When it comes to branding your company, there are a lot of different ways to go about it. You can have a strong social media presence or you can hire an agency to create a website for you.
But one thing that’s always proven effective is having your brand represented at events. You might be wondering what makes this different from any other marketing tactic out there and why we’re focusing on this particular one today.
Contact the event organizer before the event
It’s a good idea to reach out to your event organizer as soon as you can, at least two weeks prior to the start of their conference or meeting.
The earlier in advance you contact them, the better! This will give you ample time to get everything ready and make sure that everything is perfect for when it comes time for your presentation.
There are many things that can go wrong with last minute changes, so don’t wait until right before your presentation starts or even worse: right before it ends!
Know your audience
What is your audience? Who will be attending the event? Are they all friends, family, or co-workers of yours?
Are they a wide range of ages and backgrounds, or more niche groups (for example: all men; all women; people in tech; young professionals)?
It’s important to know your audience so you can represent your brand appropriately. For example, if you’re meeting with an older crowd who may not be familiar with social media and its conventions (like hashtags), use language that is more formal and clear rather than using slang or abbreviations.
This will help them understand what you’re trying to say without feeling like it’s condescending or confusing them.
Share activities on social media pre-event, during and following the event
If you’re hosting an event, social media is the best way to get the word out and build buzz. Before the event, share the schedule and let attendees know that you will be posting photos throughout.
During your event, post fun photos of your employees or attendees having a great time at the event. After your event has ended, share photos of people enjoying their swag so that people know what they missed out on!
Introduce yourself personally (if possible)
To create even more of an impact, introduce yourself personally when someone comes up to talk with you about what you’re selling or offering at the event — especially if it’s someone who looks like they might be interested in buying from you!
Make sure you have enough product!
If you don’t have enough product, then you can’t sell it and make any money. If you don’t have enough people working at your booth too, then you won’t be able to answer questions from people who might be interested in buying from your company.
Be prepared for any type of weather!
This is especially important if you are doing outdoor events or trade shows where there will be lots of people walking around outside in any kind of weather conditions such as rain or snow.
Make sure that all employees know their responsibilities so that they can be prepared for whatever may come their way during an event such as this.
Use swag to gain attention and keep it
Swag is an important part of any event. It’s a great way to gain attention and keep it. Swag can be used as a marketing tool, but it should also be something that is relevant to your brand and audience.
If you are giving away pens with your logo on them at an event where people are using laptops or tablets, you will likely see those pens end up in the trash bin rather than finding their way home with attendees.
Swag should also be relevant to the event itself: if there is going to be live music at your booth during one of these events, consider giving away a small commemorative guitar pick (with your logo) for each person who stops by so they can remember their experience even after they get home from work!
Be visible throughout the venue space
You will have to have a presence at the event, so that’s going to be in the building. This is where you want to be visible throughout the venue space.
If there’s a food area or registration counter, make sure your information is easily accessible and visible from all angles. You’ll also want signs outside of the building so attendees can find you.
Set up a media wall
A great way to get people’s attention when they’re walking by is to set up a representative media wall with recent articles written about your company or products.
It may seem odd at first, but once people start reading about what makes your business unique, they’ll be more likely to stop and read more about you.
The added bonus? If someone stops by and asks questions about what they’re reading, you’ll have an opportunity to discuss how your company works in more detail than just handing out pamphlets or brochures.
Don’t be afraid to go big
Your brand is your business, so don’t be afraid to go big. Don’t be afraid to go over the top.
A brand is a name or symbol that identifies one product from another, so when you’re representing your brand at an event, it’s important that you think about how you can turn heads and make people want to buy into what you’re selling—in this case: yourself!
Partner with other businesses for a bigger impact
An event is a great opportunity to connect with other companies and organizations that might be interested in working together. It’s also an opportunity to promote both your brand and the partner’s, which can be very beneficial for both of you.
For example, let’s say you are promoting an event focused on energy conservation at your company. You could partner with another business that sells solar panels or home insulation services during their presentation of their own product offerings during the event.
This way, both companies will benefit from each other’s presence at the event by building relationships and increasing awareness about themselves among attendees who might not have known about either brand before interacting with them there.
Get your employees involved
When you get your employees involved in the planning process, they can be your best brand advocates. They can also be your best brand ambassadors, champions and representatives.
This is especially important when it comes to events and conferences. Your employees are often the ones who attend these kinds of events on behalf of their company, so it’s essential that they represent themselves – and their brand – in a positive light at all times during those events.
The best ways to represent your brand at an event is to personalize the brand image and give it a strong personality.
While it may be difficult to become known in such a large industry you must start by defining the perception of your brand and how it is received by others.
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