Keeping Engagement Up During Virtual Events
Digital, remote, hybrid, and other kinds of virtual events are all on the rise. Whether you’re hosting a product demonstration, social occasion, networking function, webinar, or even an international conference, the benchmark for success is no longer simply a matter of attendance, but rather how engaged and involved attendees were with the you virtually shared […]
Making “Hybrid” Happen
It seems like everything is “hybrid” these days – thanks to an ever-growing divide between in-person and virtual experiences. In all likelihood, the return to 100% in-person events will be slow, and vary widely from one location to another. Even after pandemic risks have subsided, people may be hesitant to attend gatherings that could be […]
Speak Up! Upgrade Your Online Public Speaking Abilities
Public speaking is intimidating for almost everyone. Even experienced speakers will confess they sometimes get “butterflies” before addressing a large crowd or when making a crucial presentation to a small group of impressive experts. What successful public speakers know – and are able to harness regularly – is that practice really does make perfect. But […]
Fine Tuning Your Virtual Presentation Skills
Now that online meetings are happening regularly, the time has come to really think about how to get the most out of those digital interactions. Whether you’re a fan of Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet, there are a few essentials to master than can ensure you’re always making a positive impression with your time […]
Top 5 tips for successful virtual events
We all know the joke about meetings that could have been emails – but there are still many important events that cannot successfully be executed in a thread of text communications. Whether we like to admit it or not, as social creatures, person-to-person interfaces are about more than just what is said. We are constantly […]
How to design purposeful meetings
It’s easy to do the same event again and again, especially when planning something like an annual convention or conference. But using a “rinse and repeat” method won’t allow you to grow your event—and won’t hold your attendees’ interest for long (or have them signing up to return to your event next year). The average […]
The latest trends in event apps
It used to be that mobile apps were a nice-to-have feature at events. Now, they’re a must-have component of any modern event. The good news is, where apps used to be costly and time-consuming to create, they’ve become less expensive and more automated, making it easier for planners to implement them. Event apps have also […]
5 ways to stand out at your next trade show
Going to a Trade Show implies a lot of preparations beforehand but also on site during the exhibition. Every detail needs to be considered to make your presence a success. To stand out from your competition, there are several aspects you need to take into consideration such as: the space you have at your disposal […]
The top 5 brand activations at SXSW this year
Each year, in March, since 1987, Austin welcomes the SXSW (South by SouthWest). This 10-day event, which used to be renowned for its music scene, broaden its horizons and became the place to be for the film, music and entertainment industry. Through conferences, exhibitions and showcases, this event never ceases to grow bigger and more […]
VIBE Agency gives the Oscars 2019 a B+, and here’s why
The 91st Academy Awards ceremony, the crowning jewel for awards season in Hollywood honoring the best films of 2018, was held Feb. 24 at Dolby Theatre. Ratings were up from last year, and 29.6 million viewers tuned in — though considering 2018 saw the lowest viewership in Oscar history, the show must continue to innovate […]
5 technology trends that are infiltrating events
Facial Recognition If you’ve been through an airport recently, you’ve probably noticed more and more of them with Clear kiosks at security checkpoints. The lines for Clear are much shorter than even TSA Pre Check, thanks to the fact that you aren’t scrambling to get out your ID and boarding pass. That’s because it uses […]
Standing out from the crowd at CES 2019
The world’s premiere event for the consumer technology industry, CES—which takes place every January in Las Vegas and is organized by the Consumer Technology Association—is a flashy trade show where vendors and exhibitors from around the globe pull out all the stops to showcase the best new products and services in the industry. This year’s […]