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Established in 1991, PGi began with a simple goal: Empower people and businesses to connect and collaborate. Throughout our 27-year history, PGi has met the changing technology landscape to bring enterprises around the world easy-to-use and effective collaboration and communication solutions.
Today’s connected business environment demands more than a connected workforce. To compete and win, you need the tools and support to enable the ultimate level of team member synergy and interaction. PGi’s flagship collaboration product, GlobalMeet®, is up for that challenge, with a complete range of reliable communications and connectivity solutions that allow people to contribute ideas in real time, from any location.
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All About the Tech: Virtual Town Halls Without a Hitch
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If you’re looking for a cost-effective, eco-friendly, and ultimately effective way to keep all of your key stakeholders in the know, then a virtual town hall is the answer. When it comes to staying connected seamlessly, the right technology is the best place to start.
We share tips to take your virtual town hall to the next level with the right webcasting platform.
Keep Your Brand at the Forefront
Don’t let your next virtual town hall feel generic – show off your brand’s uniqueness with every touch! The key is to create a professional atmosphere while also connecting attendees into one community. A customizable portal will allow this process to happen naturally.
Plan for Several Speakers
Especially in a virtual town hall, it’s important to allow many speakers to present. Did you know that up to 15 presenters can participate in your webcast from multiple locations across the globe? Secure internet access and just a bit of training (provided by us) beforehand are all that’s needed to get your speakers ready for a virtual town hall.
Presenters can also offer their materials to attendees in a number of different ways, from audience polling to Q&A features to screen-sharing, there are numerous ways to share your knowledge and connect with the crowd. This is a great way for company leadership to present as one united unit, no matter where speakers are attending from!
Keep Your Insights Secure
Security is the top priority when it comes to a virtual town hall. These events usually include sharing proprietary company information, motivational insights, or even future projects and plans that might not be ready for anyone outside of the meeting to see (especially competitors!).
With GlobalMeet webcast, our platform offers enterprise-level security with:
- Login authentication
- Password protection
- Limited audience access
Get Ready to Engage & Listen!
Part of the virtual town hall experience is creating an environment where audience members feel free to participate and really interact with the presentation. Setting aside time for questions to be answered directly by company leadership is always a good idea in these events. Any good town hall meeting provides an interactive environment for employees to ask questions and hear the answers direct from company leaders. This is also an important time to acknowledge employees and overall strengthen the community feel within your organization. At the end of the day, attendees should leave feeling like their concerns were heard and that management is listening.
To pull off all these goals, you need the right webcast software. Delivering a feeling of connection, especially in a remote environment, takes certain features like audience chat, Q&A, and even polling. Offering an on-demand link so attendees and leadership alike have access to the entire presentation is another way to keep everyone on the same page. Today, it’s more important than ever that the relationship between employees and company leadership is maintained.
Measure Success and Use Event Insights for Future Planning
When your event is over, the valuable insights available through analytics and extensive reporting are a great way to start preparing for your next event. Gauging areas like employee engagement can help you improve your virtual town halls to come.
Need Managed Services? We’re Here to Help!
Any type of event planning and organizing can be a stressful ordeal (especially when technology and global audiences are concerned). To keep a presentation running smoothly and audiences engaged, having a team to support you can be key.
There are two choices in service: operator-assisted, managed events or a self-serve platform with all the relevant training completed prior to the event. When it comes to best-in-class support and training, don’t think you’re alone! Reach out today to learn more about how our GlobalMeet platform can help your next virtual town hall succeed.
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