Running Corporate Partnerships & Alliances

This week, our guest is Annie Henderson, who made the change this year from membership marketing to corporate marketing at her association, ASBO International. Annie and Beth talk through how to navigate the differences of marketing to corporates, particularly at an association, and what techniques you can use to try to bring in sponsors and exhibitors at every level. In this episode, you'll discover: Moving from the member marketing to partners marketing mindset Why you need to what your corporate partners’ timelines for activities The challenges faced in winning partners and getting them engaged and involved further Competing against bigger competitors Moving partners beyond exhibiting The tools and tactics you can use in corporate partnerships The power of personas What a treat deal “sweeteners” can be Treating your partner like member, not a bank Taking on your challenges and opportunities in the right order Don't forget to subscribe to Association Marketing Pros (AMP), Beth's weekly newsletter for association marketers.