VIRTUAL AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT
It is time we talk about virtual audience engagement as there is a lot of unknown ground surrounding virtual events. From choosing a platform to re-enacting the in-person experience, planners have their plates full. When it comes to virtual events, you are not just competing with...
EVENT INDUSTRY TRENDS TO WATCH OUT FOR
Although we are collectively eager to return to the pre-COVID era, one thing is certain – things will never be the same. Here are some of the event trends you should be mindful of : Virtual is Here to Stay Digital remaining a major component of the...
USE THE ONLINE ANALYTICS MEANINGFULLY AFTER YOUR VIRTUAL EVENT
Do you know what analytics is about - apart from being a smart and snappy sounding terminology?! It’s about breaking down the performance of your online event and so you get meaningful information for future online plans. Analysing data after an event will assist you get a...
WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR VIRTUAL/HYBRID EVENT DATA ANALYTICS AFTER THE EVENT
The work of hosting an online event doesn't end when it's over. In fact, much of the important work begins when the meeting ends. Engagement can and should continue post-event, and virtual events offer a treasure trove of data on attendee engagement and preferences if...
VIRTUAL EVENTS BLUEPRINT AND CHECKLIST
DOWNLOAD THE PDF DOCUMENT HERE It is our job as event architects to be ahead of what is evolving technology wise in the event space currently. Take a look at our handy checklist to cross check yourself for things to take into account for your next Virtual Event. BEFORE...
18 BEST VIRTUAL ICE BREAKERS FOR ONLINE MEETINGS
Virtual Ice breakers for online meetings: With a good icebreaker, you can set the mood for the meeting, give your online participants a chance to speak, and make them more comfortable sharing and interacting throughout. For your inspiration, here are 18 ideas for virtual icebreakers that worked...
5 QUICK ICE BREAKER ACTIVITIES
These are the first of a myriad of Ice Breakers that Solutions Group Events is sharing with you in a series of animated and real feel activities to include in your online events to ‘life up’ your delegates’ screens at Hybrid and Virtual meetings. They...
OWN THE VIRTUAL ROOM IN YOUR NEXT PRESENTATION
Recently, I was one-third of the way through delivering a virtual, high-stakes client presentation when my screen went blank – that’s right - blank… When I went to grab the document I had been sharing, it was gone. Stressed, I took a deep breath and asked...
THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO AVOIDING VIRTUAL EVENT DISASTERS
By now, you have likely heard some of the virtual event horror stories floating around the events industry. Live streams going down and no one knows what to do. Platforms crashing. Keynote presenters freezing up and botching their presentations. Speakers getting kicked out of their...
TOP ZOOM TIPS FOR BETTER CONFERENCING IN A CHANGED WORLD
Top zoom tips for better videoconferencing in a changed world Video conferencing is here to stay even though lockdown may have eased up slightly. Here are some tips for better video conferencing on zoom : Use good video conferencing etiquette : If you don’t typically join a...
PROS AND CONS OF VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON EVENTS
LIVE AND VIRTUAL EVENTS - WHICH APPROACH IS BEST? When planning a professional or social event, the common goal is to always bring people together for a shared purpose. Whether this purpose is to educate, inform, debate or celebrate. Types of events that can take...
33 VIRTUAL MEETING TERMINOLOGIES YOU SHOULD KNOW
33 VIRTUAL MEETING TERMINOLOGIES YOU SHOULD KNOW As the world adapts to new ways of meeting and collaborating, we’re being forced to rely on virtual tools and experiences more and more. But the primary challenge in planning and hosting seamless virtual meetings isn’t just working...
5 WAYS TO ENCOURAGE PRE-EVENT NETWORKING – HERE’S HOW!
5 WAYS TO ENCOURAGE PRE-EVENT NETWORKING FOR VIRTUAL EVENTS At a virtual event, there is less of an opportunity for face-to-face interaction, so it can be difficult for attendees to know who they’d like to connect with before and after the event. By following a few...
WAYS TO RAISE THE BAR FOR VIRTUAL EVENTS
Ways to Raise the Bar on virtual events Good technology and smart marketing are only the basics for online meetings. The harder part is to get attendees to pay attention. Anyone can get attendees on a virtual meeting, but it takes a lot to get people to...
5 DO’S AND DON’TS FOR VIRTUAL EVENT SUCCESS
Here is what you need to know in order to take your virtual event from good to great. Make your content stand out from the crowd and wow your attendees. Technology is just one piece of a virtual event puzzle. Keeping your audiences engaged and...
Virtual Events Blueprint and Checklist
It is our job as event architects to be ahead of what is evolving technology wise in the event space currently. Take a look at our handy checklist to cross check yourself for things to take into account for your next Virtual Event. BEFORE THE EVENT Start...
ZOOM & WEBINAR FATIGUE – Part 2
Further to our our blog Zoom and Webinar Fatigue Part 1 - here are research based tips that can help make video calls less exhausting. ...
