mim strategy for networking events
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Events organized on Member PremisesGold Members Only
By Iwona Sobolewska
GONG
Gold Member
Gold Member Signs upSales Team
Sale
For Support Team Every member company should have a written
proposal uploaded to Base. Referral Form Weekly meetings to stay on the same page
Gold Member Breakfast Morning Set Up
Welcome
• In Welcome Pack: confirmation form / referral sheet, • Events brochure to put up on the website and in a welcome pack• Welcome e-mail – template for events
Arrange a breakfast meeting
• Theme: Presentation, Factory tour, to be confirmed with the company
• Keep it Regional: Birmingham, Black Country, East Midlands
Regional • More Referrals for local companies
For Sales Team
Brochure with information outlining the benefits of hosting the networking event.
Includes the information: What we do. Why we do it.
What's in it for them.
Events Brochure
Available as a Resource on Member Microsite & Information put up on the websiteContent:
Benefits of attending the Networking EventYour Guide to Networking EventsPrepare for the Networking Event & Do’s and Dont’s of networking
This handouts should answer the following questionsWho are the events for, Who will be attending the event, Why it is good to attend the networking events, How the attending company will benefit from the networking event, When are the Events, How they are organized. Where are the events organized.
Activate
Sponsor the Event
CharityInformation on the website why charity should get
involved with sponsoring the event. Pre event promotion
At the eventPost event promotion
Pre-event Promotion
Events Calendar sent on the regular basis to members.
Six weeks before, schedule regular alertsInvitation e-mail to referrals and companies that hosting company wants to invite, leads, potential members
Pre-Event Preparation/PromotionAvailable on the
event:Available on the event:
Promotional material : Brochures, Event Calendar, Banners
Delegate list with name and e-mail address
Name Badges (for business cars)
Print off the first page of the microsite for existing members
MiM, MiY, MiL products to be purchased
One week before:
Reminder e-mail to people who booked the ticket on the Eventbrite
Go through the list of attendees on Eventbrite
Social media promotion
Delegate List available to members
During the Event
Use Social Media: Tweeter, Periscope, take photos, record videos
Promote Future Events: calendar, leaflets Hand out the Event Feedback to host and to
guests Sales and the Support team members to be
present Ask host when wants to hold another networking
event
After the event
Feedback forms: gather data to improve, manage expectations, better preparation & organisation
Post event marketingPut together clippings from the networking events
Gather opinionsPhotos
What's in it for Us?
Promote Events Present &Future
Create a BUZZ around the Brand
Encourage companies to join MiM, MiY,
MiL
Thank you
Questions