How to use Groups for targeted communications

How to use Groups for targeted communications

How to use Groups for targeted communications

The Groups feature in Cadence allows you to segment your audience for more effective communications. From the Groups Menu › Settings section, you can configure who can create groups and then use these segments to send targeted messages, notifications, and content to specific attendee segments rather than broadcasting to everyone at your event.

When to use

  • When sending announcements to specific departments or teams
  • When sharing specialized content with interest-based segments
  • When coordinating activities with specific attendee groups
  • When managing communications for different event tracks or sessions

Before you start

You must have System Administrator or Event Manager permissions to configure group communication settings. Groups must already exist in your event before you can send targeted communications.

How to do it

    Log in to your Cadence Admin account.
    Navigate to your event dashboard.
    Select "Groups" from the left sidebar menu.
    Click on "Settings" in the submenu that appears.
    Configure the "Allow Users to Create Groups" setting based on your communication strategy.
Enable this setting if you want attendees to form their own interest groups for organic networking and communication.
    Click "Save" to apply your settings.
    Return to the main Groups list by clicking the "Groups" tab.
    Select a group you want to communicate with.
    Click on the "Communications" tab within the group details.
    Choose your communication method:
  • Send notification
  • Create message in group channel
  • Share content with group
    Compose your message with a clear subject line and concise content.
Keep messages focused and relevant to the specific group to prevent notification fatigue.
    Select delivery options such as push notification, email, or in-app only.
    Schedule the message for immediate delivery or a future time.
    Preview your message to check formatting and content.
    Send your communication to the group.
    Monitor engagement metrics in the Analytics section to assess effectiveness.

Troubleshooting

If your targeted communications aren't reaching group members:
  • Verify group membership is current and accurate
  • Check that notification settings are enabled for the group
  • Ensure members haven't opted out of the communication channel you're using

Related links

  • How to create a new Group
  • How to add members to a Group
  • How to view Group membership