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Frequently Asked Questions - Marketing

Brochures and Print Materials

Can you review my new Web/newsletter/brochure design for MPI brand compliance?
You need to contact MPI's Creative Services Director at jdaigle@mpiweb.org.

Can you send me copies of a particular brochure from five or more years ago?
MPI's marketing manager can determine if we have the files available for your use. You can contact her at vbhakta@mpiweb.org.

Can you send me copies of the a particular brochure?
If you are a MPI member you need to contact MPI's shipping & receiving manager at scox@mpiweb.org. If you are not a member please contact vbhakta@mpiweb.org for ordering information.

How do I make an appointment with someone to talk to them about doing local printing for MPI?
Please contact Chris Etzler at cetzler@mpiweb.org who handles all purchasing at MPI.

Logo Usage

Can you send me my Chapter logo?
All the Chapter logos are available for download on the Chapter Management Home page: http://www.mpiweb.org/CMS/mpiweb/mpicontent.aspx?id=101. These include black & white and color versions in EPS, TIFF and JPEG formats.

Can you send me the member logo?
Member logos are available at http://www.mpiweb.org/CMS/mpiweb/mpicontent.aspx?id=100. These include black & white and color versions in EPS,TIFF and JPEG formats.

Can you send me the MPI logo?
Do you mean the actual MPI logo? Or do you mean a Chapter or MPI "Member" logo? Please go to http://www.mpiweb.org/CMS/mpiweb/mpicontent.aspx?id=101 for Chapter and Member logos or contact MPI's marketing manager at vbhakta@mpiweb.org for information on MPI's logo use.

Does MPI have logo usage standards?
Yes. The MPI Logo Usage Standards can be downloaded from PR/Marketing Tool Kits page on MPIWeb at: http://www.mpiweb.org/CMS/mpiweb/mpicontent.aspx?id=101

Does a convention center anchor hotel matter to planners?
It depends on the business purpose of the meeting. MPI did an informal MPIWeb poll on this topic - but it was informal and we would want more concrete data to answer this for you.

I need to have the MPI logo embroidered on a t-shirt. Can I just use the globe and MPI?
For embroidery on apparel or headgear, it is permitted to use the Symbol (Globe) and Lettermark (MPI) in conjunction, without the association name. MPI's Marketing Department can provide this for special requests. Contact vbhakta@mpiweb.org.

Who do I speak to about getting permission to use the MPI association logo?
Contact MPI's marketing manager at vbhakta@mpiweb.org for information on the use of MPI's logo.

I want to change something in my Chapter logo. Can I do that?
In order to protect the integrity of the MPI brand, logo standards have been created to help guide the membership when using the Chapter and membership logos. Please refer to the MPI Logo Usage Standards that can be downloaded from PR/Marketing Tool Kits page on MPIWeb at: http://www.mpiweb.org/CMS/mpiweb/mpicontent.aspx?id=101. If you have further questions contact our Creative Services Director, Jeff Daigle, at jdaigle@mpiweb.org.

Media Information

How do I get a press kit about MPI?
Please contact the Manager of Public Relations and Communications Lauren Manford at lmanford@mpiweb.org.

I am a reporter/from the media/want to talk to an expert in…can you tell me who I might speak with?
If you are a media contact, please contact the Public Relations and Communications Lauren Manford at lmanford@mpiweb.org

I am a supplier that wants to reach media at MPI conference, what opportunities are there for my organization?
You can drop off press kits in the MPI Press Room that's onsite at every conference and you can get a media list from MPI Communications department by contacting lmanford@mpiweb.org. We ask that there not be any separate media events.

I am a trade reporter working on a story about ……. What is MPI's position on this topic?
Please contact the Public Relations and Communications Lauren Manford at  lmanford@mpiweb.org

I want to do a joint press release with MPI.
Please contact the Public Relations and Communications Lauren Manford at lmanford@mpiweb.org

I saw an article about MPI in a magazine. How do I get a copy of it?
Please look at " MPI in the News" on MPIWeb at http://www.mpiweb.org/CMS/mpiweb/mpilandingpages/inside_mpi.aspx in which most major trade and business media coverage about MPI is listed. If it is not there, you can contact the Public Relations and Communications Lauren Manford at lmanford@mpiweb.org

I need a 50-word description about MPI.
You can find this in the Inside MPI section under About MPI, MPI Quick Facts

Meeting Industry Information

How many meetings are held in the world each year?
This is hard to determine, but according to a collaborative organization called the Convention Industry Council (CIC), meetings are a $122 billion industry in the United States alone. In total, MPI member planners are responsible for approximately 770,000 meetings per year.

How many people attend meetings each year?
This is hard to determine, but according to an collaborative organization called the Convention Industry Council (CIC), meetings are a $122 billion industry in the U.S. alone. In total, MPI member planners are responsible for approximately 770,000 meetings per year.

What are the most popular cities and countries for meetings?
MPI captures this information regularly as part of our FutureWatch annual research. You can access the most recent report on MPIWeb at http://www.mpiweb.org/cms/mpiweb/mpilandingpages/education.aspx

What do planners look for when selecting a site for a meeting?
It depends on a variety of factors including overall attendee experience, business purpose of the meeting, accessibility, technology, space, service of hotels, transportation, etc.

Chapter Leader Resources

I am a Chapter leader that needs articles for my Chapter newsletter, logos, brochures and other marketing pieces about MPI.
Please look at the PR toolkit on the Chapter Toolkits at http://www.mpiweb.org/cms/mpiweb/chapters/chapterleader.aspx for guidelines for developing a list. If this is not what you need please contact the Public Relations and Communications Lauren Manford at lmanford@mpiweb.org.

I am a Chapter leader that needs help developing a media list for my local community.
Please look at the PR toolkit on the Chapter Toolkits at http://www.mpiweb.org/cms/mpiweb/chapters/chapterleader.aspx for guidelines for developing a list.

I am a Chapter leader that wants to reach the New York Times and Wall Street Journal about local Chapter news.

Please contact the Public Relations and Communications Lauren Manford at lmanford@mpiweb.org so we can align your efforts with MPI's PR campaign with business media.

Partnerships

Can I do a reciprocal link from my Website to MPI's Web site?
Permission to do this is available from MPI's marketing manager. You can contact her at  vbhakta@mpiweb.org

I have something to sell or a tool that your members would like…or an opportunity for MPI...who do I contact for this?
Our procedure to start this process is to contact MPI's purchasing manager, Chris Etzler at cetzler@mpiweb.org. If you are interested in a sponsorship opportunity your product or service you can contact our Strategic Partnership department at sponsorships@mpiweb.org.

Awards

What is the deadline for the Global Paragon awards?
This is determined each year. Please contact the Public Relations and Communications Lauren Manford at lmanford@mpiweb.org for current dates.

Who do I speak to about working an advertising trade out agreement with MPI?
Please contact MPI's marketing manager, Val Bhakta at vbhakta@mpiweb.org.