Conference Planning Exhibits
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Conference planning, exhibits planning, hotel space and security are a few of the critical, before the event, steps that a successful show will require. MP Associates, Inc. has successfully performed hundreds of man-years of effort at the critical planning processes. We work with our clients every step of the way and we provide detailed and accurate records for these complexities. We have consistently found that it is not efficient for sponsor or volunteer personnel to try and manage all of these details. MP Associates has several mature systems and experienced people to perform these detail-rich requirements. There are many things to consider like labor unions, venue and municipal rules and regulations, bussing and ground transportation, airport arrival assistance, to name a few. The list of responsibilities is always quite large.
MPA will work with the Steering Committee to define goals, sponsorship programs, target markets, and programs that serve to enhance the exhibition. A dedicated sales and support staff will work with each prospective exhibitor in a consultative sales process that identifies the optimal booth and sponsorship package for that exhibitor. This requires us to work closely with the exhibitors to understand their specific goals and how we can support those goals.
Part of our job in selling exhibit space is to understand where trade-shows fit in the buying process. The availability of information has become the ubiquitous over the last five year. The proliferation of product information, launches, and development led many to predict that the internet would "kill" trade shows. This has certainly not (and won't) come true, however, the affect it has had on attendees and the buying process can not be underestimated. We have observed three significant changes:
- Attendees are better informed. They come to events already armed with product information and expect detailed answers to their problems and questions.
- Networking is a primary activity (this has always been important – but is more so now then ever.) Tradeshows are as much about building relationships and accelerating the sales process as lead retrieval.
- The overall experience of the attendee is a major driver in the value proposition and continued support of an event. People want to be educated and entertained.
MPA further supports the sales process by providing excellent customer service and working to maintain high retention rates and long-term exhibitor satisfaction. The MPA marketing and support staff will work to generate prospective exhibitor leads generated from a variety of sources including targeted advertising, monitoring web sites, blogs, journals, related events and other sources.
Please feel free to call us at any time. (303)530-4562. Ask for Kevin or Lee
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