The ROI of Conference Attendance
As an account manager that helps plan conferences, it’s not often that I get out from behind the scenes to actually go to a conference as an attendee. But, I’m doing just that, as I look forward to...
View ArticleLucky 7s – High Stakes, Big Wins at Brand ManageCamp, Las Vegas! Part 1
When I last blogged, it was to write about my expectations and preparations for attending Brand ManageCamp 2011 in Las Vegas. And, as you may recall, I had high hopes for what I would gain through...
View ArticlePart 2 – Lucky 7s – High Stakes, Big Wins at Brand ManageCamp, Las Vegas!
For the final installment on my Brand ManageCamp 2011 experience, I want to share a few observations on the unexpected return on investment from attending this event – the new relationships that were...
View ArticleThe Year Ahead – A Return to Excellence
Travis Stanton’s Editorial in the November issue of EXHIBITOR magazine hit home with me as I thought about our company this past year and where I want to take it in the year to come. He talked about...
View ArticleHow to Design a Conference Introverts will Love – Guest Post by Lisa Petrilli
I have a secret. One that I’m about to share with you. I am an introvert…working in a very extraverted industry. Networking opportunities are often promoted by event organizers, like me, as a...
View ArticleFour Strategies to Position Your Association for Sponsorship Success in 2013
In their annual industry forecast, IEG predicts that North American Companies will increase their spending on sponsorship by 5.5% in 2013. That’s up from last year’s 4.4% actual increase over 2011,...
View Article3 Event Innovations – Tested and Approved by Meeting Planners
The Pacific Northwest chapter of the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA ) and Washington State Chapter of Meeting Planners International (MPI ) collaborate annually to co-host the...
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