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August 15, 2023
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How does one define “webinar”? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a webinar as a live, online educational presentation during which participants can submit questions and comments. Webinars have been gaining momentum since the pandemic and are quickly becoming a powerful communication tool for businesses, organizations, and individuals alike. But why?
Webinars offer a versatile platform for lead generation, brand promotion, and networking. Plus, they enable real-time interaction, which fosters relationships and engagement beyond geographical boundaries.
In this blog, we’ll explore the power of webinars and how you can incorporate them into your events strategy!
Before running a webinar, it’s important to understand your specific goals. Are you seeking to educate your audience and drive sign-ups to your product or service? Or are you looking to foster employee learning with an engaging digital presentation?
If you’re not sure where to start, here are 4 common benefits of webinars:
Now that you understand the main benefits of running a webinar, let’s dive into what you need to know in order to successfully run one!
Planning a webinar begins with selecting a relevant topic and targeting the right audience. To make a lasting impression, you need to understand who you’re speaking to and how your material will help them achieve their goals.
Once you’ve selected a topic that will “wow” your audience, plan and organize the content—including the visual presentation—to ensure clarity and flow. No one likes jumbled or confusing information!
Lastly, you’ll need to build out your tech stack to ensure seamless execution. The best way to ensure this is with a great internet connection, quality audio-video equipment, and an epic webinar platform. Even with the best equipment, it’s always important to test your tech before the event day to avoid issues!
It’s showtime! To ensure a smooth experience, make sure that the speaker(s) have brushed up on their presentation skills, including speaking at a relaxed and well-timed pace, so that nothing important gets missed.
Regularly engaging the audience throughout the presentation is also key. Don’t be afraid to break the fourth wall and check in about how everyone is doing!
From there, keep things interesting with compelling multimedia, visuals, and interactive elements that capture your audience’s attention.
Finally, wrap up with a comprehensive Q&A session that encourages audience participation.
Just because your attendees have logged off, doesn’t mean their journey is over. Be sure to send all attendees a thank you email explaining how to access webinar recording, presentation slides, and related resources.
Next, it’s time to collect feedback. Don’t wait too long—the best time to send out feedback surveys is within the first 24 hours, while your event is still fresh in attendees’ minds. Make sure to collect data on both what went well and what could be improved. This can help make your next webinar even better!
Webinars come in all shapes and sizes:
Selecting the right webinar platform requires careful evaluation. Be sure to consider factors like user-friendliness, integration capabilities with existing systems, audience size capacity, cost, and the quality of customer support.
Whether you host a few webinars a year or a few hundred, Attendease empowers you to customize and host each type of event from one easy-to-use platform! With robust live, on-demand, and livestream capabilities—not to mention a host of engaging interactive elements—Attendease gives your audience that “in-person” feeling while they’re attending your webinar.
When it comes to hosting a successful webinar, we’ve got you covered. Here are our top tips for ensuring that your webinar makes a positive, lasting impression:
Taken together, these tips contribute to a smooth and effective webinar experience. You’ve got this!
Webinars are a powerful digital tool for organizations everywhere. By understanding the key components of a successful webinar, staying organized, and choosing the right platform for your needs, you too can leverage webinars as part of your overall events and communications strategy.
Looking for a way to seamlessly manage your webinars without the stress? Try Attendease.
Say goodbye to paying for multiple tools for each different type of webinar you host. With Attendease, you can manage your event website, registration, and automated communications to event day and beyond, all from one webinar software.
Ready to put your webinars on auto-pilot? Book a demo today!
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