Virtual Streaming Webinars, Meetings, and Conventions
Virtual events can be finicky. The audio might be too soft or the videos might buffer or you might just notice problems with people being able to listen or participate. As the host of a webinar, meeting or convention, it’s up to you to make sure it’s successful. Read on to make sure that you’ve managed everything proactively and that you’re not dealing with any downtime.
How to Ensure a Successful Event for Virtual Streaming Webinars
Before you start, you’ll want to make sure that you have the technological requirements to keep your event running in the long term. This means having the right power, strong internet, and a place to back up your recordings. Only once you’ve checked your technology can you try to add other aspects to make your event all the more engaging.
Keep an Eye on your Power
First off, keep an eye on your power supply and power redundancy. Power redundancy is all about making sure that everything is plugged in to Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units, which will protect your equipment against any possible power spikes.
Beyond this though, you’ll want to have a dedicated generator that will keep your event ongoing in the case of extreme weather. Test your power and make sure that you can support a virtual event, even if you’re not in an area that might get hit hard by the weather. It’s never a bad idea to be prepared with your power supply.
Your Bandwidth
You don’t want to be in the middle of your meeting when your internet goes out, which is why you’ll want to make sure that you have internet connections prepared in your home, streaming studios, or venues.
Always make sure that you have a backup internet connection in case that your internet does go out, and have a fiber-based option, DSL or Coax, just in case you find that the wireless doesn’t work.
Backups and Recordings
You’ll want to record your webinars for future usage or for members who weren’t able to be at the live event. This means setting up this recording feature on your own technology, or working with a company like GSE AV to ensure that your meeting is right at your fingertips at the end of your event.
These recordings can be stored for up to 60 days or more with some companies, so you’ll have time to gather your information.
Personnel
You may want to consider working with a company like GSE AV if you want two streaming managers to help your project along. With them there, you’ll never have to struggle with sudden outages or problems—you’ll always have the knowledge right at your fingertips.
Of course, even if you work on your own, do always make sure that you have someone there that can understand the technology. This is the best way to ensure that you don’t experience any issues with outages.
Make Your Event Successful
Beyond all of the technical requirements to ensure a successful event, you’ll want to work to actually make your event engaging.
Nowadays, it’s really simple to do this using social media. Live tweet your event or add stories to share tutorials, videos, special effects, and more. Make your event fun—you don’t only have to stick to a strict corporate feel.
You can do this just by thinking about what message you want to get across, who your audience is, and how you think you’ll get the most amount of people to participate. This includes checking how inclusive your event is, and adding in captions, descriptions, and color contrast to make sure that everyone can participate.
Conclusion
There’s a lot that goes into a virtual event, from your technology set up to the actual event itself. If you want a successful event though, you’ll spend some time checking on your technology as you promote your event, send out tweets, and prepare your information. By the time your event starts, you’ll be ready to make it a good one. For more information on Orlando Convention AV Rental, contact us today!