Not Paying Attention to the Desires of the Consumer
If you’re simply copying an experiential marketing idea from a competitor or another brand without really thinking about what sort of experiences your unique target market desires, the chances are high that your efforts will fall flat.
“Having an intimate understanding of one’s consumer is the first and most important step when it comes to planning an experiential marketing event or campaign. The experience that you’re going to provide needs to resonate strongly with the right demographic in order to have a lasting effect,” comments Michelle Storey of Tradeway.
Not Thinking Holistically
When planning an experiential marketing event, it is imperative that you think about the bigger picture in terms of your other marketing efforts, and your marketing plan as a whole. Do you currently have a campaign on the go? Perhaps your focus has been on promoting a new product or special? You need to think holistically and make sure that your event ties in with everything else in order to really make the most of your budget.
Not Providing Enough Opportunity for the Audience to Get Involved
Remember, the whole point of hosting an experiential marketing event is to make it possible for the guests to interact with your brand and your team. While talks, workshops and motivational speeches all have their place, you also need to make sure that you allow for plenty of interaction in other ways. According to research, the best techniques include giving away free samples and involving guests directly in demonstrations.
Not Making Use of Influencers
Utilising relevant influencers via social media is a wonderful way in which to promote your upcoming event.
“While it may cost a little initially, the pay-out at the event will be well worth it. Influencers who are well-known by those who would be interested in your brand and what it has to offer can help you to double your turn-out, and then some!” says Michelle.