Event Marketing

Think ‘Presence’ vs. ‘Space’

Exhibitors are looking for different ways to show up at your event — and to make a bigger statement without a bigger booth. Here’s how to rethink your exhibitor offerings.

BY Kimberly Hardcastle January 2, 2026

Equip Your Exhibitors

Most trade-show professionals market and sell booth space and then simply wish their exhibitors well. You can do better — their success is your success.

BY Kimberly Hardcastle December 8, 2025

5 Things Corporate Events Are Doing Right

Sure, most corporate events have a bigger budget than association conferences. But what differentiates the best corporate events isn’t their scale or spend — it’s the thinking behind them.

BY Kimberly Hardcastle November 13, 2025

Think Like an Innovator

According to Freeman audience research, the difference between a good and a great event may come down to mindset.

BY Kimberly Hardcastle September 16, 2025

How to Create Intentionally Inclusive Events

Your event marketing plan speaks volumes about how committed you are to making sure everyone feels welcome. Here’s what to keep in mind.

BY Ariana O’Rourke July 23, 2025

Are You Ready for the Zero-Click Economy?

AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are rapidly changing how people discover events, generating leads and inquiries without traditional website clicks. In this new “zero-click” landscape, optimizing your content for both audiences and AI models is becoming essential.

BY Laura Davidson July 21, 2025

Mapping an Immersive Attendee Journey

A guide to designing an emotionally engaging participant journey, from the first communication announcing your event to well after its conclusion.

BY Kimberly Hardcastle May 30, 2025

Gen Z Wants to Attend Events — Why Aren’t They?

Across the events industry, content and experiences are being reimagined to attract Gen Z audiences. According to research conducted earlier this year by Freeman and The Harris Poll, it looks like those efforts are paying off: Gen Z wants to attend industry events. So, why aren’t more young professionals showing up? Here’s how some events are bridging this gap.

BY Kimberly Hardcastle April 28, 2025

Marketing Events Through Geopolitical Uncertainty

Tariffs, government downsizing, regulation changes, and shifts in international relations are impacting industries worldwide — and prompting event organizers to rethink their approach to attendee and exhibitor acquisition. Here are four ways to keep participation on track and deliver value in an unpredictable world.

BY Kimberly Hardcastle April 1, 2025

How to Diversify Your Social Media Strategy for Events

One minute, TikTok is banned; the next, it’s back. Then Meta decides to ditch professional fact-checking. Threads’ popularity skyrockets, then struggles to keep users engaged. Here are tips for navigating the shifting social-media landscape.

BY Sara Fellows and Keith Campbell February 24, 2025

5 Insights for Building a New Event

Lessons learned from launching Newtopia Now, a new event that debuted Aug. 25-28, 2024, in Denver, Colorado to fill a gap in the natural products market.

BY Tyler Day February 18, 2025

5 Lessons From the ‘Wicked’ Movie Marketing Campaign

Master the marketing magic behind the blockbuster movie musical ‘Wicked: Part One’ — and make it work within your budget.

BY Kimberly Hardcastle January 6, 2025

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