Friday, April 3, 2020
CNP Summit Series, which begins on April 8, 2020, will focus on how coronavirus is affecting the industry and the impact of “the new normal” on digital commerce. The conference agenda will include merchant-only breakout sessions, educational workshops and a virtual solutions hall. Additional information about the conference is available at info.cardnotpresent.com/en-us/cnp-virtual-summit-2020
Broker Fair will combine networking and educational opportunities in a May 2020 digital-only event. Attendees who have registered for the conference will also be eligible to attend the 2021 Broker Fair. Additional details will soon be available, according to conference organizers, who are working on tailoring the content and format to reflect “the drastic changes that have occurred,” with relevant and timely resources for nonbank finance professionals. Further details and updates will be shared by email, social media and on brokerfair.org/
Konstantinos Papakonstantinou (KP), CEO at Board Studios Inc., a video content marketing and production specialist, has been helping enterprises shift to digital conference formats. Of the numerous available summit-hosting platforms, he cited HeySummit as a personal favorite, due to its “super intuitive, simple-to-use platform and fast, responsive support.”
KP also noted some digital summits are more successful than others. “The easiest and most effective way to run a virtual conference is to pre-record interviews with SMEs and edit them to make them more dynamic by adding lower-thirds that highlight key points and stock footage that enhances their message."
Following are Board Studios’ tips for optimizing digital media:
Additional information about video platform optimization is available at www.boardstudios.com.
While virtual platforms have been effective, gig workers are helping businesses and communities meet demand for essential products and services. JobStack, a mobile app powered by PeopleReady, recorded 50,000 temporary job assignments during the last week of March 2020.
Taryn Owen, president at PeopleReady, observed gig workers were a fast growing workforce segment before the COVID 19 pandemic and are now a crucial part of the nation’s response. “Gig workers are serving as second responders in communities across the nation, from keeping hospitals sterile to manufacturing essential products and restocking grocery stores,” Owen said. “They are on the ground and making a real difference. We want people to know there are opportunities for them and we’re ready to help connect them to work.”
Owen noted the following temporary jobs are available now:
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