With 275,000+ financial advisors in the U.S., how are you differentiating your business from the rest? The wealth management market is vast, with leading industry players boasting over 50,000 individual financial advisors. In a sea of sameness, your financial advisors must stand out to succeed. More than deep analytical skills, a passion for financial planning, and a desire to help clients, utilizing the latest technology like video can help you stand out in the busy financial sector. An astounding 90% of financial organizations operate remotely or in a hybrid model, making video production a ..read more

Whether you're presenting financial information at a shareholder’s meeting, spearheading a new product launch, or educating your customers on new product features, all great webcasts have a few elements in common. Incorporating these elements into your virtual and hybrid event can help increase audience engagement, boost your brand recognition, and even encourage higher attendance at your next event. In addition, a compelling virtual event can pay for itself in both sales and customer loyalty. So, what five elements should every successful webcast have to increase your ROI? And how can you inc ..read more

How are you handling sensitive investor relations in a hybrid or remote world? Historically, these conversations were often held in person due to the nature of the confidential information, sometimes sticky situations, and important relationship-building that was best facilitated face-to-face. By 2030, it’s projected that the global virtual events industry will hit $774 billion, an almost 10x increase from 2019, and the investor relations industry will absolutely be participating in that growth. Workforces are increasingly distributed, teams and investors are located globally, and businesses a ..read more

Heading into 2023, webcasting will be more relevant than ever for lead generation for brands in nearly every industry. But to make the most of your investment, you’ll want to follow best practices for your virtual event. So follow these steps to make the most of your webcast, from the first opt-in forms through follow-ups. Start With Your Goals Before you decide to host a webcast just for the sake of hosting an event, determine your goals and key metrics you’ll be tracking. Are you hosting a press conference to unveil a new product? Educating clients about new features? Or increasing your bran ..read more

As the pandemic forced companies into virtual meetings and remote work arrangements, more publicly owned companies are embracing virtual or hybrid formats for earnings calls, investor days, and other investor relations events. If you’ve heard the expression, “the medium is the message,” this is especially true during investor outreach communications. Whether the message is to report high profits during an earnings call, or you are trying to get ahead of bad news or explain missed projections, an engaging, professionally produced webcast can leave investors with positive feelings about your com ..read more

Maybe you have virtual town halls quarterly, monthly, or even weekly to keep remote employees engaged and thriving. Workers report feeling more disconnected from workplaces now that many organizations are fully remote or hybrid; for example, new hires feel more disconnected after onboarding remotely, but company town halls are a great way to connect and inform. They also help make team members feel tightly aligned with the company objectives and mission. 3 Ways to Produce More Engaged Employees 1. Offer Before and After Town Hall Events for Interaction People who feel more closely connected to ..read more

How are you handling sensitive investor relations in a hybrid or remote world? Historically, these conversations were often held in person due to the nature of the confidential information, sometimes sticky situations, and important relationship-building that was best facilitated face-to-face. By 2023, it’s projected that the global virtual events industry will hit $774 billion, an almost 10x increase from 2019, and the investor relations industry will absolutely be participating in that growth. Workforces are increasingly distributed, teams and investors are located globally, and businesses a ..read more

Are you looking for ways to reduce your organization’s carbon footprint and improve sustainability and accessibility? Companies like yours are increasingly looking to webcasts and hybrid events to reduce their carbon footprint and make events accessible to more people by removing geographical barriers. Sustainability By the Numbers First, let’s consider the statistics: Hosting a webcast vs. an in-person event can reduce the carbon footprint of that event by 90%. Even when you factor in electricity costs and bandwidth, you’ll see a dramatic increase in sustainability by eliminating travel, food ..read more

Preparing engaging content for your online event takes a lot of work. From preparing your presenters to crafting an agenda and timeline to ensuring speakers have the right materials, it’s a critical part of planning a successful webcast. A successful virtual event is a combination of interesting content and engaging presenters, so you want to invest time to make sure your content is prepped and ready for the audience. Here are three ways to make sure your content and presentations are relevant, engaging, and well-prepared. 1. Host a Practice Session with Speakers Small technicalities or speake ..read more

Are you considering making your next networking conference a hybrid event? A hybrid event is simply one that combines both an in-person and virtual experience. It is successful when both in-person and virtual attendees can experience the event together, participate equally, and are offered the same engaging content. But how can you ensure your hybrid event is a success for both you and the members of your networking organization, whether they are attending in person or virtually? Choose a Powerful Keynote Speaker You’ll want to choose a keynote speaker and other presenters that deliver value t ..read more