TelSpan -Worldwide Conferencing

Part one in a series

At TelSpan we specialize in high-touch, critical conferencing events.  But what is a conferencing event?  You are probably familiar with reservationless audio conference calls, and possibly even web conferences, but a conferencing event takes conferencing to the next level.  When your conference combines two or more technologies, involves a large number of participants, and needs to be professionally planned and executed, a conferencing event is in order. 

Conferencing events are great for high profile calls such as Investor Relations Calls, Virtual Training and Educational Events, Public Relations Events, and Crisis Communications Events. In these types of conferences, it is crucial that the organization presents a professional image to their constituents.  Having an operator on the call to make introductions, manage the participants and noise level, and conduct a professionally run Q&A can boost your organization’s image and credibility.

A TelSpan Event Advisor will assist you with the complete planning and execution of your event, and an Event Operator will ensure your conference is flawless and professional.    Depending on your needs, a combination of online registration, operator assisted audio, web conferencing, and even streaming may be utilized.

In my next post we’ll begin to explore the different components of a successful conferencing event.

Webinars are a great way for associations and other organizations to add some extra income to their bottom line.  By charging a participant fee, webinars can easily pay for themselves, or become a source of additional revenue!

Here’s an example of how one of our association clients utilized our Event Services to add over $1200 in revenue with just one 90 minute Webinar with 30 attendees, each paying $75 to attend:

Let us know other ways you have utilized conferencing services to benefit your organization!

One of the great benefits of online systems is the ability to record and archive your event for future use.  Create training or educational libraries by recording your events and archiving them.  Those who wish to review the materials again, those who were unable to attend the original session, or those who join your organization at a later time can view these archived sessions on demand.   You can even charge and collect a fee for archived event viewing, creating another revenue stream for your association.

Today’s organizations find they can do so much more, with less time, money and effort, by utilizing online training and education.  Use the latest technology to streamline your programs, enhance your offerings to your members, expand your reach, save money, and even possibly generate revenue!

Implementing an online training and education program is easier than you think!

Contact us for more information. 1-800-800-1729

Have you considered reasons why your members may be seeking online training and educational programs?  Here are some of those reasons!

1) Increase Time-to-Competency
Online programs allow you to bring your staff and members up to date as quickly as possible.  Utilizing virtual training and education methods allows you to schedule updates on-demand, and more frequently if needed.  Frequent, timely information will increase the overall competency of your audience, making them the experts in their fields.  Can you say "Membership Value"?!

2) Strengthen Relationships
Become a strategic partner in the success of your members.  Use online methods to bring information on changing laws, regulations, and other timely information to your members before others do.  Establishing yourself as the “go-to organization” for information cements you as the organization of choice for your members.  Information adds value to any relationship.

3) Increase Revenue
Create revenue-generating opportunities for your association by charging a fee for training and education.  Associations strive to maintain relevance in today’s world.  Those who are successful have discovered the rewards of offering education, training, and information as a value-add to their members.  The benefits are many.  Associations benefit from the non-dues revenue, increasing membership, and member retention.  Members benefit from low-cost information, training, and continuing education units, often required for their job, certification or license.  Associations today are fighting for membership dollars.  Those who provide online services will rise above their competitors as they increase the value of their membership.  Some programs may even be offered at no-charge or minimal charge to members when underwritten by a vendor or other sponsor.

In these challenging times. Everyone needs to consider programs that are easy to implement, and which increase bottom line revenue and add value to members.  We at TelSpan are ready to help!

Why associations should consider online training and education.

There are four main reasons to consider a program of online training and education:

1) Reduce Costs
When you consider the costs involved with live training or educational programs, online solutions begin to seem like a no-brainer.  Eliminate travel, equipment, and room costs, and utilize online registration and web conferencing instead, and allow your attendees to attend from almost anywhere.

2) Expand Reach
When you make your training and education programs virtual, your potential audience suddenly becomes worldwide.  Implement a virtual platform and watch your attendance rates soar.  Archiving your sessions for future viewing will help you to expand your reach even further.

3) React Quickly
Bring your members up to speed on the latest information before others do.   Arm your audience with the knowledge they need to make them the most knowledgeable and up-to-date in their industry, before anyone else.  Having a virtual system at the ready for these communications can allow your organization to react quickly, almost instantly in these cases

4) Integrate Technology-Based Learning
Utilizing the latest in technology shows your members that you are cutting edge and up-to-date.  Your members, particularly those who are of younger generations, will be looking to affiliate with associations and organizations that utilize the full benefits of technology. Your members will appreciate the ease with which they will be able to obtain training and education and the time and money online methods will save them.

Next week I'll provide some more great reasons your association should try and online training and education solution this year!