It can be a challenge to get attendees out to your signature event. They’re busy and they have many competing demands for their time and money. Here are 6 proven tips to boost attendance and excitement for your event. In our work with our clients we have used all of these and we can vouch…
You know you’re offering great value to your members, but are your directors and staff clear on what that value is? Are they all on the same page, singing the same tune? Or do they get flustered when they are asked to explain your association’s value to a non-member?Your MVP is the bedrock of your…
How Much is it Worth? The answer is, “somewhere between zero and a lot”. If your industry or profession is an important market for a prospective partner and the potential upside of future sales is substantial, then a partnership with your association could be very valuable. There are only two reasons why a sponsor wants…
A tradeshow is a series of beginnings. Every moment—from the second the doors open until the very end —is a moment where your exhibitors could be making a positive impact on potential customers. If all goes well, these crucial contacts will launch mutually profitable relationships that will last for years. On the other hand, if…
In today’s trade show world, exhibitors are questioning the ROI (Return on Investment) of participating in trade shows. What’s the problem? Here’s what’s going on. Many trade show hosts are focused more on generating revenue from their exhibitors through booth sales and sponsorships than on delivering value and returns to them. This, in turn, makes…
Change is critical. It’s also risky. There are 4 inescapable facts to keep in mind. We cannot succeed without regular, meaningful change Some changes will fail Some changes will fail at first but become successful over time There will always be a vocal contingent of opposition There are some changes that are simply essential. You…