How to Best Network in 2013 – What Venues Can Do After a Networking Event : Networking 2.0 Style

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Event venue managers, you’ve made it to the final stage!

Tell us, have you put the networking tips on what to do before and during an event to good use? How have they worked out for you?

Did you miss our previous posts and tips on what to do Before andPart During a networking event? Check them out!

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So today, as the final post in this four part series, we will be sharing with you the final networking tips on what to do after an event.

Now remember, you want to leverage your networking skills so that your venue get’s more exposure and more business.

So just because the event is over, doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t still try to stay connected with the event guests and staff.

Why?

Because you want to stay connected with as many people as possible so that you can continue to build long term relationships and build your cliental.

So how can you continue to network even after your event is over?

Online:

  • Tweet about the event you just held by using the event organizer’s twitter handle and your venue’s twitter handle. This will give you more exposure.
  • Create a post on your website with photos, names and details about the event you have just hosted. This will entice people to visit your website. People like to see photos of themselves, so make sure to tag specific people within your post. This will give you more exposure and likeliness.
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Offline:

  • Distribute discount coupons as a key takeaway. This will give people an incentive to return to your venue. (We recommend coupons that expire within two weeks).

Reach out to attendees. Get their names and contact information so that you can mail out additional information and promotional services out to them. (Newsletters, offers, discounts etc.) Remember, you want to make them regulars at your venue.

Now we hope these networking tips have worked to your benefit. And if you continue to stick to these tips, we guarantee you will see an increase in your cliental and business for your venue.

So leave your comments below and let us know how these tips have worked out for you.

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