Dana Communications

DECEMBER 5, 2023

These are the tourism authorities that partner with and promote happenings in the region. Being named a preferred vendor for overnight accommodations can really boost your bottom line. The post Event-ful Travel: 5 Winning Ways to Get Event-Goer Heads in Beds appeared first on Dana Communications.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

You want a company that knows its city well and has built excellent relationships with venues and vendors in the area. How do you approach vendor relationships? One of the advantages of working with a DMC is gaining secondhand access to their vendor network. Are they responsive communicators?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

This year may see fewer people wandering the venue halls Las Vegas Convention Center , but promoters are confident that the show will go on, with some pandemic tweaks. Vendors will host virtual experiences to familiarize participants with their products, and some companies still plan to be on site.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

GBT suggested focusing on building internal team relationships at off-sites and within off-site programming, and having an active company communication channel that markets travel programming effectively. Expanding vendor deals to utilize spa facilities, wellness-based accommodation and better team training are good places to start. “On

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 12, 2024

Whether guests, employees, vendor partners, or friends; I do my best to show genuine hospitality. Working through a myriad of intricate details, collaborating with multiple departments and vendors, and then witnessing the culmination of months of tireless planning I felt an overwhelming sense of fulfillment.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 25, 2019

You’re dealing with vendors, speakers, performers, caterers, marketers, the media, you name it. Event planners can “hack” Asana by listing speakers, performers, vendors, etc as “tasks” and attaching their contracts, promo photos, and so on to the task. Includes “work chat” to quickly communicate with team members. Google Docs.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

In every contract, an Audio Visual (AV) quote is the piece of a vendor agreement that has the dollars attached to it that breaks apart the projected cost of different materials. It’s no surprise that many large events require various large promoters. We’ve been talking a whole lot about Av quotes. Discount Opportunities.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2024

The press release opens stating that when DI announced Tampa as the annual convention’s destination, “the choice sparked debate among members due to recent Florida laws targeting women, the LGBTQ+ community and African Americans.” Our foundation as a multicultural community and our leadership in inclusivity are well-known and respected.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In today’s digital age, social media has become the most powerful and influential tool for marketing and promoting events. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve deeper into social media marketing and provide valuable insights, practical tips, and proven strategies to effectively promote your event and maximize its exposure.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 17, 2024

Destination Organizations, or DOs, are not-for-profit organizations that represent a specific location, promoting the community as an attractive travel destination and enhancing its public image as a dynamic place to live and work. Resources Looking for the perfect vendor for an upcoming event?

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Choosing not to offer discounts or promotions While offering one ticket price for all event tickets may sound like the simplest option for event planners, choosing to do so could end up costing you profits. Take advantage of free event planning software that makes it easy to communicate event updates.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Social media has long been an important part of event marketing and promotion. Facebook can be used to promote all kinds of events — from conferences and conventions to birthday parties and retirement celebrations. In this blog post, we’re going to walk you through how to promote an event on Facebook from start to finish.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

Communicating this data to C-levels and clients can help manage expectations and justify budgets,” said Catherine Chaulet, president and CEO of Global DMC Partners , from the stage. Sustainability and CSR Provide and promote water stations as an alternative to water bottles. Engage in community service and local charitable activities.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2019

In both instances, there’s a high chance that franchisees will walk away feeling talked at rather than communicated with. Pre-event communication, the event itself, post-event communications, and follow-up surveys should all be impactful. Sessions also often attempt to deliver too many messages at once. It just doesn’t work.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

“It’s gonna create an ‘easy button’ that you can click, and boom, it will analyze years of unwieldy data, build an event based on those insights with suggested locations, amount of space, speakers, content, length of time for sessions and all the marketing materials you need to promote it. All of these things that take time goes away.”

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Have you ever tried to teach a class, promote a discussion, or get people to join in on an activity only to be met with blank stares and an awkward silence? Event engagement, also known as audience engagement, refers to an event’s ability to hold the attention of its audience as well as promote full participation from event attendees.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

After two years of hard work, she was promoted to Director of Programs and Events and led the events team. As she prepared for the exam herself, she turned to vendors for many of her questions. None of these events can come together without constant communication. “We “I was hooked,” she says.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 13, 2021

Promote events on social media. Encourage mentorship connections for new students, students in the LGBTQ+ community, those who struggle with addiction or grieving, and so on. Promote diversity, inclusion, and intersectionality. Promote student health with a Student Farmer’s Market.

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Social Tables

JULY 31, 2018

The marketing team will focus on event promotion , communicating with attendees and donors, and generating buzz around the big day or night. This team will get deep into the details in order to plan every piece — from searching for venues to working with vendors and sponsors. Vendors (decor, AV, F&B, security).

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Sponsors Logistics Vendor Events 149

Motivation Excellence

JUNE 21, 2019

Even your vendors can be great advocates, so make sure you’re following the rules of vendor management. Here is a sample formula: Communicate. Use smaller promotions and incentives to keep referrals HOT. Make sure you develop frequent communication to keep your program “top of mind.”

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ITA Group

MARCH 2, 2021

New Channel Research: Simplify Your Vendor Program to Increase Participation. For decades, vendors have used channel incentives to drive behavior—suppressing old behaviors, establishing new ones or completely repositioning partners for a new opportunity.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. They create an event’s layout, establish the theme, and may even design marketing campaigns to promote the event. A keen eye is required for event planners who want to remain competitive. Collaboration.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

But often, explicit communication — saying or writing what’s needed to guide or influence desired behavior — improves matters over staying silent or beating around the bush. Here are five examples of how explicit communication improves meetings. A little explicit pre-party communication will improve your meeting.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

Here are some other ways this master planning guide can help: You can get on the same page with vendors and caterers well in advance. Add vendor timelines. When gathering vendor timelines, here are a few things you can ask: How long it takes for the caterer to prepare and serve a seated dinner for 500 people.

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Event Planning Vendor Events Sponsors 138

Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2019

They also greatly improve communication allowing attendees to get information 24/7 instantly and i n a world of instant gratification, the ability to immediately assist is what really cements chatbots as a new wave of communication in event support. Chatbots Can Be Used on Many Platforms. Check out our guide on. Software Integration.

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Social media for events can be leveraged to create buzz, promote the event, and increase exposure. By utilizing event presentation software and taking the time to design effective slides, organizers can better communicate their message to the audience. Finally, creating engaging presentations is key to keeping attendees interested.

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Event Technology Technology Technology Social Media 130

Endless Events

JULY 23, 2021

In every contract, an Audio Visual (AV) quote is the piece of a vendor agreement that has the dollars attached to it that breaks apart the projected cost of different materials. It’s no surprise that many large events require various large promoters. AV quotes will always be part of an agreement. How To Make Discounts Work.

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Contracts Contracts Venue Vendor 296

Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Then comes promotion where youll share the news with your audience through emails, social media announcements, event webpages, or even targeted ads. First, it promotes engagement by giving people a space to ask questions, interact with your team, or participate in live activities. Why Does Event Marketing Work? Want ideas?

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Start by weaving small segments about your event app into all pre-event communications,” VenuIQ suggests. According to a checklist from Swapcard , featuring a “Download the App Now” banner on the registration page or event microsite is another simple way to promote the app early on. Show off its features. Celebrate launch day.

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Event Apps Marketing Marketing Registration 111

Motivation Excellence

AUGUST 22, 2019

Promote these exclusive offers on all the social media platforms you use. Record a webinar based on a compelling, timely topic, and promote it via your website and social media accounts. Use routine messages to vendors, customers and other contacts to grow your email list. Promote your email newsletter at networking events.

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Social Media Automation Trade Show Booking 130

Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

100% of event professionals believe communication among their teams could be better. In this survey, planners told us that many details change up until the last minute, communication is not shared across the entire team, there’s not enough consistency in documented event details, and communication isn’t concise enough.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 23, 2023

Effective communication plays a crucial role in event success, whether you’re planning a conference, trade show, workshop, or any other event. Things To Do Before You Start Communicating Your Event Before you begin communicating your event, it’s vital to establish your event goals and objectives.

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Social Tables

JULY 31, 2018

Marketing The marketing team will focus on event promotion , communicating with attendees and donors, and generating buzz around the big day or night. This team will get deep into the details in order to plan every piece — from searching for venues to working with vendors and sponsors.

Sponsors 97

Sponsors Logistics Vendor Events 97

Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

By identifying these potential pitfalls in advance, organizers can take preventive measures by reallocating funds, renegotiating with vendors, or adjusting event components to fit within the budget. Clear Communication Budgets are not just internal tools; they are communication devices.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

An event website serves as a centralized platform for the promotion, registration, and communication of all event-related information to the attendees. It must be prominently displayed on the site, as well as throughout any promotional materials related to the event. Why Do You Need an Event Website?

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Social Tables

MAY 14, 2019

For example, if the purpose of the event is to promote a new product, the measure of success is most likely going to be the number of leads generated for your sales team. Program Administrators When it comes to the success of your event, content is key — especially if the purpose is to educate or promote. Lock in your event budget.

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