Crawfête | Baton Rouge Epicurean Society

Event Marketing & Revenue Growth Strategy

The Result

Doubled total funds raised for Crawfête year-over-year through a fully integrated marketing strategy—executed without paid advertising.

The Challenge

Crawfête had strong community recognition, but the marketing lacked:

  • A clear, unified message

  • Consistent promotion across channels

  • A structured strategy to drive attendance and engagement

The opportunity wasn’t awareness—it was execution and alignment.

The Approach

Built the Strategy from the Ground Up

  • Developed clear positioning for Crawfête as a must-attend community event

  • Created a structured campaign timeline from launch through event day

  • Aligned messaging across all platforms and partners

Activated Influencer & Local Partnerships

  • Engaged local influencers to expand reach and credibility

  • Partnered with local businesses to amplify exposure

  • Leveraged community-driven promotion to build momentum organically

Executed Organic Content That Converted

  • Developed consistent, high-impact social content

  • Focused on storytelling, urgency, and community engagement

  • Maintained visibility and excitement leading up to the event

Drove Attendance Without Paid Media

  • Relied entirely on organic distribution and partnerships

  • Maximized reach through strategic collaboration

  • Converted engagement into real-world attendance and participation

Key Insight

When strategy, messaging, and distribution are aligned, organic marketing and partnerships can drive measurable revenue—without increasing spend.

Scope of Work

  • Full campaign strategy (start to finish)

  • Influencer marketing

  • Organic social content strategy

  • Local partnership development

Outcome

100% increase in total funds raised for Crawfête
Achieved through structured strategy and execution—not increased ad spend

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