Plan Ahead Events is one of the largest event management companies in the world, with offices across North America and expanding into other regions. They provide full event planning services from concept to completion for corporate meetings, special events, trade shows, and other business functions. Studies have shown that event marketing provides the highest return on investment of any marketing platform, as it allows for in-person engagement and relationship building. Plan Ahead Events works with each client individually to find ways to enhance revenue and value from events while keeping costs low.

1. Presentation by: Lisa Radtke, Owner Plan Ahead Events of N.E Detroit

2. Plan Ahead Events is one of the newest brands of the United Franchise Group, parent to very successful franchises:

3. About Us Plan Ahead Events is the largest event management company in the world, with 25 offices across the country. We’re now also expanding into Canada and Australia.

4. Our Services We provide creative solutions for corporate meetings, special events, tradeshows, expos and incentive travel in businesses, associations and nonprofits.

5. Event Planning & Execution Our team of professionals is dedicated to providing our clients with personalized service and a memorable event while maximizing their return on investment. We are able to coordinate your event from concept to completion, or offer services on an ala carte basis, whatever your needs may be.

6. A Look at a Study on Meetings Annual, global and first-of-its-kind study of event marketing trends across industries and geographic regions Launched in 2002 by George P. Johnson Foundation, EventView is the longest–running study of the event marketing industry Global respondents surveyed earn upward of $100 million in annual revenue with over 41% representing companies that generate over one billion in revenue

7. This 2009 study found that: “ Meetings and events have the highest return on investment of any marketing platform!”

8. The Greatest ROI in Marketing Question: Of the following marketing elements, which would you say provides the greatest return on investment? Key Take-away: Marketers have ranked events as the vehicle that provides the greatest ROI for the past 4 years with events providing a higher ROI than broadcast by over a factor of 3.

9. Why Event Marketing Provides Greatest ROI Question: Why does Event Marketing provide the greatest ROI? Key Take-away: 72% of respondents consider event marketing to provide the greatest ROI because it includes opportunities for in-person (face to face) contact.

10. Accelerating and Deepening Relationships Question: Of these marketing elements, which would you say is best for accelerating and deepening relationships? Key Take-away: Event marketing is the overwhelming choice as the discipline that best accelerates and deepens relationships.

11. Return On Investment Many companies have the misconception that outsourcing event management can be very costly but we work with each client individually to find additional revenue sources and virtually pay for ourselves. This creates an incredible Return on Investment!

12. Our Services: Transportation Theme Development Décor & Props Food & Beverage Planning AV Management Collateral Material Design Exhibitor Sales On-Site Management Security & VIP Handling Event Evaluation & Surveys Photography & Video Budget Creation & Management Site Selection Vendor Negotiation Web Site Creation Online/On-Site Registration Printing & Mailing Marketing Materials Equipment & Supply Rentals Sponsorship Acquisition Entertainment Booking Off-Site Program Management Travel Arrangements Press Releases

13. Our Philosophy: At Plan Ahead Events , we believe in providing every client with an unrivaled level of service. Each event will receive the highly individualized attention of our Event Management Specialist. We use our experience, enthusiasm and passion for details to deliver cutting edge solutions that will capture the magic of your event and maximize your ROI. It’s what we do!

14. Last Word Life's not about hunkering down during the storm, its about learning to dance in the rain. Let's get the music turned up!

15. Questions? Contact: Lisa Radtke [email_address]