What virtual event tech means for event marketing

A man and woman having a video call.

In its purest form, technology helps bridge gaps between users and their desired outcomes — whether they seek convenience, efficiency, or togetherness.

All three of those objectives are a high priority for event marketers. That’s especially true as they used whatever solutions were available to stay connected to their audiences during the coronavirus pandemic.

It’s why event marketing software company Banzai recently raised $15 million in venture funding and...

Virtual events set to grow in popularity post-pandemic

A virtual conference.

Virtual events provided a lifeline for many businesses and individuals in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic led to the shut down of physical events around the world. 

But it’s not just a flash in the pan. Virtual events were already growing in popularity pre-pandemic, with the sector valued at almost $78 billion in 2019. It is expected to have a compound annual growth rate of 23.2% from 2020 to 2027, strongly suggesting this is anything but a temporary...