Blog Round-Up: The Role of Print

The pivot to virtual events has brought digital publishing to the forefront, and possibly left the future of print in jeopardy. When I had the idea to start writing posts related to the impact of COVID-19 on the events industry, I didn’t realize I would have so much to write about. I still have a … Continue reading Blog Round-Up: The Role of Print

Webinar Recap: Monetizing Your Live & Virtual Events through Sponsorships

The growth of virtual conferences has raised so many questions: What platform to use? What to charge for registration fees? How does a virtual exhibit hall work? And so on, and so on – there’s a lot to learn, and many different stakeholders to consider, and keep happy. Earlier this month, IAEE presented an informative … Continue reading Webinar Recap: Monetizing Your Live & Virtual Events through Sponsorships

Preparing for Events, Post-COVID-19

Has your event already been postponed due to COVID-19? Or are you developing contingencies in hopes that your summer or fall event can move forward, but know things may be different? As show daily producers, the CustomNEWS team works with associations of many different shapes and sizes to support their communications and marketing efforts. From … Continue reading Preparing for Events, Post-COVID-19

Recommended Reading: Growing Attendance

An event's success can be defined in different ways, but strong attendance numbers are a must. While it may not be realistic to expect strong growth every year, you don't want to see a drop off. That could mean they are turning to other organizations for education, and not yours! This post from MemberClicks, From #ASAE17: … Continue reading Recommended Reading: Growing Attendance

Link Share Friday – September 25, 2015

Articles we’re sharing this week focus on publishing, social media, marketing and outsourcing. And scroll down to read the digital preview issue for ALC '15. Q&A: 3 Tips to Boost Your Event Marketing via @AssociationsNow Showcasing the content from your meeting is a great way to market your event. A show daily is not only … Continue reading Link Share Friday – September 25, 2015

Show Dailies Help Your Exhibitors Stand Out in a Crowd!

A recent blog post about the value of exhibiting led me to think about ways an association can leverage the publication of a show daily to offer exhibitors new ways to stand out on the trade show floor and drive booth traffic, beyond just simply asking them to buy an ad. Here's a look at … Continue reading Show Dailies Help Your Exhibitors Stand Out in a Crowd!

Communication: The Key to a Successful Conference

By Mariela Murphy Meeting planners will tell you the secret to a successful conference or event is communication, especially when it comes to the attendee experience. Attendees, or participants as they are now more properly referred to, are looking not only to be educated at your event but more importantly to be engaged, to be … Continue reading Communication: The Key to a Successful Conference

Link Share Friday – August 14, 2015

We’re mixing up today’s Link Share Friday post, and sharing links to some of our recent projects to highlight the many unique offerings of a show daily: CLN Daily Click here to read the Monday issue, which includes: Previews and recaps written by the publication's committee of member-authors New Product Showcase Association News Update exhibitor … Continue reading Link Share Friday – August 14, 2015

Photos Are Worth More than 1,000 Words

Getting the most out of your convention photos By Rachelle Morvant As a meeting planner or association executive, are you aware of the many benefits of hiring a professional event photographer? Your convention is the perfect opportunity to gather dynamic imagery that will enable you to market your organization on multiple levels. Once an organization … Continue reading Photos Are Worth More than 1,000 Words