Posts Tagged ‘conference’
Ben’s Video Tip of the Week: Rightsizing Your Hotel
When choosing a hotel for your event or meeting, don’t immediately go for the largest, most luxurious option available. Instead, book one that fits the size of your group to create the feeling of ownership over the space.
Read MoreBen’s Video Tip of the Week: Black Tie Events
Hosting special events at your conferences can be an effective way to provide more value, and entertainment, for members who attend. These occasions can also encourage them to come back, year after year.
Read MoreWould You Try This Crazy Approach to Event Marketing?
Here is the ultimate measure of association event success: You offer free registration to your next conference or workshop. After the event, you ask attendees to pay what they believe is fair, based on the value they received—and that number could be $0. Ultimately, you exceed revenue expectations. Sound like an insane stunt? The American…
Read MoreBen’s Video Tip of the Week: Organized Takeaways
Defining what takeaways you want from a conference or similar event ahead of time can be a great help. By doing so, you can set goals focus in on the topics most relevant to you and get more out of your investment.
Read MoreOffer an Unforgettable Conference Experience—6 Practical Tips
With today’s tech, associations can easily host meetings online. Yet face-to-face conferences continue to be popular. Why? It’s about the experience. A conference can transport attendees to new locations and offer extraordinary activities and opportunities. If you want to host a successful conference, focus on the attendee’s experience. Here are six practical ways to…
Read MoreBen’s Video Tip of the Week: First Time Attendees
Attending a conference for the first time can be daunting for even the most social person. Ben Markens shares 3 things that his group does to make the experience more comfortable for first time attendees.
Read MoreBen’s Video Tip of the Week: Getting More Out of Q & A
At your meetings, do you have problems getting people to participate during the Q&A portion? Here’s a tip that we often use.
Read MoreDon’t Rough Up the Mic: Tips for Awesome Presentations
By Laura Spencer, Member Services Coordinator Speaking at association conferences can be daunting—especially for those of us who don’t do it every day. Beyond preparing the material, there are a number of audio, visual, and logistical considerations that can truly make or break a presentation.
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