Consider Sending Out an Attendee List in Advance

Great tip from Sue Pelletier today, highlighting a post from Association Executive Management that talked about sending the attendees a list of attendees in advance as a means of ensuring attendance.

Those of us who have planned an event (especially a free one) know that those who say they're coming don't always come. And I am ashamed to admit I've been on the attendee side of that as well. But if your colleagues know you RSVP'd, you probably wouldn't want to let them down.

Of course, there is an even bigger benefit for savvy attendees to know who will be there--we all know that preparing who you need to talk to about what makes meetings more effective.

Comments

[Rebecca]

I think this only works when you see a name(s) on the list that you want to connect with, or that is a mover and shaker type. The attendee list has to be strong to begin with in other words. :)

[Alli Gerkman]

Rebecca - You are very right. First things first.

[Rob]

And Even better, set up EventVue beforehand so that your attendees can interact with each before coming. It's much easier to make sure I go to an event if someone has already sent me a message via EventVue saying they are looking forward to meeting me... :)

disclaimer: I'm obviously biased towards what I happen to think is an awesome product.