Your company is having an event and you are in charge of generating buzz?

Perfect!

Follow these 5 foolproof tactics, sit back and watch those seats fill up.

1.     Create a Landing Page on your Facebook

a.     Utilize this page to gather & sell people on the event. Include a link to your website for people to go if they want to register.

2.     Think local

a.     Yahoo’s Upcoming  & Eventful are tools that can help get the word out in your area

3.     LinkedIn

a.     You’re a professional right? Then create a LinkedIn Event. Upload a logo, select the event details and start promoting!

4.     Hashtags are your friend

a.     Develop a hashtag for attendees and speakers to use when they mention the event on Twitter.

5.     Make your event appealing

a.     People are drawn in to strong images first and sold by content. Set the event’s tone with an image that makes an impact.

Start early, don’t forget the details, think outside the box and send us an invite!

 

Lauren Holdsworth

Social Media Strategist at Social Factor

@lnlholdsworth