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  • 1.  SMMP in EMEA/APCJ

    Posted 03-16-2022 11:47
    Hello everyone,

    As in-person meetings begin to resume, we are using this opportunity to continue to build adoption into our SMM program. Of course, regions outside of AMER have different needs/wants for meetings than our AMER employees, and the venues and their meeting offerings differ, as well. Because of this, we are contemplating using meeting services from our TMC in those regions so that they have a local contact who is better equipped to assist.

    I would love any feedback or experiences from others that may have gone a similar route, how it's working, how you centralize the data within Cvent, etc.

    Thank you!

    Rachel


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    Rachel Delks
    Travel & Meetings Specialist
    F5 Networks
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  • 2.  RE: SMMP in EMEA/APCJ

    User Group Member
    Posted 03-21-2022 09:52
    Hi Rachel,
    I would highly suggest using the meeting request forms to differentiate regions needs. By using the meeting request forms, you can create alerts to TMC's in a region based on filters. All of the information can be housed in your platform, so you still get the visibility of the event globally. Additionally, if your TMC is using your Cvent platform to source venues, you can set up visibility for them to source and still control what preferences are for each region.

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    Beth Vriesen
    Events Registration Administrator
    Associated Bank Corporation
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  • 3.  RE: SMMP in EMEA/APCJ

    Posted 03-25-2022 10:44
    HI Beth,

    That is a great idea. I really appreciate your insight!

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    Rachel Delks
    Travel & Meetings Specialist
    F5, Inc.
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  • 4.  RE: SMMP in EMEA/APCJ

    User Group Member
    Posted 03-28-2022 09:40
    Hi Rachel,
    I also like the idea of using filters in the MRF or creating separate meeting request forms for various regions - that will get you started. I agree that you may need to lean on your TMC in those countries - there are so many nuances and differences of sourcing and contracting other countries, and they may be the experts in those areas. Not to mention, the time zones can be a challenge!

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    Gina Allega, CMP
    Senior Program Manager
    BCD M&E
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