See how you can create your virtual event with powerful video content and participant engagement. Let’s evaluate what resources we can use to reach digital audiences.
The Coronavirus and the subsequent self-isolation, ban on mass (and then any other) events forced organizers to look for alternatives to the usual online events. What besides the wonderful Youtube broadcast with shared chat can organizers use?
Let’s take a look at the most in-demand services that will help organize an online event, attract guests and integrate your platforms.
Jitsi
French service allows you to hold a video conference and immediately broadcast to Youtube or external resources. There is chat, screen recording, the ability to organize windows of speakers. The picture quality and speed are excellent. There is an app and web version, very convenient.
Livestream
A long running, respected app also allows you to stream your own content live online. You can search for interesting broadcasts around the world. Friends with Vimeo. You can set notifications so you don’t miss out. Broadcast live from your phone or tablet to viewers watching on Facebook, Twitter, Livestream, etc.. There is built-in chat. TED uses this service.
Google Hangouts
A handy collaboration tool and a suitable option for a small, in-house event. Google Hangouts brings together speakers, guests, and organizers and offers messaging, group chats, videos, and emoji.
Microsoft Teams
In addition to the usual Skype for Business, Microsoft has various solutions for event organizers. Microsoft Teams allows you to organize chat, video conferences, joint editing of documents – texts, tables, presentations. In general – a suitable solution for collaborative work, not only for communication.
Discord
Discord’s trick is the possibility of screen demonstration and multi-user voice chat.
It is convenient for product demonstrations, when the presenter shows the functionality of the site or software, while giving comments and answering questions. There’s a text hour, too, of course. Handy for learning and. perfect for going through games. Video chat is not really needed here, but all other features are on top. There is a Russian language interface and a large community of users.
On24
Digital first events are the new normal – golden words. English-speaking (!) service On24 is a comprehensive webinar platform that allows event organizers to create personalized digital experiences in real time for participants of virtual events. Lots of analytical tools, for understanding audience behavior.
GoToWebinar
GoToWebinar is one of the most popular platforms for those who want to participate in online seminars. With its simplistic design and intuitive user interface, it is quite easy to actively participate in a virtual session using a smartphone. It’s also ideal for those presenting or organizing an event, as this package provides a centralized portal for updating timelines and communicating with attendees. Works on iPad.
vMix Call
A service for simultaneous video calls, streaming video with extensive customization functionality. It is a great tool for creating a fast and working video conference that speakers can connect to from any device, computer or smartphone, via Google Chrome and Safari browsers.
Conclusions: which tools to use to organize online events
Each tool has its own advantages for different event formats. Consequently, the pricing policy is different as well. You can range from a free Youtube broadcast to exclusive events on a specialized online platform. However, any tool requires serious preparation and adaptation of the material and, of course, perfect technical realization.
