Marketing Your Event

Effective strategies and ready-to-use templates for promoting your KC7 event

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🎯 Marketing Strategy

Know Your Audience

Students

What motivates them:

• Hands-on learning

• Competition and prizes

• Career development

• Fun with friends

Best channels:

• Email through school systems

• Social media (Discord, Instagram)

• Classroom announcements

• Student organization partnerships

Key messages:

• "Learn by doing, not lectures"

• "No experience required"

• "Real skills for your resume"

Professionals

What motivates them:

• Skill development

• Team building

• Career advancement

• Industry networking

Best channels:

• Company email

• LinkedIn posts

• Professional Slack channels

• Department meetings

Key messages:

• "Practical cybersecurity training"

• "Team collaboration exercise"

• "Real-world scenarios"

Community

What motivates them:

• Learning something new

• Community connection

• Personal challenge

• Helping others

Best channels:

• Community newsletters

• Social media groups

• Local organization partnerships

• Word of mouth

Key messages:

• "Accessible to all backgrounds"

• "Build digital literacy"

• "Fun community event"

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⏰ Marketing Timeline

2-3 Weeks Before Event

• Announce the event using our email templates

• Create registration form (Google Forms, Eventbrite, etc.)

• Post on social media using our suggested copy

• Recruit through existing networks

1 Week Before Event

• Send reminder email with event details

• Share participant requirements (device, browser, etc.)

• Provide joining instructions

• Confirm final headcount

2-3 Days Before Event

• Final reminder with Go Link

• Day-of logistics (time, location, what to bring)

• Contact information for questions

• Build excitement with countdown posts

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🚀 Quick Promotion Ideas

Email Subject Lines That Work

• "🔍 Become a Cyber Detective for [Duration] - No Experience Needed!"

• "Join [Organization]'s First Cybersecurity Challenge"

• "RSVP: Hands-On Cyber Investigation Game"

• "Learn Cybersecurity the Fun Way - [Event Name]"

Social Media Templates

🚨 CYBER CHALLENGE ALERT! 🚨

Ready to become a digital detective? Join our KC7 event:
📅 [Date & Time]
📍 [Location/Virtual]
🎮 Real scenarios, no experience needed
🏆 Prizes for top teams!

Register: [Link]
#CyberSecurity #Learning #KC7Challenge

Registration Form Questions

• Full Name

• Email Address

• Organization/School (if applicable)

• Experience Level (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced)

• Dietary restrictions (for in-person events with food)

• How did you hear about this event?

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💡 Engagement Boosters

Make It Appealing

• Food & Refreshments (for in-person events)

• Prizes or Recognition (certificates, swag, LinkedIn recommendations)

• Team Competition (friendly rivalry drives participation)

• Digital Badges (automatic from KC7 platform)

Address Common Concerns

"I don't have cybersecurity experience" → "Perfect! This is designed for beginners. No prerequisites needed."

"I'm not good with technology" → "If you can browse the web, you can play KC7. We'll guide you through everything."

"I don't have time" → "Just 90 minutes to 3 hours. Learn valuable skills in less time than a movie."

"What if I don't finish?" → "No pressure! Learning happens throughout. Many participants don't finish and still have a great experience."

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📊 Track Your Success

Registration Metrics

• Number of signups vs. target

• Registration source (email, social, word-of-mouth)

• Participant demographics

• Drop-off points in registration

Event Metrics

• Actual attendance vs. registrations

• Completion rates

• Participant feedback scores

• Follow-up engagement

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🔗 Ready-to-Use Resources

Don't reinvent the wheel! Use our professional templates:

Email Templates

Copy & customize →

Social Media Posts

Ready-made copy →

Registration Forms

Template questions →

Host Scripts

What to say →

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Pro tip: Start small for your first event. A successful 15-person event will generate more word-of-mouth than a struggle with 50 people.

Next Steps

Once you have participants registered:

• Technical Requirements - Ensure everyone's ready

• Setting Up Your Game - Prepare your KC7 links

• The Big Day - Run your event successfully