CASE STUDY: VIRTUAL ONLINE CONFERENCE
Catalyzing Success: Reimagining a Virtual Online Conference for Transformative Growth
This case study unfolds the riveting tale of a virtual online conference, once bereft of promotional and social media presence, now burgeoning with enhanced engagement and increased visibility. Our distinctive strategies enabled a paradigm shift, offering a unique glimpse into the power of proactive and innovative marketing solutions.
Picture it as a roadmap that takes your potential customers on a thrilling journey, guiding them towards making a purchase. It’s like magic, but with a strategic twist!
J Franco
July 1, 2023
Challenges Faced:
- Absentee Social Media: Our client lacked business pages on social media platforms, undermining their ability to attract and connect with their target audience.
- Untapped Subscriber List: Without an established list of past hosts, the potential for re-engagement and repeat participation was lost.
- Stagnant Promotion: The event had been conspicuously absent from promotional platforms for over a year, contributing to reduced visibility and engagement.
- Underdeveloped Website: The existing website did not support ticketing and registration for event participants, creating a barrier to a seamless user experience.
Strategies Implemented:
- Establishing a Digital Presence: We took the initiative to set up main social media business pages, providing the necessary platforms for enhanced interaction and outreach.
- Revamping Brand Identity: The creation of a comprehensive visual campaign, coupled with a revamped logo and brand identity, injected a fresh vigor into the organization’s promotion.
- Registration Revolution: Our design of a sales funnel, with a VIP tripwire for event registration, streamlined the registration process and boosted user experience.
- Engagement Amplification: Our strategies resulted in a 100+% increase in engagement within a 28-day period, as well as a rise in follower count from zero to 64.
- Fostering Leads: In under 14 days, our client experienced a surge from zero to 93 leads, evidencing the impact of our tailored approach.
Results Achieved:
- Social Media Explosion: The newly established social media pages witnessed an extraordinary 100+% increase in reach and impressions over 28 days.
- Follower Surge: The revamped social media strategy culminated in a significant 20% increase in followers over a six-month period.
- Conversion Success: Conversion ads, launched five days before the event with a budget of just $5 per day, generated 65 link clicks, leading to a cost per click of just $0.46.
- Revenue Boost: The tripwire and ads generated over $200 in the last three days of the campaign.
What's Next
- Monetizing Replays: By transforming the registration page into a checkout page, we’ve ensured the opportunity for continual revenue generation through the sale of event replays.
- Gathering Testimonials: A post-event email campaign has been set in motion to gather testimonials, enhancing credibility and brand value.
- Preparation for Future Events: Updating the page with the next year’s “Save the Date” and speaker application information, we’re already gearing up for the next big event.
The dramatic transformation of our client’s virtual online conference serves as a testament to the efficacy of innovative and strategic marketing techniques. From establishing a vibrant social media presence to fostering engagement and enhancing revenue, our comprehensive approach has guided this client from obscurity to visibility, stimulating remarkable growth within the virtual event space.