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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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In CEIR’s “Attendee Acquisition Trends Driving Growth” series, “messaging that aligns with primary motivations for attending” is listed as one of the top four focus areas for planners. Hear from experts on how using social media can drive more traffic to your pet supply store” gives prospects more information than simply “Hear from experts.”

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It’s Time to Harness AI for Event Success

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Instead of asking it to “Create a theme for a retail buyer workshop,” you could say, “Generate theme ideas for a workshop to help retail buyers understand the latest industry and consumer trends, how to take intelligent risks, ethical sourcing, and advanced negotiation skills.”

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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. On the Web. Read the Forbes article “ The Great Resignation Becomes the Great Reshuffle.”.

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Don’t Skimp on Images in Your Event Marketing During COVID Times

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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. So, how can event marketers use visuals to drive audience engagement and event attendance? Consider using images in order to: Demonstrate Diversity and Inclusion. Encourage Social Sharing.

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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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