Where should you host your virtual event? There are so many useful platforms and software options available today for hosting your virtual event. Disclaimer- I am not affiliated with or receiving any compensation from the companies listed below, but will link to their websites so that you may further research your options.
Which of the headings below best describes the type of event you are looking to hold?
Live Talk Shows/ Podcasts/ Interview Shows
Holding a live talk show or podcast can be a great way to engage your audience on the platforms where they hang out the most! It’s an excellent way to get real-time audience feedback and to have real-time Q and A sessions. Obviously, where you live-stream the show will depend on where your audience is.
Here are some of the best places to hold a live podcast or talk show:
- Facebook Live
- LinkedIn Live
- Instagram Live
- TikTok Live
- YouTube Live
- Clubhouse
- Streamyard (for streaming to multiple social platforms)
- BeLive (for streaming to multiple social platforms)
Online Summits
Where to hold your online summit depends upon several things. How lengthy will the summit be? How much control do you want over the branding and software used for this experience? Will the summit attendees be able to watch replays if they miss part of it?
In any case, here are some of the best places and platforms to use when hosting an online summit:
Workshops
Holding an interactive workshop that will include lots of audience engagement? These software options allow your attendees to interact with you:
- Zoom
- Hopin
- Virtual Summit Software
- SpotMe
- Facebook Live in a Private Facebook Group. (great for shorter workshops that will not take more than an hour or so). You can also Livestream to a limited amount of Facebook friends.
On-Demand Webinars
Are you hosting a set it and forget it type of event? If so, here are some software options that will allow you to pre-record webinar content, and then stream it at particular times as if live:
I hope that this has helped you gain clarity on the amount of options available for your specific type of virtual event. What type of event will you be holding and where? Let me know down in the comments!
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