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HBR Report: Company Meetings Critical for Supporting Remote Workforces

MeetingsNet

Specifically, 71 percent of the 425 survey respondents say that a primarily remote-work model can make employees feel disconnected from the organization. In fact, 83 percent say that they themselves have gained greater awareness and empathy toward coworkers and customers as a result of in-person interactions they had to travel for.

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Building Sponsor-Worthy Event Experiences

Stova

Lower attendance is reported for major trade shows, while virtual options gain traction due to budget constraints, sustainability concerns, and remote work preferences. As a result, sponsors and exhibitors are reevaluating their participation, seeking higher returns on investment and greater visibility.

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Hybrid is Dead: A View from the Stage

Smart Meetings

Another client said, “Ticket sales used to cover the venue and speakers, but the profit came from sponsors. Now, with 100 percent virtual events, we give tickets away for free, still make money on the sponsors and have a fraction of the work. It’s difficult to give a true hybrid experience to remote viewers.

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Could Wearables Solve In-person Data Dilemma?

Smart Meetings

Interactivity: Bizzabo’s Audience Lights feature remotely lights up attendee SmartBadges to heighten engagement in large sessions or use customized colors for defined groups, such as attendee types. Organizer/Sponsor Benefits. Rewarding attendees for desired behaviors can increase interaction with sponsors and messaging.

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Virtual Event Mistakes: 10 Things To Avoid Doing!

Endless Events

As a matter of fact, speakers are such an important part of virtual events, we strongly recommend you choose people with previous remote experience. 6 Wrong Sponsors. Just because the industry is going remote, that doesn’t mean the end of one of the most trustworthy sources of revenue.

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Brandt & Will’s Event Technology Trends 2022

Endless Events

” “Data is the value that you can offer to exhibitors and sponsors at virtual and hybrid events. ” A Final Note On Remote Work. To conclude their talk, Will and Brandt emphasize that remote work has changed the way events operate. There will be a need for remote working spaces.”

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Mastering the Art of Event Technology: Expert Tips for Making Your Next Event a Success

Traveler's Q

Streaming your event can expand your reach beyond just those in attendance, allowing people from all over the world to join in remotely. It can also provide a valuable opportunity for sponsors and partners to reach a wider audience, as well as generate post-event content.