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Comment on Are reusable water bottles the new tote bags at conferences? by Traci Browne

Traci Browne — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:32:49 +0000

I’m right there with you Greg. I loved my first water bottle. I loved my second one even more when I forgot to empty the first one of my iced tea and it grew mold. But now…I have about 8 now and that’s 6 too many. I’m wondering…what’s worse…a paper cup in a landfill or a reusable water bottle?
I love what Judy said…give me a great experience from beginning to end and I will forgive you your lack of souvenirs.

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Comment on Are reusable water bottles the new tote bags at conferences? by Judy Kucharuk

Judy Kucharuk — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:34:07 +0000

Great post! As someone who was lucky enough to hear your recent Bl!nk presentation, it was very funny AND made some very important points.

I will start by answering your question, “what do I want to receive when I check into a conference?”

The conference experience begins from the time we register online and is reinforced at that moment that you check in physically at the conference registration desk.

Was online registration easy? Was the online form user friendly? Did the website answer all of your questions? Did they make it easy to ask questions, i.e. provide email or phone number to contact.

Now that I have arrived to check in physically at the desk: Did they greet me? Are they smiling? Does it seem organized? Do they look happy? Are they able to answer my questions?

This is what I want when I check into a conference. I want a pleasant experience that will set the tone for the rest of the event.

I don’t need a giveaway. I do not necessarily need a souvenir from the event. Do not give something away just because you feel you must – consider the audience, consider its purpose.

Greg – you hit the nail on the head with your Bl!nk presentation and we loved the Austin Powers reference.

Judy Kucharuk

Comment on Are reusable water bottles the new tote bags at conferences? by Doug Hurst

Doug Hurst — Tue, 01 May 2012 04:07:36 +0000

I have seven, but only because I’ve already given a few away. I like not having a conference tote, but how many reusable water bottles do people need?

Still better than a bag, though.

Comment on How To Make A Mobile App Work For Your Event by Jon Jenkins

Jon Jenkins — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:29:03 +0000

I have now been through a full meeting cycle as an implementer of ATIV’s EventPilot for our customers. I cannot say enough good things about the service levels of ATIV and quality of this mobile application. Attendees were delighted, and the app stood-up to over 20,000 attendees at Chicago’s McCormick place. From wayfinding to content discovery, EventPilot really gets it. As an abstract management vendor, I am very pleased at the efficiency we achieved in integrating our product, OASIS, with EventPilot. I look forward to future implementations and expect they will be even more streamlined. What a great mobile solution!

Comment on How To Make A Mobile App Work For Your Event by Derrick Stomp

Derrick Stomp — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:26:52 +0000

Great article Thorben!

Just feel like notifying you about twoppy (twoppy.com), The Rebellious Guys We offer a fully self service platform where you can create your own event app in a flash, and for free. WebApp as well as a multi event twoppy iPhone app.

I only disagree with the question ‘do I need an app’. For two reasons: (1) you don’t have an app, your visitors have (2) I would suggest rephrasing the question to ‘how do I serve my mobile visitors’.

Comment on How To Make A Mobile App Work For Your Event by Geri Bell

Geri Bell — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:46:11 +0000

EproMeetingApps were designed by meeting planners for planners and events. They offer a package price for their Native Apps that are built across all 4 Smartphone platforms (Apple, Android, Blackberry & Windows) starting at just $5,700 for events that have less than 1,000 attendees. So please be sure to keep them on your list of Meeting App Suppliers too.

Comment on How To Make A Mobile App Work For Your Event by Jeff Turner

Jeff Turner — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:46:07 +0000

Doing something special at events to make all attendees part of the action is now possible even if they don’t own a device. Any event planner can increase the number of iPads or iPhones available for staff and select attendees by renting additional units for the event. We see an increase in the number of event planners renting for clients or linking to our website for rental units.

Comment on How To Make A Mobile App Work For Your Event by Greg Ruby guest blog on mobile apps in events | thorben grosser

Greg Ruby guest blog on mobile apps in events | thorben grosser — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 01:25:23 +0000

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Comment on The Godfather and Diet Coke: My Life as a Convention Services Manager by Dana Freker Doody

Dana Freker Doody — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:09:12 +0000

Great story, Greg. This is so true. When we work together and build relationships with others in our industry we can do some amazing things.