Deliverables – Specs & Deadlines

Deliverables – Specs & Deadlines

Dear Supporter,

This page contains specifications and guidelines for various deliverables and is designed to assist you in preparing for the event.
The deadlines indicated are estimated. The exact deadlines will be published in the manuals in due course.
Due to accreditation criteria, which is CME certified, the following rules must apply:

  • Materials created by companies should NOT utilize the main event marketing look and feel.
  • When promoting a sponsored session, please indicate on any of your promotional materials the following disclaimer: “This session is not included in the main event CME/CPD credit”
  • Companies must not use meeting banner in any promotional materials they create without prior consent.
  • Companies must not use society logo in any promotional materials they create without prior consent.

PRESENCE

Deadline: As early as possible and no later than 2 months prior.

The proposed programme should include:

  • Session Title (up to 110 characters including spaces)
  • Session Description (up to 200 words. Hyperlinks can be included).
  • Speaker Presentations Titles
  • Timing – duration of each speaker presentation and full timing of the agenda
  • Speaker/Moderator Full Name
  • Speaker/ Moderator Country
  • Speaker/ Moderator E-mail
  • Speaker/ Moderator Affiliation (optional)
  • Speaker/ Moderator Bio and Photo (please see specs below)

Please see below specs for Speaker Bio and Photo.

  • Speaker Bio – up to 200 words.
  • Speaker Photo – 180×240 px, JPG Format

Please consider processing time of 7 working days from the submission of materials and until the webpage is ready.

Item description:

  • Pre-event webpage (URL) with video promotion.
  • The Pre-event page has the Official Meeting banner design (header and footer).
  • URLdoes not appear in any of the tabs/website navigation menu of the meeting’s website.
  • Link can be used in supporter’s promotion.
  • Link can be used in supporter’s exclusive e-mail blast (be sure to consider SLA mentioned above).
  • The supporter can use the video promotion to create awareness of the supported session.

The supporter should provide the following:

  • URL event page: https://esidmeeting.org/[please add here the preferred wording]
  • Page title
  • Company logo in high resolution
  • 4min video. Video Format: MP4(H.264), 720P, Audio Format: AAC LC, BITRATE: 64 KBPS
  • Text of approximately 300 words

Please note:

  • The webpage is subject to approval.
  • The webpage may not mention a commercial product or brand name or a specific drug.

NETWORK

Social Media Post: one post in Twitter and one post in LinkedIn (same post).

The post may include image and text.

Image:
For the visual should be 1600×900 px. – JPEG or PNG

Text:
The official length of the text (spaces included) for the posts is below, obviously, we recommend keeping the message clear, short, and concise. The aim is to catch the followers’ attention and quickly communicate your message (which is to encourages them to join your session or visit your booth).

  • Twitter: 280 characters
  • LinkedIn: 1300 characters

Timeline:

Requesting a date for the post à up to 2 weeks before the requested date
Submitting post content (image + text) à up to 1 week before the confirmed post date.

Important:

  • Content is subject to approval
  • Tagging is possible. Please advise which account should we tag (company account)
  • We strongly recommend including hashtags to help improve the visibility of the post.
  • May NOT mention a commercial product(s) or brand name(s).
  • May NOT promote a specific session that mentions a product or a specific drug.
  • Depending on the content of the session, it may or may NOT be allowed to promote it.
  • News articles or official press releases may be shared, but it may NOT direct to a webpage of the product itself.
  • When promoting a symposium, please include the following disclaimer: This session is not included in main event CME/CPD credit.
  • Note that some sponsored posts may be rejected by Twitter/LinkedIn.

ADVERTISE

Deadline: 6 Weeks Prior

File format: PNG or JPG (up to 2 MB)
Size: 1500 x 2000px

We recommend avoiding using small text, so the advert could be readable when displayed on a mobile screen.

Deadline: 6 Weeks prior.

Please click here to download the e-mail blast design requirements. These guidelines should be forwarded to your web-designer/Programmer

Important notes:

  • In case webmail is promoting a sponsored session, please include the following disclaimer:
    This session is not included in main event CME/CPD credit
  • It is not allowed to use society logo. The meeting banner will be added to the webmail’s header by Kenes.
  • The “From” field will be “[EVENT NAME] Supporters”.
  • The exact launch date will be determined by Kenes in due course. The E-mail Blast will be sent out to the preregistered delegates who have agreed to receive promotional material from supporters.
  • Content received after the deadline may be processed for an additional fee of EUR 500.

Deadline: 6 Weeks prior.

Guidelines:

Please prepare 2 files according to the following specifications:

Banner/Image

  • Format: JPEG
  • Dimension: 300X250
  • Width: 300 pixels
  • Height: 250 pixels

 

A5 PDF (this file will be linked to the banner/image)

  • Format: PDF
  • A5 size

Important notes:

  • When clicking on the Banner/Image, the PDF/A5 file will be displayed. For the Banner/Image, we recommend avoiding using small text.
  • ​In case webmail is promoting a sponsored session, please include the following disclaimer:
    This session is not included in main event CME/CPD credit
  • It is not allowed to use society logo. The official meeting banner will be added to the webmail’s header by Kenes.
  • The “From” field will be “[EVENT NAME] Supporters”.
  • The exact launch date will be determined by Kenes closer to the event. The E-mail Blast will be sent out to the preregistered delegates who have agreed to receive promotional material from supporters.
  • Content received after the deadline may be processed for an additional fee of EUR 500.

Deadline: 4 Weeks prior

Specs:

  • Message TitleMaximum 75 characters including spaces
  • Message bodyMaximum 140 characters including spaces

Important:

  • Please make sure to indicate company name either on the title or in the message body.
  • Please specify your preferred date and time (local time) when submitting the text.
    We will do our best to accommodate this request. The final schedule of the push will be determined closer to the event, considering the overall push notifications schedule of the vevent.
  • Push notifications will be sent out during official breaks only in order not to disturb the participants who are inside the halls.
    Programme timetable including list of breaks can be found on the event website under “Scientific Programme” page.
  • Push Notification sent only to participants who download the app and accept to receive notifications.
  • Push notifications look different across various browsers, device types, and operating systems.

Deadline: 5 Weeks prior mailshot launch date.

Notes to the supporter:

  • Advertisement may NOT mention a commercial product(s) or brand name(s).
  • Advertisement may NOT promote a specific session that mentions a product or a specific drug.
  • Content is subject to the approval of the Conference Committee.
  • Supporters that cannot meet the set deadline and/or content was declined, might miss the opportunity of having their advertisement included in the designated/scheduled mailshot.
  • Mailshot topics and launch date are subject to change according to internal requirements and conditions.

Deadline: The sooner the better!
It takes us approx. 6 working days from the day submitted until the ad is posted on the event website.

Specs:

  • Image in the following specs: size: 728×90 px, JPG
  • URL they wish to link to the image/advertisement

Bag inserts are to be printed and delivered to the venue by the supporter.
General guidelines:

  • Final artwork (prior to printing) for approval 4-5 weeks prior to the event.
  • The bag insert should not exceed a double side of standard A4 dimensions.
  • When promoting a sponsored session, please include the following disclaimer: “This session is not included in main event CME/CPD credit”.
  • Quantity of inserts varies from event to event. We recommend checking the latest registration numbers with the Industry Coordinator, before
  • Inserts which do not arrive at the venue by the appointed day and time will not be included in the event bags.

General Guidelines for Shipping the bag inserts:

  • To assure the safe and timely arrival of your inserts, we strongly recommend sending the inserts via the warehouse (fees will incur). Further details can be found in the in the Shipping Instructions.
  • Packages should be labelled (Green Label) with the supporting company name, name of the responsible person (who will be onsite), and the name and date of the event. Please also make sure to state ‘Bag Inserts’ on all packages. This Green Label can be found in the Shipping Instructions.
  • Supporters may deliver the Inserts directly to the venue door. Please note that all materials entering the venue incur a handling charge (including bag inserts and display items). No other company is permitted to deliver operate, and handle goods inside the venue.
  • Any deliveries made directly to the venue without going through the official logistics agent, will be at the supporter’s own risk. If they do not arrive on time or are mislaid, Kenes and official logistics agent will not take any responsibility.