Corporate Event Services/Sponsorship

Corporate Sponsorship Programs
 
With shrinking budgets and more to accomplish, adding a sponsorship element to your next event is a great solution. For years we have been helping clients create a compelling value proposition that provides multiple level sponsorship opportunities. We are experts at understanding what sells, identifying prospective sponsors and building relationships with those companies to develop successful programs where both sides win.

We can help with the following corporate sponsorship aspects:

• Identify key sponsorship areas to include in proposal
• Create a marketing plan that includes sponsors
• Research compatible Partners
• Sell the program
• Oversee logistics and communication with sponsors
• Collect feedback and create post event reports
  

Our passion is events! We have extensive experience in the following types of corporate events:

• Vendor Pavilions and Exhibitor Tradeshow Events
• Conferences and Sales Meetings
• High Level Customer Events
• Alliance and Partner Training
• Product Launches
• Road Shows
• Symposiums and Workshops
• Golf Tournaments and Charity Functions

Here are the key services that Creative Expressions Event Consulting can provide:

Strategic Planning

• Involves working with clients to define meeting goals and objectives. Once clearly defined, working together to develop a solution to create a successful corporate event that meets their objectives.

Budgeting

• Provide estimates on costs for a client’s event and maintain a running balance of expenditures.

Project Planning

• Prepare a critical path with assigned responsibilities and timelines. Use this document to keep team members on track with meeting deadlines.

Contract Negotiations

• Negotiate with venues to determine non-commissionable rates, complimentary room ratios and upgrades, cancellation and attrition clauses.

Advertising and Promotion

• Work with client to determine advertising strategy. Create materials such as invitations, web banner ads, publication ads and direct mail pieces. Assist with audience acquisition through address and email list purchases.

Production

• Manage overall show flow and communicate needs to show producer. Coordinate speaker rehearsals and submissions of presentation materials.

Event Execution and Logistics

• Liaise with hotel on rooming lists, changes and cancellations
• Coordinate food and beverage requirements
• Acquire audio visual equipment for speakers
• Coordinate registration for attendees

Transportation

• Airfare
• Limousine/Pickup Service
• Bus transfers

Printing/Collateral

• Create the overall look and feel for corporate events including logo development, invitations signage, stationary and name badges while working within specific brand guidelines.

Training

• Work with facilitators to provide interactive and engaging training environments.

Telemarketing and Follow-up

• Phone calls conducted to encourage registration and event attendance. Follow up also administered post event in order to solicit feedback and potential for future business opportunities.

Special Events

• Award Galas
• Golf Tournaments
• Team Building

Spousal Programs

• Create special events for the family of attendees.

Onsite Support

• Provide dedicated onsite support while the event is taking place to ensure everything goes smoothly and any last minute changes accommodated.

Return on Investment Reports and Analysis

• Measure the success of the event against the goals and objectives initially set forth. Identify any costs savings or budget issues. Bring forward recommendations for improving the program for future.

Exhibit Management and Tradeshows

• Manage small or large tradeshows which includes contacting prospective exhibitors and handling all contract negotiations.
• Manage sponsorships and demonstrating return on investment to both the exhibitor and the company holding the event

Sustainable Meetings

• Provide support and guidance in managing a sustainable meeting. Demonstrate ways to save money as well as being socially conscience.