by Event Amplifier | Feb 11, 2015 | amplification, live streaming, tools, video
Have you considered using the free YouTube live streaming service? Got reservations? In this post, we explore the myths, perks and perils of using YouTube Live Events and how it could make live streaming more economically viable for conference organisers. Live...
by Event Amplifier | Feb 9, 2015 | amplification, audio, tools, video
Showzee is a new visual platform to showcase your talents and interests and connect with likeminded people. But can it be a useful tool for events? In this post we review the new social media site Showzee and consider how it could be useful for events as a potential...
by Event Amplifier | Feb 4, 2015 | amplification, audio, live streaming, radio, speakers
Could live audio streaming and audio recording at conferences provide more opportunities to share ideas? In this post we explore how podcasting and audio reuse can be used to amplify conference papers. I recently came across the following question on Quora:...
by Event Amplifier | Jan 28, 2015 | Accessibility, amplification, Resources, Slideshare, video
Creating digital resources is only one aspect of amplifying your event. Ensuring those resources get to the widest possible audience is also vital. The main emphasis of event amplification is to make use of participants’ online social and professional...
by Event Amplifier | Jan 21, 2015 | amplification, audience, conversation
Could an event amplifier personalise your delegates’ event experience by responding to their context? In this post, we consider some very simple steps to improve a delegate’s day… Over Christmas, I was reading Age of Context: Mobile, Sensors,...
by Event Amplifier | Oct 8, 2014 | amplification, audience, conversation, interactivity, live streaming, tools
Can Google Hangouts on Air be used effectively at conferences and events? In this post we describe how to use Google Hangouts in an event context and explore some of the potential issues for conference organisers. I have spoken to a lot of people who struggle...