“How to Market and Create Buzz for Events in Toronto”
December 2, 2009 by CityEvents
Filed under Past Events
Featuring…
Deb Lewis, Chief Experience Officer, CityEvents, www.torontocityevents.ca
Rob Campbell, Prime Innovator at Smojoe, www.smojoe.com/blog
Here’s a chance to learn valuable tips, simple tricks and advanced tactics for marketing your events in Toronto. Hear from Deb Lewis about best practices used by professionals and learn from Rob Campbell about how to use a myriad of free social media resources to create buzz and build social capital at the same time.
The seminar will cover a step-by-step process and guide participants on how they should market their events or fundraisers. The experience comes complete with a handy booklet on which to notate revelations. Participants will learn how to ‘put it out there’ and develop a communications strategy and agenda to target and achieve event objectives. With some basic knowledge, innovation, creative thinking, and the right partnerships, everybody can master event marketing.
You will learn:
- Developing your target market
- How to develop your marketing plan
- How to create your write up and promotions to match your target demographic
- Insights into a variety of different marketing tools (advertisements, public relations, viral campaigns, direct marketing, online, networking, and ‘new social’ media mechanisms beyond Facebook and Twitter)
- How to create buzz around your event (Will discuss local success stories and why they worked. Rob will discuss Miss Teen Canada World campaign)
- How to build social relevance on the web and increase your social media presence – a prerequisite discussion that precedes some of these other points
- Participants will be supplied with a hands on booklet “How to Create Buzz for Your Event” (sold online for $20) which includes a list of over 50 local resources (websites) where you can promote your event
February 2, 2010
6:00pm – 8:30pm
The Spoke Club, 600 King St W
$35 in advance, 2 for $60, $40 at the door
For tickets visit, http://secure.gettickets.ca/?event=15653
FastLane’s 1st Patio Networking Event of 2009 @ Marben Restaurant
July 16, 2009 by CityEvents
Filed under Past Events, Toronto, Uncategorized
On July 14th FastLane held its fifth event of 2009 at Marben Restaurant. Guests came out and enjoyed the warm weather while networking with many interesting people from an array of different professions.
A mix of great food, yummy martinis, fresh juice cocktails and a fantastic street side patio all helped put guests at ease and made them ready to have a fun night of mingling with other young professionals.
Once at ease guests met new people, traded tips and made beneficial contacts in a trendy modern atmosphere.
Patio Season has arrived, so we took our networking outside! Guests came out to Marben Restaurant on July 14th to enjoy the warm weather out on the patio, while networking with many interesting people of all different professions.
Attendees enjoyed a mix of appetizers, martinis, fresh juice cocktails and a fantastic street side patio all helped put guests at ease and made them ready to have a fun night of mingling with other young professionals.
Once at ease guests met new people, traded tips and made beneficial contacts in a trendy modern atmosphere.
Don’t miss out on this easy way to expand your network by connecting with other businessmen and women. Since it will be on a patio, you won’t feel the pressure of a work meeting and have to deal with all of the usual formalities. Attendees will feel at ease, as this event will be taking place at a relaxing environment, and won’t find it hard to start up conversations with others.
Join us at Marben Restaurant, located between Spadina & Portland, to enjoy the great weather and meet new people. Marben features a trendy modern atmosphere, great food, and a street-side patio where you can enjoy martinis and fresh juice cocktails.
Cost: $25 in Advance, or $35 at the door. Group rates are also available.
For tickets, please visit: www.gettickets.ca
Remember to purchase your tickets soon, as space is limited.
*Your ticket includes a complementary beverage, hors d’oeuvres and a gift bag.
Location: Marben Restaurant – 488 Wellington St. W. (between Spadina & Portland)
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Click here to join the FastLane Facebook Group.
Hosted by: www.torontocityevents.ca and www.GatheringsEventPlanning.com
Here are some photos of the event: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cityeventstoronto
True Patriot Love: Tribute Dinner in Support of the Canadian Military Families Fund
July 1, 2009 by CityEvents
Filed under Past Events
Canadians need to stand up for the families of those who put their lives on the line every day in the name of freedom.
Like many other great Canadians, Harper, Ignatieff, Layton and May have lent their names to the True Patriot Love Foundation because they understand the sacrifices families make to allow our soldiers to serve. Join us with Gen (Ret’d) Rick Hillier and other supporters as we officially launch the True Patriot Love Foundation.
The Foundation was established by Shaun Francis, Chairman & CEO, Medcan Health Management Inc. We will be announcing the details of a Tribute Dinner in support of the Canadian Military Families Fund, established by Gen Hillier to address the urgent and unforeseen needs of military families. This initiative has brought together political, corporate and community leaders who want to recognize the contributions of Canadian military families. The committee (see the attached list) plans to raise 1.75 + million dollars in our first year.
When: Thurs. June 18, 2009
Time: 11:30 AM
Where: TD Bank Tower, 66 Wellington St W. 54th Fl.
FastLane’s August Patio Party
June 16, 2009 by CityEvents
Filed under Past Events
Patio season is upon us, let’s network outside! Come out to Jump’s patio on Wellington St. W. and take advantage of one last outdoor networking event.
Jump is an American style bistro with sky-high glass atrium ceilings and a New York style bar. Enjoy the warm weather, while networking among interesting people of various business backgrounds.
Presenting a unique approach of bringing urban professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 together, FastLane is truly one of a kind. Our networking events take place several times during the year, and each night holds its own unique theme. FastLane provides opportunities for professionals to meet new people, trade tips and make beneficial contacts.
After a long day in the office, you’ll be able to enjoy the gorgeous weather while making beneficial contacts and expanding your network. Attendees will find themselves starting up conversations with strangers in this neutral relaxing environment.
Join us at Jump Café & Bar, located at 18 Wellington St. W., to explore the many outlets that can assist in achieving your career, social, and lifestyle goals.
Cost: $25 in Advance, or $35 at the door. Please contact us for group rates.
For tickets, please visit: www.gettickets.ca
Remember to purchase your tickets soon, as space is limited.
*Your ticket includes a complementary beverage, hors d’oeuvres and a gift bag.
Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Time: 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Location: Jump Cafe & Bar, 18 Wellington St. W
For more info, please visit: www.FastLaneEvents.ca
Hosted by: www.torontocityevents.ca and www.GatheringsEventPlanning.com
Here are some photos of the event: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cityeventstoronto/sets/72157621938773847/
Making an Event Memorable
June 5, 2009 by CityEvents
Filed under Event Venues, Uncategorized
Contact CityEvents for all of your Event Planning Needs.
When planning a memorable event, I often go back to basics. Events have the same considerations whether it is for 10 people or 10,000 people, whether the purpose is celebrating a 5-year-old’s birthday or a 100-year anniversary of a multinational company. After the basics of who, what, where, and when, it’s the theme and extras that make events memorable for years to come.
Location, Location, Location. Ensure that the venue fits your target and budget. Whether the event is indoors or outdoors ensure the venue fits your needs. Consider using new or unique environments that set the mood and that will attract and entertain your audience. Offering your guests a unique location or new experience can be the first step in creating a memory.
Create a memorable theme or mood to the event. This helps tie in the invitation, food, décor, giveaways, costumes and other elements. For the biggest impression, integrate the theme before, during, and after the event.
Establish the right atmosphere by selecting the right entertainment, activities and décor that are unique and spark fun and excitement and add to the ambiance of the venue. Don’t skimp on necessary party rentals or your event might be unfavourably memorable. Entertainment can be key at attracting your audience to an event and keeping them there.
For additional information on CityEvents event planning and promotion services, check out www.torontocityevents.ca
