PGi Blog Resources for Virtual Events and Global Collaboration for Businesses

Established in 1969 by the United Nations, World Telecommunications Day highlights the most popular global technologies and raises awareness of how the internet helps advance international society. What Is World Telecommunications Day? World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) helps raise awareness of the possibilities that widespread internet access and other information and communication technologies (ICT) can bring to society. …

You know that virtual events — just like in-person meetings and events — require energy in the form of electric use, equipment, and typically even office space. But you might be surprised to discover that the carbon footprint of a fully virtual event drops by 90% compared to a fully in-person conference. Shift to a hybrid event, and you’ll save …

GlobalMeet Webcast can handle all types of corporate communications events, be it a Sales and Marketing Town Hall, a CEO Briefing, Senior leadership calls, Departmental Town Halls, HR events such as a benefit and pension update, wellbeing updates and policy and compliance training. A move to GlobalMeet Webcast for all your corporate communications makes preparations for the webcast simpler for …

Using video platforms to connect with employees or customers may have peaked in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s unlikely to drop in popularity anytime soon. ® Webcast, in partnership with Hive Streaming allows you to analyze your efforts and review key performance indicators (KPIs) to refine your presentations and make them more effective and engaging. Here are some …

Webcast insights can be powerful as they help you decide what is working and what aspects need improvement to better connect with the audience. Hive Video Analytics by Hive Streaming offer a new, innovative way to understand and optimize the performance of your live events. Increased monitoring, tracking, and reporting are powered by aggregated metrics that you can easily review …

Many companies focus their efforts on hiring the best and brightest employees. But amidst the Great Resignation, when 4.5 million employees left their jobs, perhaps human resource directors and company executives should be looking for ways to reduce churn. Reports say as many as 30% of employees who quit last year were seeking greater flexibility. Finding ways to let employees …

A webcast can be a highly effective tool for demand generation and lead generation. But only if you can engage audience members to get them thinking fondly about your offerings and create customer loyalty. A basic lecture or “talking head” product presentation won’t cut it for today’s audiences, who expect more from nearly every entertainment experience — even an educational …

In a post-pandemic world, the implications of crisis management have changed. While crisis planning may have seemed like a futile exercise in the past, the COVID-19 pandemic showed that an unforeseen event could change the world in an instant. This can include pandemics, but also earthquakes, fires, terrorist activity, floods, and data breaches. Any one of these occurrences calls for …

In the past, business people did most of their connecting and networking in person. Looking each other in the eye and shaking hands were seen as the only real ways to make a connection. However, with advancements in technology virtual events and meetings can be just as engrossing and provide an equal amount of opportunities to interact with others. Holding …

What Are the Benefits of Webcast for the Global Enterprise? Positioning yourself as a global enterprise includes catering to interested parties around the world who want to find out more about your services. Finding ways to connect with these people regardless of their location can be a powerful step forward for your company and extend your reach far beyond your …

Incorporating new technology into investor relations (IR) calls may initially seem intimidating, but the benefits are numerous. Regardless of whether the content is likely to draw a positive response or the key metrics are less than projected, having an engaging video-based presentation will help the call go smoothly. Many enterprises use conference calls to convey the information investors want to know. However, …

Effective webcasting software is the key to a successful virtual event for your company. But equally important is the service, including fully managed solutions, offered by your webcasting software provider. Whether your organization uses virtual events for lead generation and demand generation or free customer training to build relationships and loyalty, webcasting software can help your business grow. Let’s look …

Consistent branding across your virtual event is more important than ever in an era where potential customers are overwhelmed by choices. Ensuring every piece of content you produce is branded and leads back to your site in some way helps build a stronger relationship with potential new clients and allows you to leave a lasting impression. GlobalMeet® Webcast allows you …

If you’re looking to increase engagement during your webcasts and promote your brand in a new and exciting way, it might be time to consider hosting a virtual summit. A virtual summit brings people from different companies and organizations together to discuss similar topics. These events give your audience a chance to hear people’s perspectives outside your organization, which can …

Hybrid events have become the perfect solution to COVID uncertainty. If you plan for a hybrid event and the in-person element is canceled for some reason, you can still have a successful conference, tradeshow, or webcast. Hybrid events give those who are hesitant to travel the opportunity to attend your event remotely. They also permit your organization to expand its reach …

Hybrid events have grown in popularity thanks to the many advantages they offer. By merging in-person and online events, hybrids can appeal to a much larger crowd than an in-person event. In addition, by removing the geographic restrictions to attending your event, you’re likely to get more registration and participation from people around the world. What Are Hybrid Events? In …

Webcasts have been gaining momentum for internal training and town hall meetings as well as promotions and lead generation for years now. But webcast use skyrocketed in 2020 and 2021, sparked by the pandemic. One report says that webcast use increased by 162% in 2021. With the wealth of content being live-streamed and available on-demand, it’s crucial that companies keep …

Companies that work toward improving their customers’ overall experience with their brand can experience up to 8% revenue growth above competitors, says a study from Bain & Company. But customer experience is such a nebulous subject. It relates to everything from the online checkout experience to how well your products perform for consumers — and how easy they are to use. Connecting …

The importance of internal communication within an enterprise can’t be underestimated. With more employees than ever working remotely, keeping them informed and feeling like full members of the workforce helps keep morale and productivity high. A webcast is a method of communication that is growing in popularity with executive teams who need to pass a message along to team members. This method …

GlobalMeet Webcast customers can use free training sessions, delivered via webcast, to grow accounts for their customers. If you’ve never considered this extended revenue opportunity — which can also help reduce churn — continue reading for some tips to build trust with your customers in 2022. The Power of a Free Webcast to Reduce Churn If you’re like many service …