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The power of FOMO: Creating urgency to drive sales

Platinumlist's Cosmin Ivan speaks about how leveraging FOMO, emotional triggers, and urgency can drive faster ticket sales by turning interest into immediate action

Platinumlist's Cosmin Ivan speaks about how the power of FOMO and emotional triggers can drive faster sales by turning interest into action.

Successfully selling tickets to events involves more than just making a compelling argument for why an event is worthwhile. People don’t always buy tickets purely because of the value, line-up, or convenience. Sometimes, decisions are made more impulsively and driven by emotions like excitement, anticipation, and the fear of missing out, known as FOMO. Understanding the power of FOMO can be one of the most effective tools for driving early ticket sales.

Potential attendees may talk themselves out of attending by saying things like, “Maybe I’ll wait until payday,” or “I’ll see if my friends are going first.” Sales may suffer as a result of this hesitancy. But event organisers can facilitate


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the authorHiba Faisal
Hiba Faisal is a Junior Reporter at Campaign Middle East, part of Motivate Media Group. She handles coverage on influencer marketing and the luxury industry, and is also tasked with the brand’s social media presence. Alongside her daily reportage, she produces and edits video content for Campaign’s digital platforms — including Reels, interviews, and behind-the-scenes features. She specialises in capturing how brands build emotional connections with their audiences by prioritising relevance and authenticity through co-creation and storytelling.