To outsource or not to outsource? Chances are, if you are responsible for your organization’s meetings, conferences, tradeshows or events, you’ve probably asked yourself this very question at one time or another. The good news is–you’re not alone. In today’s busy climate, many corporations, associations and government agencies, finding themselves faced with overextended staff and…
The date is set. The venue is booked. Now you just need to get people to show up. Worried? Maybe a little? Don’t be. If you’re not sure how to market an event, here’s a list of 50 event marketing tips. You don’t need a big advertising budget or celebrity endorsements to make this work….
Marketing your business can seem like a daunting task, and sometimes we just need a little guidance to set things in motion. Here are some tips that you can easily implement into your monthly routine to ensure that your brand is communicating properly with your target audience. Follow these steps and you will be on…
It’s easy to find yourself attracted to big names when you’re looking for speakers for your events or conferences, almost like they’re shiny objects or something. But I’ve been to enough conferences (as both an attendee and a keynote speaker) to learn that organizers can put themselves into some pretty bad positions by getting distracted…
An empty hall is probably the most disappointing part of hosting an event. Apart from the fact that you will probably lose money, your invited guests get to speak to empty chairs, and you might lose credibility with your sponsors! This can happen for both free and paid events. But for paid events, you might…
If you’ve been tasked with planning your company event, getting the venue right is crucial. Whether it’s a large conference, a small meeting or a glamorous gala dinner, the venue choice can really make or break an event. We’ve come up with a list of six things to look out for when venue finding. Venue…
Would you like to conduct an effective event promotion? Let’s take your hand and walk you through it. Read on. One of the best ways that you can get your business in front of potential customers is by hosting an event. They can come in many shapes and forms, from seminars and debates to…
When businesses and organizations have a product, service, idea or cause to promote, they often host paid events for their target markets to attend. Paid events include conferences, networking events, trade shows, webinars, virtual conferences, teleseminars, retreats, seminars and charity. Businesses and organizations attempt to increase event registrations by gaining exposure through online and offline…