
WNG Speaker Promotional Requirements
As a speaker/presenter at an event with the Women's Networking Group (WNG), you are expected to actively promote your event through the following guidelines:
1. Establishing the Event
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Provide all necessary event details—including hi-res headshot, logos and visuals—to help us create an attractive and effective events page.
2. Pre-Event Promotion Requirements
Social Media and Online Platforms:
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Speakers are expected to post event details on their social media platforms for example: Nextdoor, Facebook (including a Facebook Event), Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
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Share the details with your email list, and feel free to promote in additional groups or platforms.
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It’s recommended that speakers send out at least 2-3 emails prior to an event and post at least twice per platform.
Tagging for Reposts:
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When posting about the event on social media, please tag or collaborate with us using the handles:
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@womensnetworkinggroup
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@elizabethblanchard31
This enables us to repost and amplify your content.
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Include relevant mentions or hashtags such as: New Canaan, Darien, Westport, Wilton, Ridgefield, Fairfield, Stamford, Connecticut, and Fairfield County, CT.
Live Sessions:
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Contact us to schedule live sessions on Instagram if you are interested in collaborating.
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Alternatively, feel free to host your own live event and tag us on social media.
WNG Promotion:
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WNG manages events via our website at https://www.wngct.com/event-list
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Your event will be created once all information has been collected.
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WNG will promote your event through weekly emails, our website, local news sources, and social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook).
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Our expansive reach ensures that your event receives maximum visibility among diverse
3. Venue Access and Timings
In-Person Events:
Event Time:
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10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (for our regular Monthly Networking Meetings)
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Ensure the premises are vacated by 12:30 PM.
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Arrival Time:
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Arrive 30 minutes before the event start time (by 10:00 AM) to set up properly.
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AV & Venue Coordination:
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Contact the New Canaan Library well in advance to confirm that all audiovisual and technical requirements are met.
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This includes verifying the availability of equipment such as projectors, microphones, speakers, and any other necessary support.
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Communicate your specific needs to the venue management to finalize arrangements before the event.
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Virtual Zoom Events:
Zoom Meeting Room:
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A Zoom link will be provided to you.
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Arrival Time:
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Arrive 15 minutes before the event start time to allow for proper set up.
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4. Referral Partnership Agreement
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By participating in a WNG event, you agree to a referral partnership arrangement.
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If any attendee or referral engages your services—whether through group sessions, one-on-one coaching, or any program/course offerings—you agree to compensate WNG with a referral fee.
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Specific fee percentages, terms, and reporting procedures will be detailed in a separate addendum or agreement.
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This arrangement acknowledges WNG’s role in facilitating initial connections and fosters a mutually beneficial partnership.
6. Additional Collaboration Points
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Filming Consent:
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You agree to be filmed during the event. Virtual events are also recorded.
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Any captured footage will be shared exclusively with WNG members via our Members Resource area on the website.
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Short clips may also be used for promotional purposes.
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Event Footage:
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You grant WNG permission to use event footage for social media promotions, thereby extending the event’s visibility.
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Full recordings are reserved for WNG’s speaker catalog accessible only by WNG members.
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Full recording will be shared with the presenter to be used in the following ways:
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Presenter may create content clips of video to be shared for promotional purposes and tag @womensnetworkinggroup and @elizabethblanchard31
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Please share these clips via email to hello@wngct.com
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Full video recording is not to be shared publicly
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7. Post-Event Requirements
Attendee Information:
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WNG manages the attendee list and does not share it with presenters, ensuring the privacy of our members.
Follow-Up Communication:
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After the event, WNG will send a thank-you note to all attendees, promoting you as a presenter and providing your contact information.
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Presenters are encouraged to send a follow-up message to their own audience, inviting them to engage with WNG and participate in future events.
Social Media Engagement:
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You are encouraged to share WNG’s event recap reel on your social media platforms and tag @womensnetworkinggroup and @elizabethblanchard31 for further engagement.