Social media is all about the here and now. When it comes to keeping people updated about your event, live Twitter feeds are a great way to generate interest in the event itself. Here\u2019s how to live-tweet yourself (while accomplishing a million other tasks in true event prof style!) and encourage your attendees to tweet too.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t make it too long; no one will remember it (or they\u2019ll have no characters remaining to include it after their own tweet!). Use this hashtag on Twitter consistently before the event to cement it in attendees\u2019 minds. Also, consider promoting it during the event\u2014feature it on screens, name badges, and leaflets.<\/p>\n
Set up a screen with live tweets. Why not offer a prize for the tweet that encourages the most engagement? You can also use the screen to promote forthcoming events, and prizes offered by exhibitors, to increase awareness of your business\u2019s chosen charity, or to thank your sponsors.<\/p>\n
Get the conversation started yourself using Twitter. Here\u2019s a suggestion:<\/p>\n
\u201cJess Smith is about to get on stage. Looking forward to her thoughts on #socialmedia and #economy! #SMB2016\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Get Talking on Twitter<\/b><\/h3>\n
This is where your team will step in. Brief them that they should have a conversation on Twitter about something that\u2019s happening at the event. It needs to be inclusive, so other attendees or social media followers can chime in. Why not try:<\/p>\n
Colleague 1: \u201cIt\u2019s really buzzing at #FFest2016. The cronut guys are almost sold out! #savesomeforme\u201d<\/p>\n
Colleague 2: \u201cSo many great ideas for vegans at #FFest2016. I might have indulged in a cronut or 3 too\u2026 #gettherefast\u201d<\/p>\n
Colleague 1: \u201cAny other recommendations? @SaltnVinegar\u00a0have been a revelation to me! #FFest2016\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Selfies Are Important<\/b><\/h3>\n
Selfies encourage engagement, whatever your target demographic. If you have a well-known keynote speaker, it will be easy to encourage delegates to post their selfies on Twitter. Why not offer a small prize for the funniest selfie? Or a selfie with their favorite exhibitor? You can also use selfies as an icebreaker; attendees can post photos of themselves with people they met at the event.<\/p>\n
One Tip You Won\u2019t Want To Miss<\/b><\/h3>\n
In terms of encouraging ongoing rapport with your attendees and potential customers, live tweeting is definitely worth exploring. Here\u2019s another tip: your attendees can also use social media to sell tickets for you through Get Invited<\/a>. Learn more today!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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