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As an event organiser, I receive this question all the time. It is evident that sponsoring events can be an effective tool to boost your brand and can be a great PR tool.
Building Credibility and Trust
Credibility and trust are two pivotal aspects of any business relationship and there is no better way to build trust and boost your credibility than sponsoring Events.
Trustworthy companies are seen as more reliable. By building this reliability you are reducing the perceived risk for customers and partners meaning you can build longer-lasting loyal relationships.
In a competitive market having strong credibility can be pivotal to building a brand's reputation. Having a strong reputation can attract new customers and partners whilst also helping to retain existing ones.
On the whole, sponsoring events provides companies with opportunities to align themselves with reputable organisations, increase visibility and credibility, demonstrate commitment and expertise, and engage with stakeholders in meaningful ways—all of which contribute to building trust in the company and its brand.
Expanding Your Network
By sponsoring an event, your company’s logo, name, and message will be seen throughout the full life cycle of the event. This will include the promotion beforehand, the event itself and the post-event marketing. This level of exposure is a proven way to grow your network and develop your brand's presence.
By sponsoring events, you can network in a more casual and social environment with potential suppliers, partners, clients, and other stakeholders. By building this rapport in a more casual setting you are more likely to build authentic connections. Taking a more casual approach to networking can lead to numerous personal and professional benefits.
Enhanced Content Strategy
Sponsorship can provide an excellent array of new material for a company’s content strategy. By promoting your involvement in an event, you can drive traffic from the event and increase engagement. This content can be enhanced further by engaging with the venue or hosts. This will help to push the engagement further outside of your immediate network.
Advancing your content strategy through event sponsorship doesn’t have to be limited to just your own brand's content but can be enhanced with user-generated content. Sponsoring an event can encourage delegates to create content related to your brand through social media posts. By utilising user-generated content in your content strategy helps to foster a sense of camaraderie and builds a community within your content.
Driving Business Growth
Sponsoring events can be an incredible tool to grow your business. By actively participating in these events and establishing connections with potential clients and partners, you can generate valuable leads and opportunities for collaboration. The relationships you build through sponsoring events can lead to new business partnerships, joint ventures, and referrals, ultimately helping to drive business growth.
Furthermore, sponsoring events can also enhance your industry knowledge and keep you updated on the latest trends and developments. Through interactions with other professionals and thought leaders, you can gain valuable insights and stay ahead of the competition.
The Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce has a wide array of networking events. We offer networking opportunities that benefit companies of all shapes and sizes meaning your target audience will be varied and unique. Find out how sponsoring Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce networking events can benefit your Marketing and PR efforts.
