Sending Post-Event Follow-Up Emails
Create an attendee list, build the segment, compose the follow-up email, and check delivery.
Overview
Sending a follow-up email to event attendees within 48 hours reinforces key takeaways, shares session materials, and maintains engagement with FSS staff and LIA partners.
Steps
- Identify attendees. If attendees registered through HubSpot, filter contacts by the event registration property. If you are using a sign-in sheet, prepare a CSV file with attendee names and email addresses for import.
- Build the attendee list. Go to CRM > Lists and click Create list. Select Static list. Name it clearly (e.g., "Attendees - April 2025 Training"). Add contacts manually, import from CSV, or use enrollment criteria. Save the list.
- Create the follow-up email. Go to Marketing > Email and click Create email. Choose the post-event email template if one has been set up.
- Configure the send settings. Set the Send to field to the attendee list. Confirm the From name, From email address, and subject line.
- Preview and send. Use the Preview tool to review the email. When satisfied, click Send to send immediately or Schedule to send at a future time.
- Check delivery stats. Return to the email 24 hours after sending and review open rate, click rate, and any bounces.
Best Practice
Send post-event follow-up emails within 48 hours of the event. Include a link to session resources if they have been published on the event detail page.