Did you know that First Sight Media have delivered thousands of successful online events over the last 20 years?
Over that time we’ve built up a lot of knowledge on what it takes to produce the best online and hybrid events, and we wanted to share some of our tried and tested tips with you!
“The customer service and commitment to a quality delivery is First Sight Media's top trump. They have a highly professional and approachable team who go out of their way to enable us to deliver quality events and will offer their expertise and suggest enhancements to drive higher production values. Their willingness to share industry best practice is invaluable.” Rosie Munro, Corporate Events Manager, University of Bedfordshire
Here are just a few ways you can elevate your virtual events beyond a simple Zoom meeting and keep your audience tuned in...
CREATE A SLICK TV-SHOW-STYLE PRODUCTION
Keep changing the format and vary your speakers! Allow a 15-20-minute block for each agenda, anymore and you're stepping into that fatigue territory.
We can elevate your events even further with our world-class tech! Using the latest cameras, microphones, lighting, screens and staging, we’re able to provide your audience with a polished production they can’t look away from whether they’re watching in the room or on a screen. From switching between presenters and panel discussions, and using lower thirds to add the names of speakers and session titles, we’re continuously changing the format of your event, delivering high production values that immerse your audience.
AVOID MAKING EVENTS TOO LONG
Death by PowerPoint is a no-go. Remember to also build in plenty of time for discussion and panel sessions.
Through our experience in online events, we provide our clients with creative input when it comes to setting out their programmes. This ensures that their events flow, factoring in when and where to insert sessions so momentum is kept up and audience rates remain sky-high. An example of how we keep the flow of content rolling is by integrating pre-recorded content that can be seamlessly combined with the live show. Having planned sessions keeps scheduling in place and allows for a steady output of content.
INTEGRATE INTERACTIVE TOOLS
Use platforms such as Slido or Kahoot! to help with engagement. Insert a word cloud to encourage participants to share something about themselves (for example, their location) then watch your interactivity score soar.
We offer our customers access to the best interactive tools to ensure that their entire audience is kept entertained, no matter if they’re attending online or in-person. We even facilitate breakout rooms to allow opportunities for networking and discussion and other activities that involve your online audience such as Q&As, gamification and live chat functionality.
As a trusted partner, the complete production management we deliver gives our customers the peace of mind that allows them to feel they’re in safe hands.
So, allow us to take the reins and run your next online event, leaving you free to focus on the content. From tech-checks with your speakers and producing high quality pre-recorded content, to chasing slide decks – we’ll handle it all!
Get in touch to see how we can help elevate your next online or hybrid event.