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How to Use Social Media to Improve Your 2019 Events

Smart Meetings

Will 2019 be the year you leverage social media to make your events safer, more compelling and downright fun? A January 2018 report from WeAreSocial and Hootsuite explains just how important social media is in the average internet consumer’s life. Most attendees walk around events with immediate access to social media.

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10 Fun Social-Media Trends to Try on for Size

Convene by PCMA

If your organization has a weighty mission, does that mean that “light” social media content is off-limits when it comes to promoting your annual event? If you’ve been hesitant to dip your toe into the less serious social media waters, here are 10 easy trends to consider. Authenticity is everything on social media.

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20 Bright Ideas for Personalizing Attendee Experiences

Convene by PCMA

(Whatever Media Group) The term personalization is used so often in the events industry that its meaning has become a little hazy — does it refer to technology? An innovation first spotted many years ago, these are spaces where exhibitors and other attendees can come and be among their peers. In-person experiences?

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11 Actionable Virtual Event Marketing Ideas

Endless Events

We’ve discussed attendee engagement , sponsorships , mistakes – just to name a few. Sure, landing pages, social media, and content are common, basic knowledge. Anybody who hasn’t been living under a rock knows about the power of social media in marketing.

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Lessons in Event Marketing From Taylor Swift

Convene by PCMA

(Elizabeth Doll/PCMA) Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes You can take a page from Taylor Swift’s marketing approach in your attendee acquisition strategy plan. 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. Reinvent yourself, evolve, change.

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Conference Branding: The Complete Guide to Event Branding 

Bizzaboo

By incorporating elements such as the event name, logo, color palette, typography, visual design, and overall aesthetics, event branding aims to deliver a cohesive and consistent experience for attendees, sponsors, and stakeholders. Event marketing focuses on promoting your event to attract attendees and generate interest.

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New Year, New Resolutions for Event Marketers

Convene by PCMA

I will adapt marketing strategies to the new generation of event attendees.” — Christine Johnson, marketing strategist and content specialist I will refine my mix of campaign strategies, tactics and messages to ensure I’m appealing to a younger, more diverse demographic.