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I-Meet is conducting a survey of its members with experience with Meeting and Events Technology Platforms. Your responses to the following questions will help us gather information related to Exposure, Marketing, Understanding and Experience with some of the most popular online meeting tools.

If you would like to be included in our drawing for an Apple iPhone 4S* complete the last question with your contact information. We are limiting this survey to 1,000 responses so don't delay. Survey Deadline February 3, 2012 or when we reach 1,000 responses whichever comes first.
*Winner will receive $200 Apple Store Credit to apply to phone purchase.

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* 1. Tell Us Who You Are – check ONLY ONE.

Planner – Corporate

Planner – Association

Planner – Government

Planner – Social

Supplier – Hotel

Supplier – Destination/CVB/Tourism Office

Supplier – Intermediary, Service Provider

Consultant

Industry Interest

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* 2. As a PLANNER, how many meetings/events do you plan or support each year?

1-5

6-10

11-20

21-50

More than 50

Not applicable – I am not a planner

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* 3. As a PLANNER, what specific functions do you use technology to support your job?

Sourcing and Venue Contracting

Meeting and Event Operations/Logistics

Attendee Management and Invitations

Event Websites – Content, Design, Building

Not applicable – I am not a planner

Other (please specify)

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* 4. As a PLANNER, what is your role specifically as it relates to sourcing hotel properties for events? (Check all that apply)

Responsible for Site Selection

Research Properties and Venues

Negotiating and Contracting

Influence Decision on Site Selection

No role in site selection process

Not applicable – I am not a planner

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* 5. As a PLANNER, what technology tool or process do you use for sourcing hotels/venues and site selection?

Cvent

StarCite

Lanyon

None of the above – I use my own processes

I research, request and process RFPs through hotel or brand websites

I use Global/National Sales Organizations for hotel brands

Not applicable – I am not a planner

Other (please specify)

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* 6. As a planner, please rank your trust in following sources of information about suppliers.

	0%	10%	20%	30%	40%	50%	60%	70%	80%	90%	100%	N/A
Supplier Web Site Content	Supplier Web Site Content 0%	Supplier Web Site Content 10%	Supplier Web Site Content 20%	Supplier Web Site Content 30%	Supplier Web Site Content 40%	Supplier Web Site Content 50%	Supplier Web Site Content 60%	Supplier Web Site Content 70%	Supplier Web Site Content 80%	Supplier Web Site Content 90%	Supplier Web Site Content 100%	Supplier Web Site Content N/A
Advertising	Advertising 0%	Advertising 10%	Advertising 20%	Advertising 30%	Advertising 40%	Advertising 50%	Advertising 60%	Advertising 70%	Advertising 80%	Advertising 90%	Advertising 100%	Advertising N/A
Endorsements from third party companies and partners	Endorsements from third party companies and partners 0%	Endorsements from third party companies and partners 10%	Endorsements from third party companies and partners 20%	Endorsements from third party companies and partners 30%	Endorsements from third party companies and partners 40%	Endorsements from third party companies and partners 50%	Endorsements from third party companies and partners 60%	Endorsements from third party companies and partners 70%	Endorsements from third party companies and partners 80%	Endorsements from third party companies and partners 90%	Endorsements from third party companies and partners 100%	Endorsements from third party companies and partners N/A
Peer Reviews and Recommendations	Peer Reviews and Recommendations 0%	Peer Reviews and Recommendations 10%	Peer Reviews and Recommendations 20%	Peer Reviews and Recommendations 30%	Peer Reviews and Recommendations 40%	Peer Reviews and Recommendations 50%	Peer Reviews and Recommendations 60%	Peer Reviews and Recommendations 70%	Peer Reviews and Recommendations 80%	Peer Reviews and Recommendations 90%	Peer Reviews and Recommendations 100%	Peer Reviews and Recommendations N/A

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* 7. AS A SUPPLIER, do you use any of the following social media tools to reach or connect with meeting planners and buyers. Check ALL that apply.

Facebook

Twitter

I-Meet

I do NOT use social media for business

I am not a supplier – does not apply

Other (please specify)

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* 8. As a SUPPLIER, how would you categorize your marketing with independent planners and small boutique meeting planning firms?

Excellent – we have a specific program geared towards independents

OK – we get good results from our efforts, even though they are inconsistent

Could Improve – we don’t target this market specifically

Open -- I’m not sure how we would go about reaching this market, but am interested in options

This market is not relevant to us

I am not a supplier – does not apply

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* 9. AS A SUPPLIER, please rank the following lead generation approaches in terms of importance to you.

	0%	10%	20%	30%	40%	50%	60%	70%	80%	90%	100%	N/A
A formalized RFP – an opportunity that’s ready to book	A formalized RFP – an opportunity that’s ready to book 0%	A formalized RFP – an opportunity that’s ready to book 10%	A formalized RFP – an opportunity that’s ready to book 20%	A formalized RFP – an opportunity that’s ready to book 30%	A formalized RFP – an opportunity that’s ready to book 40%	A formalized RFP – an opportunity that’s ready to book 50%	A formalized RFP – an opportunity that’s ready to book 60%	A formalized RFP – an opportunity that’s ready to book 70%	A formalized RFP – an opportunity that’s ready to book 80%	A formalized RFP – an opportunity that’s ready to book 90%	A formalized RFP – an opportunity that’s ready to book 100%	A formalized RFP – an opportunity that’s ready to book N/A
Suggest my company in the RFP process when not included by planner/buyer	Suggest my company in the RFP process when not included by planner/buyer 0%	Suggest my company in the RFP process when not included by planner/buyer 10%	Suggest my company in the RFP process when not included by planner/buyer 20%	Suggest my company in the RFP process when not included by planner/buyer 30%	Suggest my company in the RFP process when not included by planner/buyer 40%	Suggest my company in the RFP process when not included by planner/buyer 50%	Suggest my company in the RFP process when not included by planner/buyer 60%	Suggest my company in the RFP process when not included by planner/buyer 70%	Suggest my company in the RFP process when not included by planner/buyer 80%	Suggest my company in the RFP process when not included by planner/buyer 90%	Suggest my company in the RFP process when not included by planner/buyer 100%	Suggest my company in the RFP process when not included by planner/buyer N/A
A Request for Information (RFI) – an opportunity that is emerging, but not ready to book	A Request for Information (RFI) – an opportunity that is emerging, but not ready to book 0%	A Request for Information (RFI) – an opportunity that is emerging, but not ready to book 10%	A Request for Information (RFI) – an opportunity that is emerging, but not ready to book 20%	A Request for Information (RFI) – an opportunity that is emerging, but not ready to book 30%	A Request for Information (RFI) – an opportunity that is emerging, but not ready to book 40%	A Request for Information (RFI) – an opportunity that is emerging, but not ready to book 50%	A Request for Information (RFI) – an opportunity that is emerging, but not ready to book 60%	A Request for Information (RFI) – an opportunity that is emerging, but not ready to book 70%	A Request for Information (RFI) – an opportunity that is emerging, but not ready to book 80%	A Request for Information (RFI) – an opportunity that is emerging, but not ready to book 90%	A Request for Information (RFI) – an opportunity that is emerging, but not ready to book 100%	A Request for Information (RFI) – an opportunity that is emerging, but not ready to book N/A
A qualified planner that requests to “Follow” your brand or offering	A qualified planner that requests to “Follow” your brand or offering 0%	A qualified planner that requests to “Follow” your brand or offering 10%	A qualified planner that requests to “Follow” your brand or offering 20%	A qualified planner that requests to “Follow” your brand or offering 30%	A qualified planner that requests to “Follow” your brand or offering 40%	A qualified planner that requests to “Follow” your brand or offering 50%	A qualified planner that requests to “Follow” your brand or offering 60%	A qualified planner that requests to “Follow” your brand or offering 70%	A qualified planner that requests to “Follow” your brand or offering 80%	A qualified planner that requests to “Follow” your brand or offering 90%	A qualified planner that requests to “Follow” your brand or offering 100%	A qualified planner that requests to “Follow” your brand or offering N/A
Personal Introductions and Connections	Personal Introductions and Connections 0%	Personal Introductions and Connections 10%	Personal Introductions and Connections 20%	Personal Introductions and Connections 30%	Personal Introductions and Connections 40%	Personal Introductions and Connections 50%	Personal Introductions and Connections 60%	Personal Introductions and Connections 70%	Personal Introductions and Connections 80%	Personal Introductions and Connections 90%	Personal Introductions and Connections 100%	Personal Introductions and Connections N/A
Virtual Introductions and Connections	Virtual Introductions and Connections 0%	Virtual Introductions and Connections 10%	Virtual Introductions and Connections 20%	Virtual Introductions and Connections 30%	Virtual Introductions and Connections 40%	Virtual Introductions and Connections 50%	Virtual Introductions and Connections 60%	Virtual Introductions and Connections 70%	Virtual Introductions and Connections 80%	Virtual Introductions and Connections 90%	Virtual Introductions and Connections 100%	Virtual Introductions and Connections N/A

Other (please specify)

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* 10. FOR PLANNERS: What tools, if made available to you at a reasonable cost (or no cost), are you most interested in?

Sourcing and Venue Selection

Attendee Management

Meeting Planning Applications

Assistance in Marketing (My Brand)

Professional Networking

Other (please specify)

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* 11. FOR SUPPLIERS: What approaches listed below do you believe are important parts of your marketing?

Social Media

Peer Marketing Programs That Support My Brand

Cost-effective supplier marketing listings at point of sale (RFI or RFP)

Involvement with relevant online communities for lead generation activities

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* 12. To be included in our drawing for an Apple iPhone 4S please complete the following. All response information is for an i-Meet research information project and your contact info will NOT be used for marketing or solicitation.

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