{"id":300,"date":"2014-07-15T18:04:39","date_gmt":"2014-07-15T09:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.peatix.com\/article\/3-ways-to-create-an-event-title-that-stands-out"},"modified":"2016-04-06T22:46:29","modified_gmt":"2016-04-07T02:46:29","slug":"3-ways-to-create-an-event-title-that-stands-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eventblog.peatix.com\/organizer\/3-ways-to-create-an-event-title-that-stands-out\/","title":{"rendered":"How to craft an event title that stands out"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Naming an event might seem simple and straightforward, yet coming up with one that stands out is an art in itself. It could make or break the difference between someone clicking on your event in an events listing or newsletter to find out more.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/cms.peatix.com\/images\/blog\/Titles_-_Name_please.png\" alt=\"Name Please by Lim Tian Chew\" width=\"630\" height=\"396\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image credit: Lim Tian Chew<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here are\u00a0<strong>eight<\/strong><strong>\u00a0tips<\/strong>\u00a0to keep in mind when naming your next event to ignite interest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Leave a lasting impression,<strong> be provocative and memorable<\/strong>.<br \/> <a href=\"shutupandlisten2014.peatix.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/cms.peatix.com\/images\/blog\/Titles_-_Shut_Up__Listen_2014.png\" alt=\"Shut Up and Listen 2014\" width=\"631\" height=\"404\" \/><\/a><br \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/scumcinema-rikioh.peatix.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/cms.peatix.com\/images\/blog\/Titles_-_Scum_Cinema.png\" alt=\"SCUM Cinema\" width=\"630\" height=\"432\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> Highlight your <strong>event\u2019s mission\u00a0<\/strong>to immediately appeal to those who identify with it.<br \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/wohs2014.peatix.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/cms.peatix.com\/images\/blog\/Titles_-_Waves_of_Hope_Swimathon_2014.png\" alt=\"Waves of Hope Swimathon 2014\" width=\"630\" height=\"282\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>3.\u00a0Use numbers<\/strong> for annual events or an event series so that attendees will not be confused with a previous event page. It also goes to show the popularity of your event in being able to host it repeatedly!<br \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/ths05.peatix.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/cms.peatix.com\/images\/blog\/Titles_-_The_Hawker_Sessions_05.png\" alt=\"The Hawker Sessions: 05\" width=\"630\" height=\"236\" \/><\/a><br \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/hibiki4.peatix.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/cms.peatix.com\/images\/blog\/Titles_-_Hibiki_IV.png\" alt=\"Hibiki IV\" width=\"630\" height=\"236\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong>\u00a0Leverage familiarity<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Highlight <strong>well-known names<\/strong> of people or organisations (perhaps including your own!) to capture the attention of those who are fans and add to your event\u2019s credibility.<br \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/alexgootandagainstthecurrent.peatix.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/cms.peatix.com\/images\/blog\/Titles_-_Alex_Goot__Against_the_Current.png\" alt=\"Alex Goot &amp; Against the Current Live in Singapore\" width=\"630\" height=\"489\" \/><\/a><br \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/newvision.peatix.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/cms.peatix.com\/images\/blog\/Titles_-_New_Vision_by_T.H.E._Dance_Company.png\" alt=\"New Vision 2014 by T.H.E. Dance Company\" width=\"630\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; If it\u2019s an event series, come up with an <strong>event series name<\/strong> and use it consistently to capture the attention of regulars and for newer attendees to get acquainted with for future reference.<br \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/peatix.com\/event\/42040\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/cms.peatix.com\/images\/blog\/Titles_-_CreativeMornings_Singapore.png\" alt=\"Creative Mornings Singapore\" width=\"630\" height=\"67\" \/><\/a><br \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/backstagepass7.peatix.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/cms.peatix.com\/images\/blog\/Titles_-_Backstage_Pass_by_Peatix.png\" alt=\"Backstage Pass by Peatix\" width=\"630\" height=\"298\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong>\u00a0Highlight your <strong>event\u2019s target group<\/strong>\u00a0to make it crystal clear who the event is for.<br \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/tribebeachparty.peatix.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/cms.peatix.com\/images\/blog\/Titles_-_TRIBE_University_Party.png\" alt=\"TRIBE University Party\" width=\"630\" height=\"220\" \/><\/a><br \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/nml15.peatix.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/cms.peatix.com\/images\/blog\/Titles_-_No_Mans_Land.png\" alt=\"No Man's Land: The Final One\" width=\"630\" height=\"236\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>6.\u00a0<\/strong>Surprise with the <strong>unexpected<\/strong> like with an off-beat venue.\u00a0<br \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/peatix.com\/event\/39724\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/cms.peatix.com\/images\/blog\/Titles_-_Awaken_the_Dragon_@_Haw_Par_Villa.png\" alt=\"Awaken the Dragon Workshop at Haw Par Villa\" width=\"630\" height=\"231\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>7.\u00a0<\/strong>Intrigue by stating\u00a0the seemingly <strong>impossible<\/strong>.<br \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/hisgsocial.peatix.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/cms.peatix.com\/images\/blog\/Titles_-_Turn_The_World_into_a_Website.png\" alt=\"Turn the World into a Website\" width=\"630\" height=\"223\" \/><\/a><br \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/peatix.com\/event\/31167\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/cms.peatix.com\/images\/blog\/Titles_-_Berlin_Patient_Film.png\" alt=\"I Hugged the Berlin Patient\" width=\"630\" height=\"282\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>8.<\/strong>\u00a0Incite the fear of missing out by using\u00a0words like <strong>final, exclusive or limited<\/strong>.<br \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/4courseitaliandinner.peatix.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/cms.peatix.com\/images\/blog\/Titles_-_Exclusive_Italian_Dining_Experience.png\" alt=\"Exclusive Italian Dining Experience\" width=\"630\" height=\"228\" \/><\/a><br \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/anberlin.peatix.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/cms.peatix.com\/images\/blog\/Titles_-_Anberlins_Final_Show.png\" alt=\"Anberlin's Final Show in Singapore\" width=\"630\" height=\"367\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What&#8217;s in a name? 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