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b2b brand | Turning B2B Events into Digital Content Gold

Plus, turn every Q&A and keynote into blogs, videos, and high-intent leads

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Whatā€™s Coming Up

  • āœØ Why Events Are the Marketing Gift That Keeps on Giving

  • šŸŒŸ Examples of Brands Doing It Right

  • šŸ“¹ How to Turn Events into Evergreen Content

  • šŸš€ Donā€™t Let Your Event Content Die at the Exit

B2B Brand Vol. 9: Turning B2B Events into Digital Content Gold

Alright, marketersā€”events are no longer one-and-done moments. In todayā€™s digital-first world, the savviest B2B brands are squeezing every last drop out of their events. The result? Content ecosystems that deliver value long after the badges and lanyards are tossed aside.

Hereā€™s the kicker: 56% of marketers say in-person events are their top-performing channel, and 51% put webinars right behind them (Forbes). Why? Because these formats are engagement powerhouses, and theyā€™re just getting started.

Why Events Are the Marketing Gift That Keeps on Giving

1ļøāƒ£ Events Are a Goldmine for Evergreen Content

Think of your event as a content buffet. Every keynote, Q&A, and awkward networking moment has potential. Break it down into blogs, on-demand webinars, social postsā€”you name it. Done right, youā€™ll have enough content to feed your strategy for months (Event Engage).

2ļøāƒ£ Builds Trust and Authority Through Live Interactions

Want to prove you know your stuff? Put your people on a stage (or a screen). Live events show off your expertise in a way no whitepaper can. Plus, they humanize your brandā€”because people trust people, not logos (B2B Marketing).

3ļøāƒ£ Supercharges Lead Generation and ROI

Hereā€™s where events earn their keep. They donā€™t just draw crowdsā€”they attract high-intent leads. These are prospects whoā€™ve invested hours with your brand and are more likely to convert (SpotMe).

Examples of Brands Doing It Right

1ļøāƒ£ LinkedIn: Talent Connect

LinkedInā€™s annual Talent Connect isnā€™t just a live eventā€”itā€™s a masterclass in content repurposing. From keynote speeches to breakout sessions, LinkedIn turns every moment into actionable assets.

Why It Works:

  • They turn sessions into snackable clips for blogs, social, and newsletters.

  • Attendee Q&A? It becomes thought leadership gold.

šŸ’” Try This: After your next event, create bite-sized videos for LinkedIn. Bonus points if you throw in a blog about your top three takeaways.

2ļøāƒ£ Oracle: CloudWorld

Oracleā€™s CloudWorld redefines how enterprise tech brands extend their event impact. With a blend of live panels, customer stories, and workshops, Oracle generates a wealth of evergreen content.

Why It Works:

  • Keynotes are transformed into thought leadership articles.

  • Panels morph into on-demand webinars for deeper dives.

šŸ’” Try This: Simplify your event topics into infographics or short videos. Link them to full sessions to keep the conversation going.

3ļøāƒ£ Contentive: The Leading Voice Broadcast

Contentiveā€™s The Leading Voice takes event marketing to LinkedIn, creating live broadcasts that position brands as industry leaders. These interactive sessions combine thought leadership with real-time engagement.

Why It Works:

  • Real-Time Conversations: LinkedIn live sessions get instant engagement.

  • Long-Term Impact: Content is repurposed into blogs, clips, and emails.

  • Results: A 20% engagement rate across pre, live, and post-broadcast content.

How to Turn Events into Evergreen Content

1ļøāƒ£ Plan with Content in Mind

Donā€™t wait until the eventā€™s over. Identify repurposable moments before you hit ā€œgo.ā€

2ļøāƒ£ Go Visual

Snackable videos and LinkedIn highlights get 94% more views (Social Media Today).

3ļøāƒ£ Leverage Audience Feedback

Attendee questions = blog and email gold.

4ļøāƒ£ Share Strategically

Spread your content across email, social, and newsletters. Cast a wide net.

The Bottom Line: Donā€™t Let Your Event Content Die at the Exit

Events are just the beginning. The best brands are turning live moments into a content powerhouse. Whatā€™s stopping you? Ready to make your next event the gift that keeps on giving?

Find out more here.

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