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Introducing OnZoom
Introducing OnZoom: A Marketplace for Immersive Experiences
by Aleks Swerdlow, Zoom Product Manager
Simplify how you deliver that supports – and virtual events, reach new salutes – the creativity, audiences + engage your perseverance, and loyal customers with the innovation that enabled latest Zoom offering . so many people to adapt Today, Zoom proudly unveils the public beta for OnZoom, a one-oftheir in-person events to virtual or hybrid experiences . a-kind online events It doesn’t take much to platform and marketplace be humbled and inspired by all of the amazing ways the world adapted to a literal shutdown of in-person events amid COVID-19 . When business owners, entrepreneurs, and organizations of all sizes had to find some way – any way – to stay the course and continue providing services to
their customers, many turned to Zoom . OnZoom simplifies that experience. An extension of Zoom’s unified communications Zoom users create, host, and platform, OnZoom is a monetize events like fitness classes, comprehensive solution for paid Zoom users to concerts, stand-up or improv create, host, and monetize events like fitness classes, shows, and music lessons on the concerts, stand-up or Zoom Meetings platform improv shows, and music lessons on the Zoom Meetings platform. It happens OnZoom So what’s unique about OnZoom? In short, Zoom has added event discovery and monetization features to their industryleading video platform to simplify how you adapt Zoom users can log in to their OnZoom account and: ▶ Search the directory of public events and purchase tickets online ▶ Pay for events via WW WW (formerly Weight Watchers) is a flagship OnZoom partner and began offering its members virtual workshops using Zoom as COVID-19 swept the globe . traditionally in-person PayPal and major “At WW, our mission is to events, free or paid, credit cards inspire healthy habits for into engaging online experiences . The OnZoom platform specifically helps businesses and entrepreneurs: ▶ ▶ Purchase and gift OnZoom tickets to their friends and family Natively donate to nonprofit organizations through events with real life – for EVERYONE – and we are always looking for new ways to make wellness more accessible,” said Gail Tifford, WW Chief Brand Officer. “With so many people spending ▶ Schedule and host active fundraisers time on Zoom, we saw one-time events, an (powered by an opportunity to not event series, and drop- Pledgeling) only collaborate with a ins for up to 1,000 attendees (depending ▶ Join an event like-minded brand but to bring our behavioron your Zoom Meeting license) ▶ Favorite, share, and rate events change expertise to the forefront and inspire people around the world ▶ List and sell tickets Inspirational to live healthier, happier ▶ ▶ Share and promote public events via email and social media Reach new audiences beyond a business geographical location partnerships Here are some of our OnZoom partners and the amazing events and experiences they’re offering via the OnZoom platform: lives.” As part of the OnZoom launch, WW is hosting a WWeekend with its Head of Nutrition and Wellness, Jaclyn London, MS, RD,
tourism boards and brands to navigate the new world of travel. “While most of the world can’t physically travel right now we can still connect and learn from one another,” said Tom Jauncey, Vice President of Content Creation at Beautiful Destinations . “OnZoom allows us to virtually travel to a destination and bring our audience along with us . We’re able to CDN, who focuses on come together – easily share how the Beautiful building healthy habits and safely – OnZoom, Destinations team creates and snack hacks while sharing inspiration, content, plans trips, and working from home . making new friends, connects with locals WW also hosted two and raising funds for our OnZoom . At a time when virtual workshop open nonprofit foundation. travel is on pause, this is houses with leading WW Thank you, Zoom . You’re immensely valuable.” coaches to showcase a WW Workshop, including tips to begin a weight loss and wellness journey. The events were free and open for anyone to attend via the OnZoom platform . Life Rolls On Since 2001, Life Rolls On has been all about adaptive surf and skate events for people living with disabilities . The summer of 2020 meant they could no longer enjoy as much time in the ocean or skate parks . helping our mission of hope roll on!” You can join Billauer, two-time World Adaptive Surfing Champion, for inspiring conversations and “WAVE HI” to old friends and new friends OnZoom . Upcoming special guests include Chris Martin, Bob Hurley, Dave Matthews, Shane Dorian, and Rob Machado. Beautiful Destinations Beautiful Destinations is a source of daily travel and lifestyle inspiration See how Beautiful Destinations uses OnZoom to reach audiences in new ways: Learn more Visit onzoom .com to learn more about how OnZoom can help you share your passions or unique expertise with people around the globe while enabling new, online revenue streams. Ready to “That’s why we are so grateful for OnZoom,” said Jesse Billauer, Life Rolls for millions of people around the world . The fullservice creative agency, upgrade? On founder and CEO . media, and entertainment Our community can now company partners with Learn More
