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How to Create Buzz With Social Media Event Marketing

Planning Pod

Social media marketing has quickly become one the most affordable, accessible and effective ways to market products, services and (yup, you guessed it) upcoming events. Choosing a social media platform. When it comes to social media, it’s pretty much impossible not to talk about Facebook. Creating the buzz.

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Brianne’s Story of Survival & How To Prepare For Unexpected Circumstances

Certified Wedding Planner Society

My last memory was of me taking a photo for my obligatory social media picture of my plans for the day. During my stay, I had clients who I had appointments with that I clearly did not make it to, and events that were scheduled that I could not physically work. The next thing I know, it’s Tuesday.

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How to Master Social Media During Your Event

Cvent: Event Marketing

Your event is almost here, the question is, are you ready with a social media plan? Like all things, social media is better executed when there’s a clear plan to follow. Your social media plan during your event will follow in line with this plan but will also capitalize on spontaneity. Retweet and Repost.

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9 Proven Steps for Planning Successful Events

Planning Pod

These goals could include things like: Expected sales or donations New clients or prospects Ticket sales or registrations Total attendee turnout Number of attendees trained or educated Increased mission / brand awareness Marketing objectives (list building, social media mentions, etc.) discounting (early bird, referrals, etc.)

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Must Have Apps and Tools I Use For Social Media

KJ and Co.

For a lot of us in the wedding industry our marketing strategy—and particularly social media—happens in-house. There’s no department of eager marketing-grads planning our social calendar months in advance, unless you’re ready to invest in professional help. Whatever you choose, stick to that schedule. By planning ahead.

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8 Event Management Tools You Should Be Using Right Now

Planning Pod

OK, maybe that’s an exaggeration, but having a tightly kept schedule is still extremely important for event professionals. Email and social media management software. Finding ways to reach potential attendees and drive ticket sales with social media advertisements and email campaigns can feel like a full-time job in itself.

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12 Event Industry Statistics That Will Make You Think Twice [Infographic]

Planning Pod

We were recently poking around the Web (our favorite timesink) and came across quite a few event industry statistics that didn’t square with articles and social media posts we have been reading online. Average number of event-related social media mentions for large signature events. 6 – 1,398,359.