Follow-up email after a webinar
A webinar generates two lists: attendees and no-shows. Each needs a slightly different follow-up, and both are warm enough to move toward a conversation.
Lead with value (the recording or takeaway), then a soft next step.
Short answer
A webinar follow-up references the session, delivers the recording or key takeaway, and offers a relevant next step. Attendees get a "thanks plus takeaway" note; no-shows get a "sorry we missed you, here is the recording" note. The templates below cover both.
Key takeaways
- Split follow-ups by attendee versus no-show.
- Lead with the recording or key takeaway.
- Reference the specific webinar and its topic.
- Offer a soft, relevant next step.
Attendee follow-up
Thanks, takeaway, next step.
- Subject: thanks for joining + the recording
- Hi {First}, thanks for joining {webinar}. In case it is useful, here is the recording and the one slide most people asked about: {link}.
- Since you cared enough to attend, worth a quick chat about applying {takeaway} to {company}?
No-show follow-up
Deliver the value anyway.
- Subject: sorry we missed you at {webinar}
- Hi {First}, you registered for {webinar} but could not make it, no worries. Here is the recording so you do not miss {takeaway}: {link}.
- If {topic} is on your plate, happy to walk through the highlights in 15 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I follow up after a webinar?
Send attendees a thanks-plus-recording note and no-shows a "sorry we missed you, here is the recording" note. Lead with the value, reference the specific session, and offer a soft next step tied to the topic.
Are webinar no-shows worth following up with?
Yes. They registered, which signals interest in the topic. Delivering the recording keeps them engaged and gives a natural reason to reach out, often converting as well as attendees.
When should I send the webinar follow-up?
Same day or the next morning, while the session is fresh. Prompt delivery of the recording feels attentive and captures interest before competing priorities crowd it out.