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As an event marketer, your ultimate goal is to convert as many attendees as possible into paying customers. Read our earlier blog: ‘Converting Your Event Audience into Customers’.
Whether it's a conference, trade show, live concert or a
webinar, you need to have the right event marketing strategy in place to
maximize conversions and reach your target audience. Here are a few ways to
improve your conversion rate within your event marketing strategy:
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Identify your call to action: what is it you
want people to do? You may want people to subscribe for your newsletter, visit
your website, register for your event or buy your products or services. Be
clear on what it is you want your audience to do:
- for some, you may want to
create brand awareness,
- for those who are aware of
your brand, you may want them to attend one of your events,
- for those who have
attended your events, you want them to buy your products or services.
Be clear on which audience you
are marketing to, because your message will differ in each case – which goes on
to the next point;
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Identify your target audience: before you begin
marketing, it's crucial to identify who your target audience is. This will help
you tailor your marketing efforts and messaging to appeal to the right people,
increasing your chances of conversion.
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Create a strong value proposition: your events
need to have a clear value proposition that sets them apart from others. This
will help you attract the right attendees and convince them to spend their
hard-earned money on your events. Make sure your value proposition is
communicated clearly and consistently across all your marketing channels.
·
Offer early bird discounts: offering early bird
discounts is a great way to encourage people to register for your events as
soon as possible. This not only helps you secure early commitments from
attendees, but it also helps you build momentum and excitement around your
event.
·
Use social proof: social proof is a powerful
tool in event marketing. By showcasing genuine testimonials from past
attendees, or highlighting the success of previous events, you can increase
trust and credibility with your target audience, and ultimately, improve your
conversion rate.
·
Utilize email marketing: email marketing is one
of the most effective ways to reach your target audience and drive conversions.
Regular email updates and reminders can help keep your events top-of-mind and
encourage attendees to take action.
·
Optimize your event website or landing page: your
event website/landing page is often the first impression that potential
attendees have of your event. Make sure it's optimized for conversions by
including clear calls-to-action, prominently displaying pricing information,
and making the registration process as easy as possible.
·
Leverage influencer marketing: influencer
marketing can help you reach new audiences and build buzz around your event.
Partner with influencers who align with your brand and target audience to help
spread the word and drive conversions.
·
Leverage other people’s marketing: further on
from the previous point, other people’s marketing can help spread your message
to a wider audience. For example, if you have speakers or sponsors for your
events, collaborate with them on their marketing efforts for your events.
Improving your conversion rate for your events requires a well-rounded approach that takes into account your target audience, value proposition, and marketing efforts.
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