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2022 Conference Registration Pacing

Velvet Chainsaw

It’s expected that meetings in Q3 or Q4 will outperform those held in the first half of this year. Attendees’ decision to attend will be made later than normal. A lot of meetings operating in Q1 and Q2 ended up extending their early-bird deadlines multiple times. Market differently. Adjust your date fees.

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More Marketing Isn’t the Answer

Velvet Chainsaw

A strategic look at your marketing spend, as well as what you spend on your attendee experience, can be telling. According to Convene ’s most recent Meetings Market Survey , on average 6 percent of a meeting’s direct expenses fall in the marketing/promotion category.

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Why Your Conference Should be Target-Audience Obsessed

Velvet Chainsaw

If student attendance is material, we like to analyze separately.) At times, we also remove speakers and volunteer leaders as they may justify their participation based more on those roles than their education and networking experience. Heat Mapping — There are lots of ways to heat-map your audience.

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CVBs and DMOs: A Hidden Resource for Meeting and Event Professionals

Eventsforce

As a meeting and event planner, do you ever feel a little stuck? Turn to the local convention and visitors bureau (CVB) and destination marketing organisation (DMO) to hit an event planning jackpot. Q: How should meeting and event professionals utilise CVBs and DMOs to enhance their planning capabilities?

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TOP 25 best marketing conferences in Europe to attend in 2019

Eventory

Showing up at one of the best marketing conferences puts you right in the heart of the industry. You get the chance to meet fellow specialists, discuss the new trends and share experiences. There are many benefits of regular event attendance. Friends of Search is the meeting that focuses on online marketing and SEO areas.

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How Much Should You Spend on Marketing Your Meeting?

PCMA Convene

According to Convene ’s most recent Meetings Market Survey , on average, 6 percent of a meeting’s direct expenses fall in the marketing/promotion category. Leadership often thinks the answer to their attendance problems is to earmark even more spend for attendance marketing.

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How Much Should You Spend on Marketing Your Meeting?

PCMA Convene

According to Convene ’s most recent Meetings Market Survey , on average, 6 percent of a meeting’s direct expenses fall in the marketing/promotion category. Leadership often thinks the answer to their attendance problems is to earmark even more spend for attendance marketing.