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International Confex 2025

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The Power of Referrals

26 Feb 2025
Marketing & Experiential Theatre
Marketing & Experiential Theatre

In today’s competitive event landscape, traditional marketing channels are costly, saturated, and often unpredictable. But what if your attendees could become your biggest marketers?
This session explores the undeniable power of referrals—a strategy that leading event organizers and brands are using to increase registrations, attract high-value attendees, and maximize ROI. We’ll break down why referrals work, how they outperform traditional channels, and how to create a referral-first event strategy.
Talking Points:
Why Referrals Work: The Psychology Behind Word-of-Mouth Marketing
The Data: Referral Marketing vs. Traditional Event Promotion
How to Activate Your Attendees as Marketers
Case Studies: [InGo Partners Share Results]
Implementing a Referral-First Strategy for Your Next Event

Speakers
Laura Tavernor, Marketing, Communications & Events Consultant + Board Member at Women in Exhibitions - Women in Exhibitions
Michael Barnett, CEO - InGo
Rae Malcham, Chief Operating Officer - BW Events