Karen Mares (she/her)

Karen Mares (she/her)

Karen is an Event Producer and the Content Creator at EventBuilder, writing most of the stuff you're reading. She hikes, drinks wine, and laughs as often as possible.

Posts by Karen Mares (she/her)

10 Essential Steps to Planning a Virtual Event That Wows Attendees

Does virtual event planning feel a tad overwhelming? Please believe us when we say: You're not alone! A well-executed vi …

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4 min read
December 6, 2024

Engaging Your Audience: 4 Ideas for Interactive Virtual Events

One of the biggest challenges virtual event and webinar organizers face? Audience engagement. For your attendees, the lu …

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5 min read
December 6, 2024

Switching Webinar Platforms: A Comprehensive Guide

Have you started to outgrow your webinar platform? Maybe it's features aren't cutting it anymore, it's analytics aren't …

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4 min read
December 6, 2024

Breaking News From Microsoft Ignite: Your Voice, Now Multilingual!

It's only day one and we're already learning a ton at Microsoft Ignite 2024! Our focus is on keeping you in the loop on …

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November 19, 2024

AI-Powered Virtual Events: Insights From Microsoft Ignite

Microsoft Ignite, Opens in new tab. a yearly event showcasing Microsoft products, partners, and solutions, is a must-att …

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3 min read
November 11, 2024

Creating a Multi-Day Accessible Virtual Event

Hosting a multi-day or weeklong virtual event? We know how many moving parts you're managing - content, logistics, engag …

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10 min read
September 17, 2024

EventBuilder Success Story: Channel Training Program

We specialize in custom event solutions, and we've created, launched, and maintained a wide range of successful programs …

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September 10, 2024

8 Clever Ways to Use AI Tools For Virtual Events

Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini have exploded onto the scene in the last year, …

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August 27, 2024