The poll highlights the importance of creating an interesting and interactive online event, or risk having attendees leave or multi-task during the virtual event. Photo Credit: GettyImages/FJJimenez
Virtual events software provider EventsX commissioned a poll of more
than 500 event-goers and business decision-makers, via independent
polling agency Censuswide, to understand how people have adapted to
"dialling-in" to their meetings and events.
In total, 24% of event attendees admitted they had fallen asleep
during an online event and (25%) confessed they that had consumed
alcohol on a video call when they were not supposed to.
Furthermore, 36% said they have previously played games on their
computer during a work call or virtual event that they found boring.
Nearly half of respondents said they had answered the door to a delivery driver during a video call or virtual event.
As well as answering the door while on a call, 57% have muted a call
to speak to someone in their household and take a phone call, whilst
being at an online event or on an online video call.
EventsX founder Shoaib Aslam said: “While falling asleep and
consuming alcohol may have a humorous side, online events do present
many benefits in our work from anywhere world. It is far easier for
online event attendees to leave, or multi-task, than it is for those who
attend in person, highlighting why creating an interesting and
interactive online event is so important.
“Whether someone is highly involved or just a background participant,
events should be conducted in an engaging way to allow attendees to
take away key information and knowledge.
“Hosting an online event is not necessarily an easy task but by
utilising the correct technology, hosts will be able to capitalise on
the benefits that online events offer. With these engaging features,
attendees can absorb themselves in a fulfilling event that does not send
them to sleep!”
Source: M&IT