Why Emotions Matter in Virtual Events
“I would rather entertain and hope that people learned something than educate people and hope they were entertained.” – Walt Disney When you hear the word, “digital events,” what is the first image or phrase that comes to mind? Technology, computer screens, conference call speakerphones,…
Virtual Events – One Night Stand Or Long-Term Relationship?
Turning first dates into relationships Just like a short-lived romantic encounter, a traditional virtual event has a beautiful beginning and (most of the time) a mutually agreeable end. The purpose of such virtual events is to meet an immediate need for connection, share information and…
Are Virtual Events more “Democratic” than F2F events?
Virtual events are one of the fastest growing trends in online marketing, with organizations seeking new ways to connect with key audiences in a cost-effective manner. While there are many benefits to hosing a virtual event, ranging from lower travel costs to bigger audiences…
5 Ways to Make Your Next Virtual Event Feel More Real
We built this city on 1’s and 0’s No matter how many digital events I attend, there are always one or two in-person conferences that I really look forward to visiting every year. At these events, I bask in the cacophony of conversations, sounds, lights and experiences. And most of…
Virtual Events and the Art of Influencing Influencers
“The secret of my influence has always been that it remained secret.” – Salvador Dali Throughout history, influence has always been a difficult concept to pin down – we seem to have trouble defining it, but we all seem to “know it when we see it”. In…
How Virtual Events Can Help Your Company Go Green
“The environment is everything that isn’t me.” – Albert Einstein In an era of growing public concern about sustainability and the environment, many companies are seeking to “go green” in a number of ways, whether it’s recycling paper, plastic and other materials, using environmentally-sustainable sources for…
Virtual Events and the Future of Tourism
Virtual events for travel influencers? It’s a good start! In the ultra-competitive global tourism market, countries from Australia to Zambia are caught in a constant struggle for the attention of tour agents. While many consumers now plan their own trips, travel agents and travel writers are still critically important…
6 Ways that Virtual Events Can Help Non-profit Fundraising
“Charity begins at home, and justice begins next door.” – Charles Dickens Virtual events are becoming more prevalent as corporations and government organizations look to save money while improving the efficiency of their major meetings – but are virtual events good for non-profit organizations as well? Is it possible for non-profit…