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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 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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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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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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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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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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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.”.