2. 12/2/2009
Today’s Agenda
• Manage your account
• Update your profile
• Business development
• Marketing resources
• Calendar of Opportunities
• Destination Marketing Kit (DMK)
• Networking/Educational Opportunities
• Q & A
Q&A
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3. 12/2/2009
Manage Your Account
• Provide current general business information
• Update contact information regularly
• Ensure ongoing and effective communication
with CCTB to receive
• Leads/Referrals
L d /R f l
• Marketing/Promotion opportunities
• Membership Exclusive e‐newsletter
• Event invitations
• Industry news and updates
I d t d d t
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4. 12/2/2009
Manage Your Account
• Types of member contacts
• Main / Lead
• Billing
• Additional
Contact membershipinfo@choosechicago.com or
312‐567‐8461 for access to Members Only section
to update your information
to update your information
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5. 12/2/2009
Manage Your Profile
• Maximize your online and print listings to
showcase your business to millions of visitors
• Update your organization description
• Add all relevant amenities and features
• Include up to 5 images/logos complimentary
Include up to 5 images/logos complimentary
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8. 12/2/2009
Marketing Resources
• Help you promote Chicago as a premier visitor
destination in the world.
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– Logos/images/videos
– Destination copy
– Itineraries
– Maps
• Improve your marketing efforts by utilizing
our library of educational content
– Word of Mouth marketing
– Email marketing
– Public Relations
Public Relations
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11. 12/2/2009
Networking/Educational
Opportunities
• Network with industry professionals at
monthly business exchanges
• Learn from industry experts at monthly
educational seminars
• Participate in annual fundraising events
• Access over 1,100 member businesses in our
membership directory
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12. 12/2/2009
Q & A
• Contact your Membership Sales Manager or
the Membership Department at:
• 312‐567‐8461
• membershipinfo@choosechicago.com
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