Next year's event is still nine months away, but you have minimal content left to post. You already posted an abundance of #TBTs, and presales aren't for another three months. How can you keep your attendees engaged during this lighter time? Luckily, our event experts have the tips you need to keep that event buzz alive year-round. Read on!
Make sure all your social media platforms are always active. You don't have to post daily, but make sure to update each account at least 3-4 times a week during the off months all while still engaging with followers who contact you through social. For extra content, celebrate silly holidays, like Pancake Day or High Five Day, or share a link to the new album or single from a band in your lineup. Start a contest, asking followers to design a t-shirt, where the winning design is featured at your upcoming event. Create teaser posts to build a sense of intrigue around your event. To help get this content out in a timely manner, use a scheduling platform like Hootsuite to schedule posts for certain days and times, so you don't have to think about it.
Face-to-face interaction with potential attendees is a great way to drum up valuable exposure for your event. Sponsoring an event or cause relevant to your audience's interests throughout the year can be a powerful tool in introducing your event to new attendees and keeping past attendees engaged. For example, if your event is a gaming convention, consider sponsoring a regional video game tournament or trading card game competition. Alternatively, if there's a charity that's close but separate from your organization, consider sponsoring or donating to one of their events and having your team attend.
In the age of digital marketing, direct mail has become an underrated, yet still performing advertising medium. To really make your marketing efforts stand out from the crowd, create a colorful and eye-catching postcard to mail directly to past attendees once or twice during the year. Not only will these attendees receive something physical to interact with, your event will remain memorable.