The Emergence of Managed Event Services

 by: Casey Sanders

Managed event services have been around for some time, this service is quickly gaining ground as a time and money saving practice. Several conference calling vendors have offered these services for some time, and others are taking note and joining the marketplace.

Event services are basically the blending of teleconferencing, web conferencing, and conference participant management. These services allow conference participants to register via the Internet, phone, and sometimes fax. Typically marketing for these events is handled by the conference/event host, or host organization, and everything else is handled by the event registration service provider.

Why are Event services such a hot commodity? Associations, medical companies, and any other group of professionals typically attend seminars in person. These organizations are realizing the cost saving benefits of hosting events remotely, and the attendees are also reaping the cost-saving benefits.

These event management services are a great way to cut the high overhead of training, certification, and seminar programs, and offer a easy to use format for participants.

• What to look for in an event services vendor: Are they an established conferencing vendor, or are they new to the industry

• Do they manage their event schedule to and resources so you, and your attendees get the best attention possible

• What services do they offer, and how will these services work for the type of event you need hosted

Below are a few vendors to consider:

KRM

A long time provider, and industry leader in events management services.

ILinc Communications

Full service tele-seminar and event registration service provider.

ConferencingWorks.com

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