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Posted on August 12, 2022August 14, 2022 by Timothy Myres — Leave a comment

The Complete Guide to Increasing Event Audience Engagement

It’s no secret that event professionals are looking for new ways to increase audience engagement. The days of “Let’s have a show of hands for…” are in the rearview mirror for today’s speakers. With the arrival of virtual and hybrid events, old methods are now obsolete. Integrating technology that allows for audience participation is the new frontier.

Posted on July 27, 2022July 28, 2022 by Timothy Myres — Leave a comment

Insomnia Gaming Festival: Powered by the CrowdComms In-Person Event App

The Insomnia Gaming Festival has been running for 23 years and started as a LAN party. Although the festival has evolved and grown considerably, the action-packed LAN offering not only is the UK’s biggest but remains one of the most popular draws of the event. A LAN party, for those unaware, is where attendees are invited to bring their computers, access the LAN (local area network) provided by the event and play games together online. As Insomnia has grown in popularity over the years, gamers in their thousands are flocking to join in, creating a spectacle of over two thousand individuals plugged into their computers, playing and competing online while sitting together in an enormous conference hall.

Posted on July 3, 2022July 9, 2022 by Timothy Myres — Leave a comment

Gamification, enhancing the event experience or a distraction?

Gamification is the application of game mechanics to non-game environments such as digital events and websites with the objective of increasing participation. Many event organisers have incorporated gamification into their events as an added immersive experience. But is gamification a fad or a real trend? Games within events aim to educate, entertain and engage. However, is gamification enhancing the attendee’s experience or distracting them from the main event objectives?

Posted on June 24, 2022June 18, 2022 by Timothy Myres — Leave a comment

Promoting Engagement with an Event Mobile App

One of the main reasons why live events have been so successful over the years is because they give people a unique opportunity to meet and network face-to-face with their peers. While this has certainly suffered in recent times due to the absence of in-person events, there’s no reason why you can’t still encourage or facilitate opportunities for your attendees to engage with one another during your virtual or hybrid events.

Posted on April 18, 2022April 16, 2022 by Timothy Myres — Leave a comment

Boost Your Event Engagement With Virtual Event Gamification

As organizers adapt to the reality of virtual events, many are pivoting towards event gamification app or platform to boost attendee engagement. Event gamification is a fun way to engage participants and influence their behavior through friendly competitions that incentivize the actions of attendees. Simply put, event gamification is building game mechanics based on the principles of points, goals, leaderboard, and badges. Virtual event gamification enhances engagement by actively involving each participant in solving various challenges to receive exciting prizes.

Posted on April 15, 2022April 16, 2022 by Timothy Myres — Leave a comment

How NFT (Non-Fungible Token) is a game-changer for the Event Industry

In recent years, NFTs have made a major impact in the digital world. Companies from all walks of life have taken notice and are searching for ways to use non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to help their consumers, build brand recognition, and generate new income streams in order to improve their bottom line. The events business, particularly virtual and hybrid event platforms, is one area where NFTs are expected to have a significant influence.

Posted on April 13, 2022April 2, 2022 by Timothy Myres — Leave a comment

Event Gamification Guide: Reach Your Event Goals!

Event gamification has revolutionized the way we plan events and measure their success. It boosts audience engagement and helps event planners reach their event goals in quantifiable and seamless ways. No wonder it has become one of the most popular benefits of event platforms! Most event platforms on the market offer both in-person as well as virtual event gamification solutions. From missions and challenges to competitions, there are many ways to make your attendees feel truly immersed in the experience.

Posted on April 6, 2022April 2, 2022 by Timothy Myres — 1 Comment

5 Gamification Ideas to Drive Engagement at Your Virtual Event

Are you looking for exciting gamification ideas for your virtual events? We are well aware of the rising shift to remote work culture in past the two years. Every interaction has moved to Zoom, Teams or other virtual event platforms. While virtual events are certainly gaining an ample amount of popularity, chances are that without the correct engagement strategy and effective marketing tools you won’t probably get the right kind of engagement you are looking for.

Gamification has been keeping audiences engaged since the rise of smartphones. Interesting gamification ideas for your virtual events tend to create a positive memorable experience for all.

Posted on March 17, 2022March 19, 2022 by Timothy Myres — Leave a comment

Latest event technologies: 7 trends to watch in 2022

Hybrid and in-person events are making a triumphant return in 2022, powered by the latest event technologies and tools.

After the past two years of digital transformation, event attendees will expect higher levels of event production and more engaging technology to make these events feel worthy of their hard-earned money and limited time. For conference and event organizers, it means investing in the right event technologies.

Not sure where to begin? Check out our list of the latest event technologies to help you add some flare to and truly level up your events in 2022 and beyond.

Posted on March 13, 2022March 5, 2022 by Timothy Myres — Leave a comment

Embed third-party apps and boost audience engagement at your events

We live in an always-connected world where multiple things fight for our attention. From enticing shopping offers to social media notifications and screaming full inboxes, digital distraction is really at your fingertips. That means, as an event organizer, you are competing with the endless tabs of distractions to make your event successful. So, how do you cut through the noise and keep your attendees’ attention?

Posted on March 7, 2022March 5, 2022 by Timothy Myres — Leave a comment

4 Must-have event app features to engage attendees

The success of an event is not determined only by the number of tickets sold out, it also depends on how you engage your attendees. If your event is more interactive and engaging, your attendees will get impressed and show a great interest in attending your upcoming events. However, it’s not an easy task to add engaging elements to your event without leveraging the event technology. This is where it comes in handy to have an even mobile app.

Posted on February 28, 2022February 19, 2022 by Timothy Myres — Leave a comment

8 WAYS TO DRIVE ENGAGEMENT AT VIRTUAL EVENTS

Eight great ways to drive engagement at your virtual events. In a recent article we discussed how to make your virtual corporate event a genuinely engaging experience. We included some great ideas that will help keep your audience involved and thought it might be useful to look at those activities in a little more detail.

POLLS

Polls are an excellent way to keep your audience engaged. Not only do they give a clear indication of levels of engagement, they can also provide excellent insight to your audience.

Posted on January 2, 2022January 8, 2022 by Timothy Myres — Leave a comment

7 Emerging Trends in Event Technology to Benefit From

Event technology trends are continuously adapting. Those that adopt the most recent advancements often have a competitive advantage. In fact, studies have shown that event technology can increase in-person attendance by up to 20% and technology is an integral part of the events world.

But with so many new and emerging technologies, how do you make the right choice for your event that is going to benefit everyone?

Read similar stories at: https://eventtechnology.org/category/technology-news/

Posted on December 3, 2021December 5, 2021 by Timothy Myres — Leave a comment

7 Reasons Why You Should Host Video-Driven Events

Learn about the benefits of hosting video-driven events, including reach, engagement, networking, monetization, and more!

With the rapid growth of audio content and the ongoing buzz around audio chatrooms like Clubhouse, why should event professionals use video for their events?

The benefits of live streaming are nothing new, as it has been a go-to form of communication for marketers and content creators for years.

Posted on November 29, 2021December 5, 2021 by Timothy Myres — Leave a comment

6 fun virtual events ideas for events and team meetings in 2021

Learn fun virtual event ideas for events and team meetings in 2021, that can inspire attendees or bring your team together.

Virtual event meaning

Virtual events are events that take place online. These types of gatherings allow attendees to participate from wherever they are – whether at home, at the office, or traveling abroad.

Since the start of the pandemic, virtual events have quickly become the norm in every professionals’ toolbox, with many businesses and organizations pivoting to the online world.

Posted on November 9, 2021November 7, 2021 by Timothy Myres — Leave a comment

5 Ways to Power Your Virtual Event’s Audience Engagement

The last couple of years has forced event organizers to shift their strategies from in-person to virtual events. But it’s unfortunately been a challenge. Shifting attendee expectations and new protocols have made it difficult to manage event planning and prove ROI.

Thankfully, the quick emergence of virtual events has birthed innovative and creative methods to level up attendee engagement and provide immersive virtual experiences.

Posted on October 2, 2021 by Timothy Myres — Leave a comment

The Nitty-Gritty Of Virtual Event Production With Socio!

There is only one thing that seems to be certain in these trying times in the events industry: virtual events are here to stay, no matter the state of the pandemic and our personal preferences. And that’s why it’s time to talk about virtual event production -again. The #EventIcons podcast strives to talk to the very best in the events world. And wow, did we deliver this week!

Today, we don’t introduce you to one, but two #EventIcons guests: Kara Gladish and Sheehan Hubbard from Socio. For those who might not know: Socio is an event technology company that helps enterprises and SMBs optimize their events in more than 40 countries. Their clients include big names, such as Microsoft, Google, and Pinterest.

Posted on September 20, 2021September 19, 2021 by Timothy Myres — Leave a comment

Digital Engagement Strategies to Captivate Virtual Attendees

When planning a virtual or hybrid event, it’s imperative to understand how virtual attendees differ from in-person attendees – or, more specifically, how their engagement differs.

During an in-person event, engagement is almost guaranteed; attendees are locked into their day-to-day schedule and are fully immersed in the event as a matter of course. But when an event goes completely or partially virtual, new digital engagement strategies are necessary to maximise attendee engagement.

Posted on September 12, 2021September 10, 2021 by Timothy Myres — Leave a comment

Audience Engagement Tools: Tips for Making Your Meeting Interactive

Take a moment to think about the most fun you’ve ever had at an event. What made the experience so memorable? Chances are this event stuck out in your mind because you had fun. (Really, it’s that simple!) Creating an engaging attendee experience starts with getting attendees excited to participate and return year after year.

The key to creating a memorable meeting is to make activities interactive and exciting.

Posted on September 4, 2021 by Timothy Myres — Leave a comment

6 Cool Ways To Use AR And VR At Your Next Expo

Virtual and augmented reality continues to make big waves in marketing, thanks to its positive effect on consumer engagement.

Expos and trade fairs offer brands the perfect opportunity to get their name out there and pull in new customers. The catch? There are often hundreds of exhibitors competing for attention, meaning standing out is imperative.

Posted on August 30, 2021August 29, 2021 by Timothy Myres — Leave a comment

Event Technology 101: Top Digital Tools to Make Your Event a Success

Event technology is evolving faster than ever before—and for good reason. Today, 90% of event professionals agree that technology can have a positive impact on the success of their events. With the rise of virtual events and hybrid events, many teams recognize that the right tech solutions can take their event experience to a whole new level. In fact, one study even found that event technology can increase event attendance by 20 percent and productivity by 27 percent.

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Timothy Myres — Leave a comment

A New Way to Engage – The Evolution of Gamification

Gamification is a topic our clients often mention to our dedicated account managers. With questions ranging from “how does it work?” to “what can we do better?”, gamification has become an enticing factor and an answer to keeping attendees engaged during multiple-day events and everyday team meetings. Since becoming a staple in virtual events, gamification is now a driving force to ensure a fun and diverse way to engage with attendees.

Posted on August 14, 2021August 15, 2021 by Timothy Myres — Leave a comment

Top 8 Reasons to Include a Mobile App in Your Event Tech Stack

There’s an app for everything nowadays. In fact, there will be 184 billion apps to be downloaded in 2024.

It’s no secret that COVID-19 has changed the event tech landscape and has given planners and attendees more options to choose from with how they attend and interact at events. The problem is, there’s almost too many options to sift through when planning your event. Mobile apps have been a popular tool at live events for years, offering wayfinding, event information, and networking opportunities. Now that proverbial floodgates of event technology have opened, are mobile apps even necessary at your next live or hybrid event? Even more so, are they relevant anymore?

Posted on August 9, 2021August 4, 2021 by Timothy Myres — Leave a comment

The Event Technology Playbook for 2021

Event technology has played a pivotal role in the spread and adoption of virtual and hybrid events. Whether you’re hosting a virtual lunch and learn session or organizing a large scale expo, you need event technology to streamline the planning and execution process.

In this event technology playbook for 2021, we’ll give you an introduction to event technology and explain how you can build an event tech stack. Along the way, we’ll also share our favorite event technology tools and cover three major trends that will shape event technology in 2021.

Posted on July 25, 2021July 23, 2021 by Timothy Myres — Leave a comment

A New Way to Engage – The Evolution of Gamification

Posted on July 17, 2021July 16, 2021 by Timothy Myres — Leave a comment

The best games for fun virtual events and team meetings

If you are a virtual event organizer, you are probably interested not only in the content but in the experience. And, you certainly want attendees leaving the event feeling happy and with a shared experience to remember.

Introducing games and activities can create fun virtual events, contributing to a friendly environment, and getting attendees in a good mood. Games featuring fun trivia or competitions can ramp up the energy of a virtual audience.

Posted on May 15, 2021May 11, 2021 by Timothy Myres — Leave a comment

26 Virtual event ideas with examples for 2021

We’ve always had webinars, but now, the humble webinar has been joined by a new type of event – a virtual event.

According to a survey conducted by PCMA, 79% of event planners are going virtual. From virtual meetings to virtual conferences, the meetings and events industry has transformed in the last few months and is embracing new forms of event marketing and management technology.

Posted on April 28, 2021April 24, 2021 by Timothy Myres — Leave a comment

7 Ways to Engage Virtual Event Attendees With Socio’s Unbeatable Platform

When live events were put on hold due to the pandemic last year, event planners were forced to innovate virtually so people could still gather—just from a distance. Cue the rise of virtual and hybrid events and, along with it, a laser focus on how to host a virtual event that could successfully engage attendees at home, so they felt as connected as they did attending events in person.

Today, however, there’s more competition than ever for people’s virtual attention. As people begin traveling and interacting more in person, virtual will compete with live events (and shopping and coffee shops!) as well.

Posted on April 26, 2021April 24, 2021 by Timothy Myres — Leave a comment

How to Increase Audience Engagement During Your Virtual Event

More than ever, event organizers, brands, and everyone in between are relying on virtual experiences to engage with their audience—whether planning a conference, team-building activity, or a VIP event. And while the industry has taken great strides, there’s still a struggle to break through all the digital noise.

Creating the same level of organic interaction as an in-person event isn’t easy. However, with a well-thought-out strategy, you will keep your virtual attendees engaged and focused (and away from Slack!).

Posted on April 21, 2021April 16, 2021 by Timothy Myres — Leave a comment

7 best practices to engage event attendees online

let’s go back to march 2020, that first three weeks of being locked down in the uk, where the realms of online meetings and events were so unknown; we were all waiting for someone else to take that first step to organise a virtual event.

now a year on, the situation has reversed, online events are the new normal, and at sevenevents we’ve successfully pivoted our offering becoming a virtual events agency to enable our clients to stay consistent with their calendar of events. we have our own online conference platform, hub7 and have been running online team building activities almost daily.