The Basic Settings page allows you to specify the essential details of your Event. Filling out the Basic Settings page is the first step in adding a new Event to the Event Manager . Accessing this page after adding an Event allows you to modify these settings.
From the Event Setup Menu, select Add New Event to access the Basic Settings page. If you have not already done so, you will be prompted to add a Venue to the Event Manager. Go ahead and set up your first Venue and then return to the Basic Settings page by selecting Add New Event from the Event Setup Menu. For more information about setting up your venues, see Venues.
From the Event Setup Menu, select Edit Basic Settings. If you have not already selected an event to edit, you will be redirected to the Event List. Find the event that you would like to edit and click Select. The Basic Settings page will be reloaded with the selected event.
Headline. The Headline appears prominently in the communications with your prospective attendees and registrants. It appears in the subject line in emails and as the headline of web pages. Enter a brief phrase the captures the essence of your event.
Tagline. The Tagline accompanies the Headline in many communications. Enter brief phrase to that works well
Example
Headline: Sarbanes-Oxley Disclosure Requirements
Tagline: A primer for non-financial executives
Summary. The summary appears on your event's registration and provides your prospective attendees a synopsis of your event's content. Keep your summary concise - no more than a couple of paragraphs.
Venue. Select the "venue" where you plan to hold your event. Typically your venue will be virtual -- a web conference or a teleconference. For more information about setting up your venues, see Venues.
Start Time. The Start Time is included on all communications with your prospective attendees and registrants. Be sure to specify the correct time of day (AM or PM) and the correct Time Zone.
Duration. Your event duration (in minutes) is used by the Event Manager when it creates a entry for your registrant's Outlook calendar.
Registration Limit. The Event Registration Page keeps track of the number of registrants. When the Event's Registration Limit has been reached, visitors receive a message indicating the Event is 'Full'. They can site complete a registration, but they will not get a confirmation email.
Generally you want to attract as many attendees as possible to your event. There are times when you want to limit attendance. For instance, if your venue is a physical meeting room with a limited capacity you will want to limit registrations.
Banner. The Banner is a graphic image that is displayed on most web pages and communications produced by the Event Manager . If you already uploaded banner images, their names will appear in the dropdown list. If you have not loaded any images, you can use the Upload Banner on the Basic Settings page. For information on uploading banner images to the Event Manager , see Images.
For tips on creating your banner image, see Creating a Banner Image.