GlobalMeet Newsletter - May 2024 Edition

Welcome to the May edition of GlobalMeet's Newsletter, which brings you the latest in news, thought leadership, product highlights, market insights, and much more. Brought to you by virtual and hybrid event industry experts GlobalMeet, this newsletter is your gateway to staying informed and inspired.

Industry experts GlobalMeet and Hive Streaming joined forces to explore the overlooked significance of internal events and the crucial balance needed between external and internal initiatives for organizational success. They examined the hidden costs of failed internal events, offered insights on how to avoid events failing, and the importance of proactive crisis communication plans in turning setbacks into success. Watch now on-demand.

Enhanced Presenter Layouts:

Experience smarter screen management with our upgraded layout automation and optimization features! This innovative addition intelligently adjusts screen focus based on active speakers, ensuring seamless transitions. Plus, presenters can effortlessly mute their cameras and exit broadcast view with just a single click.

Virtual and Blurred Backgrounds for Presenters:

Choose from our diverse range of virtual backgrounds to enhance your event's atmosphere. Want to add your brand's signature touch? Simply upload your custom background. Need to maintain a polished, professional appearance? No worries—our background blur feature has got you covered.

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This?article?features GlobalMeet’s President Michele Dobnikar’s expert commentary on?cyber security as it pertains to virtual events, highlighting how in a virtual setting,?event security should be taken into consideration from the formulation of the event to its conclusion.?

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This article shares GlobalMeet’s CTO Ken Robert’s expert commentary on the future of AI in the virtual conferencing space, highlighting the AI trends GlobalMeet anticipates for 2024.

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This article shares GlobalMeet’s SVP of Marketing Frank Paterno’s thoughts on how B2B marketers drive more ROI from their online events, exploring the most unique online events by B2B tech brands.

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April 22nd was Earth Day, reminding us to be kinder to planet Earth. One area that businesses can make change in is to go virtual or hybrid with events.

Did you know that virtual events can reduce carbon footprint by 94% and energy usage by 90%? By combining in-person and virtual attendance, hybrid events can cut carbon emissions by 67%. Hybrid events streamline operations, reduce costs, save time, and increase inclusivity—all while eliminating jet lag and boosting productivity. Read our infographic here.

Virtual Event Marketing

So, you’ve decided to run a virtual event—great call. But it’s one thing to host a webcast; it’s quite another to have a buzzing audience that’s eager to engage…

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How to Plan a Virtual Event: A Step-by-Step Guide

In this guide, we’ll explore the essentials of building a strong event team, creating engaging content and agendas, and the crucial steps of technical and rehearsal planning…

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Navigating Corporate Event Management Software: A Comprehensive Guide

Corporate events aren’t quite as stuffy as they used to be, huh? Today, they play a pivotal role in fostering brand awareness, building relationships, and driving key objectives—all critical components to running an impactful operation…

Read more here.

That's it for the May edition of GlobalMeet's Newsletter. Thanks for tuning in and we'll see you next month!

- The GlobalMeet Team