165: Mastering Budget-Friendly Marketing Strategies for Events feat. Nicole Jacobson

Welcome to the ⁠Events Demystified Podcast⁠, hosted by ⁠Anca Platon Trifan, CMP, DES, WMEP⁠.

Today, we kick off our 10th podcasting season. We have a dynamic conversation with Nicole Jacobson, Senior Director of Marketing and E-commerce at PC/nametag. Nicole shares her wealth of experience in strategic planning, digital marketing, and building high-performance teams. The discussion focuses on budget-friendly marketing tactics and metrics for small businesses, creative content creation, and leveraging technology effectively. Tune in for practical tips on making a significant impact with limited resources. Discover how Nicole blends fun with her professional expertise.


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Nicole Jacobson serves as the Senior Director of Marketing & E-commerce at pc/nametag. With over 15 years of experience in healthcare, technology, and events, she has developed a unique passion for strategic planning, project management, branding, public relations, digital marketing, and eCommerce. In her role, Nicole leads a team of talented D2C marketers that embraces an omnichannel approach to marketing within the events industry. She also guides a team of web development professionals from ideation to execution to deliver a best-in-class e-commerce experience with pc/nametag.

🔍 Topics Covered:

  • 09:01 Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses
  • 12:44 Key Metrics for Marketing Success
  • 16:16 Social Media and Marketing Analytics
  • 19:05 Effective Marketing Strategies
  • 25:01 Exploring Different Platforms
  • 30:22 Embracing Authenticity in Marketing
  • 31:10 Creating Engaging Content: Tips and Strategies
  • 32:24 Budget-Friendly Marketing Strategies
  • 33:09 Content Creation: From White Papers to Quick Videos
  • 38:31 Leveraging Technology for Marketing Success
  • 41:55 SEO and Keyword Strategies for Small Businesses
  • 45:38 Connecting with Customers and Industry Insights
  • 51:18 Balancing Work and Wellness in the Events Industry
  • 55:44 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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⁠⁠Original Podcast Music written and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fable Score Music. 


“Events: demystified” Podcast is brought to you by Tree-Fan Events, a leading woman-owned boutique event planning and production agency offering a comprehensive approach to event management and production, with a focus on enhancing the attendee experience with the #FIT4EVENTS framework for a holistic event cycle in order to create memorable events.

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About Events Demystified Podcast


As a seasoned event professional, podcast host, and AI strategist, Anca Platon Trifan, CMP, WMEP champions women behind the scenes in AV, event production, and technology. She advocates for becoming #FIT4EVENTS—mentally, physically, and emotionally—as well as for diversity in AV and the integration of AI in events. Through this podcast, she goes behind the curtain to bring the magic of event production and technology to the forefront, demystifying AV, AI tools, and event technology for in-person, virtual, and hybrid experiences.


This podcast is sponsored by Tree-Fan Events LLC—a woman-owned event production agency integrating AV, AI, technology, and data-driven strategies to make every event a seamless and engaging experience.