Working with an Association Management Company (AMC)
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Working with an Association Management Company (AMC)
Idoia Rodés TorrónteguiMichele Sanvictores
11th ICCRM
Seville, Spain
7-9 July 2005
www.iccaworld.com
11th ICCRM, Seville, 2005
• Agenda
1 About Idoia Rodés & Michele Sanvictores2 What is an AMC?
• Types of AMCs, clients, meetings• MCI’s AMC structure
3 The conference activity within an AMC 4 How does this relate to suppliers?5 2 case studies 6 Lessons learnt: from basics to
understanding the supply chain7 Q & A
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About us: Idoia Rodés, CMM
• Spanish Belgium since 1996
• UB: Masters in Economics
• 94-95: Meeting Planner (Madrid) (Medical Assoc.)
• 97-2000: Meeting Planner (Brussels) (Medical Assoc.)
• Since 2000 : MCIFocus
Associations Meeting Management Managing 15 Staff in Conference
Division
(35 meetings annually)
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About us: Michele Sanvictores
• American Belgium since 2000
• Education: Degrees in Finance and Marketing
• 1994-1999: Marketing & Communications in Corporate Sector
• 1999-2002: Marketing & Communications in Association Sector
• 2002-Present: Business Development & Special Projects in Association Sector
• With MCI since April 2003
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• Agenda
1 About Idoia Rodés & Michele Sanvictores2 What is an AMC?
• Types of AMCs, clients, meetings3 The conference activity within an AMC 4 How does this relate to suppliers?5 2 case studies 6 Lessons learnt: from basics to
understanding the supply chain7 Q & A
Definition of an Association:
Two or more entities with a shared objective
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Quick Overview of Basics
Types of Associations:
a) Leisureb) Cause-orientedc) Businessd) Virtual
Trade Associations:
Company Members, Represent Interest of an Industry
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The “Business” Association
Activities:
a) Lobbyb) Standards Settingc) Promotiond) Education
Professional Associations:Individual Members, Represent interest of people or profession
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The “Business” Association
Activities:a) Educationb) Certificationc) Networking
Other Professional Groups:User Groups, Federations
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What is an AMC
• A firm of skilled professionals
– Provides management expertise, cost-effective services and flexible solutions
– Provides centralised office
• Several types of AMCs
– Specialty focus (only healthcare, only technical)– Different management models
– Administrative vs Strategic– Allocation of Resources/Dept Structures– MCI’s focus: strategy and added value
MCI Structure
MDMD
Talent Talent FacilitiesFacilities ITITAccountingAccounting
ConferenceConference
PCO
EventsProgram Mgt.
Exhibition
StrategyRegist. & Housing
Assn MgmtAssn Mgmt
Membership/ Certification
Sales
ExecutiveFinance/ Systems
CommunityGovernment Affairs
Mktg.& CommMktg.& Comm
DesignMktg &
PR
Web/
e-solutionsContent
Print Prod.Comms
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AMC and/vs. PCO
AMC goes beyond PCO characteristics:
• Long term perspective• Integrate Conference in other Association
activities• Active involvement in Programme
Development• Finances through accounts of the clients• Values:
– Pro-activity (you are the client)– Transparency– Integrity
„What is good for the Client is good for us“
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Merger of Large AMC and Large PCO
Why:•Access to more potential clients•Enhanced internal systems •Cross-fertilisation of resources•Increased Buying Power•Build long term relationships Proof of Success:
•Clients only looking for combined AMC/PCO solution•Depth of resources•New contracts signed
ISN: International Society of Nephrology
• 8000+ members • 3 types of events
Forefronts in Nephrology Bench-to-Bedside WCN
• AMC: MCI Brussels office• PCO: MCI Geneva office
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Client use of AMC and PCO services
ISN: International Society of Nephrology
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How the AMC works for ISN
AMC
Executive DirectorMarcomDir.
ConfDir.
Bench to Bedside
ForefrontsWorld
Congress
(AMC) (AMC) (AMC+ PCO)
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Sampling of Clients
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• Agenda
1 About Idoia Rodés & Michele Sanvictores2 What is an AMC?
• Types of AMCs, clients, meetings3 The conference activity within an AMC 4 How does this relate to suppliers?5 2 case studies 6 Lessons learnt: from basics to
understanding the supply chain7 Q & A
A team of 15 staff organising conferences
(35/year) for our associations
all over the world
The conference activity within an AMC
Who We Are
Programme ManagementRegistration ManagementConference Management(Logistics & Finances)
Strategic Analysis
Areas of Expertise
The conference activity within an AMC
We understand conferences are a tool for associations to help them
follow their vision and achieve their mission.
Conferences are part of the
association’s life cycle.
Our Drive
The conference activity within an AMC
Our Added Value
– Cross-fertilisation
– Strategic Advice
– Long-Term Relationships
– Buying Power
– High Experience Working with Volunteers
The conference activity within an AMC
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• Agenda
1 About Idoia Rodés & Michele Sanvictores2 What is an AMC?
• Types of AMCs, clients, meetings3 The conference activity within an AMC 4 How does this relate to suppliers?5 2 case studies 6 Lessons learnt: from basics to
understanding the supply chain7 Q & A
Model 1
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How does this relate to suppliers?
AssociationsAssociations
Suppliers
CVB, Hotels, Convention
centres, PCOs, DMCs
Suppliers
CVB, Hotels, Convention
centres, PCOs, DMCs
Conferences & Congresses
Model 2
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How does this relate to suppliers?
AMCAMC
Suppliers
CVB, Hotels, Convention
centres, PCOs, DMCs
Suppliers
CVB, Hotels, Convention
centres, PCOs, DMCs
Conferences & Congresses
Differences between Model 1 & 2:
• Professional staff vs volunteers
• Efficiency: getting the right questions and answers
• Long-term view
• Multiplying leads
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How does this relate to suppliers?
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• Agenda
1 About Idoia Rodés & Michele Sanvictores2 What is an AMC?
• Types of AMCs, clients, meetings3 The conference activity within an AMC 4 How does this relate to suppliers?5 2 case studies 6 Lessons learnt: from basics to
understanding the supply chain7 Q & A
2 clients: ESCP and ASME
• MCI manages these 2 clients.• Purpose of the exercise is for you to
think what is the best approach to sell your destination/property.
• Each table will look at one case study.• At the end of the exercise a
spokesperson will summarise their discussion.
• Brief presentation on the 2 clients follows (copy on your table)
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Case studies
About ESCP: European Society of Clinical Pharmacy
• 1000 members from all over Europe• 2 events/year (Spring Conference and
Annual Symposium in the fall)• Goals of their conferences:
educational, networking and internal business (GA)
• Past conferences specified on the sheet
• Meeting specs on the sheet
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Case studies
About ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• 120,000 members worldwide• 50 events/year; 15 in Europe• Goals of their conferences:
educational and networking • Past conferences specified on the
sheet• Meeting specs on the sheet
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Case studies
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• Agenda
1 About Idoia Rodés & Michele Sanvictores2 What is an AMC?
• Types of AMCs, clients, meetings3 The conference activity within an AMC 4 How does this relate to suppliers?5 2 case studies 6 Lessons learnt: from basics to
understanding the supply chain7 Q & A
It is all about common sense you will think….
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Lessons learnt
…but reality shows it is not always the case.
Demographics AccessibilityRotationResearchRelationship building
(pre, on-site, post)
Trends
1. Conferences = a key source of non-dues
revenue
2. Sophistication of sponsorship model
3. Bid process is changing
4. Centralisation
5. Conferences are a strategic tool for
associations
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Lessons learnt
The ideal relationship
1. Know your prospect
2. Keep the momentum
3. Lobby locally (but follow the right procedure)
4. Focus on your strengths but acknowledge
your weaknesses
5. Smart selling
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Lessons learnt
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Typical Client Congresses
Sector: Business Solutions Europe, Asia and Latin America (600+ pax)
Sector: TransportationWorldwide (600-850)
Sector: HealthcareRegional Congresses (1,500 pax)Worldwide Congresses (4,500 pax)
Sector: HealthcareEMEA Congresses (2,500-3,000 pax)
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Q & A
Idoia Rodés-Torróntegui [email protected]
Michele Sanvictores [email protected]
Thank you