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Many event planners stated that they are going to make use of technology and software to help them streamline the planning process and to increase the return on investment for both event host and for delegates. One of the key ways to become more efficient is through the use of online marketing and online tools to help organise and promote events. One out of three event organisers taking part in the survey stated that they wanted to make more use of email marketing, email invitations and online registrations. For organisations needing to reduce their carbon footprint, moving the promotional side of event planning online is not only more cost effective, but will lessen the impact on the environment. Many event management software solutions include email marketing applications. These email solutions allow event managers to produce and send marketing emails regarding their events as well as invitations. One of the main advantages of email marketing is the capacity to gain instant meaningful metrics regarding a mailshot. Data such as bounces, email opens, click through and unsubscribes all help to contribute to the success of future events by learning from previous campaigns, event managers can sharpen their messaging to ensure the highest return in terms of delegate registrations. Collating this kind of data from direct mail is near on impossible and with the additional costs of postage, event managers are increasingly turning to event management software tools to take this process online. With the increase in forecasted events, event managers must also ensure that they have the ability to manage an increase in delegate attendance. Technology and event management software solutions have continued to grow and develop during the recession, and many event management companies are now understanding that the tools and strategies they used pre-recession in 2008 are no longer up to scratch. With the development of social media and the increase in use of online tools, delegates expect much more from their event hosts. The facility to register and pay, securely, online is something that should now come as standard as part of all events. All high quality event management software solutions will have the ability to create registration pages within the event hosts website, and allow them to take payment online in a secure setting. It is vital that prospective delegates are taken to the event hosts website, rather than that of a third party; directing traffic to the host website is now part of an integrated event marketing plan. From there, event managers can direct delegates through customised funnels, guiding them to the pages of importance and giving them a managed, controlled message at all times. Although the UK is now officially out of recession, it is important that event managers continue to be aware of the boundaries and restrictions on their events and their delegates. Utilising event management software tools will help to streamline the planning process and will also automate many of the smaller, more commonplace jobs, freeing up event mangers to concentrate on more effective, strategic tasks. Driving down the cost of organising and hosting events is critical if the event sector is to bounce back from the recession. The cost of attending events has always caused hesitation for some delegates but even more so since the economy began to fall in 2008. Keeping costs of event planning low, and transferring this cost saving onto the delegate will help to boost the event industry and its return to peak from the recession. Event management software tools are fast becoming one of the major areas of growth within the event sector. The reasons for this are clear; with more events being planned, event managers must utilise all tools available to create efficient, effective and successful events. Those companies not using event software will soon find themselves left behind.
Article Source: http://www.bharatbhasha.net Article Url: http://www.bharatbhasha.net/technology.php/211076 Article Added on Thursday, February 4, 2010
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