Date: 08 April 2006
"It was absolutely crucial that the auction took place discreetly. We couldn't use the traditional paper-based approach, as it requires guests to leave their seats. We needed a solution that would enable our guests to place instant bids on items whilst they sat at their tables."
Event
"The immediacy of IML's technology created a competitive atmosphere as guests were able to respond quickly to the bidding process. Keeping them constantly updated on the current highest bid generated even more bidding, as they could see when someone else outbid them."
Guests were able to monitor their lots and re-bid on items without having to leave their seats. This convenience, combined with the immediacy of the technology, encouraged competitive bidding, thereby increasing the value of the lots and the revenue raised for the charity.
Identification
Prior to the auction, guests were issued with personal Smartcards that stored their identity. The Communicator was activated by inserting the Smartcard, which linked guests to their bids.
Client testimonial
Cathy Brannon, Donor Development Manager, The Prince's Trust.
News
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Ipsos MORI and the BBC recently brought in IML’s expertise for gauging the shifting opinions of floating voters during the UK's Prime Minister, Gordon Brown’s speech at their recent political party conference.
IML ACQUIRES AUDIENCE ALIVE
With effect from 1st June 2008, Audience Alive has become part of IML, the global audience response services arm of Computershare. The acquisition comes at a time....
On the 20th of December 2007, Ezicomms was acquired by IML, the global meetings services arm of Computershare. The acquisition marks an exciting period for our business, as we are now recognized as Australia's leading provider of audience response services.
In September's edition of Professional Fundraising Magazine, Sean Kelly, Director of Golf at Sparks provides tips and advice on how to maximize fundraising with IML's Silent Auction technology.
IML, a Computershare company will launch TEXT, VOTE & TALK (TVT), their unique, all-in-one audience response solution at InfoComm 2007. The very latest in audience response technology, TVT is a unique package combining audience text messaging, electronic voting and live...
IML provided electronic voting and text messaging at The Prince of Wales May Day Business Summit, held nationwide on Tuesday May 1 st . The May Day Business Summit, hosted by HRH the Prince of Wales at St James Palace brought together more than 1,000 Chief Executives and...
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Following successful expansion into the North American market, IML is delighted to announce the launch of a new IML branch in Melbourne, Australia. We have opened the Melbourne office in response to rapidly increasing demand for our products and services in the Australasia region. Mandy...
More than 200 dinner guests used IML's keypads to bid on silent auction lots during Breast Cancer Care's recent high-profile annual fashion show. IML's Communicator keypads enabled guests to monitor their lots and re-bid on items without having to leave their seats. This convenience,...
BA previously employed a 'Ballot Box' system to poll more than 600 poll cards. Keen to demonstrate a commitment to shareholder confidence, BA's primary objective was to incorporate a method of calculating these votes and displaying the live poll result immediately to the meeting....
Events
May 4th New York City
May 6th Los Angeles
May 25th- Webinar
June 1st- Webinar
New York City- Wednesday, June 16th
New York City- Wednesday, March 24th
Los Angeles- Thursday, March 25th
San Francisco Area- Wednesday, March 31st
For its second annual "In Party," Brigham and Women's Hospital used inventive tabletops, a digital auction system, and a streamlined program to keep guests happy while reeling in $1 million.
Planners should get on board with any available resource, including social networking tools like Twitter—and should use them wisely. “There’s a lot of noise on Twitter… It’s not a one-way street. It’s about listening,” said IML director Ray Hansen. “You have to listen and pay attention, and you’ve got to contribute. You have to start giving people valuable information. Otherwise they’re not listening to you.”
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At the Discovery Ball, the American Cancer Society employed biodegradable decor and electronic bidding to create a green-as-possible event.
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IML, Computershare's Audience Response Company Grows with the acquisition of Machine Dreams INC... Canton, MA, March 3, 2008 Computershare Ltd. (ASX:CPU) announced today its continued international expansion of IML, a Computershare company, with the acquisition of Machine Dreams Inc's...