How On Sale Group Markets Events in the Attention Economy

How On Sale Group Markets Events in the Attention Economy

Author: Bizzabo March 9, 2026 Duration: 27:25

In this episode of Event Experience by Bizzabo, host Rachel Moore speaks with Dawn Farrow, founder of On Sale Group, about the realities of marketing live experiences in today's attention economy.

Dawn shares her unconventional path from performer to agency founder and the lessons she learned building a marketing agency dedicated to live events. The conversation explores what makes event marketing uniquely challenging, convincing audiences to spend time and money on experiences they don't technically "need."

Rachel and Dawn also discuss how marketers are navigating major shifts in advertising, ticketing legislation, and emerging technologies like AI. In today's landscape, event marketers must go far beyond creative execution; they analyze data, adapt quickly to uncertainty, and often forecast trends to keep campaigns effective.

Dawn also highlights the importance of community within the event marketing profession. She encourages marketers to build strong peer networks through industry groups and in-person events. She also shares how her WhatsApp community, newsletter, and the Global Institute of Experience Marketing help support professionals working in the fast-evolving experience economy.

What you'll learn

  • Why marketing live experiences is uniquely difficult in the attention economy, and why audiences must be convinced to buy something they don't strictly need.

  • How event marketers adapt to constant changes in advertising technology, algorithms, and consumer behavior while managing limited budgets.

  • Why community, peer learning, and in-person networking are essential for growth in the event marketing industry.

For transcripts, mentions, and more, visit: www.bizzabo.com/podcast/on-sale-group-marketing-events-attention-economy

 


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