Sizing Things Up

8 What functions do you outsource (or are handled internally, but not by your department)? Check all that apply.

Full-Time Staff 0

Vendor selection/ management

Housing

Registration Trade-show

management Marketing/promotion Special event planning Speaker selection

Transportation (shuttles, VIP transportation, etc.)

0% 13% 25% 25% 25% 13% 0% 38% 1 – 3 12% 36% 33% 23% 23% 11% 25% 43% 4 – 5 0% 42% 52% 16% 36% 7% 29% 45% 6 – 9 13% 44% 44% 26% 35% 17% 39% 70% 10+ 10% 43% 47% 7% 23% 7% 27% 63%

9 How many of your/your largest client’s meetings department staff attend your largest event?

Staff Size Corporate

1 – 3 4 – 5 6 – 9 10+

41% 17% 17% 26%

Type of Meeting Planner

Association/ Education/ Nonprofit

49% 24% 16% 12%

Independent

29% 24% 19% 29%

43% 22% 18% 18%

26+17+17+40 12+16+24+48 29+18+24+29 18+18+21+43 86 PCMA CONVENE SEPTEMBER 2012 PCMA.ORG All Respondents