Tag Archives: virtual events

Wed, Jul 13 2011
Report: in-person, virtual attendees equally attentive

Report: in-person, virtual attendees equally attentive

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People pay the same amount of attention at virtual and physical events, says a  new report from the Professional Convention Management Association, UBM Studios, and the Virtual Edge Institute, detailing... 

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Wed, Jun 8 2011
Utherverse to host virtual business convention

Utherverse to host virtual business convention

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Press release: UtherConvention Trade Show Will Showcase Best of 3D Web and Demonstrate Breakthrough Convention Concept Convention highlights: Session with attorney Greg Piccionelli about intellectual... 

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Tue, Jun 7 2011
InteSolv, On24 partner for virtual events in government, high tech

InteSolv, On24 partner for virtual events in government, high tech

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Press release: InteSolv Announces Virtual Show Partnership with ON24 InteSolv will deliver ON24’s Virtual Show and Virtual Briefing Center products into several key markets, including government, manufacturing,... 

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Wed, May 25 2011
Survey: Virtual events promote in-person attendance

Survey: Virtual events promote in-person attendance

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Press release: Virtual Edge Institute and ROI of Engagement’s Multi-Year Study Reveals Effectiveness of Hybrid Events Survey Reveals Different Motivations for Attending Events In Person or Online Virtual... 

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Wed, May 11 2011
Is social media a threat to virtual platforms?

Is social media a threat to virtual platforms?

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While most of the attention within our industry has been on the 2D and 3D platforms for virtual events, I envisioned that a simpler, website-like interface may begin emerging for digital events. My post... 

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Wed, May 11 2011
Survey seeks work users of virtual tech

Survey seeks work users of virtual tech

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Press Release: Virtual Edge Institute Launches Extensive Survey about Work-Related Uses of Virtual Technologies Giving away two free iPads to participants Pleasanton, CA – The Virtual Edge Institute... 

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Wed, May 4 2011
Mobile revolution arrives for virtual events

Mobile revolution arrives for virtual events

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In the early days of virtual events (i.e. a few years ago), we used to say that users could attend a virtual event “from anywhere.” Of course, that wasn’t entirely true, as “anywhere” usually... 

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Mon, May 2 2011
Survey: Virtual events now the norm

Survey: Virtual events now the norm

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Press Release: Annual Unisfair Survey Shows Virtual and Hybrid Events are the New Normal in Marketing, Training and Collaboration 550 Marketers Weigh in on Why and How They Use Virtual Environments Key... 

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Fri, Apr 8 2011
UBM Studios add mobile support

UBM Studios add mobile support

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UBM Studios Offers Mobile Support on iOS and Android-Based Tablets for Virtual Events Chicago, IL – Today, UBM Studios announced it now offers support on iOS and Android-based tablet devices including: Video... 

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Thu, Apr 7 2011
19 Definitions of a Virtual Event

19 Definitions of a Virtual Event

Technology improvements have allowed us to meet, connect and engage online. The 2008 financial crisis further drove the adoption of virtual events for organizations. But even to this day, there is no standard... 

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Fri, Mar 25 2011
Six tips for selling virtual event sponsorships

Six tips for selling virtual event sponsorships

Now that you’ve settled on the title, topic and date of your virtual event, it’s time to rally the sales team to go out and sell sponsorships. We provide six tips on how to approach the selling... 

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Fri, Mar 25 2011
UBM Studios adds new chat tools

UBM Studios adds new chat tools

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Press Release: UBM Studios Introduces New Evolution of Virtual Environments’ Chat Tool Chicago – UBM Studios continues to follow on its mission of transforming the way show organizers and event attendees... 

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Wed, Mar 9 2011
VenueGen hosts free talk on immersive learning

VenueGen hosts free talk on immersive learning

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Press Release: eTraining Experts Tony O’Driscoll and Karl Kapp To Host an Intimate Talk in VenueGen on Immersive Online Learning and Collaboration Co-authors of the new book “Learning in 3D” will... 

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Tue, Mar 8 2011
Survey: 84% of attendees would recommend virtual career fair

Survey: 84% of attendees would recommend virtual career fair

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Press Release: UBM Studios Unicruit’s Diversity Virtual Career Fair Assists College Students in Finding Employment in a Challenging Economy Nearly 25 Employers Came Together with 3,500+ Students from... 

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Thu, Mar 3 2011
Successful virtual engagement marketing

Successful virtual engagement marketing

Sometimes, people new to the concept of virtual engagement ask: “How do you market a virtual event? Is it necessary to drive attendance with email and other tools?” As experienced marketers, we know... 

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Wed, Mar 2 2011
InterCall buys virtual events Unisfair

InterCall buys virtual events Unisfair

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Press Release: InterCall Expands Its Streaming Services Portfolio with Acquisition of Unisfair OMAHA, Neb. – InterCall, a subsidiary of West Corporation and the world’s largest conferencing... 

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Thu, Feb 24 2011
Virtual Edge Institute offers virtual events certification

Virtual Edge Institute offers virtual events certification

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Virtual Edge Institute Announces First Certification Program for Digital Events Strategist Comprehensive training program to accelerate adoption of virtual meetings, events, and conferences Pleasanton,... 

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Mon, Feb 14 2011
Report: associations’ virtual events to triple

Report: associations’ virtual events to triple

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According to a new report, virtual conferences are not longer a novelty for associations and are expected to triple in number this year. And while reducing costs remains a major driver for virtual events,... 

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Thu, Feb 3 2011
Why should virtual events look like in-person events?

Why should virtual events look like in-person events?

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Since we launched Altadyn nine years ago, we regularly hear the questions: Why should virtual events look like in-person events? Why meet in a 3D space? Why use an avatar? Why isn’t the virtual... 

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Mon, Jan 31 2011
Bringing Virtual Events into the Mainstream

Bringing Virtual Events into the Mainstream

It seems like more and more marketers are looking into virtual and hybrid events. With tight event budgets and opportunity to scale reach online, virtual events can look attractive. Craig Rosenberg from... 

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Tue, Jan 25 2011
SAP Influencer Summit largest to date with virtual platform

SAP Influencer Summit largest to date with virtual platform

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Press release: SAP expands reach with vcopious virtual platform at 2010 Influencer Summit Virtual environment software platform increases engagement among key SAP influencers with exclusive virtual platform Conshohocken,... 

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Wed, Jan 19 2011
Magazine group opens virtual convention center

Magazine group opens virtual convention center

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Press release: MediaTec Publishing Creates Virtual Human Capital Media Convention Center Partners with Unisfair to expand beyond in-person event experience Chicago, Jan. 18 — MediaTec Publishing Inc.,... 

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Tue, Jan 18 2011
Why Must Virtual Events Look Like In-Person Events?

Why Must Virtual Events Look Like In-Person Events?

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Every year I look forward to attending the Virtual Edge Summit online. Not only is it free to consume the content online and saves my travel budget (one of the keys for virtual events) but it also showcases... 

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Thu, Jan 13 2011
Five Best and Worst Virtual Events Trends of 2010

Five Best and Worst Virtual Events Trends of 2010

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Press Release: Virtual Edge Institute Announces the Five Best and Worst Virtual Events Trends of 2010 Virtual Edge Institute released the organization’s inaugural “Five Best and Worst Virtual Events... 

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Thu, Jan 13 2011
Virtual Event Strategies for 2011

Virtual Event Strategies for 2011

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I’m a believer in hybrid events and the benefits of extending reach through that strategy. Associations that go down the hybrid road, and make it financially attractive, are putting their profession... 

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Thu, Jan 13 2011
UBM Studios expands virtual events staff

UBM Studios expands virtual events staff

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Press release: Virtual Environment Leader UBM Studios Organizes for Growth in 2011 CHICAGO – UBM Studios, a global virtual service provider delivering turnkey interactive environments on the right... 

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Wed, Jan 12 2011
Game Dynamics and Games in Virtual Events

Game Dynamics and Games in Virtual Events

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On a recent trip to London, I found myself sitting in a Yo! Sushi. As I watched the colored plates winding their way around the room, I noticed a poster on the wall advertising “Blue Plate Mondays”... 

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Wed, Jan 12 2011
Altus delivers events to mobile devices

Altus delivers events to mobile devices

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Altus Unveils the First Hybrid Event Solution to Increase Engagement and ROI for Corporate Conferences and Events Altus Event MyStro(TM) Bridges the Gap Between In-Person, On-Line and On-Demand Events CAMPBELL,... 

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Tue, Jan 11 2011
3D Web events boost engagement

3D Web events boost engagement

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Press Release: Web3D Technology Boosts User Engagement for eTraining and Corporate Events: VenueGen CEO to Discuss at Virtual Edge Summit 2011 David Gardner will explore the potential of new in-browser... 

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Fri, Jan 7 2011
10 Things I Won’t Miss About In-Person Events

10 Things I Won’t Miss About In-Person Events

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Event management is tough… really tough. In fact, if you are an experienced event planner, you are probably one of the only people in the world that knows how to ship an elephant from Dallas to... 

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Tue, Jan 4 2011
Got Free Milk? Virtual Events that Won’t Kill The Cash Cow

Got Free Milk? Virtual Events that Won’t Kill The Cash Cow

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Despite their brave faces, the producers of live events are still frightened about the impact of virtual events to erode their attendee base and diminish their profit margins. After all, if you can... 

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Fri, Dec 17 2010
UBM ‘Sustainability Now’ event available on demand

UBM ‘Sustainability Now’ event available on demand

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Press Release: UBM Built Environment Presents ‘Sustainability Now,’ Targeted to Built Environment Professionals and Their Clients – Now Available On Demand Virtual Event Leader UBM... 

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Thu, Dec 16 2010
On24 announces private Webcasts

On24 announces private Webcasts

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Press Release: ON24 Announces Enterprise Webcasting for Internal Communications New Capabilities Enable ‘Behind the Firewall’ Webcasts SAN FRANCISCO, CA– ON24, Inc., the global leader... 

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Tue, Dec 14 2010
The Numbers are In: Virtual Events are The Real Deal

The Numbers are In: Virtual Events are The Real Deal

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The numbers are in on virtual. After being immersed in all things virtual the last four months through my work with the Virtual Edge Summit, it was interesting to attend IAEE last week and be brought back... 

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Tue, Dec 14 2010
Executives enjoy networking in underwear

Executives enjoy networking in underwear

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Press Release: Virtual Events Mean Less Time at the Airport, More Time in Pajamas ON24 survey: executives extol the personal benefits of virtual events SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—Based on the results... 

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Thu, Dec 9 2010
Report: Online video most wanted at virtual events

Report: Online video most wanted at virtual events

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Press Release: Onstream Media and Trade Show News Network Release Findings of Groundbreaking Virtual Event Survey POMPANO BEACH, FL – Onstream Media Corporation, a leading online service provider... 

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Fri, Dec 3 2010
Expos2 to Showcase V3 Platform

Expos2 to Showcase V3 Platform

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Expos2 to Showcase V3 Platform at Virtual Edge Summit 2011 Ashland, OR – Expos2, the most competitively priced virtual events provider and industry leader based on number of events sold, today announced... 

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Tue, Nov 30 2010
ON24 receives Excellence in Best Practices award

ON24 receives Excellence in Best Practices award

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Press Release: ON24′s Webcasting Market Share Leadership Earns Prestigious Industry Recognition SAN FRANCISCO, CA– ON24, Inc., the global leader in webcasting and virtual event solutions,... 

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Tue, Nov 30 2010
How to make virtual speaker programs work

How to make virtual speaker programs work

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Like many aspects of life sciences today, speaker programs are being cut due to budgetary constraints and the tightening regulatory landscape. I read a recent article by Bill Cooney in PharmaExec that... 

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Mon, Nov 29 2010
Corporate uptake of collaborative 3D spaces

Corporate uptake of collaborative 3D spaces

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Much has been said in recent years regarding the benefits and substantial returns an organisation can achieve by integrating an Online 3D Environment into their everyday operations. Indeed, examples... 

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Wed, Nov 17 2010
Active Network, InXpo merge physical, virtual events

Active Network, InXpo merge physical, virtual events

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Press Release: First of Its Kind Event Technology Solution Integrates Physical & Virtual Events CHICAGO — Event organizers can now extend the reach of their physical event to reach online... 

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Mon, Nov 15 2010
Five step guide to virtual trade show exhibits

Five step guide to virtual trade show exhibits

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I work with a number of clients who exhibit at a virtual trade show for the first time.  They find that once they complete their first virtual trade show, that each successive show is simpler.  However,... 

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Tue, Nov 9 2010
Will COMDEXvirtual match success of physical incarnation?

Will COMDEXvirtual match success of physical incarnation?

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Most people in the event business knew of or actually participated in a COMDEX trade show. It was the largest IT event in the US with more than 200,000 attendees and about 2,500 exhibitors and it was... 

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Thu, Oct 28 2010
Marketing agency renews InXpo virtual events partnership

Marketing agency renews InXpo virtual events partnership

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Press Release: INXPO and George P. Johnson Renew Global Strategic Partnership Deal signals event marketers’ drive to blend Web and physical events CHICAGO, and AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – INXPO... 

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Wed, Oct 27 2010
SiteForum adds Ustream videocasts to virtual events

SiteForum adds Ustream videocasts to virtual events

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Press Release: SITEFORUM integrates Ustream to deliver live broadcasting for communities and virtual events Erfurt, Germany – SITEFORUM chose Ustream, the leading live interactive broadcast platform,... 

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Fri, Oct 22 2010
Marketing Cloud hosts virtual B2B marketing event

Marketing Cloud hosts virtual B2B marketing event

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Press Release: Thousands of B2B Marketing and Sales Pros Will Connect at the Marketing Cloud Virtual Conference this October 28 Fully Interactive Online Conference Features Live Presentations, Expo... 

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Mon, Oct 18 2010
Bring on the Virtual Bar!

Bring on the Virtual Bar!

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Virtual events are undoubtedly effective… but can they also be fun? Over the last several years, many companies, squeezed by tough economic conditions, have looked for alternatives to in-person events.... 

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Wed, Oct 13 2010
Successful Hybrid Event Case Study: Event Camp Twin Cities 2010

Successful Hybrid Event Case Study: Event Camp Twin Cities 2010

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“Attend our free webinar!” How many of these emails do you get these days? I don’t know about you, but my itchy “Delete” finger gets really itchy when these appear in my inbox. Why? I think... 

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Mon, Oct 11 2010
Make Your Events and Expos a Virtual Reality

Make Your Events and Expos a Virtual Reality

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Last month I attended one of the most engaging meetings I’ve ever experienced and I was not even there.  The event was EventCamp Twin Cities.  This was a one-day conference for event professionals. ... 

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Mon, Oct 11 2010
What Virtual Business Means to Your Business

What Virtual Business Means to Your Business

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Introduction 1. $54 million in cost savings 2. $19 million in productivity and time savings 3. 34,000 tons of carbon emissions eliminated If those kinds of numbers are interesting to you, we hope you... 

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