Words Have Power When It Comes to Successful Sponsorships
Words matter when it comes to organizations’ corporate relationships. I worked for an association CEO; we had a robust corporate partner program. The association CEO never called the companies “vendors”. He sometimes called them “sponsors” or “partners”. He...
What to do When Your Sponsors “Go Rogue”
A friend whispered to me, “do you know what some companies are doing? They’re not sponsoring or exhibiting at association conferences and expos. They’re registering as attendees, networking with clients and prospects during the day and hosting dinner meetings!” I...
What does Listening have to do with Sponsorship Success?
“One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.” – Bryant H. McGill This quote is excellent guidance for successful corporate sponsorships and partnerships. Gone are the days of Platinum/Gold/Silver/Bronze-level prospectuses...