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Selecting the right presenters for virtual events

Selecting the right presenters for virtual events

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Selecting the right presenters for virtual events

- The largest pitfall of any virtual event is engagement, and one of the easiest ways to fall into that pit is by choosing the wrong presenters to be involved or not giving them the level of support they need to deliver an impactful message. It's important to realize what your presenters are up against. Delivering a presentation online can be very uncomfortable. The most seasoned speakers have years of experience reading the room, interpreting the collective body language and mood of the audience, and all of this feedback is gone when presenting online. So during the negotiation process, ask if they can provide content examples to make sure their message carries well in an online format, and consider reaching out to content creators that are used to delivering in this medium. There are many unique benefits to virtual events, and one is that your keynotes don't have the traditional time commitment of traveling to and from your…

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