“If a virtual event falls flat on its face in a forest, does it matter what platform it was on?” ~unknown
I wish I could recall where I heard that quote. I’ve been learning about the virtual event world for about two years now. But, I remember laughing, because it’s so true.
If no one attends, remembers, learns from, buys from, is impacted by your virtual event, then does it really matter which platform it was hosted on?
Let’s first dive into what a virtual event is, because many have (incorrectly) classified them as a Zoom meeting (or whatever platform is comparable). A virtual event is so much more. Some examples include:
- Trade Shows
- Leadership Summits
- Sales Conferences
- User Events
- Fundraising Events
- Job Fairs
- Sales and Marketing Meetings
- Vendor Events
- Internal Training
- Certification Programs
- Roadshows
- Webinars
- Product Launches
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Continuous Education Events
- Award Ceremonies
- Workshops
As you can see from the list, any gathering of people that involves an exchange of information can be done virtually. However, why would you want to?
Next, let’s dive into some reasons people hold a virtual event and what they accomplish. A virtual event:
- Enhances product knowledge
- Offers entertainment
- Increases ROI
- Promotes brand awareness
- Encourages networking
- Magnifies lead generation
- Reaches new audiences
- Tracks serious buyers interests
- Builds brand loyalty
- Fosters collaboration
- Boosts sales
- Distributes critical information
- Accelerates the buying cycle
- Works in conjunction with your current CRM, so you can build future marketing initiatives with live data.
If anything I mentioned above is listed in your marketing plan, then a virtual event is right for you.
But, be warned: virtual events doesn’t mean less work. Delivering a wildly successful event still takes effort and attention to detail. You want your guests to get the most out of their time. You want them to be fully engaged and glad they showed up. Of course with our expertise, we will set you up for success.
