Helpful Articles Written by Our Team
Buying vs. renting an Audience Response System
Question:We are considering purchasing equipment and running it ourselves any advice?Answer:Now that ARS equipment is inexpensive to own, or rent and relatively simple to run, purchasing equipment...
Is the electronic data at your meeting secure?
You’ve thought about Hillary Clinton’s server security. How about the sensitive information at your events?There are, or should be, concerns about sending an events voting information out over the...
Anonymity vs. Tracking Responses
There is a lot to lose and a lot to gain by tracking responses. We have the ability to track responses—i.e., in a testing mode for continuing education, or to identify the winners in a product...
Battleship at Meetings for Fun or Training
The game of Battleship is thought to have its origins in the French game L'Attaque played during World War I. In 1967 Milton Bradley introduced a version of the game that used plastic boards and...
Ideas spread like viruses
The power of an audience response system is in its simplicity. An idea is proposed and everyone gets an equal anonymous vote. Most of our clients believe that communications in small group meetings...
How to create and measure satisfaction at meetings
An interactive event can both create and measure satisfaction.In the meetings environment, Savvy Audience Response Systems users enhance participation and honor the attendee’s opinions. For example,...
Lighting at Interactive Meetings
Quick Tally® axiom regarding lighting in the room: If you keep the audience in the dark, they will return the favor. The interactive event room needs to be just dark enough for the attendees to see...
Tips for Increasing Audience Participation
Question:During our interactive sessions the audience seems to participate less and less as time goes by. How can I maintain their interest?Answer:Here are some tips for increasing...
Interactive Game Show Tips for Meetings
A Game Show session always infuses new energy into the day and enlivens the event. It is one of the most popular uses for an audience response system.There are two reasons for having a Game Show...
Audience Response: The Power of Anonymity and Listening
Your group meeting is the rare occasion in which the experiences and expectations of each and every person come together in one room. It offers you the opportunity to “walk your talk”. It can be an...