Connect 5: The Virtual Edition!

By Cece Salomon-Lee@csalomonlee

August 2011

Game ScenariosMN Team Pods Online

Key points to keep in mind:• Seeking to generate more leads and referrals• Your webinars have been well attended• And you’ve done this on a limited budget to boot• So you have a lot of rich media content• And your audience is very active online

Key points to keep in mind:•Seeking to

increase awareness and extend reach•You have tons of

content @ your physical event•But you’re just

starting to build a community• You have a

limited budget•The challenge is

your event is less than 6 months away•With some or

little experience with online events

Key points to keep in mind:• Seeking to

implement a learning and training program•CME credit is not

necessary •With an audience

that is not tech savvy and prefers physical events•You’re an one-

person event team•But at least your

event is over 6 months away•And your budget

is decent

Game Rules

Getting Started: 1. Each player selects a token (a quarter

works well) and places it on Start.2. The player with the highest budget starts

first.

During Your Turn: 3. Select the best response.4. Move your token to the next circle.5. Repeat step 2.

Winning:There are no winners, just successful events… and most importantly HAVE FUN!

5 Key Takeaways

• Outline your business objectives• Consider the demographics and

technographics of your audience• Confirm your staffing and

budgetary needs from the beginning

• Select the best technology for your objectives and audience

• Have Fun!

Contact Information

Cece Salomon-Leecece@thevirtualbuzz.com @csalomonlee

Special Thanks to Donna Sanford, my co-author of The Virtual Buzz, for the many hours pouring over Connect 5: The Virtual Edition!

Coming Soon – Collector’s Edition!