by Event Amplifier | May 4, 2011 | amplification, conversation, networks, Twitter, Uncategorized
I have recently been exploring a new app called Color, which allows you to see photos and videos taken using the app by anyone within 150ft of you. The app lists those who have shared photos within this vicinity as your connections, on a temporary basis. This is your...
by Event Amplifier | Mar 28, 2011 | amplification, planning
I’m often asked: “Should I be amplifying my event?” and I usually start by admitting my obvious bias when answering. However, the truthful answer is: “It depends.” I thought it would be useful to consider some of the scenarios when event organisers should (in my...
by Event Amplifier | Mar 11, 2011 | amplification, hybrid, planning, Slideshare, Storify, tools, Twitter
I have recently been involved with planning the event amplification for the JISC Conference 2011, which is finally upon us. I will be travelling up to Liverpool on Monday to play my part in making the event accessible to a remote audience, and wanted to take the...
by Event Amplifier | Feb 14, 2011 | amplification, audience, speakers
One of the main issues which arises when I come to draft an event amplification plan is the problem of parallel sessions. Virtually all conferences have formal or informal breakout sessions at some point in their programme. Some events cram in so many presentations...
by Event Amplifier | Nov 17, 2010 | amplification, hybrid
How should we be defining the different types of online events? I talk a lot about “amplified” events, but many conference producers will use the word “hybrid” instead. Often we are describing essentially the same set of activities, whilst at...
by Event Amplifier | Oct 13, 2010 | Accessibility, amplification, curation, events, planning, preservation
On 19th October I will be assisting with the amplification of the JISC Future of Research conference in London. The event aims to examine “the strategic role technologies can play in helping institutions overcome the challenges in supporting the research lifecycle...
