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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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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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3 Reasons to Start Marketing 2027 Events Now

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Nothing is going to turn off prospective attendees more than a constant bombardment of promotional emails “screaming” at them to REGISTER TODAY AND SAVE. Building and nurturing a database can’t be rushed in the name of meeting immediate registration goals, especially without alienating a high percentage of new prospects.

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New Year, New Resolutions for Event Marketers

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As such, I will leverage the power of in-market influencers in our international campaigns to effectively localize content, engage prospects, build brand equity and increase conversions. “I .” — Anjia Nicolaidis, group director, international strategy Today, an event brand is less about what we say it is and more about what others are saying.

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4 Ways to Lean Into Qualitative PR Measurements

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Destinations International promotes qualitative measurements in its latest Public Relations Measurement Guidelines Handbook for Destination Organizations. To learn more, destinations and marketers can read more about qualitative PR measurements in the Public Relations Measurement Guidelines Handbook for Destination Organizations.

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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.