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Lessons in Event Marketing From Taylor Swift

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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.

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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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How to Use Social Proof to Market Your Event

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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.

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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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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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12 Steps for Creating a Great Event Marketing Plan 

Bizzaboo

You could promote your event on social media, 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.

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8 Ways to Leverage Marketing Strategies to Boost Event Registration

Stova

Your marketing plan should include a mix of online and offline tactics, such as email marketing, social media campaigns, influencer partnerships, content marketing, paid advertising, public relations, and community engagement. Then, outline the strategies and tactics you will employ to achieve those goals.