SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Event sponsorship is a well-used tactic to help with both funding and value delivery for large and small events. . What Are Event Sponsorships? Event sponsorship is when an organization agrees to cover part of the cost of an event in exchange for promotional benefits. Food and beverage. In-kind sponsorship.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Naturally, non-alcoholic brewers and zero-proof beverage makers, who create complex drinks that mimic cocktails without the alcohol, are leading the charge. They’re even creating entire festivals around the concept (hello, sponsorship opportunity).

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

Ever need help generating event sponsorship ideas? So let’s explore 66 creative event sponsorship ideas that will help you secure sponsorships for events of all kinds. And if you’ve got quite a few sponsorships under your belt, you might find something new to consider! Create sponsorship levels Got your offerings ready?

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Food & Beverage ($35/person). According to a Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) survey , 36% of all in-person event expenses are for food and beverages (F&B) alone. They do, however, care about an overall great experience, and food and beverage is a large component of attendee satisfaction.

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Attendease

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Technology has become more and more part of the event planning landscape, whether to manage registration, event agenda, abstract, AV team, food and beverage, and more… While event planners are eager to find a tech solution that can do all under one roof, the reality is much different.

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Event Marketer

MAY 5, 2022

Topics spanned hybrid, DE&I, new-era tech, sponsorship activation strategies, community engagement, sustainability, cross-channel strategies and beyond. And the insights delivered across many sessions ultimately pointed to the opportunities that the new reality—and starting with a clean slate—present. We create experiences.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 14, 2024

So we were thinking, ‘What can we do with this [Throwback Thursday] event that attracts those fans, leverages our partners and gives them a good experience?’” —Cavender Neutze, Marketing Manager, Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard Golf fans enjoyed the action on the green, as well as the Florida wildlife and scenery.

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Eventmobi

OCTOBER 6, 2022

360° degree screens, wireless presentation systems like Montage, and interactive screens are effective approaches for capturing the attention of participants. Wifi Connectivity and Bandwidth: Enough bandwidth to support all exhibitors, AV and presentation technology is a must for pop-up events. Here are a couple of examples.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

But in recent years, it has also inspired innovative sponsorship tactics that reach beyond VIP soirees—and the winter 2024 edition was no exception. 10 with “Nat Geo Presents: ‘Fit For a Queen,” an experiential event and runway show celebrating the brand’s new docuseries “QUEENS” about sisterhoods within the animal kingdom.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

exhibitors are funding these higher expenses by sending fewer staff, opting for smaller booth space and/or decreasing their sponsorship investment. As food-and-beverage costs increase for venues, those expenses are passed directly to event organizers. Some of our clients are experiencing up to 30% increase in prices over 2022.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 13, 2019

Offer event sponsorships and contra deals. These brands may charge a big price tag for that sponsorship deal. Ask businesses to sponsor the entire event – providing the venue, food, and A/V equipment, or just one element. Every event has pizza, a presentation, networking, and – you guessed it! No one will know, I promise!)

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Attendease

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Technology has become more and more part of the event planning landscape, whether to manage registration, event agenda, abstract, AV team, food and beverage, and more… While event planners are eager to find a tech solution that can do all under one roof, the reality is much different. What drives the need for all-in-one solutions?

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Here, we bring you extensive, and exclusive, coverage of Super Bowl LVIII brand activations we toured around the city, from intimate concerts in hotel venues to celebrity watch parties at comedy clubs to immersive booths in the Super Bowl Experience presented by Toyota at the Mandalay Bay South Convention Center.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Promotion – Will marketing or promotional efforts be required Geographical radius – What region or area will you be attracting attendees from Content – What type of content fits the purpose and audience needs (speakers, presentations, entertainment, etc.) Event Income.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Next, build a realistic event budget—factor in venue, food and beverage, A/V, staffing, speakers, promotion, etc. If you want to showcase real-world successes, invite speakers from healthcare organizations to deliver case study presentations. Build in ample time to connect between presentations.

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Nunify

JANUARY 4, 2022

Other top skills were Presenting in virtual event (57%), Remote coaching (28%) , Social media (23%) – ( MarketingCharts ). 30% delivered food & beverages to keep them engaged. 87% organizers opt for virtual event platforms that provide sponsorship opportunities in their virtual booth features. Bizzabo , 2020).

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Attendease

APRIL 9, 2024

Food Truck Alley Bring a fun, lighthearted vibe to your next event with food trucks. Give employees food truck coupons or tickets to sample different offerings. The unique setting, combined with nostalgic music and food, will make for an unforgettable vintage-inspired event.

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GEVME

JULY 21, 2021

There are so many advantages that these virtual events provide, from reducing the upfront cost to removing the tension associated with arranging the venue, food, and beverages, etc. Sponsorship: Enabling ways and methods to shout out the sponsor brand. Benefits of Hosting Virtual Events. Saves Money: . Eco-friendly: .

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GEVME

JULY 21, 2021

There are so many advantages that these virtual events provide, from reducing the upfront cost to removing the tension associated with arranging the venue, food, and beverages, etc. Sponsorship: Enabling ways and methods to shout out the sponsor brand. Benefits of Hosting Virtual Events. Saves Money: . Eco-friendly: .

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Planning Pod

APRIL 29, 2020

Presenters deliver information to online attendees via live or recorded video, audio or text, and attendees can often participate by using live chat or Q&A tools. And for presenters themselves, it’s very difficult to read a virtual room to adjust your presentation as opposed to reading a real room full of in-the-flesh guests.

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 5, 2022

For every session, the events team evaluated the speaker based on their content, presentation style, and audience feedback. If you need to sell the idea internally to your team, consider explaining how costs can be offset via sponsorship opportunities within the Event App and cutting back on printing. ” — Audrey Brown.

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Event Industry News

JULY 17, 2018

AEG Presents partnered with LiveStyled to provide the official mobile apps for the ‘All Points East’ and ‘Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park’ (BST) festivals in London during May & July this year. AEG Presents Festival Director, Jim King says: “It’s been an impressive first year working with the team at LiveStyled.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JANUARY 18, 2022

” Everyone gets the same plate of food, whether they like the sides or not. You will coordinate every element of the event from vendors to venues and sponsorships to guests. Sponsorship . Food & beverage catering. The package can include services like: Booking & Vendor Management. Rental Management.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

One event planner predicted in 2012 that that keynote speakers would give their presentation from the new orbiting space station in 2022. Still, it’s possible to see the present — and still-emerging future — in these 10-year-old predictions. And the major difference is that no one complains about the food!

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EncoreAPAC

JANUARY 17, 2022

When you reduce the amount of people coming to the in-person meeting,” Johnsen says, “that can also reduce the food, beverage and travel costs.” Virtual and hybrid platforms , like Cvent’s Attendee Hub and Chime Live , offer branded sponsorship opportunities and expanded ways to generate revenue from exhibitors and sponsors.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

An event proposal can have various different purposes: securing sponsorships, getting a client as an event planner, getting buy-ins from stakeholders and higher-ups, and so on. Obviously, an event proposal is also important in securing sponsorships, which is often a crucial part of funding any event. for sponsorships.).

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Socio Events

AUGUST 5, 2022

Whether it be event management, sponsorships, budgeting, or scheduling, putting on a successful virtual event is a lot of hard work. Without any need for certain in-person factors—food and beverage, venue, travel, hotel accommodations—virtual events are generally faster and simpler to execute. Fortunately, that’s why we’re here.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Depending on your event, you might be interested in measuring attendee satisfaction, gross revenue, sponsorship satisfaction, NPS, or session analytics. Among the most popular in the events industry are corporate budgets, attendee registration fees, partner sponsorships, and/or donations. Event budgets come from various sources.

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Socio Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Before moving forward, it’s best to have a complete budget you can use to estimate potential ROI from ticket sales and sponsorships. Consider everything that you might need to create a successful event: Travel expenses Catering Venue fees Event tech Speaker and presenter fees Marketing and event promotion. Secure sponsorships.

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 30, 2022

How to Write an Event Proposal for a Sponsorship. Now, writing an event proposal for a sponsorship can be a bit more challenging. Tips for Writing an Effective Sponsorship Proposal. When writing a sponsorship proposal, it’s important to keep in mind the following tips: Be clear and concise. Human Resources.

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Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

An event, as we know, can involve many different moving parts, so by planning early, you’ll get more options for different elements of the event: venue options, speakers/talents options, sponsorship options, marketing options, and so on. Securing Sponsorships Build a list of target sponsors you’d want to support your event.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2017

Cut videoing of presentations. Increase in what we budget for food and beverage, and managing other costs more closely. We have also increased the cost of our sponsorships and added new a la carte options. • • Added a day as well as additional workshops; expanded available exhibit space. . Better contract negotiations.

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Eventtia

MAY 23, 2022

Key line items in your budget should include venue cost, food and beverage, operations, décor, trophies, live entertainment, security, and AV. Once you have an estimate of how much it’s going to cost to host the banquet, you can determine ticket pricing and sponsorships. These are all things that can eat up your budget.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 20, 2024

To address session fatigue, we should adopt shorter, more focused presentations with plenty of opportunities for interactive elements. Poster Presentations That Engage “The buzz you can create around your posters is amazing if you set them up in the proper way. The recognition and awards themselves are still important.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Look into associated costs like food and beverage, AV, and parking – are these included, where can you negotiate? Food and Beverage Consider and confirm the event’s food and beverage needs. Carefully review and QA all presentations, graphics, and visuals and link them all together.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Look into associated costs like food and beverage, AV, and parking – are these included, where can you negotiate? Food and Beverage Consider and confirm the event’s food and beverage needs. Carefully review and QA all presentations, graphics, and visuals and link them all together.

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Social Tables

MAY 14, 2019

And to create an experience, every little piece of the event needs to map back to the purpose, from the venue to the food. How to plan an event budget For a normal event, most of your money is going to go toward the venue rental, food and beverage costs, and A/V needs. But there are plenty more where those came from!

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