The MICE Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

Logistical Challenges: Since AERs headquarters are in Bielefeld, Amsterdam offered an even better location than Berlin the year before. AER partnered with KLM as the main sponsor and chose modern venues that aligned perfectly with its goals. The team transported equipment directly by van on setup day.

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Endless Events

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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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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Endless Events

JULY 11, 2018

Finding sponsors for events can be difficult especially if you don’t have a core set of sponsors established. When businesses agree to sponsor your event they are wanting to increase their sales and build their brand. The example provided was set around food sponsors. What are your attendees interested in?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2021

As we walked through Petco Park, with the intention of using the seating bowl for the keynote speaker, Andrea realized it would be a memorable location for the entire show. One way in and out, which provided max safety and visibility for sponsors. Ballpark digital signage for conference logo and sponsor info. We got lucky.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

Attendees will be in multiple locations, and with that, the way they consume content is going to be different. Then there are your sponsors and exhibitors. Hybrid Models. Content can certainly be consumed at the same time, but the experience for each of those audience sets is going to need to be optimized for both,” Peltier says.

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Endless Events

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. Set a specific date and location. Check Your Event ROI.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 29, 2018

Where to Host Your Next Conference: 8 Best Locations. When it comes to host cities, you can have a great but cliché location. This list has 8 new locations that match up business with leisure, ensuring your attendees have a good time with the locale and the culture while keeping them safe and primed for learning during the event.

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Techsytalk

DECEMBER 26, 2016

The other method is a sponsored update, which is the more effective of the two because you can target the ads to a specific demographic by filtering results based on factors like industry, job title, location, etc. Sponsored updates can be seen on a user’s update stream and even on their mobile devices. Photo credit: Ad Stage.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

The location. Who to thank—event sponsors and employers. Memory can fail you, so get it in writing while it’s still happening. Take the time to write notes about what impressed—and what didn’t meet expectations. Include: An event overview. Number of people. Take Photos. Get permission to take photos at the event.

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Techsytalk

DECEMBER 26, 2018

You know how hotels located in mountains charge less when it’s autumn? Finding a partner or a sponsor oftentimes isn’t easy. However, if you’re tight on cash, you need to try and look for sponsors or partners. Also, if you can find a renowned partner/sponsor, that could help you with event experience. Timing is important.

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Endless Events

APRIL 19, 2021

Hybrid events offer the opportunity to expand an event’s reach, engagement, and return on investment for speakers, exhibitors, and sponsors. It consists of one onsite studio location with 10 to 50 in-person attendees (these numbers can vary a bit, so make sure to consult with your production company). But how, you may ask?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2021

Another client said, “Ticket sales used to cover the venue and speakers, but the profit came from sponsors. Now, with 100 percent virtual events, we give tickets away for free, still make money on the sponsors and have a fraction of the work. Several speakers said they have been hired to speak from a remote location.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Heat maps show the attendees’ real-time location and can even help planners make real-time strategic changes to the event layout. Exhibitors and sponsors can also enjoy the benefits of attendance tracking at events. Attendance tracking helps exhibitors and sponsors understand their audience better. GIVE VALUE TO EXHIBITORS.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

Yet too often the speaker selection process is managed by the sales and marketing teams, and it usually identifies people in two major categories– sponsors and big corporate logos. What’s At Stake. Remember that customer experience includes every single interaction a customer has with a brand.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 25, 2019

The app even includes an Event Planning template that allows you to build the schedule and keep track of staff, sponsors, and budget, as shown below. As an event planner, you likely need to send a range of materials to your marketing team, vendors, sponsors, and everyone else involved with the event. Offers ready-to-go templates.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

From securing sponsors to organizing the AV and production needs, the planning process seems endless. Will the venue be somewhere your stakeholders, sponsors, and employees will be proud to go to? Consider the area or general location is an important step you shouldn’t miss. However, don’t get too hung up on location.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Pharma-sponsored meetings are viewed as valuable, even if some question the objectivity of the content. Location, Location, Location. Even for those who travel, location is often the deciding factor. Meeting Types. Many respondents said they choose meetings based on factors such as proximity to home.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Make sure to really take advantage of logo placement by offering sponsors opportunities for placement in event entrances for maximum visibility. Always be very intentional with sponsorship, if attendees walk into giant billboards of the sponsors it tends to cheapen the event which will leave guests less excited for the rest of the night.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2022

With locations in more than 100 countries, there is a strong incentive for meeting planners to take advantage of all the benefits available to Rewards members. Even with this massive collection, the company already has 1,800 more locations planned for development. A full list of participating locations can be found on IHG’s website.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Planners looking for a unique space that checks the appropriate boxes but also offers attendees a different experience may want to explore their local movie theater as a possible location. Before and after meetings, attendees can enjoy Grandscape, a premium mixed-use development in The Colony, where our Grandscape theater is located.

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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. The possibilities are truly endless when designing a custom floor plan for your Remo event that immerses attendees to any imaginable location (trade show floor, the moon, the beach, relaxing networking lounge).

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Are we choosing sponsors that match our value? Some locations are a better choice because of the leisure opportunities they bring. The top considerations when choosing your next bleisure event location includes safety, costs, access to all forms of transport, weather and climate, cultural impact, and availability of lodging.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

Don’t forget, you’ll need similar (and often separate) accommodations for your staff, vendors , volunteers, sponsors, media, security, talent and parade participants. Don’t forget, you’ll need similar (and often separate) accommodations for your staff, vendors , volunteers, sponsors, media, security, talent and parade participants.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2024

and serving more 500 locations worldwide. Yet many groups are heading straight for Paris this summer, especially Olympics sponsoring companies or partnering organizations. She notes that the group footprint in the City of Light normally tends to be lighter at this time of the year anyway, because it’s peak tourist season.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

You could be outside at a pool, you can be at this cool new location. Or you might be able to have a coffee sponsor next year. ” Sponsors. That kind of information as far as the sponsor is concerned is really valuable. Whatever you have to do to be at this event. And then look at all the things you have to do.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Many professionals attend two or more conventions, or trade shows, a year in various locations throughout the United States and the world. Read More : Take Me Out to the Ball Game Sponsor a talent show. This can mean each attendee must find someone to care for their children or ask their spouse to do double duty while they are gone.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Decide how you want to categorize your attendees—job title, geographical location, interests within the industry, you name it—and break people up accordingly. Challenges could include things like: Visit 3 sponsor booths who seem most interesting to you. We’re talking targeted roundtables. And here’s why.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Through a platform, you can gather data, share resources, and even increase the visibility of your event sponsors. Announce the app along with your event’s date and location, so attendees immediately know what they need to do. Seventy-five percent of event app developers report adoption rates of 60% or more.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

Be Flexible and Transparent Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, was not the location originally slated for this year’s WEC. Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, student volunteers & speakers. Here are five lessons learned for anyone looking to shake up the annual meeting rotation. Louis required VanDeventer and the team to pivot.

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

A great app will also allow you to track your ROI and monetize sponsors. How can you leverage your app to include sponsors? Their app includes tools that measure attendee engagement in real time, are set to build revenue and highlight sponsors, and most importantly, tools that keep your attendees informed during the event.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 27, 2018

Plus, all events are conveniently located next to a transit station so it is easy for everyone to continue with their day afterwards. For large scale events, it’s worth connecting with commercial partners who are prepared to sponsor and promote the event to their customer base. Typically, the event lasts around 90 minutes.

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Endless Events

MARCH 10, 2020

Having to set up AV, having to find a location. If there’s a sponsor, she’ll introduce the sponsor and then she’ll introduce the first speaker and then when that person is done or it’s Q and A, she’ll moderate and then she will introduce the next speaker as well.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

Radius : A platform that allows attendees to receive digital content based on their physical location. Sponsors can also drop white papers at expos, and attendees can receive mobile badges when they enter a venue. Sponsors can also drop white papers at expos, and attendees can receive mobile badges when they enter a venue.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The incentive market will continue to lead the way in presenting new locations, unique experiences and immersive programming,” said new CEO Annette Gregg, who joined the organization in November after serving as chief revenue officer for MPI. After the pandemic, there’s an even great desire for us to be together.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Sponsored by Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau. The 225,000 square foot venue features 36 luxury suites located on two levels and a continuous concourse hosting a variety of concession and refreshment stands, merchandise kiosks, the San Manuel VIP Club and other fan amenities. Walk, Ride or Stroll. Go al fresco.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Innovative organizers also continue to leverage push notifications post-registration to upsell add-on activities or additional sessions, promote sponsors, or generate buzz in the lead-up to the event by offering sneak peeks of the content or encouraging social media posts from attendees. . Website Traffic by Promo Codes.

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