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Plan a budget

Before you chalk out the details of an event, make sure you have a budget in place for it. There’s always a fixed amount of money that goes into an event, whether the event is simple or extravagant. Setting a budget will only allow you to work within that framework. The budget not only depends on your company or the company that’s planning the event but also on many other factors. The location, the goal of that event, the venue, capacity, and more. One of the key factors to keep in mind is the ‘type’ of the event you’re planning. Is it an event for a social cause, education purposes, charity, entertainment, or something different?

Target audience

Be concise about the purpose you want to achieve with your event. This will make identifying the target demographic you’re aiming to reach much easier. If your event is geared towards the youth, knowing how to reach out to them through marketing and advertising is an important part of the planning process. Similarly, if the event is aimed at an older audience, consider how you may tailor your marketing plan to suit them.

Let’s talk about content marketing

Content marketing might just be the most crucial element of event planning. Whether you plan on hosting a virtual event or an in-person one, the content you choose will ultimately set the stage. But, why is it so essential?  Content is visually appealing. It helps your event stand out. Creating engaging and creative content will only help your event attract more audiences and boost the brand’s image. Consider options like blog posts, social media platforms, newsletters, videos, and paid advertising to make the most of your event.

The venue

Choosing the right venue for your event is just as important as the other factors in event planning. Based on what type of event you’re hosting; it is essential to keep the following pointers in mind while nailing down the venue for your event: the location, capacity, food and beverage facilities, quality of the audio-visual equipment, and the kind of ambiance that best suits the event. These tips might help narrow down what to look for when deciding on a venue.

Ticket selling

Next in line would be selling the tickets. Draw up a plan to help you decide on a suitable price range for your event tickets. Make them as attractive and informative as possible. You can even boost your ticket sales by 20% with Ticket24/7.

Use social media to promote the event

Social media provides a brilliant opportunity to increase participation. With the growing use of platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc, you can take advantage of building the hype around your event. Social media also makes it much easier to reach out to your target audience. You can connect with them, and build interactions surrounding the event. It enhances the event experience for your attendees, and with a host of ideas as well as a good marketing strategy, you can most definitely benefit from social media.

So there you have it, a few simple tips to get you started on planning a successful event.

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Let the event do the work

Before you plan a pricing strategy, make sure the event itself grabs the audience’s attention. Firstly, create an eye-catching event page. People will typically learn about your event for the first time on the event page, so it’s helpful to have a page that outlines basic information such as the contact details, the venue, information on where to buy tickets coupled with great taglines or headers, and quality photographs of the event or previous events.

 Rely on a ticketing website

Ticket websites are primarily designed to make your ticket selling experience as smooth as it can be. Using a ticketing website helps you manage the selling of tickets online and handle the payment administration as well. With a platform like Ticket24/7, you can set up an account and start selling in just five simple steps, completely free of cost! Check out our detailed guide on how to start selling with Ticket247.

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Set a price range

This can be slightly tricky because it will set the framework for all the other steps you take to increase ticket sales. If the price is set too high, there’s a slim chance that people will pay for the ticket, and if the price is too low, you may be unable to cover the costs. Hence, draw up a detailed plan that will help you determine a suitable and realistic price for the tickets.

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A video to build the hype

You may already have a website or social media platforms to promote your event, but a more effective way of attracting an audience would be to post a video teaser of an upcoming event. A short, fun, yet informative video that gives people all the basic information they would look for when attending an event is one way of increasing your ticket sales. Give it a try.

A little more marketing   

If you’ve got everything in place, but still have quite a few unsold tickets, don’t be afraid to do a little last-minute sales push. To create a sense of urgency, you can post the “book soon” and “last chance to book your place” posts on social media or offer a variety of vouchers with the tickets as well. All it takes is just a few simple marketing steps, and some out-of-the-box ideas to increase your ticket sales.

Additionally, with Ticket24/7’s New Announcement Feature, you can retarget existing buyers, and advertise tickets for an upcoming event. It’s as easy as the press of a button. Head to our blog page to learn more about how the new announcement feature works.

Happy Ticketing!

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By using creative content, a well-planned marketing strategy, relevant hashtags, and a visually appealing page, you’re sure to attract a good number of people to the event, but in this article, we give you a few more tips to level up your marketing game!

It’s all about stories

No, we’re not talking about writing an essay to explain the event. It’s Instagram stories you need. Millions of people use the feature of Instagram stories every day, and most of these stories are created by businesses. This tool can be used in many ways; by uploading a video or a picture of your event with a ‘swipe up’ feature that allows your viewers to register, creating hype around your upcoming events, or posting a recap of the event. This is also a great way to highlight key details, so make sure to mix and match those stories with both videos and photos.

Experience and feedback

This may not sound easy, but it goes a long way in building and keeping your audience’s trust. You may collaborate with people who have attended events in the past and ask them to share positive feedback or their unique experiences about it. This allows more people to start noticing your page. People inspire people. You can also have influencers or sponsors post about your event with relevant hashtags and creative content to reach a wider audience.

Create a Highlight album

Why? The Highlight album is a feature that appears right below your bio and makes it easy for people to learn about your company or page. The advantage of this album is that, unlike Instagram stories that disappear within 24 hours of uploading them, the Highlight album remains on your page permanently. A convenient and useful tool to pique your viewer’s interest!

Make your event ‘Instagrammable’

You don’t have to change your venue to suit an Instagram feed, but it certainly doesn’t hurt to build a few Insta-friendly walls or spaces at your event. Many cafes, museums, and art galleries these days are taking a step towards catering to Instagram-obsessed visitors, and so can you! This will not only create a strong social media presence but also encourage your visitors to post more about your page on their social media as well. Give it a try.

Now you’re all set to make your next gig a grand success using these tips for Instagram! Keep in mind that being consistent is key, and Instagram should be an essential tool in your marketing strategy.

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