Have Your Hybrid Attendees Mentally Checked Out? Pull Them Back with Interactive Polls

Maintaining audience engagement during hybrid events can be quite challenging and if they’re not engaged, half of them are already daydreaming or scrolling away. ??

So, if you need to snap your audience out of the “Zoom mode”, polls can come to the rescue! They're one of the most underrated ARS tools, and with Eventcombo, you can fire off unlimited polls that keep both virtual and in-person attendees awake and engaged—no extra coffee required! All powered by our hybrid platform.?

Not sure how to make your polls more engaging? Check out these simple, effective tips below!?

Engage Participants with Fun, Interactive Poll Questions?

Let’s be honest—boring questions are a surefire way to make your audience zone out. You want your attendees to feel like they’re more than just bodies in seats; they’re the event pros of the moment! So, asking questions that grab their attention is key.?

Start with light, fun questions to get everyone comfortable. Then, move on to event-related topics to keep them focused and engaged. Avoid cramming multiple answers into one question. If you have more than one thing to ask, split them into separate questions so each one packs a punch.?

Tip: Use attendee data from your event tech platform to tailor questions that really hit home. You’ll know exactly what makes your audience tick.?

Let the Audience Speak in Real Time?

What really gets people pumped during a hybrid event is getting involved in real time! With live polls, your audience can chime in instantly and share their thoughts.?Plus, you can use their instant feedback to tweak your content or adjust strategies on the spot.?

Tip: Learn how effective your chosen speakers are by asking attendees to rate them midway through the session. ?

All-in-one event management software, like Eventcombo, makes this easy with live polls and real-time Q&As. With customizable question formats and built-in engagement tools, you’re all set to keep both virtual and in-person attendees hooked from start to finish.?

Boost Engagement with Some Friendly Competition?

Want to see your audience’s competitive streak? Make things fun by introducing a leaderboard for top poll participants and award points for correct answers. Throw in some trivia questions or quizzes related to the event and watch the energy rise. ?

Tip: Use prizes like gift cards or event swag for the winners. This will encourage more participation. ?

?Whether they’re attending virtually or in-person, your polls will turn into the ultimate engagement booster when you add a little competition to the mix.?

Mix It Up to Keep Engagement High?

Play around with different types to keep things fresh.?Kick off with icebreakers, add quizzes during sessions, and wrap up with feedback polls. Use opener polls to gauge excitement and retrospective polls to gather reflections on past events. Keep it engaging from start to finish!??

Tip: Get creative. Use formats like word clouds, ranking scales, even image-based options to pose a variety of questions.?

And, of course, track participation with your event platform to see what’s hitting the mark!?

Summing Up?

Turning your polls into engagement powerhouses isn’t rocket science. With the right approach you’ll have your audience wide awake and eager to participate. Eventcombo’s event tech for hybrid events has everything you need to?make your event a hit.?