Here is what we’ve added in October by category
Marketing/Promotion
- Even more unique event marketing tips http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/guest-post/10-event-marketing-tips
- Don’t make these 10 comment marketing mistakes! http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/tips/event-mistakes
- Promote your nonprofit event in 8 quick steps http://themarketingspot.com/2011/07/how-to-promote-a-non-profit-event-2.html
- Can you save money using social media? Yup! http://www.conferencecenterblog.com/2011/01/03/7-ways-to-save-money-at-your-conference-by-using-social-media/
Site Selection
- Don’t compromise at all when picking a conference venue. http://www.conferencecenterblog.com/2011/03/14/location-not-compromising-meetings-annual-conferences/
- An in depth article featuring 8 different conference formats http://www.meetings-conventions.com/articles/creative-conference-formats/a49560.aspx?page=2
Retreats/Meetings
- Make your event popular right now! http://img.constantcontact.com/docs/pdf/make-the-most-of-event-marketing-for-your-nonprofit-constant-contact.pdf
- There are so many event ideas for kids and adults…but here are 3 tips for teens! http://www.teensundayschool.com/82/tips-for-leaders/outreach-event-ideas.php
- Youth (including teen) event activity ideas for summer! http://www.studentministry.org/top-5-summer-youth-events-that-cost-under-5-total/
- 3 reasons why your event could completely fail http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/event-startups/success
Meeting Planners
- Three solutions to a meeting planner’s biggest frustrations. http://www.conferencecenterblog.com/2010/10/14/3-frustations-of-a-meeting-planner-with-goals-solutions/
- Some amazing benefits of a retreat http://www.helium.com/items/2143096-christian-retreat-benefits
I hope you find these helpful and remember we have many more than might interest you in the Meeting Planner Resources section of the blog.