Case study: Placing visitors at the centre of your launch
How the launch of a new venue, The Box in Plymouth, paved the way for a meaningful, long-term relationship with their community.
Resources tagged with events
Video: How do I create engaging content for physical and online audiences?
This recording has English closed captions. Simply click on the closed captions symbol CC on the video below to select the captions. This recording is five minutes long. Download transcript of English captions (Word file 15kb).
How to make your online events and activities as safe, accessible and inclusive as possible
1. Introduction The digital tools and platforms used for online events and activities have helped to break down barriers for visitors and audiences to engage with heritage organisations. Barriers such as geographic location, how easy it is to get into a space, or timing restrictions can be overcome through digital participation. Many historical spaces struggle … Read more
Tools to support your online event
This is a small selection of some of the online tools you might want to consider using to support the delivery of your event, including ways to register your attendees and ticket your event, platforms to deliver your event on, and different ways to evaluate your event via online surveys. These examples are to give … Read more
Getting the best of your video and sound
It’s important that your audience can see and hear you or your speakers clearly during an event to keep them engaged and to help your event look as professional as possible. Below is a quick checklist of tips and tricks to help support you with getting the best out of your audio and video during … Read more
Video: Using digital to support your in-person learning offer after reopening
This recording has closed captions in both Welsh and English, simply click on the closed captions symbol CC on the video below and select your preferred language. This webinar recording is one hour in length. Download transcript of English captions (Word file 50kb). This webinar was produced as part of the Digital Heritage Lab ― … Read more
How to run excellent online events to engage my visitors
1. Benefits of online events Over the past two years, online events have been essential for organisations to stay connected with their audiences. During the pandemic, many organisations had to quickly pivot to online activities to remain relevant to their communities, audiences, and visitors. In-person events are steadily returning, and yet many organisations are choosing … Read more
7 must-know email marketing strategies for successful event promotion
Over 75% of event organizers say email marketing is their most effective strategy, with 45% of event tickets sold through email. Raj Marwal, Inbound Marketing Specialist at Branticles discusses the seven most effective email marketing strategies that will help you create a buzz for your event and get the word out effectively.
Bringing music to people with live streaming ― Sailortown Regeneration’s digital story
Sailortown Regeneration is a people-led redevelopment organisation based in the Belfast Docks. In this case study Dr Ellie Pridgeon explains how Sailtortown successfully delivered a remote and popular St Patrick’s Day Live event in March 2021, despite Covid-19. The event was streamed around the world and provided Sailortown with the opportunity to develop its inhouse … Read more
The legacy of Cork 2005
Cork was European Capital of Culture in 2005. Within this detailed article the author provides an overview of the programme, discussing the key challenges and solutions, how the team attracted new audiences and the issue of building a legacy.