A well-planned panel discussion can be both a great stand-alone virtual event and an excellent addition to an event lineup. But how do you make it all work? The key to a successful virtual panel discussion lies mostly in two aspects: the panelists and the moderator. But those aren’t the only factors! What Is a …
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Creating a virtual event budget is a vital step in the process of planning any virtual or hybrid event. Once you’ve developed the budget, you don’t just have a spending plan—you also have the beginnings of a framework for planning the entire corporate event. Virtual Event Budget: Creating a Budget Framework When you plan a …
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Looking for virtual networking tips for your next online event? Adding networking opportunities is always a safe bet for attracting more attendees. Whether it’s a conference or summit, a trade show, or a sales meeting, networking is high on the list of reasons people attend professional events. Networking is valuable to attendees, and that makes …
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As the utility and popularity of virtual events build, it’s useful to look at what’s going on in the industry and what topics are popular with readers. Our best virtual event blogs of 2022 focus on a wide range of subjects, including brand-building, engagement, virtual event swag, and more. 1. 5 Tech Issues That Can …
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Networking is a key part of the job for many professionals. A networking event is a great option if you’re looking to hold a simple but versatile virtual event. It’s the attendees themselves that make these events valuable, so networking sessions are low-cost too. They’re effective both as stand-alone events and as part of the …
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Hybrid events have evolved rapidly in recent years. The surging popularity was initially due to necessity. But now many organizations—and attendees—embrace the benefits they offer. However, the success of any given hybrid event depends in part on choosing the right hybrid format. There are multiple types of hybrid events, all with some unique advantages. Which …
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When planning a virtual event, whether it’s as small as an online meeting or as large as an annual sales conference, don’t overlook a crucial planning step: goal-setting. It’s always important to develop clear and actionable virtual event goals and objectives. Why Goals and Objectives Matter for Virtual Event Planning Developing event goals and objectives …
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Whether or not you know the name for it, you know what “Zoom fatigue” is. It’s become pretty common over these last few years as something people experience when they spend a lot of time in remote gatherings. It can be especially problematic for people who frequently use video conferencing platforms for long stretches of …
Organizing your first virtual event can involve a learning curve. If you need a helping hand, check out our guide on how to host a virtual event, including tips on how to define your event vision, set your budget, and create your content schedule. When it’s your first time, hosting a virtual event seems like …
Over the past couple years, much of the conversation around virtual and hybrid events has been about public health. But online events have other advantages and benefits too. For instance, virtual events have much smaller carbon footprints than live events. They’re inherently more sustainable because they happen online. If sustainability is important to your company …
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Virtual meetings can be a highly effective way of getting your team or department together. However, both virtual and in-person meetings tend to struggle with keeping everyone engaged and focused on the tasks at hand. One way you can improve engagement is by using themes for virtual meetings to transform an everyday meeting into something …
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Holding meetings is a whole new ballgame these days. You’re less likely to have every meeting participant in the same room at the same time. Instead, it’s almost guaranteed that people will beam in from other parts of the country—or the world. But there’s more than one way to hold a hybrid meeting. Here, we …
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