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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 use design to facilitate social sharing.” — Kacia Reilly, director of creative services.
And that’s what makes social proof such an effective tool for marketers, including event marketers. Here are six ways to leverage this tried-and-true concept to convert attendee prospects: Bring in the experts (and celebrities). Industry luminaries are often thought of when creating speaker lineups and influencer marketing.
The last two decades have seen the rise of mobile devices, app stores, and socialmedia. 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.
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.
We may even discover new markets are emerging as the best prospects for growth in a given show cycle. “I Whether it’s streaming television, TikTok, or any of the many Twitter clones coming to socialmedia, event marketers must continue to diversify their marketing mix to attract new attendees. “I
You could promote your event on socialmedia, in industry publications, and through email marketing. Prospective registrants will want to know how they will benefit from attending the event, and the clearer their understanding, the more likely they will attend. Create a compelling event message.
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. On the Web. Read the Forbes article “ The Great Resignation Becomes the Great Reshuffle.”.
Prospective attendees are more likely to identify with an event if they see other participants who look like them in attendance or on the speaker roster. Encourage Social Sharing. In fact, infographics are shared and “liked” on socialmedia three times more than any other type of content. Appeal to Emotions.
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.
She used her Grammy acceptance speech as well as social-media teasers and snippets of her music to get fans excited about her upcoming album. Give your prospective attendees sneak peeks, exclusive offers, and other opportunities to be in-the-know on all event-related news. Reinvent yourself, evolve, change.
Creating positive press coverage is one of the best ways to build public awareness and enhance your brand reputation. Where advertising works to get your brand known, publicrelations (PR) tells your brand story, shaping public perception. Promote your event on socialmedia.
Your marketing plan should include a mix of online and offline tactics, such as email marketing, socialmedia campaigns, influencer partnerships, content marketing, paid advertising, publicrelations, and community engagement. Then, outline the strategies and tactics you will employ to achieve those goals.
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.
For instance, events held in states that pass what’s being referred to as “Don’t Say Gay” legislation could find themselves up against boycotts by prospective attendees. In fact, the Pivot Conference, a tech and media event, recently pulled out of Miami, publicly bashing the “shameful” politics of the Florida GOP. Millennials?are
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