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Proven Strategies for Successful Event Marketing and Promotion

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By Market Veep

4 min read

If you already have a content marketing strategy in place, then it's time to draw on everything you know about your target audience.

If not, then it’s time to hunker down for a great deal of market research.

While creating target personas and segmenting your audience takes some effort, it’s also going to significantly increase the odds of your event’s success. Trying to plan a marketing event without key audience insights is a lot like trying to plan an amazing party with no idea who will be invited.

The best event marketing strategies (and parties for that matter) are designed with the tastes, needs, and characteristics of attendees in mind. What type of events and formats are likely to interest your audience the most?

Are you targeting decision makers who are more likely to be interested in an industry conference presentation? Or do you want to catch the attention of younger startup companies who might prefer a pop-up event or interactive experience? The better you understand your audience and their unique pain points, the easier planning the right approach will be.

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Setting Clear Goals and Objectives

Successful event marketing strategies all have one thing in common - they know exactly what they hope to achieve. In other words, it’s not enough to simply set up a booth at a trade show, hand out a few business cards, and hope for the best.

If you really want to see the best results, then establish measurable goals for your event and decide which KPIs you’ll use to measure your success. This can go a long way toward helping you select the best mix of marketing strategies to incorporate into your event.

Imagine, for instance, that two different companies from the same industry signed up to attend the same conference. If the goal of the first was to increase awareness, they might seek out opportunities to speak on a panel, hand out free promotional items, or focus heavily on networking.

The second company, however, might take another approach entirely if their goals centered more around increasing conversions. They might offer interactive demonstrations, promote free trials, or offer deep discounts for live sign-ups or purchases.

The key is to choose goals that best align with your overall business objections. Simply zeroing in on what you hope to accomplish can lend plenty of hints as to the best way to go about it.

Building a Strong Brand Presence

Successful event marketing strategies are also infused with a strong sense of brand identity. Whether your company is hosting an event single-handedly or participating in an industry conference, it’s important to consider the impression you hope to leave on your audience.

What do you hope to convey about your brand, its values, and even the purpose of the event itself? Take the time to hone a compelling brand story and strategize ways to engage with your audience authentically.

You’ll also want to consider how best to infuse your event with your company’s brand colors, logos, and other promotional visuals. Look no further for a great example than HubSpot’s INBOUND conference.

The yearly annual conference is a prime example of marketing for SaaS in action. While HubSpot’s services are digital, the company does a great job of infusing their live event with its trademark brand colors, fonts, and visuals.

 

Leveraging Digital Marketing Channels

The sooner you can begin mapping out event promotion strategies, the better. Much like any digital marketing campaign, you’ll want to carefully consider the most effective online channels for reaching your target audience.

Consider which social media platforms your target audience frequents the most and map out a content calendar that breaks down what you’ll post, where, and when. Don’t forget to create SEO optimized landing pages that make it easy for prospective attendees to find all the info they need to register.

You might also choose to use a free tool like HubSpot to create an automated email campaign. This can be a powerful event marketing strategy, as it can help you promote your event, send out reminders, and even send out follow-ups.

These are just a few examples of time-honored event marketing strategies. Don’t be afraid to get creative and customize your campaign to suit the personality of your brand and target audience.

Creating Buzz and Excitement Around Your Event

There’s nothing like a little pre-event hype to keep those registration forms rolling in. But how do you go about creating buzz? The answer is different for every company.

Some brands choose to partner with industry leaders or influencers to help get the word out among their target audience. Others circulate sneak peek videos on social media that leave their audiences wanting more.

Other examples of creative promotional tactics include:

  • Create a viral campaign that encourages the creation of user-generated content.

  • Offer group discounts or perks.

  • Use your event as a forum for major company announcements or new product releases.

  • Incorporate appearances from well known leaders in your industry.

  • Post live interactions with attendees throughout the event.

Summary

Successfully marketing and promoting your event requires a thorough understanding of your audience, clear goals and objectives, a strong brand presence, leveraging digital marketing channels, and creating excitement around the event. By following these proven strategies, you can ensure a successful event that resonates with your target audience and achieves your desired outcomes.

FAQs

How can I measure the success of my event marketing efforts?

The KPIs you choose to measure your success will largely depend on your goals. If your goals center around brand awareness and engagement, you might choose to use KPIs like session attendance, net promoter score, or social media engagement. If you’re after conversions, you might choose to focus instead on metrics like conversions, new leads, or even live sales.

Is it necessary to invest in paid advertising for event promotion?

While paid advertising isn’t the only way to spread awareness about your event, it can certainly help. Paid ads can not only extend your reach, but can help you make the most of your efforts by targeting very specific audiences.

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