Event Marketing Ideas
Looking for some new ideas to boost attendance at your events or catch the eye of a hard-to-reach prospect? Take a look at some of these ideas to see if something inspires you! I'm available to brainstorm any new ideas or research a creative mailer to match your next event.
Event Add-Ons
DESSERT STATION
One way to get a jump on your event planning is to review the menu and order early. Ask the host if the chef has any creative ideas, like an interactive smores station or crepes made to order.
FOOD TRUCK
Doing an onsite demo for a team? Order up a food truck following your meeting for all employees to enjoy! Maybe some shaved ice in the summer, or fresh fruit kebobs and smoothies for a breakfast meeting.
PHOTO BOOTH
Everyone loves a goofy picture with their coworkers! Rent a photo booth and get some fun props and let your attendees take home the pictures from the night in a branded photo frame!
TAILGATE PARTY
Throw a tailgate party for a little extra networking time. And it doesn't have to include face painting and kegs...hire a catering company to mix top shelf drinks and serve tasty appetizers.
Buy a Round or Two
CINCO DE MAYO
Host a Cinco de Mayo party at a popular Mexican restaurant and attract a large crowd this year! Try adding a tequila or hot sauce tasting to step up the event.
WINE & PAINT NIGHT
Attending a tradeshow? Host a wine and paint night for attendees after the show and give them a creative break after a long day of networking.
CRAFT BEER TASTING
Craft beers from a local brewery are a great way to attract a younger audience to your events. Add a brewery tour or beer flight tasting for an added spin!
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
The most famous drinking day of the year! Host an event on (or around) St. Patrick’s Day, but make sure to provide Uber rides to/from for all attendees.
A Delicious Spin
FAMILY TAKEOUT
Host a quick happy hour and demo after work and give the "busy parents" in your database a family-style dinner to take home with them afterwards.
GOAL: FAMILY-FOCUSED EVENT
DEMO & DONUTS
Deliver donuts and coffee to your prospect's office during your virtual breakfast webinar, and ask them to invite other decision-makers along.
GOAL: INCREASED ATTENDANCE
FOODIE TOUR
Turn your lunch demos into a can't-be-missed "Ultimate Foodie Tour," pairing a different cuisine with UltiPro feature at each event.
GOAL: RECURRING ATTENDANCE
LIVE COOKING
Host a cooking class with a local top chef and attract prospects looking for a networking event. Shake things up with a competition to add prizes!
GOAL: MIX CUSTOMERS & PROSPECTS
Creative Promotions
MOVIE PREMIERE
Looking to host a movie premiere event? Solo: A Star Wars Story opens in theaters May 25. Send a set of Star Wars PEZ dispensers with your invite for an eye-catching idea!
A DAY AT THE RACES
Class up your invite with a bowtie and suspender set for men, or a fancy hat for women! Guaranteed to catch the attention of C-Level executives.
CONCERT CRAZE
Game of Thrones may not be returning to TV until 2019, but that doesn't mean the fans are going away! Invite prospects to a live Game of Thrones Concert by mailing out a themed coffee mug for work.
BRANDED SOCKS
Jump on the trendy sock craze and hand out name brand socks in a variety of colors and themes at your next event. Even the ladies will be scrambling to get a pair!