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How to Use Social Proof to Market Your Event

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Here are six ways to leverage this tried-and-true concept to convert attendee prospects: Bring in the experts (and celebrities). Having their names associated with the brand helped prospects see the show as being in tune with their field and trusted by people in the know. Showcase past attendees. Don’t forget the friends.

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Event Marketers, Get Specific — or Don’t — With Your Messaging

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Our messaging needs to reassure prospects that “We hear you” — we know what trends are big in your industry or profession right now, what challenges you’re facing, or what advantages you’re looking to gain by attending this event. To tap into those motivations, we must first demonstrate that we know what they are.

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What’s Your Event Marketing Resolution?

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After two years of travel restrictions, event cancellations, and disruption, international prospect databases are old and cold. An event’s loyal attendees — and the authentic enthusiasm they provide — cultivate trust in prospects. “I will make net new lead acquisition job No. 1.” — Anjia Nicolaidis, director of international marketing.

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Increase Event Attendance by Increasing Web Traffic

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Here are a few of the most important qualities of a website that your event prospects will expect. But your event site’s beautiful, well-conceived design will only matter if your prospects get a chance to see it. Yet the web remains the backbone of the internet — and, likely, your attendee acquisition campaign.

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It’s Time to Harness AI for Event Success

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Will AI start to push prospective attendees and exhibitors toward more specialized, niche events versus larger shows? Vanessa Page is a copy director at mdg , A Freeman Company, a full-service marketing and public relations firm specializing in B2B events. Vice versa?

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When Marketing an Event, Advertise Outside Your Lane

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In light of this major trend and a large retiring workforce, event organizers must continue to prioritize finding and appealing to prospective trade-show and conference attendees who may not be aware of their events. Millions of Americans who left their jobs after the initial lockdowns ultimately decided to change industries and occupations.

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8 Reasons to Gather at In-Person Events

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Almost all exhibitors (94 percent) responded favorably to the prospect of smaller, more qualified audiences. Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes is president and chief marketing strategist of marketing and public relations agency mdg , which specializes in audience acquisition for live and online events.