Attendance Building


Building attendance for your event requires a carefully researched, planned and well-executed marketing and promotions strategy. By identifying and targeting potential attendees through a variety of marketing vehicles with the appropriate messaging, you will ensure the best possible return on investment (ROI) and return on objectives (ROO).

Think it All the Way Through:

  • Consider attendance building at every stage
  • Consider the topic of each event -- how will it attract attendees?
  • Consider the destination, venue and date
  • What features will build attendance for your event?
  • What are you considering in evaludating the event's attendance?

Make the Marketing Work:

  • Create an organized marketing plan with clear goals and objectives
  • Set achievable goals and measurable objectives
  • Use a timeline to follow your marketing goals
  • Consider all costs in your budget
  • What are you considering in evaluating your marketing plan?
  • Monitor the results of your marketing efforts and make adjustments as needed

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