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

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How Exhibitors Can Adapt to Shifting Marketing Realities

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Some found success generating leads and exposure through smaller, proprietary events or online. Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes is president and chief marketing strategist at mdg , a Freeman Company, a full-service marketing and public relations firm specializing in B2B events. On the Web Download the Freeman Trends Report

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4 Strategies to Win Back International In-Person Attendees

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Consider a two-pronged approach that allows you to seize opportunities as they arise and borders open — but commit to the long game of continuing to engage and grow your global audience with online content to set your 2022 event up for maximum success. Consider that some of your global audience won’t make it to your physical event.

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8 Ways to Leverage Marketing Strategies to Boost Event Registration

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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.

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8 Reasons to Gather at In-Person Events

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Almost all exhibitors (94 percent) responded favorably to the prospect of smaller, more qualified audiences. Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes is president and chief marketing strategist of marketing and public relations agency mdg , which specializes in audience acquisition for live and online events.

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5 Tips for Selling Your Event’s Host Destination

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Promoting a destination is about more than just encouraging attendees to enjoy the city when they aren’t in sessions — it’s also about the prospect of bringing its flavor into an event with local speakers, entertainment, food trucks, and other experiences. RELATED: Read a Fortune article on the rise of bleisure travel.

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10 Timely Insights for Producing an Event in 2022

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Now, we must broaden that definition to include a host of online options, including broad offerings like LinkedIn Learning. Ensure prospective exhibitors are aware of the message their absence will send to the industry. Consider redefining everything about your current event. Give more than lip service to “we’re not going back to 2019.

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