Here's the slides from a presentation on how we can use mobile during meetings and events. Event planner ideas, tips, tricks and stats on where mobile is going, who is using it and how we can incorporate the technology into planning successful meetings. http://www.bvmatson.com

3. I’m Too Old for this Cr**

4. Leave Devices ON (Silent Mode)
You
Want Your
Attendees To
Feel Like This
Little Guy!

5. Are YOU Innovating?

6. A Mutually Beneficial Relationship
Both the Planner & Attendee BENEFIT

7. Save TIME and MONEY

10. No Smartphone?

11. Don’t Throw People Under the Bus!

12. Text Messaging for YOUR Events
Short Codes

13. • Instant Polls
• Schedule Updates
• Reminders
• RSVP’s
• Contests
• Build YOUR Lists

14. Text Services & Costs
No Shortage of Choices or Features

15. There is a TIME & PLACE for Everything
Respect the Social Contract

17. Uses for QR Codes
-Conference Schedules
-Maps
-Video Content
-Welcome Messages
-Exclusive Information/Offers
-Polls
-Contact Information
-Links

18. Tips for Using QR Codes
• Link to Content that is “Mobile Friendly”
• Link to Content that EXTENDS the experience
• Use “Short URL’s” to keep your code clean
• GO BIG or go home!
• Take the Mystery OUT
• Tell Them How
Find me!

19. Wireless Penetration

21. Wireless Internet Access

22. Mobile = Social Media

23. Be an Enabler

25. Hash Tags
#HowTo12

26. Hash Tags Are No Longer A Mystery

29. TRACK
EVERYTHING
YOU DO

30. Use Mobile to Share the Experience

32. ASK