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Event Branding Guide: Tips for Creating a Strong Event Brand – Jackie Lynch |
Event branding includes the event logo, colors, and imagery, and also has grown to include larger messaging elements that speak to the objective of an event and what attendees should expect to gain from the event.
To achieve an event brand, these elements should come together in a cohesive experience across all of the event’s touchpoints, including the onsite look and feel, as well as event marketing elements and the event’s digital presence.
branding tells a story and says a lot about your business. In the past, branding was seen as a novelty, recent studies show just how important cohesive branding is for an organization. Today’s largest group in the workforce, millennials, places a value on branding. 60% of millennials expect a consistent experience from brands whether online, in-store or across other platforms.
A cohesive brand experience pays off. According to Forbes, consistent branding across all channels increases revenue by 23%. Delivering a cohesive brand experience is rewarding for your audience and your business.
In addition to revenue, branding can impact a business in multiple ways. According to Branding Mag, branding is important and strong branding helps an organization:
- Get recognition
- Increase business value
- Generate new customers
- Improve employee pride and satisfaction
- Creates trust within the marketplace
- And strong branding supports marketing and advertising
Foundational elements
Logo. While it can incorporate or pull elements from your organization’s logo, it should be unique.
Colors, fonts, and graphics. It’s important to establish these brand elements and stick to them across mediums to create consistency and recognition.
Event theme or tagline. What is your one-line elevator pitch? Now cut that in half, refine it a bit, and you’re creating your event tagline.
Online brand and digital brand elements
Event website. All of your brand elements will come together on your event website. This is often the first touchpoint for potential attendees, so it’s key to establish your brand on this platform.
Social media. Leading up to your event, use your social media channels to highlight your event. To do this, you can change background images, header images, and profile photo to reflect your upcoming event.
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