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What Have We Learned About Creating Engaging Meetings from Virtual Conferences?

The MatrixFiles

Worked with their speakers to add interactive elements, from polls to contests. Polls and contests to add sparkle to a session or break. .” But with virtual, more thought has gone into the quality of the sessions to make sure people stay engaged and don’t log off. Coached speakers to become better presenters.

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Top 21 Virtual Event Ideas for Your Next Online Event

AccelEvents

Just like games, contests are virtual event ideas that can get people talking. Maybe the cutest pet contest or something event/topic-focused that does not require attendees to be on site. . Maybe the cutest pet contest or something event/topic-focused that does not require attendees to be on site. . Polls and Q&As.

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How to Drive Virtual Event Engagement with Gamification

AccelEvents

That lack of enthusiasm can destroy what would have otherwise been an exciting, informative, and useful experience. Define the game’s parameters for yourself and then clearly convey that information to all attendees before things get underway. Share that information on social media as well. This idea works best on social media.

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How to Drive Virtual Event Engagement with Gamification

AccelEvents

That lack of enthusiasm can destroy what would have otherwise been an exciting, informative, and useful experience. Define for yourself the parameters of the game and then clearly convey that information to all attendees before things get underway. Share that information on social media as well.

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How to Build a Social Media Following: Top Secrets Revealed

Nonprofits Source

According to a recent Hootsuite poll, only 20% of nonprofits feel ‘extremely confident’ that they are maximizing their social media potential. Once you’ve gathered this information, you should be able to answer common questions like: Where should you post? Post content that directs back to your website for more information.

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3 Membership Engagement Strategies to Try Today

Neon CRM

Challenge your members to a photo contest, and require that all entries use the same branded hashtag. A simple interest poll can provide a considerable boost in attendees. Remember to keep it interesting—feature a member, include relevant information about your organization, or even include some behind-the-scenes pics!

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How to Drive Virtual Event Engagement with Gamification

AccelEvents

That lack of enthusiasm can destroy what would have otherwise been an exciting, informative, and useful experience. Define for yourself the parameters of the game and then clearly convey that information to all attendees before things get underway. Share that information on social media as well.

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