Social Media and Your Events

When we think about integrating social media with our events, we need to take a step back and look at the 3 streams where we would use social media at our events and their purpose. In the simplest definition, we could define these streams as Before, During and After your event. Each can integrate social media to enhance the experience for the event organizer, delegate, sponsors or partners and others involved with making the event successful. Before your Event Before your event, a huge task is often marketing. Whether you are running a closed association event or one that is … Continue reading

8 Must Haves for your Online Registration Solution

Online registration has been a part of meetings since the 1990’s. However, Online registration systems have greatly evolved in the short ~15-20 years of their existence. Below are 8 Must have features for Registration systems: Create your Own EventRegistration Systems are often used by planners on a recurring basis. Having the ability to build your own event on the system is effective both for the planner and software provider. Quick and easy wizards and forms can allow planners to set up their own events. Survey ModuleMany registration systems now include survey capabilities for both pre and post event surveys. Attendee … Continue reading