Just because your event is online doesn’t mean you can forget the fundamentals of event planning. Even more so, I think, you need to be prepared with a formal contingency plan. Online events are not without technical difficulties; dropped internet, power outages, or a pesky cable-unplugging gremlin. Being ready in advance with a contingency planContinue reading “Can’t Let Your Guard Down”
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If You Build It, Will They Come?
You have the most amazing website. It’s dazzling. It’s simple. It was expensive to achieve. Your event contains innovative and inspiring content by some of the industry’s leading speakers who were also a premium to get. Your schedule is well-timed and not over crowded. Done. Now sit back and wait for the masses to pourContinue reading “If You Build It, Will They Come?”
Take It to The Next Level
If you haven’t read my blog post “Watch What You’re Watching” you may want to go back and read it first. This post gives you a peek into next level thinking when it comes to continuity of the visuals for an online event. I recently project managed a 3-day online event. Some of the contentContinue reading “Take It to The Next Level”
Put on Your Thick Skin
Event planning is not for the faint of heart. It takes someone with a thick skin to work on the front lines of meetings and conferences. The Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) is the go-to person for every question that comes up on game-day. You have to be able to field (and answer) several questions atContinue reading “Put on Your Thick Skin”
Watch What You’re Watching
Digital meetings are here to stay. Even when we go back to work, they have become part of our routine. Some people have nailed the “look.” You know these people. They look good in an online meeting. They are framed well within the screen, have the perfect background, and their lighting is just right. MoreContinue reading “Watch What You’re Watching”