After you’ve committed to holding a virtual gala, the next step is to figure out the type of virtual auction event you want to host.
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Continue readingSpend extra effort in getting people to attend your virtual gala. Call, text, and — if you must do watch parties — structure them.
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Continue readingIf you’re planning a webinar or Zoom Meeting type of virtual gala, “watch parties” aren’t necessarily your friend. Here’s how to plan for them.
Continue readingMy prediction is that as COVID-19 disappears in 2021, our industry will continue to use virtual galas — but we’ll be bad at it.
Continue readingThis Virtual Gala Cheat Sheet is a handy reference outlining the common approaches to virtual galas right now, and it explains why studio livestreams virtual galas have some options with auction software.
Continue readingAuction consignment has often been for travel and experiential packages. Now, wine has entered the mix. Would your guests like a case of wine from Tuscany? Read on.
Continue readingIf you’re planning a virtual gala and need to hire an auctioneer AND buy software, here are three reasons to hire the virtual auctioneer first.
Continue readingEarly in the pandemic, gala chairs transitioned planned in-person events into online galas. But with COVID-19 lingering, skip the pivot and just plan a virtual gala.
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