Blog Posts

What does business events look like in the future?

14 Sep 2017

McCrindle Research has recently released the latest findings about the future of the events industry on behalf of the Melbourne Convention Bureau and the results are revealing. To follow are seven trends to keep in mind when planning your next event. read more...

The key metrics to measure your sponsorship objectives

15 Aug 2017

It's important to continually measure your sponsorship program so you can know you are meeting your sponsorship objectives. Here's a useful grid of what you could be measuring the mechanics needed to achieve your objective. read more...

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How to make your sponsorship count

14 Jul 2017

Your sponsorship program must be closely tied to your overall business or marketing goals and be well-considered with a long-term strategy in place. read more...

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What makes a brand successful

19 Jun 2017

A brand has the making of success by keeping it real, being aspirational, being consistent and delivering a first-class performance. A brand needs to follow through on the promise made to fans and the Sunshine Coast Lightning are proof of that. read more...

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Why sponsorship seekers need a business case approach

06 Jun 2017

A strong business case isn’t just an optional consideration, it is the most important consideration before entering short or long term partnerships. read more...

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Does sponsorship work?

15 May 2017

The answer is always the same. Sponsorship works when you have a strategic intent for the sponsorship and when you know how to maximise value from the sponsored relationship. read more...

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Bringing our best to sponsorship

19 Apr 2017

If you feel in a rut with your sponsorship portfolio, it's timely to go through the following check-list. read more...

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How do you save a sponsorship when the event's cancelled?

30 Mar 2017

In the wake of Cyclone Debbie, most events scheduled this weekend across the eastern seaboard of Australia will undoubtedly be cancelled. While these are necessary measures for the safety of event personnel and patrons, how do event-holders and sponsors salvage the situation? read more...

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Five things every sponsor wants

06 Mar 2017

At a time where the only way forward it to stand out from the crowd, the more individualised the partnership the better the chance it has of being well received by your target market. read more...

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Short-cuts don’t pay in sponsorship

17 Feb 2017

What is the best way to attract and retain sponsors? The answer lies in understanding the sales cycle and applying a little bit of patience in the meantime. read more...

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Adelaide Convention Centre

The mission of the Adelaide Convention Centre is to contribute to South Australia's economic, intellectual and cultural wealth by hosting business events on a commercial basis.The Centre was designed...

Planning a sponsored event

When planning an event, seasoned event organisers know that most of the work is done upfront. If you are also looking to also attract sponsors, you have the added requirement of ensuring the event delivers on the agreed benefits.