Archive for June, 2010

How important are prize raffles and giveaways at corporate events?

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

by Ed Graziano, Corporate Event Interactive

Having produced interactive and team experiences for meetings and events for 20+ years I have seen and participated in a lot of prize raffles and giveaways at events. But at a networking reception last week, with a completely stuffed raffle drum and attendees feverously separating more raffle tickets to enter the drawing, it was the first time I spent quality time considering the value of prize raffles and giveaways at events. It was also at that moment that I realized that probably 95% of events I have ever attended offered some type of prize raffle or “swag” for attending.
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Why?

Monday, June 7th, 2010

by Ed Graziano, Corporate Event Interactive

Excuse me for a moment as I open up for discussion the question that has been burning in our office and with many others in the industry – Why? Why is a blog on the “Strategic Value of Meetings & Events” or similar blogs in the industry important when everyone is so busy with work, or trying to obtain work? And by the sure quantity of blogs that exist, does anyone really have time to digest more than a couple of them?

Or does blogging in the meetings and events industry need to be legitimized or can it just be an exercise in personal communication, thought/idea gathering or venting?

Typically I would add a bullet point list below of the reasons why I think blogging in the event and meeting industry is of great value. But instead I am going to leave this question open for discussion. I am very interested in your thoughts and opinions and also if there are blogs that exist currently that you find are valuable resources for you.

I look forward to your thoughts!

Thank You – Ed