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Please welcome Gemma Watson to the CDM Consultancy Network - Travel & Tourism Event Marketing Specialist
Meet Gemma Watson, marketing and brand strategist across travel, tourism and events, joining the CDM Consultancy Network on a part-time basis.

Caylee Donaldson
3 min read


LinkedIn for Event Marketers: Turn Scrolls into Clicks (and Registrations)
Learn how to use LinkedIn marketing for events to drive high-intent traffic to your website. A practical framework for event marketers to turn impressions into clicks and registrations.

Caylee Donaldson
11 min read


The Event Marketer’s Guide to Chatbots: Turning Conversations into Registrations, Revenue & Retention
Chatbots have moved far beyond the clunky “Can I help you?” pop-up. This guide shows event marketers how to use chat to qualify sponsors and exhibitors, boost visitor registrations, support delegates 24/7 and create red-carpet experiences for key accounts.

Caylee Donaldson
8 min read


Turn One Piece into 20+ Assets with this Content Repurposing Guide
Stop starting from scratch with your marketing content. This post shows you how to take one hero webinar, video or blog and repurpose it into 20+ social posts, emails and lead magnets, so you stay visible without burning out.

Caylee Donaldson
6 min read


Live Events + Podcasts: The Ultimate Power Pair for Modern Event Marketing
Discover how podcasts supercharge live events: build pre-event buzz, capture on-site energy, turn sessions into evergreen content, and unlock new revenue.

Rachel McMahon
10 min read


The Event Funnel Audit: Where You’re Most Likely Leaking Registrations
Most events don’t have a demand problem — they have a funnel friction problem. This guide breaks down the five most common leak points and a 20-minute audit to fix them.

Caylee Donaldson
12 min read


Case Study: Rebuilding the Marketing Function at Clarion Events – Oil & Gas Division
Rebuilding a High-Performing Marketing Function: Clarion Oil & Gas Case Study | CDM

Caylee Donaldson
10 min read


The Smarter Event Marketer’s Guide to ChatGPT (Without Sounding Like a Robot)
What ChatGPT can (and can’t) do, and how to seamlessly integrate it into your event workflows without sounding like a robot.

Caylee Donaldson
22 min read


What Chocolate Flavour Is Your Brand? Discover Your Brand’s Sweet Spot
Is your brand sweet like white chocolate or bold like dark? This World Chocolate Day, explore how your brand’s “flavour” shapes perception, loyalty, and identity—plus, take our fun quiz to find your perfect match.

Rachel McMahon
9 min read


Fifty Shades of Marketing Grey: How to Choose the Right Brand Colours
Discover how to choose the perfect brand colours to reflect your personality, attract your ideal audience, and boost recognition. Includes expert tips, psychology insights, and real-world examples.

Rachel McMahon
5 min read


Emojis in Event Marketing: Boosting Engagement or Crossing the Line?
Should you use emojis in your event marketing emails and social posts? Discover when emojis boost engagement—and when they backfire. Learn B2B vs B2C best practices, supported by data and real-world examples.

Caylee Donaldson
13 min read


What Is Temporary Marketing Support—and When Should You Use It?
Discover how temporary marketing support can give your business the flexibility, expertise, and momentum it needs—without the long-term commitment. Ideal for events, campaigns, and seasonal surges.

Rachel McMahon
8 min read


What’s Sizzling in Event Tech Right Now?
In celebration of National BBQ Week 2025, we’re serving up the most sizzling tech trends heating up the events industry.

Caylee Donaldson
9 min read


How to Build a High-Quality, GDPR-Compliant Event Database
Discover a step-by-step guide for event marketers to build, segment, and maintain an engaged, permission-based database that drives ROI year after year.

Caylee Donaldson
32 min read


Forging Purpose-Driven Partnerships: How CDM Helped Launch a New Coral Nursery in Curaçao
Discover how CDM brought together Fun Diving Curaçao, Papagayo Curaçao, and The Branch Coral Foundation to launch a new coral nursery—driving reef restoration through strategic partnerships.

Caylee Donaldson
2 min read


How to Warm Up a New Email Domain or IP for Event Marketing Success
Learn how to warm up a new email domain or IP to improve deliverability, inbox placement, and event marketing performance. Includes a free checklist!

Caylee Donaldson
33 min read
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