Webcast Solutions – 6 Things That Matter The Most

We live in an era where digital communication has been dominated by Zoom calls, webinars, and Microsoft teams; yet WEBCASTS or live streams have stood the test of time with a growing significant role to play in the new normal – as the pandemic lifts. Appreciated for their ability to transform, reach and engage any event into a widely viewed online event, webcasts are a proven beneficial technological requirement across many organizations today.

However, in order to successfully launch a webcast, it is necessary to rely on the expertise of a webcast solutions provider who specializes in producing virtual events. If you don’t know what to look for when assessing your partnership options, you can end up with an unpleasant experience.

Whether you’re planning on a Virtual Career Fair, Corporate Events, Investor Relations Event or looking to take an event online; here are some qualities which matter the most when evaluating webcast solutions:

Scalability – Accommodate Large Audiences

Webcasting an event that is either public or to a private group with event registrants, your organization should have a solution that scales to accommodate to audiences of any size without having caps on the number of viewers or get charged per viewer. When searching for a webcast solutions provider, ask about the number of attendees they can reliably stream at any given time. (Kiwi Productions is the highest rated live streaming / webcast solutions provider in Alberta with substantial credibility. Check out our REVIEWS)

Seamless-Secure Online Registration

Registration should be be easy! One of the best options is to use a platform that is secure, has registration, viewing and event participation – all in one. This platform should be able to confirm registrations, send out direct invitations or links with reminder emails as the event date nears.
The other option is to find a virtual event provider who can seamlessly integrate attendee data into your existing system. A great way of doing this is through SSO also known as single-sign-on.

Interactive-Engagement Tools

First things first – your content must be engaging. Encourage your presenters to use animated graphics, videos and PowerPoints that stand out. To produce and deliver an engaging experience to your online audience, include things like polls, Q&A’s, trivia, survey and social media integration that allows your viewers to engage or participate. This also makes them feel heard. When using interactive tools, ensure that your platform is both desktop and mobile friendly.

High-Definition Quality

An experienced webcast / live stream provider understands the value and importance of producing online events in high definition. Whether your event is big or small, the quality of content you put out there, reflects on your organization and can have an impact on your brand. Plus, high definition content is more watchable thus making it attractive for your audience to stay for the entire duration of your event.

On-Demand Accessibility

If you are going the extra mile to put on a flawless virtual event, then you might as well provide the option for on-demand accessibility (recorded or repurposed content). This flexible option opens up the doors for potential attendees who may not have had the time and date available to attend your event on the day of. As for the attendees who did attend, they get a chance to rewatch your event and go over key points. This option also creates marketing tools when you edit out the video as social media clips to promote the event for the following year.

Full-Service Team

Find a full-service team that effectively works with you not just as a vendor but as a partner taking pride in the pre-production process ie: determining or providing the right online platform for your event, setting up registration and pertinent follow up communications, implements interactive tools, and manages the audio visual aspect of the live stream to seamlessly run the webcast in high definition.

With over 10 years of experience in providing live stream and webcast solutions, we can seamlessly transform any event of any size into a widely viewed online event. Let’s partner for your event – CONNECT

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   Tish Turcotte 
 2024-03-14
 
 
  Bryce and the whole Kiwi team are absolutely incredible, they are fun and easy to work with and always are helping find great solutions to different ideas we have. I would definitely recommend Kiwi productions
  
 
       
   Edmonton Unlimited 
 2024-02-28
 
 
  Kiwi Productions exceeded all expectations when it came to audio and visual support for Edmonton Startup Week, hosted annually by Edmonton Unlimited, including Launch Party, our flagship event. The expertise and flexibility of Bryce and his team was evident by the the setup in our space that allowed us to host over 30 events back-to-back throughout the week, the production for Launch Party at the Edmonton Convention Centre, and the content series featuring our Launch Party companies on the Alberta Impact podcast. We leaned on them heavily for audio support in our space for different events, plus the ability to record most of the sessions. The production value that included  large screens that displayed content, slide decks, and camera angles, along with audio options, lights, and stage accessories made the experience for everyone involved both on and off the stage seamless and memorable. For a smaller team, they are mighty and their passion for producing a well-polished product and experience resonated with us the most. It was more than just a job to them; it was like they were part of the team. Recommending Kiwi Productions is a no brainer for us, because when it comes to dealing with an A/V vendor, they make the process simple. Plus, they’re always willing to go the extra step to help bring our vision to life beyond our expectations. The success of our event would not have been possible without Kiwi Productions, and we are so grateful to have them as partners!
  
 
       
   Kevin Zentner 
 2024-02-12
 
 
  When you host a 3 day conference with over 1000 attendees, including 650 students, 225 volunteers, 150 people from partnering organizations, and executives from multi-billion $ companies, you need an AV provider that is professional, adaptable, and organized. We required entertainment for 2 major events with 700+ attendees: an opening ceremony and a formal gala for Canada's largest Undergraduate business case competition and conference. Bryce and his team provided our projectors, screens, camera work, live streaming capabilities, switching, and essentially ran our show on the technical side.

JDC West is a complex weekend: it involves 7 events, each with over 700 people with extremely tight turnarounds to move attendees from one event to another. This makes planning, setup, and organization prior to the event critical to success, and Bryce's decades of experience in the events space provided value immediately by knowing which camera angles to use in the room and how to reposition our extremely tight ballroom to provide adequate space for equipment. We had initially planned to use a more inexpensive option for our projectors and stream switching, but it became evident we needed help, and Bryce's team were a joy to work with for our planning committee, our event staff, management at The Westin, and our audio provider, Market Sound. From the first meeting with Kiwi Productions, it became clear that Bryce would go above and beyond to make our event work. Our whole team felt like Kiwi was a true partner, not just a vendor.

Above all else, Bryce is a fair and professional partner who truly cares about his clients' events. You see dozens of 5 star reviews about Kiwi Productions, and with good reason. Kiwi Productions delivered in spades, and I am proud to have Bryce in my network of professionals I can rely on in the industry.
  
 
       
   Tracey Hill 
 2023-05-05
 
 
  I've worked on a variety of events, large and small, with Bryce and his team at Kiwi Productions. In all cases the entire team demonstrated a perfect combination of professionalism, expertise and flexibility. They constantly offered support and assistance in order to maximize the value experience of my event attendees. Communication with Bryce is excellent and his attention to detail, informed by his years of experience, is impressive.

I will use Kiwi's expertise again and I don't hesitate to recommend Bryce and his team for any scenario that requires expert AV and technology services.
  
 
       
   Wes Moerman 
 2023-04-24
 
 
  Kiwi Productions has been a stand up company to deal with. We (track and field team) only have good things to say about them. They are prompt, organized and really detailed in all their work. We have been using them for ~8 years. They have provided great solutions on the video/web stream front and interface with our timers and technical crew really well to bring results and video into one place. The end product is really professional and has allowed us to do unique and different things in our sport. They have been able to educate us on better and efficient ways to host events and have brought solutions we wouldn't have thought of on our own. The audio value they have brought has been amazing. Truly can't say enough good things about them and would recommend you start here.
  
 
       
   Cleopatra Mushonga 
 2023-04-20
 
 
  Very professional, knowledgeable team and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire recording process.  Top-notch studio establishment. The studio itself was clean and well-maintained with a comfortable atmosphere. Overall, had a great time recording a corporate video at Kiwi Studios and plan to use them again in the future.
  
 
       
   Brayden Wiebe 
 2023-03-24
 
 
  Kiwi provided a projector tech for a commercial film shoot and he handled our unique rear projection needs with ease. Flawless performance throughout the day and an awesome attitude. I would highly recommend Kiwi Productions!
  
 
       
   The WCCHN 
 2023-03-18
 
 
  Kiwi Productions is a small team running a big show - and they do not disappoint. We found them with a simple google search for “livestream event production”, but really they were so much more -  They were host extraordinaire to our entire team, both on screen and off. Professional and experienced, and confident in their industry, they took good care of us and walked us through. And then, after a really big win, we celebrated… together. We highly recommend and will absolutely be back. Thank you, Kiwi!
  
 
       
   Laura Konsorada 
 2023-03-16
 
 
  Kiwi Productions supported a large multi-day conference for EPCOR in March 2023 and they were incredible to work with. They provided a full suite of A/V services including production (lighting, screens, music, video feed, and more) as well as post-event video editing. Bryce and the team are wonderful to work with - creative, professional, reliable, and flexible (something exciting always happens with an in-person event!) I look forward to working with them again in the future.
  
 
       
   Melissa Holbrook 
 2023-03-13
 
 
  Best ever production/AV company we have ever used. We’ve been using Encore for over a decade and I’m SO glad we took a leap of faith and tried out Bryce for our event. His team is so knowledgeable and friendly, they came up with so many ideas for us. Their prices were so competitive, I would say good luck finding someone that will give you this level of care and production for anything near what you’ll get elsewhere. Our event ended yesterday and we have already booked with Kiwi Productions for 2024! If anyone would like a reference please call Bryce and ask for my number and I’d be happy to tell you why you should look no further. Thank you so much Bryce!