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Live Streaming Basics for Virtual Events

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If you, like the rest of the world, have managed to shift to the virtual environment, you may be looking for ways to improve your digital presence. Virtual events are one way that this is possible, and they provide brands with an exceptional way of connecting to target audiences and connecting with future customers. .

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Virtual social network IMVU raises $35M from China’s NetEase and others

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NetEase, the second-largest gaming company in China (behind Tencent), is among a group of investors who just backed IMVU, an avatar-focused social network operating out of California. Founded in 2005, NetEase is now known for its news portal, music streaming app, education products and video games that compete with those of Tencent.

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CommonGround raises $25M for immersive video avatar technology that doesn’t rely on VR gear

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Today, a startup in that bigger ecosystem, which believes it can fix one aspect of how this works — how we ourselves appear — is announcing some funding along with a beta of its live avatar software that has been years in the making. For now, you can share the avatars with friends and put them into a dancing animation.).

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FlyMachine raises $21 million to build a virtual concerts platform for a post-pandemic world

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As concerts and live events return to the physical world stateside, many in the tech industry have wondered whether some of the pandemic-era opportunities around virtualizing these events are lost for the time being. The virtual concert industry didn’t have as big of a lockdown moment as some hoped for.

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Best Practices for Running a Virtual Trade Show

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But the virtual space is not just limited to virtual staff meetings or social gatherings. Virtual conferences and trade shows are becoming the new industry standard. Best Practices for Running a Virtual Trade Show. If you are new to creating virtual trade shows , there are a few things you should keep in mind.

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How the Publishing Industry Can Find Success with Virtual Events

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To remain relevant and generate revenues, many industries and businesses are moving their events to a virtual space. . An industry like publishing can also take advantage of this shift to virtual events by driving revenue through a virtual event. Why Shift to Virtual Events. How the Publishing Industry Can Shift.

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How to Plan a Virtual Holiday Fundraiser

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For corporate holiday events, you might have considered hosting a virtual holiday party such as a Santa exchange. Business, non-profits, and charities should consider hosting a virtual holiday fundraiser like a virtual gala. Things to Consider Before Planning Your Virtual Holiday Fundraiser.

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