New to ConventionPlanit.com, may we introduce Mary Ann Pierce, President & Founder of MAP Digital, who spoke to our Advisory Council about getting started with a virtual meeting or event. Mary Ann has produced onsite and virtual events worldwide for the past 20 years. What information should you consider? Mary Ann says to find the best virtual meeting company for your needs, it’s important to qualify your meeting. Sound familiar? Virtual meetings have nuances of thier own, just like a face-to-face meeting. She offers the following qualifying information to consider when searching for a virtual meeting partner:
1. Date(s) of event
2. Examples of website or agenda that you want to replicate virtually
3. Where are the speakers located (time zones matter!)
4. How many sessions, and what is the format (panels, keynotes, individual presenters, etc/)? Are any sessions concurrent? Will there be slide presentations? Video or audio only?
5. Audience locations / time zones?
6. Interactivity (ask-a-question, chat, audience response, etc.)
7. Is admission free? Does it require payment? Is it restricted but free?
8. Where will your content usage data be sent?
9. How long do you want the content available?
10. Do you need video snippets for a content marketing campaign?
About MAP Digital Virtual Events powered by MetaMeetings:
For over 20 years, MAP Digital has fused the digital space onto investment banking conferences and CEO-level events. Headquartered in New York City, we produce onsite and virtual events worldwide. MAP Digital: MetaMeetings® platform captures speakers’ presentations from anywhere; and then streams them onto the content-rich, interactive, secure and compliant MetaMeetings® website. There is no limitation in the number of attendees and sessions that can be archived for return engagements. Attendees’ content usage data is captured and resides in the MetaMeetings platform. Post event the archived videos can be transformed into content marketing snippets amplifying your speakers and brand thought leadership via social media which expands your networks and audience development efforts.
