One highly effective strategy I've used to promote webinars on LinkedIn is leveraging employee advocacy with personalized storytelling. Here's how it worked: Instead of only relying on brand posts from the company page--which often get limited organic reach--I encouraged our team, including speakers and internal stakeholders, to create personalized posts around the event. These weren't generic "Join our webinar!" announcements. Each post tapped into a relatable problem our audience faced, followed by a solution teaser that led naturally to the webinar registration link. For example, one post began with: "Last quarter, we lost a major client due to poor funnel segmentation. We turned that loss into a learning opportunity--and it became the foundation of our next webinar." This kind of real, vulnerable insight performed incredibly well. The post got 3x more engagement than our official promo and drove over 40% of total webinar signups. Tactics that made it successful: 1. Encourage team members to use storytelling over hard sells. 2. Use 2-3 strong hashtags like #WebinarMarketing, #LinkedInEvents, #SaaSMarketing. 3. Add a strong CTA in the first comment to keep the post clean. 4. Tag relevant co-speakers or thought leaders to boost visibility. Platforms like TechNewscast.io, which consolidate reviews and credibility, can also be linked in the webinar follow-up to boost social proof post-event. Combining real voices with smart LinkedIn strategy builds both awareness and trust.
LinkedIn coach, trainer, marketing consultant at connect2collaborate.com
Answered 7 months ago
Because LinkedIn spans time zones/continents, it is impossible to know if anyone actually saw your event or online seminar announcement when first posted, so it is wise to use drip marketing over the 3-4 weeks ahead of the event, (or if applicable, any registration deadline) with: * ongoing announcements, * teasers, or * direct calls-to-action. Announcement posts suggest the reader saves the date or provides a description that is abundant incentive for them to register on the spot. They are fact-based, but get additional boost by highlighted "hot topic" in your industry that will be addressed in the event. Teasers can advise readers that time is running out for registration (or an early bird price) by a certain date, or you can cite how many people have already registered from the maximum attendance number you have set, and/or you can spotlight a speaker who has agreed to participate: brief bio, headshot, LinkedIn profile URL, and the title and take-aways of their breakout session. Calls to action are excellent ways to get readers signed up, and you can certainly suggest they share the event with colleagues and connections. Ask them to send along any questions they would like addressed at the event. If you are able to provide industry-approved continuous learning credits for the session, repeat this fact in every message you send out, to further boost attendance. Ask your speakers to post about the event on their own recurring LinkedIn posts--you should remind them--to capture the attention of their connections and followers on LinkedIn too, an already-friendly audience. In all of the above ideas, use an @ in front of any speaker's name and before the name of any company sponsoring the event, to call attention and allow readers to review their LinkedIn presence as well. Keep the drips interesting, nonrepetitive, and vary the time/day of the week you send them out. Add video, graphic(s) from the event last year, or the logo for this year's session. Because LinkedIn also helps you keep registrants interested with their preset reminder emails, you can market the event down to the very last minute before it starts. And LinkedIn can provide marketing information about the registrants for later use and communication, valuable for future marketing purposes. And don't forget to thank them for attending and include another save-the date for the next event! You are in charge, so now you can utilize these LinkedIn event marketing tools well!
VP of Demand Generation & Marketing at Thrive Internet Marketing Agency
Answered 7 months ago
One strategy that's worked well for promoting events on LinkedIn is building a micro-campaign around the event instead of just posting about it once. I treat it like a story unfolding over a few days. For example, if we're hosting a webinar on scaling product teams, I'll start by sharing a post about a real challenge we've faced in that area--no link, just a relatable insight to spark conversation. Then, a day or two later, I'll follow up with a second post that naturally leads into the event: "We're diving deeper into this in an upcoming session--join us if this resonates." What makes this effective is that it doesn't feel like promotion--it feels like a conversation that just happens to lead to something valuable. I also try to tag people thoughtfully, not to boost reach, but to pull in voices who care about the topic. If someone asks a question or shares a story in the comments, I always engage. That interaction boosts visibility, sure--but more importantly, it makes the post feel alive. People are more likely to register when they see others already talking about it.
LinkedIn is a total powerhouse for the promotion of events, but engaging is more essential than broadcasting. One such strategy that has worked incredibly well for us at Studio Naut is to promote interest and attendance in webinars via personal storytelling. Instead of just doing generic 'join our webinar' announcements, we focus on what matters about the event. I will share a personal insight or a challenge that ties into the topic of the webinar, then return to what people will gain from joining. This way, your promotional post becomes a conversation starter that invites comments and shares, thus extending reach. We also encourage both the team members and guest speakers to create their own native LinkedIn posts (not just shares) providing their say on the event. This allows for organic reach beyond just our company page. Another game changer? LinkedIn Events--sending personal invites to pertinent connections is a surefire way to boost attendance. At one of our highly successful events, we noted an increase in registrations by the same 40 percent, thanks to this strategy. The moral of the story is that people don't engage in promotions; they engage in stories, insights, and discussions. Make your event a part of a bigger ongoing conversation and the audience will follow.
One of my most successful strategies on LinkedIn for promoting events is the use of targeted content updates combined with LinkedIn's Sponsored Content. For an upcoming webinar, I crafted a series of engaging posts that linked to the registration page, each focusing on a key takeaway or speaker highlight. By using the Sponsored Content feature, I was able to broaden the audience beyond our existing followers, targeting specific demographics and industries relevant to the event. This approach not only increased our registration numbers significantly but also boosted post-engagement, as we tailored content to address the challenges faced by the intended audience. An example was our recent digital marketing webinar, where this strategy resulted in a 30% increase in sign-ups compared to our previous events. By sharing insights and engaging with attendees both pre- and post-event, we also nurtured a community of active participants eager for future events. I recommend analyzing your audience data closely and tailoring the LinkedIn campaign to align with their preferences, ensuring the promotion resonates and encourages action.
We've had the most success by turning event promos into storytelling posts--not just "Join our webinar," but "Here's why this topic matters, here's a pain point we'll solve, and here's a sneak peek of the value." We tag speakers, include a sharp graphic or teaser video, and post it from both personal and company accounts to widen reach. Bonus move: we DM warm contacts with a personal note and link. It feels more like an invite, less like a blast--and that gets way more sign-ups.
LinkedIn InMail campaigns with lead generation forms have been my go-to strategy for promoting high-stakes webinars. I target specific decision-makers directly in their inbox, which feels personal yet professional. For a recent industry panel, I paired the InMail invitations with sponsored video posts featuring brief speaker introductions. This combination generated a good deal of our total registrations, with most attendees being C-level executives. What surprised me was the quality of conversations that followed--we secured three new clients from that single event. The cost averaged $41 per lead, but the return made this investment worthwhile for my agency's clients like GitLab and ClickUp.
Building momentum over time has been my most effective approach to promoting events or webinars on LinkedIn. In one instance, I was hosting a webinar on best practices in my field, and instead of simply announcing it, I broke the promotion into smaller, value-driven posts. To start, I highlighted a common pain point the webinar would address, asking my audience questions that encouraged engagement. This immediately sparked interest and set the stage. As the date approached, I shifted focus to the unique elements of the webinar. I shared a post featuring one of the guest speakers, with a quick takeaway from their experience, followed by another post that teased an actionable insight attendees would gain. Each update brought new energy to the promotional effort, keeping the conversation alive without overwhelming people. This strategy led to my highest webinar attendance to date. By gradually sharing valuable snippets and directly engaging with comments, the promotion felt organic and informative. It created a steady buzz, ensuring the event stayed visible and relevant to my audience.
I always promote my webinars in a LinkedIn post and focus on the person who has the problem I solve. I start with a strong hook at the beginning of the post to capture their attention. Then, I use the body of the post to speak directly to the person's pain points by using phrases that they've likely used when trying to solve the problem on their own. Then I offer the solution (my webinar) and share 2 - 3 bullet points about the webinar with a clear call to action: register now!
The notification overload on LinkedIn can be overwhelming, so I've started using employee advocacy to boost our tech events' visibility instead of just posting from our company page. Last week, our team members shared personal stories about what excited them about our upcoming 5G workshop, which reached 3x more people than our regular company posts. I've learned that authentic, personal narratives from team members resonate much better than formal event announcements.
Native video posts work best for me. I record a short clip--straight to camera--saying what the event is, who it's for, and what they'll walk away with. No fancy background, no script. Just me being direct and casual. That gets more views and comments than any flyer-style graphic ever did. I also drop the link in the first comment, not the post. LinkedIn doesn't like external links in the caption. Then I reply to anyone who likes or comments with a quick thank you or question. It starts real conversations and boosts visibility. People sign up because they feel invited, not pitched.
As a marketing strategist with Fetch & Funnel, I've found that leveraging LinkedIn's robust targeting tools has been instrumental in promoting webinars and events effectively. By creating Super Lookalike audiences, I can expand our reach to engage professionals who mirror our ideal attendees, based on existing data from past successful events. This approach has consistently increased registration numbers by 25% for our client-facing events. For instance, during a tech-focused webinar series for a SaaS client, we used LinkedIn's sponsored content and InMail to specifically target professionals holding relevant job titles within our SaaS vertical. The result was a remarkable conversion rate, with over 40% of our targeted audience signing up. Combining this with a strategic use of compelling testimonials and strong calls to action, we effectively built anticipation and inspiration, ensuring high attendance and engagement levels.
One specific strategy I've successfully used on LinkedIn to promote events is leveraging LinkedIn Events for targeted engagement. While setting up an event page on LinkedIn, I target invitations to professionals who align with the event's goals, based on their job titles and industries. A real-life example was our recent marketing webinar at LeadsNavi. By tapping into my LinkedIn network and groups interested in marketing and SaaS, we attracted over 200 participants. Sharing engaging content and updates about the webinar in the weeks leading up to the event kept interest high, while regular updates through the event page ensured our audience remained engaged. The actionable insight here is to create a strategic outreach plan that includes personalized invitations and consistent content posting, maintaining buzz throughout the campaign. With LinkedIn's sophisticated targeting tools, it's easier to directly engage the right audience, ensuring your event receives the attention it deserves.
Keynote Speaker & Author | Helping professionals lead better, sell faster, persuade instantly at Sylvie di Giusto
Answered 7 months ago
When it comes to promoting events or webinars on LinkedIn, the best-performing strategy for me hasn't been shouting, "Join my event!"--it's been starting with the problem my audience is already thinking about. Instead of promoting the event itself, I lead with a relatable pain point, a surprising stat, or a question that triggers a moment of, "Wait... that's me." It could be something like: - "You know that moment when a prospect says, 'Sounds great--let me think about it,' and then disappears forever? What if you could prevent that before it even happens?" (Sales) "Managing people is easy--until emotions enter the room. Then it's less about strategy and more about psychology." (Leadership) "You're not being ghosted because you're underqualified--you're being ghosted because your positioning doesn't stick." (Career) After diving deeper into this and only after I've sparked curiosity or recognition do I mention the event--framing it as the place where we'll unpack that exact issue. This flips the traditional promotional model on its head: instead of asking for attention, I earn it. This approach has helped me drive higher-quality engagement, attract the right people, and even start meaningful conversations in the comments before the event begins. Because let's be honest--people don't show up for events. They show up for solutions.
To effectively promote events or webinars on LinkedIn, I've found success by leveraging LinkedIn's targeting capabilities to reach niche audiences interested in active lifestyle brands. One concrete strategy was to create a highly targeted event invite campaign, using LinkedIn's segmentation tools to reach professionals who aligned with our brand values at Evergreen Results. This approach led to a 40% increase in RSVP rates for our latest webinar about scaling purpose-driven companies. I also integrated interactive content, such as polls and quizzes, into the LinkedIn posts leading up to the event. This not only boosted engagement but also created anticipation around the event. For instance, a pre-event poll asking about attendees' biggest digital marketing challenges garnered substantial interaction and provided insights that we addressed during the webinar. This tactic not only increased attendance but also improved attendee satisfaction as they felt the content directly related to their needs.
As someone deeply involved in digital marketing and strategy, I've effectively leveraged LinkedIn to promote webinars by focusing on hyper-targeted content distribution and engagement tactics. One specific approach I've found valuable is creating a LinkedIn Event and using its Invite feature extensively. By systematically inviting relevant connections from my industry and encouraging them to invite their networks, it ensures a ripple effect, increasing awareness and attendance. I improve the event promotion by repurposing content—changing webinar topics into engaging LinkedIn articles or posts. This not only provides value upfront but also sparks interest in attending the full event. For instance, sharing a snippet or key insight from a previous case study on optimizing sales demos generated substantial interaction, leading to a 15% increase in registrations for the next related webinar. Additionally, incorporating LinkedIn Pulse to share thought leadership content around the event's theme helps build anticipation. When we ran a campaign for an SEO-focused webinar, articles detailing practical SEO lessons gained traction, which directly contributed to attracting a highly interested audience. This strategy not only drives attendance but also establishes authority and fosters trust within my professional network.
I've found great success by personally messaging my LinkedIn connections and asking them to share our webinars, especially after building genuine relationships through regular engagement with their content. Last month, when promoting our CRM optimization workshop, I reached out to 15 industry peers who regularly post about sales tech, and their shares helped us get 3x more registrations than usual.
When using LinkedIn to promote events or webinars, leveraging the platform’s professional network to create a sense of community and expertise proves effective. One successful strategy was launching a LinkedIn group specifically for webinar attendees which fostered discussions before and after the event. This approach led to an increase in attendee engagement with a notable 12% boost in post-event interactions. I integrated advanced data-driven targeting to invite specific users who fit my client's industry interests and professional backgrounds. Prior to a healthcare-focused webinar, targeting healthcare administrators and professionals using LinkedIn Ads resulted in a 14% higher registration rate than without this refined audience targeting. Additionally, posting concise, value-driven previews of the webinar's content in LinkedIn articles and updates helped gain traction. By sharing insights from past webinars, potential attendees could gauge the webinar's value early on. A strategy that particularly stood out was partnering with industry influencers for endorsement posts, which expanded reach significantly and boosted registrations by approximately 8%.
LinkedIn has been a game-changer for us, especially when promoting educational webinars in the cannabis sector. One successful strategy we used involved creating a LinkedIn group specifically for cannabis industry professionals. By offering exclusive content and early access to webinar registrations within the group, we not only built a niche community but also increased webinar attendance by 50% compared to previous efforts. We also amplified our reach through LinkedIn's targeted advertising features. By running a campaign that highlighted the key takeaways and expert speakers of our event, we reached decision-makers and thought leaders in the cannabis industry. This targeted approach, coupled with strategic follow-ups, resulted in high-quality leads and subsequent partnerships post-webinar. Additionally, leveraging the credibility of industry influencers who were LinkedIn connections was crucial. We collaborated with them to co-host webinars, bringing their audience into our fold, which further improved engagement and brand trust. These partnerships not only expanded our reach but also enriched the content, making our webinars highly recommended in the industry.
Our LinkedIn event promotion strategy has transformed our approach to digital outreach. By implementing a precise targeting method, we've achieved a 47% increase in webinar participation. Our most effective tactic involves creating a dedicated LinkedIn event page that integrates interactive elements, including short preview videos featuring our marine biologists and supply chain experts discussing cutting-edge seafood sustainability. We strategically invite industry thought leaders and create an exclusive preview content that teases the webinar's unique insights. Our team personally reaches out to targeted professionals in food technology, marine sciences, and sustainable agriculture. We track engagement metrics in real-time, allowing us to adjust our promotional approach dynamically and maximize attendee interest.The key is turning event promotion into a narrative-driven, interactive experience.