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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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Lessons in Event Marketing From Taylor Swift

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Similarly, event organizers can tease their audience with short clips, exclusive announcements, or a drip campaign to create buzz and build excitement. Give your prospective attendees sneak peeks, exclusive offers, and other opportunities to be in-the-know on all event-related news. Bring your audience behind the scenes.

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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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New Year, New Resolutions for Event Marketers

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As we plan for 2024, mdg’s team of experts is resolving to make the most of the new trends and technologies that will help us identify, reach, and attract new audiences to trade shows and conferences. “I But unlike the negative disruptors that characterized previous years (COVID, record inflation, supply chain issues, etc.),

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5 Small Event Tweaks to Create Big Returns

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Most event organizers, however, aren’t doing enough to cater to individuals or smaller interest groups that make up larger events. The more targeted and closely aligned with prospects’ interests campaigns are, the better. It could be that some ideas require resources from a partner or sponsor to execute. Target your marketing.

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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. Read: Wasted impressions equal wasted money.). 3 Considerations. On the Web.

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How Exhibitors Can Adapt to Shifting Marketing Realities

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It’s imperative that event organizers work more closely with customers to facilitate deeper connections and create opportunities that allow them to further their objectives. On the Web Download the Freeman Trends Report Ken Holsinger is senior vice president of strategy at Freeman.