Avoiding Virtual Event Pitfalls and some EventTech News

In the episode, Tess and Keith talk about avoiding some of the pitfalls when pivoting your live event to virtual. Some of the news includes Attendify's new virtual platform, Hio's new virtual networking features, and Splash Virtual's event marketing programs. Common Pitfalls when hosting a Virtual Event Too much tech or picking the wrong platform You must have a plan Practice, Practice, Practice Incomplete instructions for attendees Make sure to have a rehearsal for speakers Check your speakers set up long before they go live Not all presentations have to be live - Example UPPERCASE2020 Not all attendees want to network We also throw in some talk of Entrepreneur Magazine's article, 111 Free Tools to Help You Through the Coronavirus Pandemic.