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Site Selection: Where to Throw a Multisensory Event

Smart Meetings

Site selection often focuses on the things we can see—ballroom size, architecture, even how well the carpets match the theme. The post Site Selection: Where to Throw a Multisensory Event appeared first on Smart Meetings. But some cities are going the extra mile to engage all the senses. Sights, Sounds and Smells of Indy.

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Top 7 Ways to Market to Site Selection Consultants

DCI

Site selection consultants are highly influential players in corporate expansion and location decisions – and there are more ways than ever to reach them in our hybrid world. . Here are seven high-touch ways to market to and build relationships with site selection consultants. . Share Timely E-Newsletters.

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Smart Moves in Mexico, Atlanta and More

Smart Meetings

Englander takes on the role of account manager as well, and will assist with all aspects of site selection and contract negotiation processes. Allison Aguilar Bultman Allison Aguilar Bultman, Destination Madison Destination Madison promotes Aguilar Bultman to a brand new sales position: convention sales manager, multicultural markets.

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Is paid influencer marketing ethical in the event industry?

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Paid influencer marketing is spreading to the event industry, and I doubt that it’s an ethical practice. This is classic paid influencer marketing via social media, a marketing trend that has been rapidly growing since 2014. ” “Are there ways that this participation could influence site selection?”

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State of In-Person Events: Who’s Booking What, Where & When?

Smart Meetings

Who’s Booking : Hyatt is seeing a huge increase in leads from third-party RFP platforms like Cvent, and site selection companies like HelmsBriscoe. People are “cautiously optimistic” about the small meetings market for Q4 of this year. As of May 25, their Q2 lead volume has already surpassed Q1 numbers.

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7 Smart Moves at Hotel Crescent Court and More

Smart Meetings

Denise Mope Hotel Crescent Court in Dallas’s Uptown neighborhood added Mope as director of sales and marketing. He’s based in Thailand and will help planners with site selection and contract negotiation throughout the Asian market. More : 6 Smart Moves: Wellness Edition.

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Influencing the Influencers: 4 Best Practices for Marketing to Site Selectors

DCI

Site selection consultants influence an estimated 40%-60% of location decisions nationwide involving 100 or more jobs. Your marketing is only as good as your message. All site selection consultants agree that you need a compelling value proposition that demonstrates your community’s “why.” columbusregion.com .