In a world where everyone deals with information overload, it’s easy for potential guests to tune out all but the best marketing. With everything just a click away, micro-moments have replaced the traditional decision-making pipeline, making them more important than ever for savvy event planners. If you want to get ahead of the competition, it’s time to think beyond the hashtag. Try these insights for crafting micro-moments that drive event buzz.
Learn Your Guests’ Micro-moments
Micro-moments are those brief but impactful touchpoints where potential guests either engage with your event or bypass it in favor of another site that better suits their needs. That’s why it’s critical to learn your guests’ micro-moments and adapt your approach to their needs.
For example, are your guests interested in unique experiences, networking opportunities, the latest technology, or spending time at local attractions? Knowing what your guests want from your event helps you create micro-moments to match.
Hype Your Vendors and Merch
How many times have you seen an ad or video on social media and been tempted to purchase an item? Take a moment to think about what differentiates the things you click on versus the ones you scroll past. Odds are they’re for products or experiences that stick out. Maybe they’re unique, funny, luxurious, or exclusive. Think about what catches your attention and use that for inspiration to craft micro-moments for your event.
One of the main types of micro-moments you need to capitalize on is the “I-want-to-buy” moment. Think of how you can hype your vendors and merch to show guests exactly what they can buy at your event. Whether it’s the latest tech gear, exclusive merch, or a gourmet drink they can’t find anywhere else, show guests what’s for sale in a captivating way. Partnering with local influencers can be very helpful here.
Remember, you don’t only need to highlight items that are for sale. You are also selling experiences at your event through the price of your tickets, so don’t forget about sharing clips of entertainers, speakers, and spectacular experiences to wow your audience. You’ll generate event buzz in no time.
Be a Good Resource
Sometimes, guests aren’t quite ready to purchase a ticket, but that doesn’t mean you can’t draw them in. That’s why it’s so important to be a good resource. In the micro-moment, when guests are deciding where to go for more information, you want to guide them to your event website.
Naturally, you should have information available about the event itself, the venue, how to purchase tickets, etc. However, it’s also important to widen your funnel. Don’t just rely on a hashtag to generate buzz. Work information into things like blog posts and videos, too. They’re more engaging for your guests and help drive interest in your event, even if they aren’t about the event itself.
Highlight Unique Experiences
Everyone loves a unique experience, so be sure to highlight anything unique about your event. Do you have a popular comedian coming? Share reels of the best lines. Are you offering an immersive experience? Post photos of your stunning venue and decor. Will guests participate in an interactive dessert lab? Create a friendly competition for the most beautiful dessert, and feature the winner on Instagram.
Whether guests are looking for something new to try or searching for their favorite performers, who are performing at your event, unique experiences generate buzz and drive significant traffic to your event page.
Spotlight Your Venue and Beyond
Events often require time, money, and travel, so guests have to feel they’re worth the effort. Spotlighting your venue and the nearby attractions helps catch potential guests who are already planning to visit a particular area or are looking for somewhere they’d enjoy visiting. For instance, learning that your venue has a view of the Empire State Building or is minutes from the Broadway play they were hoping to see might drive them to attend your event. Fortunately, in NYC, there are plenty of attractions to generate event buzz.
Whether you’re hosting a rooftop birthday party, a fundraising gala near the Botanical Gardens, or an immersive experience with incredible lighting and decor, spotlighting your venue and local attractions helps guests find your event in an “I-want-to-go” micro-moment.
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