Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Prepare the hotel concierge with information about the group and sponsors so they can make better recommendations and anticipate the needs of attendees. Especially in a walkable, scenic place like Newport, Rhode Island, scheduling in some time to discover the area, answer emails or catch a nap is always appreciated.

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JULY 21, 2020

And while events have always been about creating meaningful and lasting connections, our rush to find sponsors every year somewhat goes against this ideal. Big time sponsors get a general session everyone has to attend and then others get a breakout room or maybe an exhibit booth. And usually, the answer is a resounding yes!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

You pre-load it with information on the destination, information about the conference, the theme, sponsors, whatever you want. “Some of our hotel partners have started to use it in their lobby so that someone can pre-load information,” Cameron says. You can make it AI to search the web….

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JANUARY 22, 2020

Get a sponsor on board for naming the wifi network after them. Name that wifi network after a sponsor. Turn it into another event sponsorship asset and give it another sponsor. So for example, if you had Red Bull sponsoring the name, maybe make the password gives you wings. Instant brand recognition. Yada, yada, yada.

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Endless Events

APRIL 14, 2020

At the same time also for sponsors, this was still something which was a little bit uncommon. Because it was still something which is a little bit new kind of for the sponsors, especially when it comes to the smaller sponsorships then this might be quite difficult actually because they don’t have the experience” A Learning Curve.

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MARCH 17, 2020

And what will you do to keep your sponsors happy? Consider Your Sponsors and Exhibitors . Virtual Sponsors. In-person events often have sponsors signage posted throughout the event, hosting cocktail parties or other activations. You have visualized how to keep your exhibitors and sponsors happy. Exhibitors .

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MARCH 24, 2022

Website traffic by promo codes: see which sponsors or promo codes drove the most traffic to your event website. Sponsor revenue. Sponsor/ exhibitor satisfaction : measure with a survey. Sponsor logos clicked. Marketing KPIs. Email open rate. Push notification open rate. Discount codes. Discount codes used by attendees.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

As the exclusive media sponsor, Smart Meetings was there to hear how meeting professionals are adjusting to losing international attendance while preparing for higher prices. because of travel warnings being issued against the country or, in the case of Canada, anger over tariff threats.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Record and sponsor your breakout sessions. You can put content on a private or public YouTube channel with sponsor content at the beginning or end of the recording. This is a win-win-win; attendees and the public can view the content anytime, sponsors gain additional exposure, and you receive additional revenue.

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MARCH 18, 2025

With that in mind, here are some best practices to consider, focusing on sponsoring industry newsletters, placing banner ads on relevant websites, and leveraging social media. Sponsoring Newsletters Sponsoring newsletters can be an effective way to reach potential clients directly in their inboxes.

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

What does your sponsor forecast look like? Did you have sponsors in your previous event? On the contrary, plenty of sponsors can get a lot more out of digital experiences than live ones. Includes everything from Google ads to vendor and sponsor associated costs. Are you charging enough for all their benefits?

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JANUARY 27, 2022

I’ve been on planning teams as well as a sponsor and an exhibitor.” “In 2022, there are so many opportunities to give sponsors value ,” he adds. “How many planners and event management companies actually sit down with their sponsors afterward and have an hour-long debrief? That’s not caring.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2022

For example, planners can aim to improve networking opportunities , sponsor and exhibitor engagement , session attendance , or brand recognition. You can also use gamified challenges to highlight your sponsors or show your audience what matters to you. Gamification should help planners achieve their event goals.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Source Event Sponsors One of the biggest hurdles for event planners is cost. Instead of trimming event perks to meet your budget, you can source sponsors to make events more affordable. Sponsors provide financial assistance or in-kind support for your event in exchange for advertising, publicity, or other benefits.

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Endless Events

APRIL 28, 2020

6 Wrong Sponsors. On the contrary; the digital world offers endless new possibilities for planners to promote their sponsors and for sponsors to get potential leads from the virtual experience. But one of the biggest virtual event mistakes lies in the choice of sponsors. And that means minimizing distractions.

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MAY 1, 2020

Activating Exhibitors And Sponsors. Sponsors will continue to be a big part of events, even as they shift to virtual. It’s up to planners to brainstorm and come up with ideas on how to activate exhibitors and sponsors during a virtual event. Head out to our article about the subject for an in-depth guide!

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FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Engaging with event sponsors. PURPOSE: Boost engagement with sponsors or exhibitors. As you know, making sure sponsors and exhibitors are satisfied is one of the most important aspects of event planning. It should correlate to an attendee behavior like: Attending sessions on-time. Networking with other attendees.

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JUNE 10, 2022

The final step in the event management process is a follow-up meeting after the event to discuss the event’s overall ROI, attendee and sponsor feedback, and make the necessary readjustments to the overarching event strategy. Post-Event Debrief Questions For Sponsors. How do we boost interactivity for the event?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

Then there are your sponsors and exhibitors. Certainly, a critical element to any event success, but now that we have a virtual and in-person environment, we need to create more diverse sponsor and exhibitor packages,” she says. We’ll also give them this sense of shared experiences.”. Lastly, insights. “We’re

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

They give us concrete advice on building out backup plans and communicating with attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors. ” Disruption-Proof Events For Sponsors & Exhibitors. ” In his opinion, sponsors would more readily invest in disruption-proof events. Let’s get brewing! The core people come no matter what.”

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APRIL 6, 2022

We envision lots of use cases for NFTs and blockchain to make it easier to track and promote content on the platform—allowing sponsors and hosts to set goals to drive users to get the most out of an event and rewarding people for loyalty by being strong participants. This is what meeting professionals can learn from their experiences on Web3.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

So, how can marketers create impactful hybrid events that resonate with physical and virtual attendees while delivering ROI for hosts, sponsors and exhibitors? So, while events are beginning to offer physical options, the future of events will be inclusive of hybrid events, offering a vibrant digital overlay to the in-person experience.

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MARCH 3, 2022

” Lean On Your Sponsors. “You will have to figure out how to increase your sponsorships and potentially get your sponsors on board with the advertising itself and maybe co-brand some of your advertising. Now you’re paying that for impressions.” “The free days are over,” agrees Nick.

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Endless Events

MARCH 21, 2022

Also, it’s very easy to please your sponsors with the tools that they give you.” And the best show for our attendees, partners, and sponsors.” ” Sponsors, too, benefit from Remo. . “The onboarding process at Remo is fabulous and that is a huge thanks to Amy and her team.

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AUGUST 15, 2023

A collective of facilitated table discussions sponsored by Maritz and labeled as Provocateur Circles provided a safe and comfortable arena to conduct open conversations about the issues women in the meetings industry experience and discuss possible solutions that can help the community. something magic happens.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Or maybe if you’re meeting with sponsors and they ask you about the purpose of the event, that strategy is really there to help support you and back that up” “It also lets you get one step ahead of everything rather than trying to catch up and focus on design and execution later on. Virtual Event Strategy: Who Else?

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2022

If you’re planning the biggest shindig of the year, you’re busy worrying about registrations, sponsors, and catering. How much did you earn from sponsors ? Sponsorships are a great way to measure ROI because they show sponsors have an interest in your event. . As an event planner, you host events to get results.

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MARCH 2, 2022

With it comes the community model: an opportunity to stay connected with your audience, exhibitors, and sponsors throughout the entire year rather than just for several days. host sponsor giveaways and gamified challenges. Audience Engagement Stretches Beyond Singular Events.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2021

One way in and out, which provided max safety and visibility for sponsors. Ballpark digital signage for conference logo and sponsor info. The group used every last stitch of digital signage and jumbotron for endless sponsor branding and visibility. Here’s how they did it: 2-day set up and move in. 2-day show.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

One final disclaimer before we dive in: this is not sponsored content ; no event platform paid to be featured on this list. A note to planners : The virtual booth offerings for exhibitors and sponsors are limited, but the built-in floorplan amplifies traffic to the onsite booths. Albert’s Aha! Building events since : 2015.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Identify What Your Sponsors Want. Nick has the answer: “ Exclusivity and more sponsors who own the show.” ” If you have one show a year, you only have one title sponsor. Ultimately, your sponsors don’t want everyone. So, how do smaller events make you more money?

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MAY 24, 2021

Other platforms have really expanded on what it means to be a virtual exhibitor or a virtual sponsor.” ” “Especially as we get into hybrid platforms, you want to be collecting all of your data here. They’re able to get a bigger return than what they would have had just at an in-person event in the past.

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Endless Events

MARCH 9, 2021

If you get that live engagement, it makes your sponsors happy and you can get more sponsored dollars. If a person registers in one place, then they have to go figure out where they go for the live event, and then within that, they have to figure out where the sponsors are – every step you’re losing people.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Foster Lasting Relationships Events are really all about relationships, so your event plan should prioritize fostering lasting connections with attendees, sponsors and partners. Showing up once a year to ask for money isn’t the best way to ensure you have valuable sponsors each year.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

One of the biggest problems I saw was involving your exhibitors or sponsors. Do you need to address sponsor churn? The insights I picked up brought me to build up what is now Campfire Social.”. Erica continues: “At this time, community wasn’t the buzzword it is today. Do you need to diversify our revenue stream?

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

You can flaunt a brand as part of the decor, which can especially delight your sponsors and exhibitors. Data can then be used to further inform your event strategy and give your attendees and sponsors exactly what they want. But event platforms (and accompanying event apps) can offer so much more. Attendee communication.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

.” Exhibitors & Sponsors At Virtual Events. “From a business perspective, one of the biggest opportunities for growth for us has been events like Stephanie’s that bring in sponsors and exhibitors. I know people wonder whether or not there is an ROI for sponsoring virtual events.

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