It’s All Virtual covers Virtual Events, Virtual Worlds, Virtual Tradeshows, Virtual Meetings and more. The blog provides insights from Dennis Shiao, a virtual event strategist who’s worked on numerous virtual events with B-to-B technology advertisers and corporate clients, including Cisco, Microsoft, HP and Oracle.
INXPO
I’m Director of Product Marketing at INXPO, the leading virtual events platform. The thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of INXPO.
Prior to INXPO, I managed a product suite of multimedia online lead generation offerings at TechTarget. I’ve been quoted in The Advertiser, Publishing Executive, Trade Show Executive, BtoB Media Business, MarketingSherpa, MEETINGSNET, VentureBeat and MEETINGS:review
SVPMA
I’m a member of SVPMA, the Silicon Valley Product Management Association – the largest association of product management professionals in the world. SVPMA has monthly meetings (in Santa Clara, CA), which include valuable presentations from product management experts.
Virtual Event Consultation
I provide high-level (and free) consultation on virtual events via email. If I’m able to assist you, my only request is that I have the option of re-publishing your question (and the associated advice) here in this blog. Contact me via email with your virtual events question and I’ll provide you with my thoughts and advice.
Virtual Events Book
I’ve written a book, “Generate Sales Leads With Virtual Events“. My goal with the book is to help marketers leverage virtual events to achieve “accelerated lead generation”, where you generate leads and engage with them (in real-time) simultaneously.
Hello Dennis,
Very nice site and blog.
We are trying launch Telepresence (Being Present at a Distance) into the mainstream of ‘public access’. Toward that goal, we’re going to approach currently successful video conferencing businesses that can immediately benefit from an upgrade of equipment and network. For example: we would upgrade their ISDN to a managed T-1 from MASERGY and install a 50″ plasma monitor with a LifeSize Express codec. These upgrades will then be designated a “CinemaWorks Global Telepresence Centre”. Each Centre will then provide a dependable, high quality, template meeting experience, regardless of location.
Could you direct me to someone who has successfully pulled off a VTS? What better way to advance ‘telepresence’ into the mainstream? … Bill
Hi Dennis,
I’d be interested in getting your thoughts and opinions for our UK site BusinessMedia.co.uk.
Thanks
Jonathan
Compliments Dennis on a great site and informative blog. As someone who has worked in the physical events medium for many years and now am committed to delivering tangible value across a virtual platform, the one issue I see as a formidable challenge is that of selecting the most appropriate web technique/tool/innovation to bring relevance and productivity to the virtual experience. With so many applications around virtualisation, avatars, analysis tools etc, the expert virtual event creator must pick an effective set of tools to ensure viability, relevance and positive visitor experience.
Exciting challenges to face !!!
Jock
If you’re looking for an engaging 3D platform check out our VirtualU platform at http://www.virtualbeginnings.com. Here is a quick clip from a recent event.
http://www.youtube.com/user/VirtualBeginnings#p/a/u/0/Ed2xqwiAmoY
Thanks, Jock – it’s great to have so many choices available. Much better than the opposite scenario (i.e. not enough choices!)
Dennis,
I’m so glad to have found your site. I am new to this concept and thinking about putting a virtual show together. There are so many comprehensive options out there. Which solution companies would you recommend for a first show. With smaller target numbers and a lower end initial cost.
Thanks,
Patty
Thanks, Patty – I recommend joining the Facebook group “Virtual Event Strategists”: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52325833170 – in that group, there is a discussion thread about platforms (“Choosing the Right Vendor/Platform”).
In the interest of full disclosure, I work for one of the platform providers, InXpo (http://www.inxpo.com).
Dennis,
I am writing a grant proposal and would like to talk with you about a bid ASAP. Call me at 877-733-7471 or email me with a packet at psadallah@redwoodsisterhood.com right away.
Thanks,
Patty Sadallah
Hi Dennis – just FYI for your event listing, this event has been moved to June 17th. Thanks for updating.
CE Pro LIVE! (The Powerful Online Learning Event for custom Electronics Professionals): http://www.ceprolive.com/ (05/11/2010 – 05/12/2010)
Christine – thanks for letting me know about the date change. Good luck with your event!
Hi Dennis,
I am doing my research on Virtual Solutions and the detailed available here are very much impressive and upto the mark. I would like to keep in touch with you for getting more such information in future.
Regards,
Schez
Thanks, Schez – I guess you know where to find me
Hi Dennis:
Great job on your blog. It is informative and well written.
Thanks,
Caroline
Caroline – thanks.
Freeman, the leader in the events space, is moving into the Virtual Events arena and we are looking for a Project Manager who can market, plan, and manage Virtual Events. Interested? Contact me at michael.goldberg@freemanco.com.
Michael – congrats.
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