{"id":53635,"date":"2022-04-19T12:08:31","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T12:08:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/?p=53635"},"modified":"2025-04-03T06:26:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T06:26:14","slug":"introducing-event-led-growth-the-only-way-to-fix-broken-event-strategies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev-hub.airmeet.com\/hub\/blog\/introducing-event-led-growth-the-only-way-to-fix-broken-event-strategies\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing Event-led Growth: The Only Way to Fix Broken Event Strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"53635\" class=\"elementor elementor-53635\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16130cf6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"16130cf6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b1d35f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b1d35f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The past two years have fast-forwarded social, cultural, and economic change.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We learned to socialize online and swapped physical offices for cloud collaboration. We swapped in-store shopping for online browsing and replaced in-person concerts with virtual experiences. We transitioned to a digital-first world. That won&#8217;t change anytime soon.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beneath this transformation are three undeniable truths.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>First, convenience is everything today.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Consumer technology like Netflix and Amazon raised the bar for customer experience. One-click purchases, lightning-fast delivery, effortless signups, the list goes on. Each new innovation drove up consumer expectations, which quickly became <em>buyer <\/em>expectations, too.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are no second chances for inconvenient businesses, either. An astounding 97% of consumers have already backed out of a purchase because the process was clunky or unintuitive.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Second, having choices is our default expectation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Never before have consumers had access to so many tools, services, and experiences. Rapid digital transformation unlocked once-offline businesses and virtual pivots brought in-person experiences online.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Faced with so much choice, brand loyalty is waning. Since the start of the pandemic, three-quarters of consumers report trying new buying behaviors with one in three trying new brands or providers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And third, delivering customized experiences and products are more important than ever.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One-size-fits-all products are a thing of the past. Today\u2019s consumers demand experiences tailored to their unique needs and goals. Although 95% of marketers believe in the power of personalization, just 6% of organizations are equipped to deliver it.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The world has undeniably changed, but our event strategies haven\u2019t. Sure we\u2019ve done some virtual events, but they felt empty and boring.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gaps in old world events strategies<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Looking back, organizations weren\u2019t fully optimizing the events the way they should have. While there was some engagement, it was often transactional rather than strategic. Traditional event strategies operated in silos\u2014disconnected from the broader brand vision and business growth initiatives.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Several critical gaps existed in the way traditional marketing, events, and lead generation campaigns functioned:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Lack of data utilization:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Organizations collected a valuable amount of data\u2014attendance, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/blog\/interpreting-attendee-engagement-metrics-to-improve-future-webinars\/\">engagement<\/a>, booth visits, and more\u2014but lacked the tools &amp; strategies to analyze and optimize that data effectively.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Limited audience reach:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Traditional events focus on in-person interactions which restrict your audience reach. And without the right technology at disposal, it further became difficult to connect with broader audiences via one platform.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Unsatisfactory results:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Unlike modern event strategies, traditional approaches were generic\u2014one-size-fits-all, which leads to unsatisfactory results\u2014disturbing the crucial cycle of demand and revenue generation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The rise of event-led growth\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Event-led growth (ELG) is a modern strategy that redefines events as a core driver of business success rather than just standalone marketing initiatives.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Unlike traditional event marketing, ELG leverages events as a growth engine. In this increasingly crowded and competitive marketplace, event-led growth has several critical advantages for organizations:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Events became more than just touchpoints, transforming into essential ongoing opportunities for meaningful interactions and relationship building.\u00a0<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/blog\/event-analytics\/\">comprehensive data analytics<\/a>, organizations can tailor future marketing efforts, refine event strategies, and improve conversion rates.\u00a0<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>It helps align events with broader marketing strategies, ensuring every event contributes to pipeline generation and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/blog\/post-webinar-strategies-how-to-nurture-b2b-leads-after-the-event\/\">lead nurturing<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>ELG encourages a mix of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/blog\/event-types-a-comprehensive-guide-to-choosing-the-right-format-for-your-virtual-events\/\">event formats<\/a>\u2014webinars, virtual events, and hybrid summits\u2014that collectively drive long-term business impact while maintaining sustainability and minimizing the extra expenses.\u00a0<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You\u2019re leaving money on the table<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sticking with Old World events through an era of transformation is misguided at best and foolish at worst. Marketing must respond to changes in human behavior and preferences. If it doesn\u2019t, it\u2019ll become a source of friction rather than an opportunity for delight.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When companies stick with the status quo, they risk hurting their business on three levels.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Less differentiation<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Competition is higher than it\u2019s ever been. If a buyer wants a new merchandising system or healthcare plan, they have crowds of vendors shouting for their attention and jostling for position. It\u2019s chaotic and cacophonous.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Standing out in a brutally competitive market by doing what everyone else is doing is impossible. You\u2019ll blend into the crowd, ignored by your prospects.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weaker relationships<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Today\u2019s buyers are independent and self-directed. They spend just 17% of their buying journey talking to potential vendors. That\u2019s <em>all <\/em>vendors, too. Each individual sales rep gets just 5 or 6% of their time.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With dwindling face-to-face interaction, relationships are growing weaker. Sellers are struggling to develop rapport and commitment. Buyers are less likely to see your business as a trusted partner. Without trust, deals slow down and conversions drop.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shrinking impact<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Businesses don\u2019t run events for the sake of it. They\u2019re brand builders and pipeline generators. They use events to connect with customers and grow their business. But here\u2019s the thing, Old World events are growing less effective at achieving those aims.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Event attendees now need a reason to travel. Why do I want days of travel instead of logging on for an hour or two at the place of my choice?<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And if you can\u2019t consistently engage buyers, they\u2019ll not have your product and your business top of mind. They\u2019ll take their budget to your competitor\u2019s pipeline. And with weaker relationships, you stand a lesser chance with the prospects who do stick around.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The truth is, Old World events have a waning impact. If you rely solely on monolithic in-person events, you\u2019ll achieve less while working even harder to execute a sold out event.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But Old World events are not your only option. Marketing evolves alongside buyer behavior and preferences. Today, we\u2019re revealing a new event ideology for the modern buyer and business.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event-led growth is the future<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Organizations need a new way to discover new prospects and accounts, engage buyers and customers, and grow customers and advocates. They need a new approach to create immersive and integrated events across the entire customer journey.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We\u2019re calling it event-led growth (ELG).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It starts by rethinking what you mean by <em>event<\/em>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Events aren\u2019t solely monolithic conferences that take a year to plan. They\u2019re not single spikes on a calendar. An event is any moment when you bring people together. Events encompass an enormous range of formats. They\u2019re thought leadership webinars and VIP events. They\u2019re product workshops and annual conferences. They\u2019re product training sessions and self-directed user groups.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But event-led growth is much more than a redefinition.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It empowers you to create real connections and unforgettable moments with your buyers, customers, and community. It gives event attendees the power of choosing how they want to attend and where they want to attend from. It turns isolated calendar spikes into a string of interconnected experiences.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:gallery {\"linkTo\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":53675,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53675 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ELG-Story-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2200\" height=\"2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev-hub.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ELG-Story-3.png 2200w, https:\/\/dev-hub.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ELG-Story-3-300x273.png 300w, https:\/\/dev-hub.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ELG-Story-3-1024x931.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev-hub.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ELG-Story-3-768x698.png 768w, https:\/\/dev-hub.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ELG-Story-3-1536x1396.png 1536w, https:\/\/dev-hub.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ELG-Story-3-2048x1862.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2200px) 100vw, 2200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:gallery --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It breaks events out of their departmental silo and turns them into marketing\u2019s new center of gravity, ushering in a new era of marketing cohesion, collaboration, and impact.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unlock the potential of events<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Old World approach has many faults and drawbacks. Event-led growth doesn\u2019t just solve what\u2019s broken. Businesses of all sizes haven\u2019t yet come close to realizing the full power of events. Event-led growth is about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/blog\/what-is-event-led-growth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unleashing their full potential<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deeper connections<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Event-led growth creates time and opportunity for relationship building. It turns monolithic events into complex, multitouch journeys where consumers and relationships are key. Deliver engaging, personalized, and immersive experiences to create moments worth remembering and sharing.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interconnected experiences<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Events once lived in an isolated silo. But with event-led growth, they act as a new center of gravity, uniting demand generation, customer marketing, brand, and content marketing. It empowers marketers to build digitally native events and integrate those experiences across a buyer\u2019s entire lifecycle.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Impact amplification<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Turn the tide of waning impact. By uniting different marketing disciplines, events act as a force multiplier. Enhance your brand and enrich your customer experience. Generate, recut, and amplify your content marketing. Learn about your customers\u2019 challenges, wants, and needs. Event-led growth allows you to do more with less.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore event-led growth<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Shantanu Narayen, CEO at Adobe, once said: \u201cAll businesses must redefine how we engage with customers and deliver digital experiences at unprecedented scale.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It\u2019s time we bring real, immersive engagement and a sense of belonging to all events. It\u2019s time we host in-person, virtual, and hybrid events throughout the entire year for different audiences and different outcomes. It\u2019s time that event content is amplified and gets seen by more people after the event ends.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c069eda e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c069eda\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b36813 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7b36813\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-818ee4d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"818ee4d\" 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