It is a known fact that we spend the majority of our day with our coworkers, so it only seem natural that we are looking for ways to connect with them in this new virtual world.  With our work families being separated here are a few fun activities to foster and maintain team relationships!  

As the industry adapts to the virtual-first event space, precedents and best practices are only just in early stages of being formed. Which begs the question: How do I price my virtual event?

In some cases, your events may not charge a fee to your members or audience, and you’re all set. But in the circumstance of either pivoting an in-person event to a virtual, or launching a new, all-virtual event, price adjustments should be considered. But that doesn’t always mean they need to be lower.

We all know networking is a core benefit to any live event. But with meetings going virtual, how can you replicate or enhance those in-person planned and chance encounters that lead to new business opportunities?

As we all jump into virtual events, we need to be thinking about how to stand out and engage our virtual audience with a cohesive, polished look. Every event needs graphics! They are the one thing that makes an event cohesive. When your event has a unique, creative look, your attendees will identify with it immediately regardless of whether it’s on social media, in email, or part of the live show.

As the world around us is changing, we are being challenged to create new and innovative ways of doing business. While putting together a virtual event, it’s often assumed that sponsors and their branding can fall to the wayside. But that’s not the case.

Since business around the world has made the switch to all virtual, we want you to look your best and put a polished presence forward to your clients, co-workers, and partners. These easy tips can be achieved with items you have around your house - that ladder? Use it! That ethernet cable you thought you'd never need again? Use it! When prepping for your next video conference call or live stream event, just remember CHIP!  Camera – Headphones – Internet – Picture.

With the unexpected switch to virtual meetings, a lot of organizations are left feeling a little lost because they’re unable to acknowledge some of their industries key contributors without an awards program. The good news is, your awards program doesn’t have to go away, it just needs a slight pivot. Here are few ways to still recognize those extraordinary individuals and have some fun doing it!

When taking your event virtual, it can be hard to wrap your mind around how to take the most important parts of your previous in-person engagement experience and successfully move them online. And among the sea of virtual events now prevalent, it can be a challenge to fight fatigue and truly capture your viewers’ attention.

That’s why the number one question we continue to get asked is: “How can I keep a virtual audience engaged?”

Nothing connects and moves the hearts and minds of individual members quite like an in-person live experience. Hearing captivating speakers, growing relationships with other members face-to-face, and experiencing a new climate or city leaves a memorable mark. In times of remote working, you can still bring an in-person experience to your members. 

During shifts in markets, times of uncertainty, and potential economic downturns, you have the opportunity and the convening power to become an even greater resource for your members than ever before. Uniting an industry with your voice keeps people connected for one purpose: stay thriving.

While it may seem easy to falter or lose a sense of direction wondering about the future, your opportunity to solidify relationships and become, in the minds of your members, a source of vision and strength is now.