A recent article from Associations Now caught my eye: Virtual Events: Make Your Sponsor the Star. Many of the suggestions that were provided were things that we've suggested on our blog...and our doing with current and clients. At live events, sponsors have so many opportunities to increase brand awareness, drive booth traffic and establish connections. … Continue reading Virtual Events: Supporting Your Sponsors
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Case Study: Destinations International Post-Conference Digital Highlights Issue
Virtual conferences are a completely different ballgame...attendees, planners and sponsors will all agree on that. Time commitments, platform selection and ROI are just a few of the many concerns that need to be addressed. But one thing that does not change: educational content. The methods in which it's consumed, and shared, may be different, but … Continue reading Case Study: Destinations International Post-Conference Digital Highlights Issue
Digital Publishing Solutions for Virtual Events
Moving a conference to a virtual platform can be a bit overwhelming. There are so many decisions that need to be answered, from which technology supplier to select, along with session formats, programming length and how to manage a virtual exhibit hall. And of course it may be unclear as to what the reception from … Continue reading Digital Publishing Solutions for Virtual Events
Webinar Recap: Engaging Virtual Attendees
Face-to-face conferences and tradeshows are known for networking, engagement and education. But uncertainty brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic has brought virtual and hybrid formats front and center. The Expo Group hosted an engaging webinar yesterday, “Engagement Strategies for Virtual and Hybrid Events.” Dana Freker Doody, Todd Carruth and Thom Singer discussed what virtual and … Continue reading Webinar Recap: Engaging Virtual Attendees
Looking for Cost-Effective Pre-Show Marketing Tools? Publish a Show Daily Preview Issue
Show dailies are a unique publication - in essence, you are publishing a customized newspaper for your target audience. Content is chosen by your organization, and delivery methods can include print, direct mail, email and social media. Data released in CEIR’s new report, Cost to Attract Attendees, shows that associations now spend 20% less on … Continue reading Looking for Cost-Effective Pre-Show Marketing Tools? Publish a Show Daily Preview Issue
Recommended Reading: Digital Marketing Tactics
A digital marketing plan is a must for any conference. Reaching attendees - and prospective attendees - where they are, whether it be Twitter, LinkedIn or email is a must. You can't assume one platform will reach you target audience. Scanalytics recently wrote about digital marketing tactics on their blog - check out 5 Digital … Continue reading Recommended Reading: Digital Marketing Tactics
Hot Topics on the CustomNEWS Blog
How is it already September? Time flies, for sure! Here's a look back at our most popular posts of the year, so far. Check back in December to see what our year-end results are. Digital Marketing: It Starts with Print: Social media, email and the Internet deliver news to a wide audience very quickly. All it … Continue reading Hot Topics on the CustomNEWS Blog
#FOMO: Your Show Daily Can Help!
FOMO – fear of missing out – is a phrase often used in commercials. But it also has a lot of relevance in the meetings industry. Are you creating enough buzz from your conference that will have those not attending rethinking their decision? Non-attendees can read about session topics and keynote speakers in promotional materials, … Continue reading #FOMO: Your Show Daily Can Help!
Digital Marketing: It Starts with Print
Social media, email and the Internet deliver news to a wide audience very quickly. All it takes is a few keystrokes for photos to populate to a Facebook page or a story to appear on a blog. But where does the content for these mediums start? With print. Looking specifically at annual meetings and tradeshows, … Continue reading Digital Marketing: It Starts with Print