New technologies such as Microsoft Silverlight and Google Wave have created new opportunities for collaborative and engaging media experiences that can drive revenue to close the gap created by declining meeting attendance. Not only will the tools be presented and analyzed, but different applications of the tools will be discussed along with associated business models including subscription, pay-per-view, sponsor, virtual exhibitor, and many more. In addition, you'll discuss how virtual formats extend opportunities for eLearning content.

Learning Objectives & Key Takeaways:
Understand the business models associated with virtual meetings and apply the appropriate business model to your organization to drive incremental revenue,Determine how to apply new technologies like Google Wave to your virtual meetings to extend participant value through its real-time collaborative tools,Develop new ideas for virtual meeting media experiences that create new sponsorship opportunities