionals: We don’t want to ignore the large virtual audience we attracted during the pandemic, particularly those who can’t or won’t travel because of personal responsibilities, budget or schedule constraints, physical disabilities, health concerns, or employer restrictions. Event Type. Event Type.

Education 195

Education Sponsorships Conference Contracts 195

SmartMeetings

APRIL 6, 2021

Sponsorship is not a creation of meeting organizers or even the modern capitalist economy. A quick history lesson uncovers this: The first sponsorships date back to the 5th century BC in Ancient Greece. As the American pastime, baseball continued to drive sports sponsorship. As a result, sports sponsorships exploded.

Sponsorships 55

Sponsorships Meetings Advertising Sports 55

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

During the height of the pandemic, in-person events shifted to virtual meetings. With a hybrid meeting, you can limit in-person attendees to a certain number, and the event organizers can book a smaller venue and host virtual attendees, too. The post What are hybrid events and why are they the future of event marketing?

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Event Marketing Marketing Travel Events 130

Coterie Spark

AUGUST 19, 2022

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. . Incentivize Early Registrations & Sponsorships. That starts with offering discounts for early bird registration and marketing them thoroughly.

Conference 98

Conference Sponsorships Contracts Meeting Planning 98

PCMA Convene

JULY 2, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic forced the the American Society of Neuroradiology to recreate its already reimagined 2020 Annual Meeting as a digital event. Despite these realities, we still hoped that #ASNR20 could still be a live meeting. Renegotiating Contracts, Keeping Relationships Intact. FACR, FSIR, FSNIS.

Meetings 120

Meetings Contracts Speakers 2020 120

TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

According to a recent Maritz Industry Trends Report , most meeting expenses are up over 20 percent since before the pandemic. By delineating expenses across various categories such as venue, marketing, and entertainment, budgets help prioritize spending for maximum impact. But, most budgets haven’t budged. Identify sources of revenue.

Negotiating 113

Negotiating Financial Food and Beverage Sponsorships 113

Eventinterface

AUGUST 1, 2017

Planning conferences and meetings is becoming more complicated. Planners now need to be marketers, product managers, negotiation and contract specialists, security experts, digital media and technical whizzes. Anyone planning conferences, tradeshows, symposia, meetings or events can benefit from this series. WORKSHOP 1.

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Event Planning Meetings Sponsorships Insurance 100

TicketBud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It also reinforces marketing and branding initiatives geared toward creating cohesive messaging and consistent experiences for your audiences. The earlier you can sign a contract, the better chance you have of nailing down special rates. Themes add coherence to your programming and can help in marketing and branding.

Marketing 110

Marketing Negotiating Entertainment Sponsorships 110

Eventmobi

MAY 17, 2023

Learn about sponsorship levels, why they work, and how to create them for your event. Detailed sponsorship level examples included! Securing the right sponsors can make or break your event—and the right sponsorship levels can exponentially raise your chances of success! What Are Sponsorship Levels? Let’s dive in.

Sponsorships 195

Sponsorships 2023 Social Media Contracts 195

Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. Event profs can plan conventions, exhibitions, corporate events, meetings, fundraisers, weddings, and other events.

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Event Planning Government Event Management 2014 133

Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

Event planning and organizing a fairly small meeting involving just five participants can be quite a challenge, especially if this is your first time. Marketing: consider how you are going to promote your event and in which channels Software: event management software , event ticketing software , CMS, and so on.

Sponsorships 91

Sponsorships Insurance Social Media Food and Beverage 91

SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2021

People are eager to meet face to face and step out from behind the camera. If, however, your event will be one of their first trips in months, or even a year, then the prospect of getting on a plane and meeting others face to face may make them uneasy. Finances and Contracting. I believe the answer is yes!

Contracts 114

Contracts Travel Trade Shows Sponsorships 114

Event Farm

MAY 5, 2021

Like the venue, they must agree with your compliance protocols before you sign the contract. Ryan suggested using your event safety plan and protocol as a marketing tactic—a differentiator for your events. You can provide masks (another sponsorship opportunity) and use technology to track their dispersal in the event app.

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Event Leadership Institute

JULY 30, 2020

Create a marketing plan and timeline. ? If applicable, develop sponsorship packages and begin soliciting partners. Two months before: ? Confirm presentation topics and descriptions, gather bios and photos from all speakers/presenters, and have contracts signed (if applicable). ? Create a preliminary budget. ?

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Event Planning Social Media Speakers Sponsorships 122

Planning Pod

JANUARY 25, 2017

If you’ve been in business long enough (and especially in marketing), you have been pitched to sponsor an event. So here are 13 easy-to-implement steps for how to find sponsors, how to ask for sponsorships and how to create long-lasting relationships with your sponsors. Craft a Unique Selling Proposition.

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GEVME

JUNE 11, 2019

In this way, you can confirm the date up to 6 months in advance (large annual events, dinners, various training sessions), confirm the date and venue–meeting space/accommodation (sign contract and provide deposit), confirm keynote speakers (confirm bio/photo for publicity), and engage secure sponsorship. Create a budget.

Event Planning 136

Event Planning Speakers Entertainment Contracts 136

Event Industry News

JULY 14, 2022

Gartner’s recent CMO Spend Survey reported a big shift back to event marketing. Following record lows in 2021, marketing budgets as a percentage of company revenue climbed from 6.4% in 2022, with Event Marketing & Sponsorship showing the largest increase in spend. . There is something special about live events.

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Event Apps Sponsorships Contracts Travel 70

Event Industry News

JULY 14, 2022

Gartner’s recent CMO Spend Survey reported a big shift back to event marketing. Following record lows in 2021, marketing budgets as a percentage of company revenue climbed from 6.4% in 2022, with Event Marketing & Sponsorship showing the largest increase in spend. . There is something special about live events.

Event Apps 70

Event Apps Sponsorships Contracts Travel 70

Eventmobi

JANUARY 10, 2024

However, with so many different event apps for conferences on the market, it can be tough to know which one is right for you! A conference app is a mobile application used to simplify event, conference, or meeting management. Then, they can click on each others’ profiles to send a message or request a meeting. Book demos.

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Marketing plans, etc. It’s important to understand who you’re writing for, what their needs are, and how you can meet them. How to Write an Event Proposal for a Sponsorship. Now, writing an event proposal for a sponsorship can be a bit more challenging. Tips for Writing an Effective Sponsorship Proposal.

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Sponsorships Food and Beverage Transportation Risk Management 102

Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 30, 2022

You’ll also learn marketing basics and get your event certification. . With over 10 event planning courses to choose from, QC Events School can meet your specific needs. . When Virtual meets In-Person: How to run a successful Hybrid Event. Event Revenue and Sponsorship ROI. contract negotiations, and.

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Event Planning Negotiating Advertising Contracts 62

SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Meetings in the financial and insurance sector require outside-the-box thinking. The economy was humming along before the coronavirus hit, but even then the majority of meeting planners in the financial and insurance industries were keeping their budgets in neutral. Financial and insurance meetings in the U.S.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Meet with representatives from the benefiting nonprofit to get a better understanding of their mission, values, and purpose. Before the meeting, create a list of big-picture topics to discuss and questions to ask, including: How much money are you hoping to raise at this event?

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Event Planning Social Media Advertising Banking 78

Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

When it comes to meeting safety standards, event planners need to consider consumer confidence as much as regulatory policy. There are various strategies for connecting virtual participants online, but these exchanges may feel a little more forced than chance meetings that happen organically at informal cocktail hours. Safety Concerns.

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2021 Speakers Sponsorships Events 248

ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

However, the particulars of each event plan are (or, at least, should be) quite varied, extremely intricate, and specifically tailored to meet the unique, individual needs of the client and the event that they want to bring to life. You may need to secure certain accommodations from providers that the venue doesn’t provide.

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Event Planning Negotiating Events Event Planning Tools 62

SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

A webinar by Skyline Exhibits aimed to answer that, hosted by Sofia Troutman, senior digital marketing and product innovation manager, and Jon Althoff, senior director of global marketing. You’ll want to be sure meeting your goal is best served by a live event before you decide to put one on. Sponsorship.

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Social Media Sponsorships Speakers Contracts 51

MeetingsNet

JULY 9, 2021

How to build budgets and adapt them on the fly at a time when in-person and virtual meetings don’t yet have a clear path forward. In the breakout session led by Todd Schwartz, CMP, formerly a senior events marketing manager at McDermott+Consulting, 38 of the 55 attendees said they had more than a decade of planning experience.

Negotiating 105

Negotiating Tech Sponsorships Contracts 105

Stova

MARCH 7, 2023

Having a partner that knows what the market wants now and which technologies will matter most is important, but with hundreds of options available, how do you find the right fit? What emerging trends will shape the industry, and how can technology help you make the most of new market realities? What products are gaining traction?

2023 52

2023 Event Technology Technology Sponsorships 52

Socio Events

JULY 27, 2021

Does your contract with the venue include a health concierge, or will you need to hire a third party? During Socio’s first-ever hybrid event, “When Virtual Meets In-Person: How to Run a Successful Hybrid Event,” we teamed up with our AV partner, Meeting Tomorrow, to cover the essentials for building a hybrid event budget.

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Sponsorships Negotiating Contracts Venues 83

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

More: Hack Your Event Budget with Smart Meetings. Does your company have money allocated for the event or are you solely relying on the income brought in by registration fees and sponsorship dollars? The post The Thoroughly Modern Event Budgeting Checklist appeared first on Smart Meetings. Income Estimate.

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Entertainment Travel Advertising Sponsorships 107

Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

If you’re like many corporate meeting planners, planning meetings and events may only be part of your job and you learn as you go, without formal training. But if planning meetings and events are a passion of yours and you want to become a meeting professional, there are 33 skills you need to master. J: Marketing.

Meetings 62

Meetings Food and Beverage Risk Management Contracts 62

Eventbase

JULY 13, 2022

Gartner’s recent CMO Spend Survey reported a big shift back to event marketing. Following record lows in 2021, marketing budgets as a percentage of company revenue climbed from 6.4% in 2022, with Event Marketing & Sponsorship showing the largest increase in spend. There is something special about live events.

Event Apps 52

Event Apps Sponsorships Contracts Travel 52

ePly

AUGUST 25, 2021

In a recent webinar, Rich Vallaster , Director of Marketing and the Tradeshow Wonk at Personify, stressed just this – that we need to “let the tech , tech ” and learn how to leverage new and existing solutions to improve efficiency and streamline operations. Can it be done entirely unaided, including payment and contracting if applicable?

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Tech Contracts Technology Retail 62