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We are a bootstrapped social event hosting start-up that targets young professionals. We are having posters created to be hung in various locations where we know there is a dense population of potential customers in our target market. We want to be able to track who has found our business through those posters but are not sure the best way to go about it. We currently do not have a website but are looking to begin development within the next month.

The above answers were great to address the problem of which 'mediums' to track registrations. Use the below framework to help track the 'success' of the posters.

First off, there are 4 key actions you your want target audience to take:
a. STOP (walking)
b. Read poster
c. Register (see below)
d. Attend Event

Before you get too far with a website, you need to make sure the transition from A to B is strong. So create 2 posters. One with fancy graphics; the other just plain block writing. Each poster should use different 'tear-aways' and emails.

Poster #1
Tear-Away: CALL 902-555-5555.
Email: EMAIL funtimes@gmail.com

Poster #2
Tear-Away: CALL 902-555-4444.
Email: EMAIL coolbeans@gmail.com

Than put both posters up in your highest traffic area. Find a seat at least 20 ft away. For the next 30-60 minutes, watch how many people stop to read each poster. See which version compels more STOPS.

I guarantee one version will way outperform the other for STOPS and REGISTRATIONS. Track for the next 2 weeks.

This method will allow you optimize your posters. Than you can figure out if they are a good 'medium' to attract attendees going forward.

If you want to know more, lets set up a call.


Answered 10 years ago

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