Creating EVENTS in TPN s Partner Portal Step 1: Scroll down to the footer of the home page and click on PARTNER LOGIN:

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1 Creating EVENTS in TPN s Partner Portal Step 1: Scroll down to the footer of the home page and click on PARTNER LOGIN: Step 1A: You can also access the login portal by going directly to the following link:

2 Step 2: Click on ADD NEW in your Dashboard: Step 3: Select the EVENT button:

3 Step 4: Select your eligibility based on the necessary criteria. For the purpose of this documentation, we will move forward with the yes option: IF you aren t eligible, you will see the following notification:

4 Step 5: Entering your EVENT information (Specific Days Mode): You will need to enter all of the information as set out in the below example. Note that we have used the Peach Festival as an example. Should your EVENT run on multiple days, you can use the ADD ANOTHER button to add multiple dates and times. Festival or EVENT Name: This is the name of your EVENT that you want users to see. EVENT DATE AND TIME: you must use this field to enter date(s) and time(s) of your EVENT. This will be displayed on the front of the tile. EVENT Description Copy: you must include the details of your EVENT, including admission fees, as well as your EVENT date(s) and time(s). Dates and Times of EVENT: For Specific Days option, you have to make sure you ve selected the Specific Days button. Then select the date of the EVENT, and add the start and end times. If your EVENT is running on multiple days, click on the ADD ANOTHER button, and repeat the step of entering date, start and end times. EVENT Category: Please select the category in which you feel your EVENT falls under (example: Falls Fireworks Cruise). You must choose at least one, but please be sure to select only the items that capture the essence of your EVENT. For example, if your EVENT is taking place at a museum, but the focus is a music show, you should select Arts & Entertainment and Music, but NOT History & Heritage (because of the location). Seasons: This one is easy! Please select the season(s) that pertains to your EVENT. You can select more than one, if applicable. Regions: Please select the region your EVENT is taking place in. If the event is taking place in multiple locations, please be sure to select each Region that applies Address of EVENT: This should be the physical address of where the EVENT is to take place. Please do not put in the address of your head office if it differs from the location of the EVENT. **Note that the fax number is optional, and isn t a required field.** Address: This should be the address of the main contact within your organization that is responsible for the EVENT. EVENT Website: The URL is to help a user understand more about, or purchase tickets to your EVENT. Note that you must have or appended to the beginning of the URL. You can ensure this happens automatically by copying and pasting the URL from your browser. Upload Image: The image dimensions must be 500 pixels x 500 pixels. Note that this perfect square INCLUDES the opaque grey bar that places itself along the bottom of the image. Please ensure sure you export your image appropriately so nothing vital in the image is cut off on the bottom third. The image should be a web optimized jpg, and no heavier than 100kb. If your image exceeds these parameters, it

5 will not be accepted by the system. Please ensure your image is in the proper size and format prior to beginning your EVENT listing application, as you will not be able to save a draft of the application at this time should your image not be accepted by the system. If you require assistance in resizing and uploading images, please office@visitniagaracanada.com and a TPN staff member will respond within business hours.

6 Step 5B: Entering your EVENT information (Date Range Mode) If you re EVENT has a date range instead of specific days, you need to complete all steps outlined above, but you must select the Date Range button, instead of the Specific Days option. From there, you enter the date range in the calendar fields. See screenshot below. Once you complete the above steps, click on SAVE CHANGES. From here, your request will be sent to a TPN admin to approve before it shows up on the website. See screenshot below with an example of fields filled out.

7 Here is what your EVENT will look like once online and approved by TPN Admin: Note the Image placement, EVENT Title, Date and Start time. This is pulled from the information you enter within your dashboard when creating your EVENT. Note that your EVENT will randomly show up as a small or large tile. Front of Tile (Specific Days): Back of Tile (Specific Days): Note the following: The information you enter in your dashboard (description, title, date/time) all pull into the back of the tile. ALL tiles show as large upon the flip animation, regardless of whether they show as small or large on the initial load. The Learn More button is your EVENT URL that you ve entered within your admin dashboard.

8 Front of Tile (Date Range): Note the same information is pulled as indicated above. Back of Tile (Date Range):

9 A few closing items to note: - Once an event date passes, your event will fall off of the site, and no longer be searchable. - If you would like to un-publish your event, log into your account, and simply click on the delete option within the table of events. **If at any time you require assistance, please office@visitniagaracanada.com, and TPN Admin will respond to your request within business hours.**