6 Event Marketing Problems AI Solves (That I Learned the Hard Way)


Real talk? When people ask me how I went from being a teen mom mixing drinks behind a Manhattan bar to teaching digital marketing in coliseums, I tell them it's because I made every mistake possible - so you don't have to.

Let me paint you a picture: There I was, fresh-faced and figuring it out, thinking printing flyers was peak marketing. (Girl, if I could go back and shake myself... 😅)

Now, after managing $1.1M marketing budgets and training over 25,000 business owners? I know exactly where event marketing goes wrong and, more importantly, how AI can fix it without making your head spin.


Problem #1: The Time Vampire Struggle

Remember staying up until 2 AM manually sending "personalized" follow-up emails? Been there. Done that. Got the eye bags.

Here's what happened when one of my clients let AI take over their event marketing busywork:

  • Slashed admin time by 70% (hello, actual lunch breaks!)

  • Boosted response rates by 45%

  • Kept that authentic touch their audience loves

Problem #2: Your Website's Playing Hard to Get

Listen, if your website isn't converting visitors into registrations, it's not being mysterious - it's just not working.

One of my clients was ready to throw her whole website away until we implemented:

  • Smart content that adapts to each visitor

  • Personalized CTAs that had people clicking "Register Now" like it was a Black Friday sale

  • AI chatbots that answer questions while you sleep (because burnout isn't a business strategy)


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Problem #3: Content That Actually Gets People Moving

You know that feeling when you pour your heart into a post and it gets crickets? Let's fix that.

My clients are now using AI to:

  • Create content that actually hits different

  • Write headlines that make people stop scrolling and start registering

  • Plan content that converts (because hope is not a marketing strategy)

Problem #4: Follow-Up That Doesn't Feel Like Stalking

True story: I once lost a major opportunity because my follow-up game was weaker than gas station coffee. Never again.

Here's what happened when we got smart about AI-powered follow-up:

  • Tripled response rates

  • Cut follow-up time in half

  • Turned "maybe later" into "take my money"


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Listen, you didn't build your business to become a full-time marketing manager. And you shouldn't have to get a tech degree to fill seats at your event.

What you need are strategies that work as hard as you do.

What's Next?

Whether you're planning a product launch that needs to sell out or a conference that needs to fill seats, I've got something cooking that's going to change your event marketing game.

Want the inside scoop before everyone else? Drop your email [HERE] - I share my best tips with my email fam first (like that time I... well, you'll have to sign up to find out 😉).

Quick Win You Can Use Today

Can't wait? Here's an AI prompt that's been crushing it for my clients:

"Generate a series of 5 engaging social media posts to promote my upcoming [event type]. Each post should: 1) Address a specific pain point my target audience faces, 2) Connect that pain point to a solution my event provides, 3) Include a compelling call-to-action. Format each post to include a hook, main content, and call-to-action. Use a conversational, authentic tone that builds trust and authority. Target audience is [ideal attendee description].

Pro tip: Replace [event type] with "conference," "workshop," "webinar," etc., and fill in your ideal attendee details. This prompt helps you create a week's worth of strategic content in minutes!

Questions? I'm in my DMs like I'm in my morning coffee, constantly and ready to help! Slide through [@elsimpacheco], and let's chat about leveling up your event marketing game.

P.S. If this post helped you, share it! Don’t be stingy.

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Y'all... Life has been kicking my whole ass lately 😅 But here's the thing about being the boss of me? I make the rules! Which means... that Black Friday deal you thought you missed? I'm extending it til Dec 31st because WHY NOT?! (and because I love y'all like that) Stay TUNED!


Quick! Pin this before you forget - your future self will thank you! 💡

 
 

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Elsi Pacheco

Elsi Pacheco is a bilingual (Spanish and English) New York native who designs websites that position experts as the leaders they are, credible, strategic, and aligned with the brands they're building through visibility, digital growth, and event-driven marketing. From teen mom to Global Marketing Director, she now helps experts design websites and digital strategies that position them as industry leaders. With over 20 years in hospitality, marketing, and web design, Elsi has driven 79% increases in website traffic, doubled social media engagement, and completed over 200 projects for clients ranging from attorneys, doctors, nonprofits, to celebrity event planners.

As founder of Link Up Level Up and an early adopter of AI-driven marketing, she brings that authentic New York energy and actionable strategies that audiences can implement immediately. Your brand, built to grow. Your presence, designed to lead.

https://www.linkuplevelup.com/