Join #Expochat on Wednesdays at 1 pm ET!
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Topic: Business Relationship Best Practices for Event Professionals
When: Wednesday, Feb. 24th at 1pm ET
Where: On Twitter. Use hashtag #Expochat and any Twitter chat tool! (See below...)
NOTE: Come to the chat with questions about anything trade show-related. We will use our community to address your issues or maybe even hook you up with some help.
PCMA recently held a panel discussion about business relationship best practices in this new world we're all living in.
Let's continue the conversation and discuss how to navigate the RFP process for your physical and digital events, how to create a strong relationship with your suppliers and get the most out of your service contract, and what the future of buyer-supplier relationships will look like as we navigate the new reality of digital and hybrid events worlds.
Questions:
- What is different about the RFP process in the current marketplace?
- What do you think is a fair cancellation clause for both parties?
- How can suppliers best support virtual site visits?
- How does the hybrid model impact entertainment and activations during events?
- How are you navigating risks/benefits of multi-year contracts in this unsteady business environment?
- What are the most effective ways to build relationships while living in a remote work scenario?
- How do planners want suppliers to reach out to them?
- How do we identify strategic partners vs. run of the mill suppliers?
- Is the RFP process outdated? Is there a better way to communicate needs?
What is #EXPOCHAT? Click image below to view a short video, or read on!
Expochat is a Twitter-based conversation on topics related to the trade show industry. It takes place most Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time and tackles a single topic each week - a recurring pain point, innovative ideas, evolution of the industry, best practices, and what works. Expochat is alternately moderated by industry thought leaders: Stephanie Selesnick (International Trade Information, Inc.), Michael Doane (CadmiumCD), Elizabeth Johnson (glee Content Marketing), Marlys K. Arnold (ImageSpecialist), Bill McGlade (Victory Productions), Rich Vallaster (Personify) and Stephan Murtagh (The Exhibition Guy).
The discussion is a fast-paced 60 minutes, during which participants may ask questions of the group on any topic. To participate, sign up on Twitter.com and follow the #Expochat hashtag at the appointed time. Questions will be identified as Q1, Q2, etc. Responses from participants should be written as A1, A2, etc. Tools like TweetDeck, Hootsuite and others can make it easier to participate. Ideas are welcome on Expochat but commercialism is not.
Trade Show News Network, the leading online exhibition industry news resource, sponsors the chat, and topics are listed in advance on TSNN.com. Reminders will be tweeted out prior to each week's discussion, but if you miss a chat, waklet transcripts (archived version) will be available on TSNN after each chat. We gladly accept requests for topics, simply reach out to Arlene Shows, Marketing Director ashows@tarsusus.com.
#Expochat, works because the community supports it. Join us for the best live conversations about the industry that signs your paycheck. Rants welcome!
Missed #Expochat? No problem! Check out our past chats:
Feb. 17, 2021: Bring On The Fun at Events!
Feb. 10, 2021: Clubhouse – hype or the next big thing?
Feb. 3, 2021: The 2021 Event Marketing Reboot
Jan. 27, 2021: Show Me the Money: Increasing the Perceived Value of Virtual Trade Shows in 2021
Jan. 13, 2021: What Does the Future of Virtual Hold for Expos?
Jan. 6, 2021: Trends, Predictions and Guesses for 2021
Dec. 16, 2020: Wrapping Up 2020 & Preparing for 2021
Dec. 9, 2020: A View from the IAEE Expo! Expo! Virtual Floor!
Dec. 2, 2020: Making Virtual Networking Work
Nov. 18, 2020: The Gratitude Chat: 2020
Nov. 11, 2020: What Does Re-Opening our Expos Look Like?
Nov. 4, 2020: Virtual Engagement - Event Specific or Year Round?
Oct. 28, 2020: Data Privacy
Oct. 21, 2020: Virtual Event Emergency Planning
Oct. 14, 2020: Future Forecasting
Oct. 7, 2020: Good Vibes about Virtual
Sept. 30, 2020: Advocacy - Month's Later - What Now?
Sept. 23, 2020: Take Care of Yourself & Your Team
Sept.16, 2020: Attendee Experience in a Digital World: How UX/UI Can Make or Break Virtual and Hybrid Events
Sept. 2, 2020: Leadership in Challenging Times
August 26, 2020: Retaining Revenue with Virtual Events: How to Maximize ROI for Exhibitors and Sell More Sponsorships
August 19,2020: 5 Months Later: Lessons Learned from the Trenches of Virtual Events
August 12, 2020: Decision Making
August 5, 2020: What Do Events and Event Organizers Look Like Today?
July 29, 2020: Should I Pay or Should I Go? Exploring the Challenges of Paid vs. Free Virtual Events
July 22, 2020: Marketing Events in an Uncertain World
July 15, 2020: A Stroll Down Main Street, USA
June 24, 2020: Staying Connected with Exhibitors and Attendees
June 17, 2020: #Eventprofs - How Do YOU Define Community?
June 10, 2020: Are Hybrid Events the Future?
May 27, 2020: What Does the Future of Events Look Like?
May 20, 2020: Marketing Your Virtual Events - How Do We Increase Buzz?
May 13, 2020: Where's the Beef? A Discussion on Industry Initiatives
May 6, 2020: Keeping Your Connections Close
April 29, 2020: Best Practices for Virtual Events
April 22, 2020: Should We Stand Still or Move Forward?
April 15, 2020: A Season of New Beginnings
April 8, 2020: A Time for Positivity - Sharing #Eventprof Stories
April 1, 2020: Working From Home for #EventProfs
March 25, 2020: The Ins and Outs of Virtual Events
March 18, 2020: Now What? A Forward-Thinking Discussion On the Events Industry
March 11, 2020: Exhibitor ROI and Retention - the Truth Behind the Real Value of Trade Shows
March 4, 2020: What's Trending In Event Sponsorships?
Feb. 26, 2020: Leveraging Content Marketing for Trade Shows and Conferences
Feb. 19, 2020: The Coronavirus and Its Impact on Exhibitions and Events
Feb. 12, 2020: 2020 Event Predictions: Must-Have Trends vs Fads
Feb. 5, 2020: Contingency Plan: Events In the Face of Crisis
Jan. 29, 2020: Data Standardization In the Trade Show Industry
Jan. 22, 2020: All About Event Marketing in 2020
Jan. 15, 2020: Recapping CES 2020
Jan. 8, 2020: What Are Your Trade Show Resolutions?
Dec. 11, 2019: Let's Talk IAEE Takeaways!
Dec. 4, 2019: Live from Expo! Expo!
Nov. 20, 2019: What Are You Grateful For? The Gratitude Chat
Nov. 13, 2019: Forecasting the Future of the Trade Show Revenue Model
Nov. 6, 2019: Facilitating Better Relationships Between Buyers and Suppliers
Oct. 30, 2019: Trade Show Ghost Stories
Oct. 23, 2019: Effective Market Research: Before, During and After Your Trade Show
Oct. 16, 2019: The Power of Video for Trade Show Marketing
Oct. 9, 2019: Psych! The Science Behind the Attendee Experience
Oct. 2, 2019: Is Our Exhibition Workforce Future-Ready?
Sept. 25, 2019: Selling In a Slowing Economy
Sept. 18, 2019: It's a Matter of Trust
Sept. 11, 2019: Leveraging Technology to Drive Attendee Engagement
June 26, 2019: Improving Exhibitor Retention and Appreciation
June 19, 2019: Facial Recognition for Events?
June 12, 2019: Would Your Event Benefit from a Formal Matchmaking Program?
June 5, 2019: Spreading the Word About the Value of the Trade Show Industry
May 29, 2019: Revisiting the Use of Virtual in the Events Industry
May 22, 2019: Connecting Your Event, Venue and Brand to Wellness
May 15, 2019: What Do Corporate Exhibitions Have That Association and For-Profit Exhibitions Don't?
May 8, 2019: Putting Your Event's Economic Impact to Good Use
May 1, 2019: What's the Global Impact of Expos? Now We Know!
April 24, 2019: Exhibition Industry Sustainability: The Dark Side of Green
April 17, 2019: Making Events More Accessible
April 10, 2019: One Mission: Leverage Your Events to Maximize Association Membership
April 3, 2019: Creative Sponsorships for Events
March 27, 2019: The New Rules for Building a Community Around Your Show or Business
March 20, 2019: How to Attract International Visitors to Your Trade Show
March 6, 2019: Building a Brand for Your Event
Feb. 27, 2019: What Women Really Want from Exhibitions
Feb. 20, 2019: Is It Time for a Chief Attendance Officer (CAO) at Our Trade Shows?
Feb. 13, 2019: Tidying Up Your Trade Show the Marie Kondo Way
Feb. 6, 2019: Fyre Festival: An Event Professional's Nightmare
Jan. 30, 2019: How to Make More Money on Your Trade Show
Jan. 23, 2019: Career Development for Event Professionals
Jan. 16, 2019: Key Take-Aways from the UFI & Explori Global Visitor Insights Study
Dec. 12, 2018: Live from IAEE’s Expo! Expo!
Dec. 5, 2018: Leveraging Sponsorships & Influencers for Attendee Growth
Nov. 28, 2018: Freelancers and Side Hustlers In the Exhibition Industry
Nov. 14, 2018: Why Personalization Marketing Matters for Events
Nov. 7, 2018: Tips on Choosing the RIGHT Speaker
Oct. 31, 2018: Cannabis and Trade Shows
Oct. 24: Why Ensuring Exhibitor Value Matters
Oct 17, 2018: Live from IMEX America 2018
Oct. 10, 2018: What Events Can Learn About Experience Design from the College of Extraordinary Experiences
Oct 3, 2018: How to Create Year-Round Event Marketing
Sept. 26, 2018: Is the U.S. Still Attractive to the International Market?
Sept. 19, 2018: Unpacking Supplier Relationships – What’s Working, What’s Not
Sept. 5, 2018: The Art of Attendee Retention
June 27, 2018: Trade Shows by Amazon
June 20, 2018: Getting the Most Out of Your Trade Showfloor
June 13, 2018:Negotiation Skills for Event Professionals
June 6, 2018: Love Letter to Trade Show Industry: Let’s Celebrate!
May 23, 2018: It’s All About #ExhibitionsDay on June 6!
May 16, 2018: Giving Buyers What They Want
May 9, 2018: What Would a Standalone Event Technology Trade Show for Exhibition Organizers Look Like?
May 2, 2018: Integrating Influencer Marketing into Event Strategies
April 25, 2018: Re-Hashing ASAE’s XDP Conference, Co-Creation and Experience Design for Events and Trade Shows
April 18, 2018: Are You Engaging In Sustainable Event Management?
April 11, 2018: How the Consumer Experience Is Changing the Expectation of Trade Shows
April 4, 2018: The Impressive Gen Z and What It Means for Events
March 28, 2018: Maximizing Operational Logistics
March 21, 2018: Putting an End to Manels
March 7, 2018: The Evolving Art of Collecting Data Before, During and Post Event
Feb. 28, 2018: Developing the Sponsor/Planner Relationship
Feb. 21, 2018: Revisiting Social Networks
Feb. 14, 2018: What’s Old Is New Again – Or Is It?
Feb. 7, 2018: To Exhibit or Not to Exhibit…That is the Question!
Jan. 31, 2018: Understanding & Addressing GDPR
Jan. 24, 2018: How to Take Advantage of Digital Data and Analytics
Jan. 17, 2018: Remedies for the Exhibition Industry’s #MeToo Moments
Jan. 10, 2018: #CES2018 and Its Impact on Trade Shows
Jan. 3, 2018: 2018 Predictions & Resolutions for the Exhibitions Industry
Dec. 13, 2017: Crowdsourcing the Best and/or Worst of Expos & Events in 2017
Dec. 6, 2017: The Pros and Cons of Using Technology at Events
Nov. 15, 2017: Non-Traditional Methods and Strategies for Attendee Growth
Nov. 8, 2017: Free Advice for Trade Show Professionals: What to Keep, Start and Stop!
Nov. 1, 2017: What Could/Should Machines Do in the Trade Show Environment?
Oct. 25, 2017: Current Political Attitudes and Their Impact on U.S. Exhibitions
Oct. 18, 2017: Leadership, Diversity and Career Goals
Oct. 11, 2017: Experience Design: Is Your Trade Show Ready?
Oct. 4, 2017: Digital Transformation in the Global Exhibition Industry
Sept. 27, 2017: Disruption in the Event Industry
Sept. 20, 2017: What’s on Tap for IAEE’s Expo! Expo! in San Antonio?
Sept. 13, 2017: Hosted Buyer Events
Sept. 6, 2017: Disaster Preparedness and Recovery
July 26, 2017: Growing Engagement & Partnership Strength Through Technology APIs
July 19, 2017: Taking advantage of O2O – Online to Offline
June 28, 2017: Exhibition Re-Design…Are You Ready?
June 7, 2017: #Exhibitions Day and #GED17 – Celebrating Trade Shows!
May 31, 2017: Taking Risks With New Event Formats
May 17, 2017: Transportation and Logistics at a Trade Show
April 26, 2017: Tricks of Attendee Acquisition for Events
April 19, 2017: Creating Education that Excites
April 12, 2017: Is Your Event Technology Secure?
April 5, 2017: Is the Old Conference/Educational Session Model Dead?
March 28, 2017: How Attendee “Personas” Impact Trade Shows & Events
March 22, 2017: Trends In Exhibition Sponsorships
March 8, 2017: Taking Your Brand Overseas
March 1, 2017: Trade Shows and the Gig Economy
Feb. 22, 2017: Bringing Up Baby: How to Prepare the Next Trade Show Industry Workforce
Feb. 15, 2017: How "Green" is the Trade Show Industry, Really?
Feb. 8, 2017: Are You Leaning In?
Feb 1, 2017: The Impact of Travel Bans
Jan. 25, 2017: How Are Shows ‘Giving Back?’
Jan. 18, 2017: Using Hackathons to Re-Invent & Grow Your Trade Show
Jan. 11, 2017: Review of #CES2017 & What Expos Can Learn from It
Jan. 4, 2017: New Year’s (Event Technology) Resolutions
Nov. 30, 2016: Is the Trade Show Industry Ready for Artificial Intelligence?
Nov. 9, 2016: What Makes a Good Leader in Today’s Environment?
Nov. 2, 2016: TSNN Awards: Education, Inspiration, Celebration
Oct. 26, 2016: Matchmaking: Can Technology Bring Exhibitors More/Better Matches and Leads?
Oct. 12, 2016: All There Is to Know About IAEE's Expo! Expo!
Oct. 5, 2016: How Can You Build Community on the Showfloor?
Sept. 28, 2016: How Can We Increase International Attendance at Our Shows?
Sept. 22, 2016: Does Gamification Work for B2B Trade Shows?
June 8, 2016: De-Bunking Myths of Attracting Millennials
June 1, 2016: #GED16 – Global Exhibitions day with UFI MD Kai Hattendorf
May 11, 2016: Exhibitions Day June 8! It’s Up to ALL of Us!
May 4, 2016: The Sharing Economy & Impact on Exhibitions
April 13, 2016: Focus on IAEE’s Women’s Leadership Forum (WLF)
March 30, 2016: Overcoming the Arduous Tasks of Exhibiting
March 2, 2016: Networking on the Trade Show Floor
Feb. 17, 2016: The Pros & Cons of Co-Locating B2B and B2C Trade Shows
Jan. 27, 2016: Health & Wellness for Trade Shows & Events
Jan 13, 2016: Content Marketing – Not the Same old, Same Old
Dec. 16, 2015: Understanding Supplier Relationships
Oct 28, 2015: Attendee Marketing
Oct. 21, 2015: Trends In Exhibitor Sales & Sponsorships
Oct. 7, 2015: Collecting Attendee Data: How Much Is Too Much?
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