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Captions, subtitles, and transcripts are pivotal tools for businesses in prioritizing accessibility and inclusivity to serve distinct purposes and their audiences. Here’s a breakdown of each term and how they differ from one another.  Captions:   Captions are described as the textual representation of speech within a video placed during playback. This can include video dialogue, […]

Virtual events present unique challenges for event planners to ensure a successful and engaging experience for attendees. Here are three common challenges and strategies to overcome them:  Technical Glitches: One of the biggest concerns with virtual events is dealing with technical glitches like poor audio/video quality, connectivity issues, or platform failures. These problems can significantly […]

Conducting a comprehensive post-event analysis provides valuable insights and refines event strategy. Here are some key factors to consider when measuring the success of virtual and hybrid events: Registration and Attendance Metrics:  Tracking the number of registrants, actual attendees, and the ratio of in-person to virtual participants helps event organizers evaluate the event's reach and […]

When it comes to a one-room AV setup, there are several key components to consider that ensure a seamless and high-quality event. Some of the prominent and ideal specs for a one-room AV setup are: Camera and Video Conferencing System: A high-definition camera with a wide-angle lens to capture the whole room is essential. Robotic […]

While both human and AI captions offer distinct advantages, the right approach between the two is key to maximizing accessibility, quality, and cost-effectiveness for onsite, hybrid, and virtual events. Here is a closer look at both human-generated and AI captions and their impact on making onsite, hybrid, and virtual events accessible.  What are human-generated captions?  […]

As we transition into the era of hybrid events, ensuring accessibility for all attendees becomes crucial. One significant way to achieve this is by incorporating sign language interpretations into your event. Let's explore why sign language interpretations are essential and how they can enhance the experience for all participants.  Understanding Sign Language: Sign language facilitates […]

Audio-visual (AV) plays a pivotal role in event management. Be it organizing a trade fair, conference, or seminar, knowing these AV terms is critical for every event organizer. Here are 15 AV terms every event manager should know: 1. Projection Mapping: This technique involves using projectors to map visual content onto irregularly shaped objects or […]

Just to be clear, when I say 5 key takeaways, I really mean things that I took away from the event, rather than the top five facts, predictions, or concepts I learned at BizBash's delightful Connect 2023 conference in Minneapolis last week. So here they are: HOSTED BUYER WORKS!! For any event organizer dealing with […]

Creating high-quality events is more than just going through the motions and processes – it's an art requiring the expertise of experienced event organizers and solutions providers. A great event requires the organizer to juggle several balls – for an online event, attendee registration, publicity, attendee engagement, liaisons with speakers, and post-event engagement must be […]

While Zoom has pros like familiarity and low cost, there are multiple reasons make event platforms a better option for high-quality events. This article explores why event coordinators prefer event platforms over Zoom and how to choose the right one for your brand. What Is an Event Platform? An event platform is a digital venue […]