“Virtual Learning: Webinars, Hybrid Events & So Much More”

Virtual Learning: Webinars, Hybrid Events & So Much More

Jeff BakerSales [email protected]

www.highroadsolution.com

Poll Questions:

Starting Point: Teleseminars


Where it all began…teleseminars.

A great place to start.Quick and easy to set up, and participate.

But something was still missing…

The Visual Component!

Easy Upgrade to: Webinars


Webinars added the Visual Component

No matter which vendor is used, there are some basic meeting functionalities

that are built in to a webinar

platform.


Webinars added the Visual Component

All Webinar platforms should have at LEAST:• Content/PPT/Screen Share Area• Chat or Q&A Functionality• Telephone Component• Polling/Audience Interaction &

Feedback• Recording/Archiving Options• Branding Elements• Audio Streaming

The Next Level

Measure participant engagement and participation in real-time Based on several factors in the webinar

Screen Focus Chat Participation Poll Interaction


Access – Make sure attendees can connect.


Don’t forget Mobile


Webinar Best Practices

Leverage technology to eliminate the human factor and streamline the entire process.

You made a significant investment on your AMS/CRM or database. Use that powerful system to do the heavy lifting for you.

formerly:

Webinar Integration

Webinar Integration

Webinar Integration

Webinar Integration

Webinar Integration

Webinar Integration

Webinar Integration


Webinar Best Practices

Practice a few times before your event Have a hard copy of your slides Keep room-temperature water handy Place Do Not Disturb sign on door Silence all cell phones in your office Disable call waiting, if applicable Speak clearly & with good volume Press Mute when not speaking Have Fun!


Poll Questions:


Do you have a back up plan?

Hard copy of the slides? Back up phone numbers (and phone)?Other Webinar technology?

A Little Larger Step: Hybrid Events


The next level: Hybrid EventsWhat do you do when you want to have more members at a face-to-face event?

What about those that want to participate, but can’t travel, or be out of the office for three days?

Budget cuts on travel?

Give them the best of both worlds … Hybrid Events!

Hybrid Events


1st Annual HighRoad Users Group 90 onsite participants, 50 virtual attendees Questions via Q&A area, asked live to the group Twitter walls to increase participation of both groups Virtual handouts and documentation delivered

instantly

Decent Leap: Virtual Conventions


Virtual Tradeshows/ConventionsAdding a completely virtual event to your list of annual events would be a great way to add value to your members.

Can be done live, or mock live.


What can you do…

Tradeshow

Cameras

Exhibitors


What can you do…


Common Questions and Fears Regarding All Types of Virtual Events

When is the best time to have one? Days and times of the week?What is the preferred length of a Webinar or Virtual Event?Will promoting that we are recording, hurt the live attendance.Should we cap it at 100 or 1000 if that is the limit of my technology/budget?Are there any ways to help offset my costs?


By the Numbers


What can Virtual Events do for your Organization?Increase Event ROI:Extend the life of your physical event by hosting it online, allowing your global audience to register and consume content any time, even after the conclusion of your event.

Single Destination Portal: Host all of your content in a single destination, making it seamless for your audience to find and share relevant information.

Social Interactivity:Provide your audience with the most engaging experience incorporating interactive social elements such as group chats, social networking, lounges, live, on-demand webcasts and much more.

It can be this easy, we can help.

Questions?

Thankyou! Jeff Baker

Director of Conferencing Services

HighRoad SolutionPhone: 301.829.9249Email: [email protected]

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“Virtual Learning: Webinars, Hybrid Events & So Much More”