SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Event planning is no easy feat. The best events bring together thought leaders who can provide unique value to guests. Event sponsorship is a well-used tactic to help with both funding and value delivery for large and small events. . What Are Event Sponsorships? In-kind sponsorship.

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GEVME

MARCH 24, 2022

It has not been too long since virtual events came into the spotlight – bringing a new wave of innovation into the event industry. But as events continue to evolve and technology keeps disrupting this space, there’s one more thing that everyone has their eyes on — the metaverse. Why does the metaverse matter to event marketers?

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

You’re a few months away from what you hope to be a show-stopping event for your association’s members. While you can hardly wait for the day to come, you know there’s still a lot to get done in the meantime—from locking down the perfect venue to developing attention-grabbing marketing materials that drive registrations. IT Specialist.

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Attendease

JANUARY 6, 2023

With the boom of online events, most companies have increased their portfolio of virtual events. By now, we are all mostly well-versed in the online space, but there are ways to take your next virtual event a step further in order to provide an even better event experience. . Sponsorship Opportunities.

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GEVME

JANUARY 4, 2022

In the last two years, people have gotten comfortable with the idea of attending a virtual event from home. Flipping the coin, do attendees see the value of paying for an online event? However, are people ready to invest in an online event when they are feeling they are not getting the same experience as in person?

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Picatic by Eventbrite

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Snagging a sponsor can take your event to the next level and create future opportunities for expansion — but many event creators hit a wall when trying to find and nurture potential sponsors.

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Attendease

AUGUST 6, 2024

Successful fundraising events are the lifeblood of many non-profit organizations and charities. Whether you’re a seasoned event planner or tackling your first fundraiser, this blog post will guide you through 10 easy-to-follow steps to ensure your next fundraising event is a resounding success. But fear not!

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Event Marketer

APRIL 17, 2024

Along for the ride was Wendy’s, the Official Hamburger of March Madness and the Official Breakfast of March Madness, which signed on in 2017 and, since then, has been growing its experiential programming around the sponsorship every year. Agencies: The Marketing Arm (experiential); VML (social content); Spark (media buying); Ketchum (p.r.).

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Event Marketer

JUNE 13, 2024

“This was more than just an event; this was a movement.” Patrick O’Keefe, VP-Integrated Marketing Communications, e.l.f. leveled-up the event: it delivered the Indy 500’s very first drone show. This was more than just an event; this was a movement,” says O’Keefe. Cosmetics e.l.f. When e.l.f. ’s Lip Oil Change.

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Expo Pass

JANUARY 23, 2024

We’re kicking off the year with a great topic that’ll set you up for a successful year of event marketing. Our recent webinar, Decoding Event Marketing: What Works & What Doesn’t , featured a pair of marketing gurus who graciously shared their wisdom. This is where tailored marketing comes in.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Nick Kelly, VP-Sponsorships, Verizon Verizon customers can win seats in the brand’s Hotspot section at MetLife Stadium. With hockey season in full swing, Verizon announced the renewal of a multiyear sponsorship with the NHL on Feb. Event Marketer: What is Verizon most excited about with this NHL partnership renewal?

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Event Marketer

JULY 27, 2021

Corona took a direct approach to its 2021 Indiana Pacers sponsorship with elaborate mobile locker room fan activations. Now, as vaccines continue to roll out and stadiums, arenas and ballparks gradually return to full capacity, brands are looking ahead to what sports sponsorships will look like in a post-pandemic world.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover floating face serum, a smokin’ festival sponsorship and predictive palettes. fest—until now, that is. Over the weekend, American Weed Co. made history as headline sponsor of the Cali Vibes Festival at Marina Green Park in Long Beach, CA.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages partnered with the corporate sponsorship team to create a race-themed environment that engaged fans from around the world with the iconic brand. Talks Miami Grand Prix, Hydration Inspiration The post Inside Coca-Cola’s Evolving Formula 1 US Grand Prix Sponsorship Strategy appeared first on Event Marketer.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 17, 2024

A multipronged sponsorship spanning almost a decade has led the luxury sports fashion brand to bank some annual traditions while bringing forward new experiences this year for tennis fanatics under its Le Club Lacoste membership program. Lynch says Lacoste sees the Miami Open as a global event, with the U.S. Agency: Factory 360.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Sponsored interviews, digital takeovers, diversity-focused events and panels, and the debut of the brand’s own four-part film set the scene. It also hosted the networking experience and panels that comprised the festival’s eighth annual Latino Filmmakers Network event.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 31, 2022

Activating in the great outdoors is serving as a pandemic-proof strategy for brands looking to connect with consumers face-to-face, and sponsorship activations at the X Games Aspen, Jan. The post Get a Quick Overview of Sponsorship Activations from X Games Aspen appeared first on Event Marketer. Agency: In-house.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

How much you decide to charge for tickets can make or break your event. In this guide we will cover proven strategies to help you determine your ticket pricing strategy, and ensure the financial success of your event. Determine your event’s value. what they want to get out of the event, and what value the event will bring them.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Over the last four decades, the brand has perfected a successful formula for the event held annually in Queens, NY, with core elements that resonate with attendees, including the Chase Lounge, an indoor hospitality area for Chase customers with tournament tickets, and the outdoor Chase Terrace, introduced last year.

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GEVME

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

For many event organisers, the big question is, how do I know if my event was successful? From ticket sales to website performance, an event has many dimensions that demonstrate where the value lies. The effective measurement of this value is the first step to making your event cost effective and your clients happy.

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Attendease

AUGUST 25, 2023

Event websites are more than just a digital flier or an online invitation. If you create event websites properly, you’ll stand out from the crowd with engaging visuals, informative agendas, captivating speaker lineups, and eye-catching event themes. This helps you effortlessly visualize and customize your website.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 11, 2022

They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and to celebrate the 90 th anniversary of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo—and its 30 th year sponsoring the event—Coca-Cola took the adage to heart and trotted into the event with a new 3,500-square-foot, Texas-style Ice House activation. 28-March 20), kick up their boots and stay awhile.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Its mobile tour is rolling into sporting events in nine markets, with 14 “tentpole stops” and surprise mid-week jaunts also on the agenda. Giveaways, fragrance and grooming product sampling, MVP-inspired photo ops and meet-and-greets with local celebrity athletes are all part of the event program, which runs through mid-December.

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Nunify

JANUARY 4, 2022

Since 2020 the event industry has aggressively adopted virtual events. What started off as an alternative to live events during the 2020 pandemic, has now become a must have format for event professionals in the future. Virtual events continue to deliver better ROI, Higher lead generation and Better content.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 27, 2024

But at this year’s event (March 14-17), with a refreshed corporate positioning—Old School Grit, New World Ideas—and the tournament’s 50 th anniversary on tap, the financial services company took the opportunity to reimagine how it engaged fans and clients on and off the course.

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Among “cheeky” headlines on the sponsorship: “Mick Jagger Hints He May be Ready to Embrace Old Age by Letting America’s Biggest Organization for the Elderly Sponsor the Rolling Stones’ Upcoming Tour” ( The Daily Mail ) and “The Rolling Stones’ Boomer Superfans Crashed AARP’s Website.” ( The Philadelphia Inquirer ).

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

No matter how long you’ve been in the events biz, the industry’s ever-evolving nature means there’s always fresh territory to explore. To help get the juices flowing for 2024, we analyzed 10 hot properties that offer prime sponsorship opportunities, and in some cases, new audiences worth tapping into. The key to sponsorship?

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Attendease

JANUARY 17, 2020

In 2020, events are going to become an even stronger pillar of B2B and B2C marketing. Top B2B Chief Marketing Officers plan to allocate almost 30% of their marketing budget to event planning in 2020. Adopting a clear event strategy will be critical to seize this great opportunity. Planning the Event.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 10, 2023

The appeal is evident: “Picklers” represent a broad demographic for brands to connect with, and as more dollars are being poured into the sport every day, it’s likely that sponsorship—and engagement—opportunities will only get better from here. The Carvana Court activation at PPA events aims to engage pickleball fans of all abilities.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 25, 2024

Presented as live ticketed events from July 27 to Aug. The agenda includes a series of nationwide live events and activations curated specifically for fans that will take place April through December. 11, the showings will give consumers a chance to view select hours of the network’s daytime coverage of the Games.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 19, 2018

With the advent of DIY solutions, business models that include sponsorship and the ability to reach a global audience, we’re seeing an increased focus on expanding the impact of virtual events. Tagoras’ aim is to assess the role of virtual conferences and similar virtual events are playing in the broader events market.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 21, 2022

The brand wasn’t an official NBA All-Star sponsor, but its recently-inked, multi-year experiential partnership with the Chicago Bulls as the team’s Official Shopping Partner validated its presence in Cleveland, and presented the perfect platform for activating the new sponsorship. marketing at Klarna.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 3, 2023

So as the event’s final matches approached, the brand unveiled a set of three murals on the shores of Doha dubbed the “Beach Club Billboard” to underscore its commitment to ensuring equity and access for female athletes, and remind sports fans that “the game has two halves.” 18 in Qatar. It doesn’t get bigger for us.”

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SpotMe Blog

JULY 1, 2021

What takes a B2B event to next-level greatness? While brainstorming your B2B event marketing ideas, these types of questions should be at the top of your mind. Your best B2B event marketing strategy can’t succeed without being seamlessly aligned with event objectives.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Beats, Cleats & Eats took place within the broader fan event (from July 15-16) on the Transit Pier, serving as a destination that highlighted key facets of North American soccer culture, from food to music to art, and spoke to its diverse fan base. Fans at nearby watering holes were also invited to engage with Coke during All-Star Week.

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Eventmobi

APRIL 14, 2020

Achieve Virtual Event Success. While many planners haven’t yet had the opportunity to run a virtual or hybrid event, pivoting from an in-person to virtual format offers new opportunities to engage your attendees and sponsors, while extending the reach of your event. In a virtual format, your event tech will take center stage.

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SpotMe Blog

JULY 25, 2021

With the world heading back to some sense of normalcy, many companies are anxious to include in-person components to their virtual events again, and vice versa, to create a hybrid event experience. Read on to learn more about hybrid events, examples to get you inspired, and tips to help you transition from virtual to hybrid. .

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