HOW TO RUN AN ONLINE HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL EVENT PREPARING FOR THE EVENT: Platform When planning to host an event for #WeRemember, the venue/platform through which it is being hosted must be determined in advance. If in a COVIDsafe environment, an in-person event should be done adhering to local health guidelines and regulations. If conditions require a virtual event, the best platform to hold such an event is Zoom. Throughout the pandemic, Zoom has become the worldwide standard for virtual events. To create a meeting, follow these instructions: It is recommended for safety purposes to require registration to your event and to keep detailed guest lists and records. We additionally recommend using a waiting room for preparation and security purposes. Another option is to consider recording the session via Zoom for future use. Every Zoom event is capable of being streamed to either Facebook Live or YouTube. Please do not hesitate to contact campus@wjc.org for assistance in scheduling your event.
Promotion Marketing and conducting outreach ahead of the event is vital to ensuring that a proper audience joins. Advertising the event requires a nice image for posting on social media platforms, email outreach, and one-on-one messaging. Social media images can be created very simply using Canva or PowerPoint. Be sure to always include the date and time. When posting, be sure to include the Zoom registration link.
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