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Interview with an Expert: Bill Mott – Event Technology, Freeman Company

Blue Sky eLearn

Bill Mott has 11 years of experience in the virtual events space, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge. How did you become involved with virtual events? I was hired in 2007 by Freeman as a digital media specialist in a brand-new department that focused on content capture and posting the materials online. BYOBandwidth.

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Three Challenges – Three Opportunities

Spark Consulting

Per Marketing General’s annual Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report , the Q4 2007 economic crash didn’t fully show up in association metrics until 2009. Don’t lose what you learned there about including that audience and what they’re looking for when you can resume in-person events. You need contingency plans.

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Associations Are Communities

Spark Consulting

Basically everyone is cancelling or postponing any big events for at least the next several months. Some are refunding reg fees across the board, while others, looking to move events to the summer or fall, are holding onto those fees for the moment, while reassuring registrants that cancellation and refund rules will be significantly relaxed.

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How Coachella Could Help You Plan Better Events

Associations Now

In 2001 it became an annual event, and camping was introduced as an add-on option in 2003, creating another revenue stream. In 2007, a third day was added, and by 2012, organizers added a second weekend that sold out almost immediately. The post How Coachella Could Help You Plan Better Events appeared first on Associations Now.

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GrowthZone | ChamberMaster Customers Recognized at 2023 ACCE Annual Convention

GrowthZone

Since 2007, ACCE has annually recognized chambers of commerce in various size categories for their work leading businesses and communities with the Chamber of the Year award. It even boasts live event days where job seekers can interact with hiring companies.

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Improving Member Satisfaction While Maximizing Financial Performance? For Convention Management Group Clients, Yes!

Association Adviser

The history of Convention Management Group, which successfully managed one of the largest association event portfolios before becoming Naylor Event Solutions in 2007. The post Improving Member Satisfaction While Maximizing Financial Performance? For Convention Management Group Clients, Yes!

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Congratulations to the ACCE 2023 Chamber of the Year Finalists

GrowthZone

Since 2007, ACCE has annually recognized chambers of commerce in various size categories for their work leading businesses and communities with the Chamber of the Year award. The award involves a multi-stage process, which includes the Dynamic Chamber Benchmarking process, an extensive application, and an interview.