Selecting a well-rounded online platform
Whether you are conferencing with colleagues across the country or hosting a virtual component to an event, the number of options you have at your fingertips is astounding. 
Technology primer: Part 2 – Virtual events
A virtual event, quite simply, is one that is broadcast over the Internet. It typically has audio of a presenter, and visuals in the format of slides.
Technology primer: Part 1 — Marketing with QR Codes
QR codes are designed specifically to direct users to a mobile-optimized webpage. They are great for both pre-event marketing and on-site event engagement.
Dedicated social ‘hubs’ keep attendees nearby
One of the most important parts of a conference or event is a place dedicated to the art of networking. Social spaces are quickly becoming the go-to place or “hub” at a conference or event. It’s where you meet peers, collaborate and network. Gone are the days of finding a coffee shop or bar to [...]
You can turn LinkedIn contacts into attendees
Is LinkedIn just another place to broadcast your event in hopes of people seeing it, or is there more here?
If you’re like most meeting planners, you’re struggling to use LinkedIn in ways that get people to register and attend your events. Yes, LinkedIn provides an innovative event registration tool. But turning contacts and group members [...]
Five sneaky little ways (you might be missing) to promote events
Not every event promotion needs to cost a lot, or take a lot of effort. In fact, there are a handful of very effective marketing tools every event planner and stakeholder has access to that are often entirely overlooked in the flurry of other planning activities. Planners that have used some or all of these [...]
7 mobile apps that will change your life (and save your back)
Table of contents for Meeting technology 101Meeting technology 101: Tools that save timeMeeting technology 102: Tools that save moneyMeeting technology 103: Tools that spark interactionMeeting technology 104: Using video as a communications toolMeeting technology 105: Cutting-edge collaboration tools7 mobile apps that will change your life (and save your back)Five cheap and easy tips for livestreaming [...]
