Foundation Advisors Report

2013 - 2014

Presented by Stephen Nold Confidential January 31, 2014

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Welcome

Brian Cohen - Chair

Gagan Nirula

Margaret Pederson

RD Whitney

Todd Zint

Kenji Haroutanian

Stephen Graham

Andrea Bahr

Eric Ly

Pat Pathade

Carrie Ferenac

Shawn Pierce

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2013 Year In Review

2014 Goals

Key Drivers

Website

Members

Live Events

Advisory Board

Strategic Initiatives

Questions and Feedback

Agenda

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Defined Purpose to Industry

Launched TeccSociety Website

MeetingsNet.com Press Release

79 LinkedIn Members

49 TeccDirect Partners

Inaugural Circle of Influence Summit

2013 Year in Review

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TeccSociety From visibility to awareness to engagement

Increase partner directory participation

Organic member growth

Live events

Content creation and distribution

Relevant tools and education for buyers

Positioned as a “Trusted Authority”

2014 Key Drivers2014 G

oals

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Website 2014

New Features• Clean Design• Streamlined content access• Resource library• Blogs

• Community Influencers, Change Makers• Member Knowledge

• On-demand videos (TeccSociety.TV)

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2014 Goals

Website

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Website 2014

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New Features – Suppliers

• Launch.IT Platform• Lead Generation through RFI functionality

Website

2014 Goals

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Website 2014

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New Features – Buyers

• Home page quick click for TeccDirect • TeccDirect supplier comparison tool• Buyer Resources W

ebsite2014 G

oals

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Certification Program2014 G

oalsW

ebsite

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2013

LinkedIn Community

Word of Mouth; Member Referrals

2014

Continue organic growth and word of mouth

Member database; value-added services on website

Recruit new members through “walled garden” content access

Member GrowthM

embers

2014 Goals

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Maintain 20 Event Technology Categories

Projected 2014 Growth: 75 Partners (150%) 100 Members (125%)

Supplier Partners2014 G

oalsM

embers

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Tiered TeccDirect Listing Subscriber Model

Value Offerings: Basic Platinum Foundation

Directory Listing ✔ ✔ ✔Invitation to Live Events ✔ ✔ ✔Live Event Sponsor Invite Priority ✔ ✔Organization/Product Promotion(Launchit Module)

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Priority “Category Priority” Listing ✔Run of Website/ Advertisement ✔Price $495 $1495 $2495

Supplier PartnersM

embers

2014 Goals

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TeccSociety Preferred Partner certified program represents suppliers that embody sound business practices, cultivate customer trust and loyalty, and consistently deliver products and services that align with customer goals. There are three requirements for a technology solution provider to achieve the Preferred Partner status:

Two positive referrals from customers within the past twelve (12) months.

Confirmed Strategic meeting management best practices including a defined project management plan to ensure goal alignment, scoping, planning and implementation.

Demonstration and evaluation of product and/or service solution with the TeccSociety research team.

Supplier Partner Criteria2014 G

oalsM

embers

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Signature Tours

Researching IMEX (International Meeting Exchange in Las Vegas) October 14-16

Circle of Influence Summit

2nd Annual in Q4

Live Events2014 G

oalsLive E

vents

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RolesAdvisory Group

ExpectationsQuarterly Conference CallsCommittee CallsAdvisory Meeting – In conjunction with the Circle of

Influence meeting in November

Advisory Board2014 G

oalsS

trategic Initiatives

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Committees

WebsiteSocial media

MembershipPartners and members

Live EventsAwards

Education

2014 Goals

Strategic Initiatives

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Successful Website re-launch

Increase Suppliers within TeccDirectory

Preferred Supplier Badge program

Launch It website integration (Content)

Attract reputable “Blogger” contributors

Increased brand awareness

Announce Signature Series & COI Dates/Locations

Focus for Q12014 G

oalsS

trategic Initiatives

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“Pay wall” markers determined within website (collect emails)

Member Database Identified and launched

Whitepaper

Mobile APP RFP

Enhanced TeccDirect V3

Focus for Q22014 G

oalsS

trategic Initiatives

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Own an assignment/role

Find another qualified member

Recommend a technology supplier

Attend an event

Next Steps2014 G

oalsS

trategic Initiatives

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Questions/Feedback

Questions/Feedback