Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

So, what can you do to make large online events more engaging? Tools for boosting online event engagement. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to make online events more engaging, some based on tried-and-true methods for engaging in-person audiences. All of these features have been proven to boost online event engagement.

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Endless Events

MARCH 10, 2020

“Live webinars in addition to the summits where we do three hours of education, we now teach the majority of all of our certificate sessions online. What we found is that it really does us no good to source the speakers more than six months out because something will come up then they’re not able to do it.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 20, 2022

To successfully recreate the in-person experience online, planners need to consider the following challenges. How to create serendipity and exciting spontaneity of in-person event experiences online? Make Your Online Audience Feel Seen. Make Online Networking as Easy as Possible. They’ll appreciate it. Source: Sparkup.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Since we’ve been putting so much pressure on remote speakers and audiences, it’s time to wonder: what can we do? “When it comes to speaker support, I think there’s gotta be some change that happens in this next year”, says Will. What is your platform? How can we make their roles easier?

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Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2022

The best way to measure event ROI is with event platforms as they harness valuable data points and create analytics reports. However, platforms differ from one another based on pricing, features, and other functionalities. Active people in the event platform each hour. Usage rate of each event platform features.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

But 40% of events are expected to be virtual this year, and recreating the excitement of an in-person experience in an online setting can be a challenge. That’s where virtual event platforms come into play. For virtual events, the event platform is the venue. Benefits of Using Virtual Event Platforms.

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Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

Moving to a Virtual Event – How do I get it online? . Moving your event online will require several moving parts. To start, you will need to have a live-streaming plan , and platform to hold your event on. The first steps are to look at your event and visualize what your ideal online event would look like.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

This person will moderate the chat, take questions, and pass them on to the speakers, as well as consistently work to engage with those who can’t be physically present. Not Training Your Speakers. Speakers have their work cut out for them. Disregarding The Online Audience. Going For The Wrong Platform.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

A few possibilities for virtual event planners to provide networking opportunities for attendees include: Live chat tools alongside a session (part of the platform), where attendees can ask questions to the presenter and engage with each other. Hashtags across social media platforms for cohesion and to aggregate conversations.

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Endless Events

APRIL 24, 2023

As part of our ongoing commitment to progress and improvement, we’re changing platforms. In this episode of the Event Tech podcast , Will shares why he’s decided to make the shift, what he’s excited to implement in the new #EventProfs community, which platform the community will use, and what you can expect in the coming weeks and months.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Last week I immensely enjoyed participating in a two-hour Zoom brain trust on moderating online panels. What are 1-2 of your online moderating pro tips? Speaker recruiting? Have this prewritten elsewhere, so it can be efficiently pasted into the platform. Get to know the functionality of platforms. Kristin Arnold.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 11, 2018

The speaker drones on, reading from their notecards or plain white powerpoint slides. You can efficiently learn so much actually listening to the speaker. Even the most famous public speakers don’t just wing it. Speakers need to tailor the content to their audience. Basic information they can find online.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 24, 2021

And most importantly for this podcast, he is the founder and CEO of Shindig , a virtual conference, event, and meeting platform that has mastered the art of online engagement. Some of these virtual platforms offer speed dating. Virtual platforms that take away your freedom are for the birds,” he says.

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Endless Events

APRIL 6, 2018

Beyond the data they provide, it’s also important to provide data security during the event itself when they access their accounts online. Online booking platforms have become important tools for helping professionals find ideal meeting rooms for their audience. Online security is an important aspect of events.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

But this is no easy feat; research shows that 46% of event organizers say that speakers struggle to simultaneously engage a virtual and in-person audience. A lot of things can go wrong during a synchronous hybrid event as it is hard to stay in sync online and in the physical venue. Higher Quality Interactions At The Event.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

Named one of the best inventions of 2021 by Time Magazine, KUDO is a real-time interpretation software company and virtual platform focused on providing language support for multilingual meetings. The software creates a platform from which real-time multilingual speakers interpret what’s being said at the event, for attendees.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2021

They tell me to give them solutions and ask me what platforms should they use. ” “As an industry, we were able to take platforms for content distribution,” says Nick. What happened in the last year were strategies and designs that were already existing and platforms that were already existing. Is that just me?”

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 21, 2022

I decided to facilitate an online workshop in Gatherly that took full advantage of the platform. I like the Gatherly platform and have reviewed it a couple of times ( 1 , 2 ). Gatherly’s best feature, in my opinion, is its user interface for online social interaction. Designing an online workshop in Gatherly.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 8, 2022

With so many attendees used to free events, expectations are high for paid events. “They [online audiences] are far less captive and will have increasingly high expectations around the quality and value of these experiences. Feature live interviews with speakers, entertainers and organizational leaders. Produce High-quality Video.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Adding to my reports on new platforms providing online incarnations of traditional conference socials , here’s a review of online social platform Rally. First, if you don’t know about online social platforms, check out the introduction included in my earlier reviews of Gatherly and Yotribe.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2023

Integrating an effective marketing strategy can lead to more engaging graphics, a better cultivated online experience, more consistent and better wording for copy, and stronger cohesion to the company’s brand. This should be separate from training for speakers. Speaker timing is everything.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Whether online or in-person, events are a great way to drive brand awareness, generate leads, and connect with customers. Make sure you consider these high-ticket items at a minimum: Venue Speakers Food and beverage Furniture and equipment Staffing (event coordinators, clean up, security, etc.) What’s your budget?

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Endless Events

JUNE 1, 2020

So consider including pop-up ads and banners promoting your sponsors to your event platform and your live-stream. As we discussed in our article about virtual attendee engagement , low-quality content and unprepared speakers are a sure way to drive the audience away. Use Your Registration Platform.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 4, 2020

For instance, you probably read every article under the sun teaching you about virtual audience engagement, sponsorships, speakers, and more. And how the notion that a platform alone is enough to create an engaging and exquisite experience akin to that of an in-person event is dangerous. Platform onboarding materials .

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Endless Events

APRIL 1, 2020

From the choice of platform to the intricacies of re-enacting the in-person experience, planners have their plates full. Keep the hype alive by sending out relevant information about the event – who are the speakers? Hire The Right Speakers – And Coach Them! Speakers are always the shining star of any event.

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Endless Events

APRIL 22, 2020

This will include things like speaker fees, entertainment fees, event platforms , the technical and production costs, and so on. Instead of checking out virtual event pricing from other events, take a look at online course platforms. A great way to get a benchmark is to see how these online courses are priced.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2022

Now we’re onto the next challenge: making the virtual event a great online experience. You need to invest in a platform that supports high-quality broadcast video, and you need skilled professionals who can design compelling content to keep your audience engaged. But we’re not so forgiving anymore. Distill that idea into one sentence.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

Today’s successful hybrid events celebrate and amplify the offline physical event online. Consider speakers for your hybrid event. It goes without saying that keynote speakers often resonate much better in person and, therefore, should likely be giving a presentation from the main stage. Tapping into The Differences.

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Endless Events

MAY 16, 2022

The instructor is calling out in-person and online participants, giving shoutouts. Peloton’s various instructors have strong personalities – as should event speakers. What matters is how the speaker relates to the audience,” says Brandt. Building A Powerful Online Community. High Production Value.

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Endless Events

MARCH 25, 2020

Do you just want a speaker talking to the audience? But rather things like platform integrations , cybersecurity, platform features, your event app, and chatbots. Find Speakers. The speakers are one of the most important parts of the show. Virtual event planning will obviously deviate from in-person event planning.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

With the acquisition of digital event platform Run The World, EventMobi wants the industry to know that virtual events are a more powerful tool than we realize. It’s really hard to try to record a gala ceremony and get people to watch that online,” he explains. The company has its pick of speakers, as well.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The venue was perfect and the speakers top-notch. Speakers want to present remotely, and attendees and sponsors are starting to drop off. What if travel policies change, and speakers, attendees and sponsors start to cancel? For starters, choose technology that handles virtual, hybrid and in-person events on the same platform.

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Endless Events

MARCH 19, 2020

It’s not the AV company who says, “Hey, here’s a speaker, good luck. Yeah, you need this speaker and I’ll set it up for you,” and you have no idea how it works. Pick your best presentations and put them online.” “I think we’re about to see a revolution in remote speakers.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Hybrid events—whether they are conferences, expos or training courses—are meetings that can be accessed in person at a physical location, or remotely via an online platform. Consider the wants and needs of your audience and use your event platform to easily share accessible content that will truly excite them.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

And now, we’re seeing this again with event platforms , only it’s over the span of 18 months.” ” In fact, Will and Brandt cover the M&As of event tech platforms in the most recent Event Tech Podcast episode. So let’s talk about all these platforms that exist! ” Event Platforms 101.

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

You can get the host or speaker to do a show of hands, or ask people to use your hashtag to send questions. How satisfied were you with speakers/content/networking opportunities? There are a few ways to measure engagement for your event: Online mentions. Platform analytics. Create a thriving online community.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2022

Yet, event professionals have the opportunity to create visionary events and plan meetings that replicate the vibrancy and liveliness that existed in person while enjoying the flexibility and safety that a hybrid/online event provides. Here are the main characteristics for each platform and how to use them. . Zoom Alternatives.

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