Planning a webinar or virtual event? Here’s why we love Intrado.
In recent months, businesses have come to rely on virtual events and webinars to stay connected with their communities while live events are on hold. Since the late 90s and early 2000s, the advent of webinars and virtual events has given organizations the opportunity to expand their brand awareness virtually, through digital platforms. However, the undeniable value of face to face events has always prevailed.
Over the years, we’ve seen a lot of virtual event platforms come and go. Due to over anticipation of demand and under delivery in terms of customer engagement, we’re still learning how to leverage virtual events to best serve everyone. Luckily, some companies have continued to create platforms for virtual events that are increasingly sophisticated and interactive. At Soundings Connect, we’re highly impressed by Intrado’s suite of cloud-based webcasting and virtual event solutions.
While it remains unclear how meetings and events will reshape in the future, we’re certain hybrid events that include combined elements of live events and virtual events will be in-demand. We recommend getting familiar with Intrado’s cloud-based solutions, which have become optimal tools for webinars and interactive virtual events. In our opinion, their platform comes the closet you can to simulating a live event.
Here’s five reasons why we love Intrado:
1) User-friendly UX
User experience is a crucial factor for both hosts and attendees who use virtual event platforms. Intrado’s Webcast Pro and Webcast Essential platforms are outfitted with an intuitive interface and dashboard that are easy for users to navigate. Users can choose enter these webcast solutions in self-service mode or opt to work with Intrado’s end to end professional event support. Either way, these virtual solutions are designed to empower users to easily plug-in, interact and engage virtually.
2) Cloud-based access
We’ve all had the experience of downloading an app or plug-in to use technology, or the need for IT support from a third-party vendor. With Intrado, there’s no need for extra software or hardware installations. Intrado’s cloud-based webcasting platforms provide easy access to an intuitive, cloud-based experience. The platforms are compatible with operating systems for PC, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android. This means that anyone can join through any device with seamless connectivity to a single platform. We can’t understate the importance of accessibility when our mission is to bring people together from around the globe.
3) Customization
Intrado’s webcasting tools can be scaled to fit events of different sizes and budgets. Organizations planning several events concurrently can utilize different event modules with custom branding capabilities, multiple event registrations and access to microsites for tracking registrants and attendees. In addition, these webinar tools come with multiple webinar registration templates, subsequent emails and secure access control. Organizations strive to make events engaging, interactive and memorable. Intrado’s webcasting tools are easy to set up and manage so that organizations can focus on creating unique virtual experiences with customized branding – also offering sponsorship opportunities.
4) Data and attendee behavior reports
Whether your hosting a virtual event for hundreds of people or tens of thousands, Intrado’s Webcast Pro and Webcast Essential can help you synthesize attendee feedback and leverage subsequent data from a centralized reporting module. Analyze the data behind your events and gain insights about how to improve attendee experiences by activating Intrado’s user-friendly attendee behavior dashboard. The data can inform your scheduled email confirmations and follow-ups for improved attendee engagement and experience.
5) Global Reach
Intrado’s platforms have been designed to expand your global reach. Each virtual event solution comes with interfaces available in multiple languages and close captioning to accompany the high-quality video. While travel is limited, it’s important to have access to tools that will make it possible to connect with your global community. With Intrado, you can collaborate with international business partners, even from home. In the future, cloud-based providers like Intrado will help us create hybrid events so that we can continue to offer access and participation for attendees living around the globe.
Intrado’s Webcast Pro and Webcast Essential also include Q&A, polling, chat and social networking features of which the possibilities are endless for attendees to get the most out of your webinars and virtual events. While we’re still adjusting to meet the demands of coming together while being apart, it’s important to continue the conversation about how we will rise to the occasion.
We’re looking to the virtual event specialists in our network to lead the way as we continue to embrace webinars and virtual solutions until we can meet again in person. Need support for an upcoming webinar or virtual event?
Learn more about the virtual event support available from the Soundings Connect network here.
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