Put Your Event’s Mobile App to Work
June 8, 2014
Over the last few years, a well-functioning smartphone app has become the primary resource that attendees on the go use to plan ahead for trade shows and conferences.
For busy event organizers too, the event app can be a handy resource for providing exemplary customer service to event participants. Here are some features that can extend the functionality of your mobile solution beyond the basic search and plan features:
1. Notifications
In 2013, the venue of a key event at National Electrical Contractors Association’s annual convention and exposition had to be changed less than a week before the event date due to unforeseen circumstances. The show management used the real-time notifications to alert the attendees about the new location. The ability to send a message directly to the attendees’ smartphones can come in handy for updates related to schedule changes, last-minute reminders and important information.
2. Showcase content
According to a CEIR report published in February of this year, the key reason attendees register for trade shows is to ‘shop’ for new products. The ability to search for and browse through product and video galleries before attending an event can significantly improve the efficiency and satisfaction level of busy professionals. In addition, your event can go green and eliminate printing costs by enabling attendees to download session handouts and personalized itineraries directly on their mobile devices.
3. Networking
Networking was cited as the second most popular reason for attending in CEIR’s report. Attendees are always keen to network with other people in their given vertical and form new connections. Here again, a robust mobile solution can be of tremendous value to event participants for scheduling meetings, exchanging social media messages and forming new connections.
4. Surveys
Make the most of the fact that attendees love to engage their mobile devices by serving them short surveys within your mobile app to ask for their feedback on sessions, speakers, special events as well as their overall event experience.
5. Analytics
After the event, review the analytics and survey reports carefully to determine the overall usage patterns, device and feature popularity and customer feedback. This will provide your team with the information it needs to evaluate the user behavior patterns and create strategies to ensure even bigger success for your mobile offering in the future.
Partner Voices
MGM Resorts is renowned for its exceptional service and diverse venue options across Las Vegas, Detroit, Springfield, National Harbor, Biloxi, and Atlantic City, providing flexible spaces for meetings of any size. Beyond these offerings, MGM Resorts distinguishes itself through a strong commitment to social responsibility and sustainability, making it an ideal choice for your next meeting.
At the core of MGM Resorts' company values is its platform, "Focused on What Matters," dedicated to meeting customer needs while advancing socially responsible practices. This commitment is evident in several key areas:
Protecting Natural Resources
MGM Resorts is home to industry-leading recycling, renewable electricity and water conservation programs. Some highlights include a cogeneration power plant at ARIA, producing ultra-efficient electricity; one of America’s largest contiguous rooftop solar arrays atop the convention center at Mandalay Bay; and onsite wells that provide water for the celebrated Fountains of Bellagio, avoiding reliance on precious Colorado River water. These efforts and many more save on natural resources while boosting attendee satisfaction.
Committed to Community
Always striving to be good neighbors, MGM Resorts works to avoid food waste and combat food insecurity with the Feeding Forward program. In partnership with local food banks, they safely divert unserved food to food insecure members of the community. Since 2016, over 5 million meals have been provided, highlighting MGM Resorts' commitment to minimizing food waste and addressing community needs.
MGM Resorts supports clients in their responsible-meetings efforts, not only with efficient venues but also waste-reducing décor and signage; sustainable food and beverage options; and outreach to help planners communicate sustainability efforts to attendees. What’s more, they offer a Mindful Meetings series that puts attendee wellness first—through fitness and mindfulness activities, and in give-back events with local charity organizations.
Fostering Diversity & Inclusion
To MGM Resorts, a diverse and talented workforce is essential to success. By cultivating innovative strategies that consider multiple perspectives and viewpoints, the company creates an inclusive workplace culture that benefits its employees and community. MGM Resorts takes pride in being a welcoming home for veterans, individuals with disabilities, people from diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ+ community members, and more. This commitment to inclusion is reflected in the company's recruitment and hiring practices and its social responsibility initiatives. From the workplace to the community, MGM Resorts' commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion remains unwavering, and its efforts continue to create a more equitable and sustainable world for all.
MGM Resorts offers unparalleled service and venue options while standing out for its proactive approach to sustainability and community engagement. Choosing MGM Resorts for your next meeting means aligning with a company that values social responsibility, efficiency, and attendee satisfaction, ensuring a meaningful and impactful event experience.
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