Grow the Group.Now that you have created your group and gotten a few members, you may be tempted to create an event right away. We advise to give it a little time so you can cultivate a good membership before you announce your first event. You can even create your own holiday, like Mashable did when they created Social Media Day. Hmmm, Email Marketing Day has a nice ring to it don’t you think? Once you put a Meetup event on the calendar, announce and promote it to ensure you get people there. Include details in your email marketing and on social networks.Be Organized.It would be great it the magical Meetup elves would plan your event details for you, but you’ll have to cover your own bases. We recommend finding a free venue like a local bar or restaurant. If you hold your event during off peak times like a week night, many establishments will be more than happy to have 50 people show up to eat and drink. Get an accurate head count of how many people are coming so you can have enough space, food and beverages, as well as any other items you’ll need like name badges, a microphone or laptop, etc. The point is to have a well-run event that goes smoothly for everyone and facilitates the flow of conversation.Why not join VR for our next Meetup? Join our group to get the scoop.

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