Maximize Your Event Success: Tips for Sending After-Event Thank You Emails

Discussion Overview

This thread discusses various approaches participants use for sending thank you emails or newsletters after events, particularly focusing on follow-up strategies with potential customers.

Discussion Character

• Anecdotal
• Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

• One participant mentions the need to send a mini-newsletter or thank you email to those who provided their information, noting that calls will follow later.
• Another participant shares their experience of sending a regular newsletter with a special thank you note and a coupon for orders.
• One participant inquires about the type of coupon sent, expressing a preference for phone calls but considering sending a postcard as well.
• Another participant mentions mailing a thank you letter and an offer, indicating they found the idea from the forum.
• One participant expresses enthusiasm for the incentives shared by another, appreciating the additional contact strategies.
• Another participant shares their experience of sending a newsletter that includes a coupon, noting they have not received responses yet but find phone calls to be more effective.
• One participant considers borrowing ideas from others for a recent craft fair, highlighting the collection of contact information from attendees.
• Another participant expresses gratitude for the timing of the discussion, indicating plans to adapt the ideas for an upcoming expo.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the effectiveness of various follow-up methods, with some participants favoring emails and newsletters while others emphasize the importance of phone calls.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and strategies related to event follow-ups, reflecting a range of practices in the consultant community.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for ideas on post-event communication strategies may find the shared experiences and suggestions relevant.