I hear many stories about online events struggling to monetize their virtual exhibit halls to feel like a success for everyone. They’re pouring time and money into a platform to entice not only vendors, but attendees, into the space for interactions. I know from experience, a virtual exhibit hall can benefit the vendor, sponsoring organization,Continue reading “Making it Rain”
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Location, Location, Location!
Does location even need to be part of a conversation when discussing logistics for an online event? Definitely. We’re no longer planning your mother’s online event, we’re planning productions. These days we’re not talking about “just” an online event. Right now most in-person events that are starting to meet are including an online component ofContinue reading “Location, Location, Location!”
What Do I Ask?
I have been asked the question, “ What do I ask?” when it comes to crafting polling questions to use during an online event. Some event hosts feel they are boxed in to asking deep, meaningful, heartfelt questions. Sure, you can do that if the information gathered will be useful to your organization or theContinue reading “What Do I Ask?”
Go the Extra Mile
All of the extras people talk about when it comes to engaging audiences during an online event: polling, chat feeds, 1:1 networking appointments, giveaways, bonus content… is it all worth the extra work? The CMP* in me always defaults to “Do they support the goals and objectives of the event?” But as someone who recentlyContinue reading “Go the Extra Mile”
Parts Is Parts
How do you decide what parts make up a good online event? It depends on several factors. First and foremost, your stakeholders need to determine the goals and objectives for the online version of the event. Then, what you want the attendee experience to be, what you can afford to do with both the timeContinue reading “Parts Is Parts”