How to Use Event Networking and Webcasts to Extend the Reach of Your Conference Before, During and After the Event
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
1:00 - 1:30 p.m. Central
Looking for ways to increase networking between attendees and attendees? And attendees and exhibitors?
By combining customized event networking spaces with online presentations, conferences large and small are not only increasing participant networking, but also helping attendees be more productive on-site, which in turn increases their satisfaction with your event.
Whether you're planning your association's annual meeting or managing dozens of large events, join us for this webinar to get the latest trends and practical tips to:
- move networking beyond attendee lists and basic social media tools
- convert window shoppers into registered attendees through meaningful and relevant networking opportunities
- increase event value for your exhibitors and sponsors
- boost awareness and retention by blending social interaction with on-demand session webcasts including audio, video and PowerPoint slides
- keep your audience coming back for more with dedicated online spaces to chat, post, watch and learn
Presenter:
John Kanarowski, Zerista Event Networking Software
John manages the sales, marketing and business development functions at Zerista. Before Zerista, he was a Regional Director and National Accounts Director at Merced Systems, a leading provider of Sales and Service Performance Management software. While at Merced, he helped grow revenue by more than 100% annually for four consecutive years. Before that, he was in consulting and alliances roles at Siebel Systems (now Oracle CRM). Before that he managed sales, marketing and business development at iDeal International, a venture-funded online auction company. He has degrees from Harvard Business School, Univ. of California, Berkeley, and Dartmouth College.
Moderator:
Erica St. Angel, Sonic Foundry's Vice President of Marketing