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When Too Much Authenticity Can Backfire With Virtual Events

Posted on the 09 November, 2010 at 5:33 pm Written by in Virtual Event Tips

I attended a play called over the weekend starring one of Jamaica’s most well-loved and well-known comedians. What happened in the hours before the play started is nothing short of comedy. I share the experience in this video. There are TONS of lessons on what NOT to do with your next virtual event.

After you view the video, please share what the event host could’ve done differently and how we can avoid these mistakes when hosting a virtual event.

  • http://www.websuccesscoach.com Demetria

    OMG, that was amazingly brutal and funny at the same time. So many mistakes–and will they learn from them? Good example of showing us what NOT to do at events.

  • http://mydreadlocks.com Natasha

    [Fainting...] Jamaican Patois with Canadian-English translation! Good story and in terms of what they could have done differently was, after 45 minutes, comp folks for a later show hosted by the troupe or a refund. But then again, they should have done the event a better service by getting the time right from the get go :lol:

  • Leesa Barnes

    I didn't even think of that as an option. A refund or partial refund would've been nice. Or, they could've offered a free oxtail dinner or mannish water as they were serving those in the lobby along with Champagne Kola and beef patties. Of course, I couldn't eat any of it, but I would've settled for the Champagne Kola.

  • Leesa Barnes

    I doubt they'll learn anything from it. The whole fiasco was just so brutally funny. So sad.

  • Nancy Marmolejo

    Oh so true… glad they only told you about chewing and nothing more detailed. We don't need to know what's happening behind the scenes, especially if it doesn't make our experience any better.

  • http://virtualeventsuccess.com Leesa Barnes

    Agreed and that's a great rule of thumb – if the information doesn't make the experience any better, don't reveal it.

  • http://www.latarahamying.com LaTara Ham-Ying

    WOW! I am not sure is that was being authentic or what I call just plain ghetto fabulous! That was more like folks with no care about others. Well then maybe that is being their authentic selves.

    Thanks for sharing!