LINKEDIN AUDIO EVENTS GUIDE

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Did you know that you can already attend and speak at any audio event?

I decided to write this guide, because I noticed that there are a lot of myths about the Audio events. Many Linkedin users don't even realize that EVERYONE can attend them.

Not only attend audio events but also speak at them. They just can not start an audio event by themselves yet. (more on this later)

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE, LISTEN OR SPEAK AT LINKEDIN AUDIO EVENTS? 
ANYONE CAN LISTEN IN OR SPEAK AT ANY LINKEDIN AUDIO EVENT         

What this guide covers

In this article, I'll answer the following questions I received on Linkedin Audio events.

1. What are Linkedin audio events?
2. Are Linkedin audio events for you? What are the strategic uses of audio events?
3. Do you already have access to hosting audio events? How can you check easily?
4. Can you attend audio events - even if you are not part of the Beta test?
5. Can you speak at audio events - even if you are not part of the Beta test?
6. What can you do to get early access to hosting your own audio events?
7. How can you find audio events of others?
8. How can you participate in audio events of others?
9. How can you speak at others' events, listen in or network in the chat.

During Linkedin Audio Events, you can message and networking with anyone - even if they are not your 1st degree connections! Powerful Linkedin networking opportunity          

WHAT ARE AUDIO EVENTS?

An audio event is a virtual event you hold, where participants join via audio only. Think about it like the "Clubhouse" or "Twitter Spaces" of Linkedin.

WHAT ARE THE BEST USES OF AUDIO EVENTS?

The possibilities are endless. You can:

• Host educational sessions to showcase your Expertise
• Announce upcoming launches for new products/services, podcasts, books, etc
• Interview Thought Leaders, Authors, Experts
• Strengthen your positioning by interviewing your successful clients
• Build community for your team by holding Virtual Happy Hours
• Meet like-minded people and deepen your relationships by hosting events on industry issues or current events

ARE AUDIO EVENTS STILL IN BETA? HOW CAN I CHECK IF I HAVE ACCESS TO AUDIO EVENTS?

Everyone has access to participating in audio events. You can speak at them to share your opinion or simply listen in. But few people like myself got selected to host the events during the Beta test phase.

*Feel to reach out, if you'd like me to start an audio event for you to speak at, to help you.

To see if you have access to it or not, go to your Dashboard. Click, on "create a new event" option. If you have the possibility to host your own Linkedin audio event, you will see it next to Linkedin Live. (screenshot below)

Screenshot below

HOW CAN YOU ACCELERATE GETTING ACCESS TO HOSTING YOUR LINKEDIN AUDIO EVENTS?

First requirement:

1. Make sure to have your Creator mode on. (It's on your dashboard. See screenshot below)

Having Creator mode on only has advantages and no single disadvantage.         

Step 2: Attend Audio events of others. Everytime you attend an event, it shows on your profile and Linkedin is closely watching this space.

This also allows you to learn how they work and network with people, who have hosting capability now so you can ask their help to host one for you

HOW TO FIND AUDIO EVENTS OF OTHERS?

To be honest, discoverability is a challenge at the moment so the best way to know about interesting events is:

1. Follow myself and other Creators, who can host audio rooms. We invite our connections to audio events
2. Ring the 'bell" next to people you'd like to hear from. Linkedin then notifies you of their posts, events, etc..
3. Search for the hashtag #linkedinaudioevent. (Unfortunately it doesn't show all audio events.).
4. Few people started their own newsletters to share audio events happening taht week like Christian Byza, Linkedin's Director for audio events and my friend Gabe Leal.

HOW CAN I SPEAK OR LISTEN AT A LINKEDIN AUDIO EVENT?

Everyone on Linkedin can participate, speak, listen in or chat with others at any audio event.

You can use your phone, tablet or desktop.

Few key features:

• Currently there is only 1 host. and max 17 Speakers on stage at any time. Everyone else is in the listening lounge. You or one of the Speakers need to move down for someone new to come on stage.
• You have to raise your hand for the host to be able to take you on stage from the listening lounge. After you raise your hand, the host will 'accept' you as a Speaker, when he/she wants to bring you on stage.
• Remember to mute yourself, as you get on stage.
• You can use Emojis to express how you feel about anyone's shares. The emoji icons also help the Speakers to ask questions to the audience or do surveys.
• The order of the speakers on stage appears different to everyone. So do not get upset, assuming the host skipped you.
• Max time limit for audio events is 3 hours
• Currently, you can not record the events.
• All rooms are public so everyone can hear you.
• Before the event starts, all attendees, who RSVP'd for the event from the event invite can wait in the Lounge.
• The Speakers can chat in the Lounge to each other before the event starts as well.

LINKEDIN NINJA TIP: HOW CAN YOU MESSAGE ANYONE DURING THE EVENT?

Here is my Linkedin growth hack gift for you:

The main event window only allows you to message your 1st degree connections.

BUT if you click on "Event Details" and then on "Networking" tab, you will see that you can message anyone regardless of whether you are connected to them or not.

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