Should we share attendee contact info with sponsors?
Hi folks,
Another sponsorship proposal has come in – this one inquiring about whether sponsors will be able to request a list of registrants and their contact information.
I’ve seen this type of opportunity be abused, and I’ve also had it introduce me to new products and providers – and sometimes specials/discounts for attendees.
What are your thoughts on this? Here are a few options to get the conversation started:
Option 1: For the right price, we hand over attendee names, details & contact info
Option 2: We distribute only names & details but no contact information.
Option 3: Overlaps possibly with Option 2 – we can offer to include sponsor content in communications that the conference issues to attendees. Or we could offer to distribute a mailing to attendees for a sponsor, so that contact information remains secure but sponsors are still able to share their products.
Let’s hear it – I’d love for this to be a group decision!
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