A smart and cost saving technology tool - Webinars

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A smart and cost saving technology tool -
Webinars
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• Multiple factors influence the way an
  organizational event or business meeting is
  conducted. Decisions involve- should it be via
  audio or computer? What audience interaction to
  facilitate? Should there be live demo or slides?
  Webinar services take businesses through the
  entire process, helping them develop a project
  plan. Companies offering these services advise on
  best practices and make sure that the
  organizational event runs professionally.

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Many planning decisions are involved- which
conferencing technology best meets needs and
budget? What days and times are best for
scheduling? How to promote the event? What should
go into invitations and reminder messages? A
webinar is an online event hosted by an
organization and broadcast to a select group of
individuals through their computers via the
Internet.  It is also referred to as webcast or
web seminar.
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A speaker from the organization shares
presentations, videos, web pages or other
multimedia content with multi located audiences.
Webinars services host visual components through
Internet browser.  The audio is broadcast through
audiences computers or telephone. It facilitates
interaction as audience can ask the speaker
questions in real-time by instant messaging or
e-mail.
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• Hosting requires the use of specialized
  software that configures presenter and audience
  PCs for communicating. Many vendors also offer
  webinar software applications rich in features.
  Internet is buzzing with companies that offer
  free webinar services to businesses for their
  seminar needs.

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An effective means to bring people together
without travel and schedule inconveniences,
webinar services pay off for a company only after
systematic planning, training, and practice.
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Vendors offer consulting services like reviewing
a companys current conferencing technology tools
and materials, watching their presentations and
offering advice on improving preparation,
promotion, and delivery. All these can form a
part of free webinar services.