tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165528889627677645.post6608643979128709879..comments2023-06-02T07:42:06.533-07:00Comments on Music Island: Effective event planning and hosting in Second LifeKate Mirandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17740956164355102313noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165528889627677645.post-63536020938448604302009-06-12T06:56:08.744-07:002009-06-12T06:56:08.744-07:00I am always happy to share with others.
The more...I am always happy to share with others. <br /><br />The more value-added content in Second Life, the better for all of us that love the experience. Because the limitations of resources and unique promotional techniques within Second Life are often not understood, too many times people do a lot of work on an SL event only to be disappointed with poor attendance. Or worse, to have their planned event eclipsed by a competing event planned in the same sim without consultation, or just plain feel that no one understands or appreciates just how much damned work it all is to bring it off. When rewards are ecclipsed by headaches, many just give up. Second Life would be a pretty dull place without all the great and varied events, most of them coordinated and presented by volunteersKate Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17740956164355102313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165528889627677645.post-51879044214739432222009-06-11T19:15:09.540-07:002009-06-11T19:15:09.540-07:00Kate you do a fabulous job with promotion. Lots o...Kate you do a fabulous job with promotion. Lots of folks can learn a great deal by following your example.Chestnut Rauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414933407901259482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165528889627677645.post-30143633789676988882009-06-11T11:06:01.201-07:002009-06-11T11:06:01.201-07:00Thanks so much for the supportive comments. Chest...Thanks so much for the supportive comments. Chestnut, you are right. Starting the publicity a week or more out is essential. We usually have our schedule planned and posted about a month in advance in light boxes and in notecard givers. I put things up on the SL schedule about a week ahead (earlier and I've had them evaporate). Then I do a blitz the day before and again just before the event.Kate Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17740956164355102313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165528889627677645.post-62540597401546279422009-06-11T10:21:16.034-07:002009-06-11T10:21:16.034-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Kate Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17740956164355102313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165528889627677645.post-87356993399646109932009-06-11T08:20:35.557-07:002009-06-11T08:20:35.557-07:00Adding to my list of useful blog posts on Music in...Adding to my list of useful blog posts on Music inSL.R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08430588783013579581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165528889627677645.post-8985914041494923252009-06-11T06:17:01.174-07:002009-06-11T06:17:01.174-07:00Great post! This should be required reading for ev...Great post! This should be required reading for everyone who organizes and hosts events. Thank you for posting this information.<br /><br />To echo your point about social networks, I suggest that event planners think about using the blogosphere as a promotional tool. I list 25 or so events a week in New World Notes and have had feedback from organizers that appearing in Chestnut's Choices boosts attendance. (email chestnut.rau @ gmail.com to be considered for inclusion) <br /><br />Even if NWN is not where you want your event to appear, I strongly suggest event organizers not overlook the power of blogs to bring people to your event.<br /><br />One other thing I would add -- yes promotion for SL events tends to be short term. At the same time if you leave promotion to the day before your event you are likely hurting your results. I think getting promotional materials out a week in advance is important.<br /><br />Again, great, great post Kate.Chestnut Rauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414933407901259482noreply@blogger.com