Eeny, meeny, miny, moe Face-To-Face or Virtual Go My mother told me To pick the very best one And you are [not] it. Often when meeting professionals consider whether to offer a face-to-face or virtual event, they feel as if the choice is best made by using a children's counting rhyme. You ...
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8 Ways To Provide Remarkable, Purple Cow, Unique Conference Experiences
There seems to be an important theme lately in some bloggers posts. The topic de jour is the poor quality of conferences. These bloggers are tired of paying for negative conference experiences. Their posts give conference organizers some insight into what attendees really value at events.
Eight Types Of Virtual Experiences
Are you thinking about adding a virtual experience for your customers or members? Perhaps you are considering adding a virtual component to your next conference or event? Ian McGonnigal, Executive Director, Program Strategy at George P Johnson defines a virtual event as “… a gathering of individuals who meet through a computer-generated environment at a ...
Virtual Meetings Vindicated. Studies Find Learning Online Better Than Face-To-Face Instruction
Hybrid meetings and blended event experiences are the buzz of many organizations this year. But, are they as important as some say or is it just hype? (Get ready, this is a long post. Stay with me, it’s has some interesting research though!) Along with the buzz, you’ve probably also heard several reasons not to integrate virtual ...
The New Normal: 12 Meeting Takeaways & A Couple Predictions From An #Eventprofs View
I am just now returning to the office after managing my association’s 21st annual conference. After seven days in Scottsdale, AZ at a beautiful resort and 100 degree temperatures, I’m grateful to be home. In 15+ years of planning conferences and events, this was one of the most difficult I’ve ever managed. The convergence of the recession, ...
