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10 Days to Producing a Better Virtual Event

10 Days to Producing a Better Virtual Event, Summary

by Leesa BarnesJuly 29, 2009

We’ve wrapped up the 10 Days to Producing a Better Virtual Event series. Here’s a summary of what was covered over the past 10 days.

10 Days to Produce a Better Virtual Event, Intro
Day 1 – Benefits of Hosting a Virtual Event
Day 2 – Planning Your Virtual Event
Day 3 – Virtual Event Delivery Options
Day 4 – [...]

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Other Virtual Event Issues, Day 10

by Leesa BarnesJuly 28, 2009

There are many issues with hosting virtual events. The links below provide additional viewpoints on why you should and should not produce a virtual event. These posts will help you understand the many other issues that can come up with hosting virtual events.

Brent Arslander and Spencer Jarrett on Virtual Meetings Will Erase Face to Face
Michael [...]

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Virtual Event Associations & Communities, Day 9

by Leesa BarnesJuly 27, 2009

Connecting with other like-minded individuals will keep you accountable to completing the tasks necessary to host your virtual event. There are many online associations you can join for free or for a fee to help you on your virtual event journey.

Association of Virtual Event Managers, Organizers & Hosts
Association of Virtual Worlds on LinkedIn
Virtual Edge
Virtual Event [...]

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Engaging Your Virtual Event Audience, Day 8

by Leesa BarnesJuly 24, 2009

The way you’d engage attendees at offline events, such as conferences, workshops and tradeshows, isn’t the same for virtual events. The tips in the links below will give you an idea how you can keep attendees at your virtual event interested in each session that you provide.

Leesa Barnes on How Do You Engage Attendees During [...]

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Measuring Your Virtual Event, Day 7

by Leesa BarnesJuly 23, 2009

The way to determine if your virtual event is successful is to use tools that will help you measure what you’re doing. Understanding your return on your virtual event investment (ROVEI) is critical so you can decide whether to do it again. Here are some resources you can use to measure your virtual event success.

Brent [...]

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Monetizing Your Virtual Event, Day 6

by Leesa BarnesJuly 22, 2009

There are many ways that you can make money from your virtual events.

Leesa Barnes on 5 Ways to Profit from Virtual Events Beyond Charging for Admission

Homework: Write down the 1, 2 or 3 ways you can make money with your virtual events.
Did I miss a really great resource that fits the theme of this post? [...]

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Managing Virtual Event Speakers, Exhibitors & Sponsors, Day 5

by Leesa BarnesJuly 21, 2009

Speakers, exhibitors and sponsors are the backbone of your virtual event. Understanding how to schedule speakers and give value to your exhibitors and sponsors will help you succeed or fail with your virtual event. Check out the resources below to understand how you can manage these 3 groups when hosting a virtual event.

Miguel Arias on [...]

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Marketing Your Virtual Event, Day 4

by Leesa BarnesJuly 20, 2009

In order to fill your virtual event, you need to promote it. Below are some resources you can use to fill your virtual event and market it using both traditional and non-traditional tools.

Leesa Barnes on 5 Ways to Market Your Virtual Event So It Sells Out and How to Use Twitter Hashtags to Fill Your [...]

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