Nimlok Tradepoints:
12-Point Checklist for Planning a Press Conference - Part 2

1. Plan what food and beverages need to be ordered:
   • Coffee & tea
   • Soft drinks
   • Wine
   • Snacks
   • Pastries
   • Cheese plate
   • Other: ___________________________________
2. Determine what audiovisual equipment will be needed:
   • Staging
   • Microphone (podium, handheld, wireless)
   • Podium/lectern
   • Screen
   • LCD projector (minimum 1000 lumens output)
   • Computer
   • Telephone connection or data line
   • Video player
   • Video projector and monitor(s)
   • Audio cassette player
   • Sound system
   • Overhead projector (with or without transparencies and markers)
   • Flip chart, easel & markers
   • Lighting requirements
   • Laser pointer
   • AC power outlet with multiplug surge suppressor
   • Other: ___________________________________
3. Decide what collateral material and/or premium items you want to hand out.

Written by Susan A. Friedmann, CSP, The Tradeshow Coach, Lake Placid, NY, working with exhibitors and meeting & event planners to improve their event success through coaching, consulting and training.

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