How to market your event and create buzz with Snapchat

If you have been following our series of how to market and create the buzz on social media, here is our new video!

This time we are telling you how to promote your event through Snapchat: a messaging mobile app where you can share exciting pictures, videos and daily life stories to others in a 10 second window. Snapchat sends pictures and videos that you will be able to see from 1 to 10 seconds before they disappear. This application is used by millions of young users which makes it the perfect place to market your event to this type of attendee.

Here are some highlights of the video:

• Snapchat is easy to use. You only have to download the application on your phone and create your account.

• Snapchat has its own terminology such as: snaps which are photos or videos, and stories which are series of snaps that you can send to your friends. You can personalize any of your snaps with filters, emojis or drawings.

• Unlike other social media, Snapchat has a time constraint on the shared content, which means any snap you send will expire and will not be seen ever again. Stories are the best tool for your marketing campaign as the snaps can be seen during 24h. The extended view time opens the door to all kinds of creative marketing campaigns. For example, you can create a series of videos and images showing the progress of the preparation for your event or the teams working on certain aspects of the event.

• Snapchat is an exciting application as it allows you to be very creative and to stand out from other companies. There are different ways you can market your event and create buzz such are creating offers & promotions, teasers like a behind the scenes of your event, giveaways and storytelling.

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How to market your event and create the buzz with Periscope

If you have been following our series of how to market and create the buzz on social media, here is our new video!

 

This time we are telling you how to promote your event through Periscope: an application that allows you to “go live” via your mobile at anytime and anywhere. This mobile application allows you your own “on the go” broadcasting station, streaming video and audio to any viewers who join your broadcast. Periscope is an amazing tool to promote your company and your events as it is free, easy to use and is a unique way of promotion. Periscope is  also a great tool to interact with your attendees and subscribers as you can live stream during your event or conduct interviews live.

 

Here are some highlights of the video:

 

• Periscope is easy to use. You can use your twitter account to log in so it will be easier to share that you are going live on social media.

• Periscope is only composed of 4 tabs: the list of people you are following and are live, the live public broadcast to join, your broadcast booth and the people to follow.

• Periscope is a great tool to promote your event before, but also during and after. It allows you to show all the different aspects of your event and can help you get more attendees or make your event more popular. For example, run a giveaway, hold a behind the scenes broadcast, interview special guests or speakers, or live stream the opening of your event.

• Announce on all your social media when you are going live! Since your Twitter account is connected to your periscope account, it makes it easier to promote your live broadcast. You want as many viewers as possible, so it is important that you share in advance when you are doing your broadcast. Share this information on all your social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Google+, etc. and announce it in your newsletter.

 

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This Backyard Brewery Could Be Your Venue of the Summer

Mascot Brewery is a stylish beer garden located in the heart of Toronto. The rooftop beer garden features an amazing city view, which is located above the Odd Thomas on Mercer Street. It’s THE place for all things beer and a great hangout spot for you and your friends. From picnic tables with yellow umbrellas to astroturf and a white picket fence, the Mascot Brewery’s aesthetic is something that can’t be missed.

If you’re looking to take your event to the next level, this is the right place. With a set capacity at 200, the options are endless for your next private event. If you and a large group of friends are looking for a place to have party and enjoy some brews, the Mascot Brewery has kegs and bottle service available upon request. So the next time you’re looking to throw a summer social, check out the Mascot Brewery.

31 Mercer St

Toronto ON M5V 1H2

416 979 0131

http://www.mascotbrewery.com/

BMO Field

BMO Field, located at Exhibition Place in Toronto, is Canada’s first soccer-specific stadium and plays home to Canada’s National soccer team, as well as their first Major League Soccer team; Toronto FC.

 

Since 2007, BMO Field has welcomed over a million fans and has hosted a multitude of events including the MLS Cup in 2010, the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, and International Rugby and Lacrosse games.

 

The BMO Field offers community and corporate rentals from June 2015 to October 2015 and is currently going under an expansion for 2016.

 

RATES: Community rental hourly rate go as follows. Youth Rate, ages 0 – 18 years is $260/hr + HST. Adult Rate, ages 19+ years is $290/hr + HST. Depending on when the event takes place, an additional charge of Field Lights may be added with a cost of $20/hr.

 

For corporate rental, you are given the option of renting the lower bowl or full bowl. The lower bowl has an estimated capacity of 15,000 whereas the full bowl has an estimated capacity of  22,000. Each rental option comes with a set house expense.

 

For more information on BMO field rentals and house expenses, visit www.bmofield.com

 

Contact: BMO Field Community Rentals

Address: 170 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3

Phone: 416-263-5708

Website: http://bmofield.com/

Twist Gallery

Twist Your Event into Something New, with Twist Gallery!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Since Twist opened back in February of 2010, Nadia, the young and dynamic owner and director of Twist Gallery has watched her space blossom into one of Queen West’s prime locations for art shows and events. She says her favourite part about her job is meeting new people, and the rush she gets in anticipation of what tomorrow will bring.

Nadia also says that coming up with a name for her gallery was surprisingly one of the harder things she has ever had to do. People gave her all kinds of suggestions, but she did not want to settle for just anything. Like all things in life, coming up with the name “Twist” took time. It came to her out of nowhere, and she knew it was right.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The primary use of Twist Gallery’s space is for Art Exhibitions, but it is available for rent for special events outside of gallery hours.

She believes in the importance of meeting new people, and feels comfortable in any social setting. It is this same sense of ease and relaxedness that she trusts her visitors will appreciate upon entering her gallery. Instead of feeling intimidated and uninvited like some places, she wants her guests to feel welcomed and at home.

An ideal spot for fashion shows, corporate functions and photo shoots, Twist also offers a great alternative space for a wedding reception.
The Gallery can accommodate approximately 250 guests for a standing reception, and 160 seated.
Twist Gallery transcends the stereotypical idea of an art gallery and is a space where anybody can walk in and feel comfortable.
Whether an art enthusiast or someone who knows little of art, the space gives a sense of ease and relaxedness to guests.

 

Venue Capacity: 250, reception/160, sit down
Outdoor Facilities: No
Access/Parking: No wheelchair access/No onsite parking

 

Availability:

Tuesday to Saturday, 11am – 6pm

Twist Gallery
 1100 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M6J 1H9

Telephone: (416) 588-2222

More info: www.twistgallery.ca

   

 

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