I'm back for part two of my conversation with Damian Bailey, founder of The Wedding Industry Awards. In this episode we discuss how to make the most of the awards process from the moment you are shortlisted through to the awards night itself. If you missed part 1 you can listen to it here. Find out more about The Wedding Industry Awards Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to the Episode 00:00 - Building Excitement on Social Media 00:13 - Engaging with Your Audience Before the Event 00:31 - The Importance of Posting During the Event 07:39 - Maximizing Opportunities as a Finalist 04:31 - How to Announce Your Shortlisting 10:41 - Crafting Your Social Media Strategy 19:22 - Networking Tips for the Awards Night 04:13 - Preparing for the Awards Ceremony 51:23 - What to Do After the Awards 59:28 - Key Takeaways for Future Awards Participation 01:07:12 - Closing Thoughts and Final Advice Mentioned in this episode: Wedding Show Success workbook Got a Wedding Show coming up? Make sure you have a strategy in place. Download my free wedding show success workbook, and get a special price on my 3 part video training series about how to get the most out of your next show. Wedding Show success workbook