Top Posts: August 2021

Did you read these posts? They were our "top 10" posts in August: Case Study: APIC 2021 Virtual ConferenceVirtual or Hybrid? A Few Ideas to Consider…Case Study: NCVH 2021 Annual ConferenceYes, Virtual Events Need Printed MaterialsDoes Your Virtual Event Need a Printed Program?No Tote Bag? What about a Polybag?Planning for the Hybrid ExperienceHybrid Events & … Continue reading Top Posts: August 2021

Planning for the Hybrid Experience

How will you welcome virtual attendees at your next live event? Live events will return, that we're sure of. When? Who knows. Will they look the same, pre-COVID? Probably not. Welcoming back live events will not be easy. After losing millions due to cancelled events, venues need to look at what is needed to welcome … Continue reading Planning for the Hybrid Experience

How a Show Daily Saves Limbs . . . and Lives

Show dailies enhance conventions in many ways; but few have had the impact of one published by the organizers of the New Cardiovascular Horizons (NCVH) Annual Conference.   First, a bit of history. During NCVH 2013, a CustomNEWS show daily reporter attended a session in which a speaker described the impact that attending NCVH had … Continue reading How a Show Daily Saves Limbs . . . and Lives

Blog Round Up: Advertising/Non-Dues Revenue

Non-dues revenue is always a hot topic in the associations arena, but also a delicate topic - as the offerings need to be positioned as assets to the organization, not just money-makers. A show daily delivers on all accounts: Provides a wealth of content that showcases the news and highlights of a conference, in stories, … Continue reading Blog Round Up: Advertising/Non-Dues Revenue

Creating Year-Round Content: Start with the Opening Keynote

Over the next few months, we’ll write about ways to generate different types of content from a show daily article/conference event. We’re going to work under the assumption that you have a show daily editorial team onsite (at least one photographer and reporter) covering sessions. Keynote Recaps: Discuss your expectations/needs with your show daily reporter … Continue reading Creating Year-Round Content: Start with the Opening Keynote