Opinion | Glisser's audience engagement and event analytics blog

The Top 10 PowerPoint Alternatives for 2019

PowerPoint was first rolled out by Microsoft in 1987. Since then, they’ve added a raft of features with subsequent versions. It’s been the undisputed presentation king over the past three decades and rightly so - it was one of the first mainstream presentation tools. It revolutionised events, education and training, and everything in between. However, there’s now a plethora of new and exciting alternatives that enable even novice users to create highly visual, engaging and customised presentations.

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Tom Dally, January 17, 2019

The Importance of Wellbeing in the Workplace

Employee wellbeing is still often thought of as a nice to have or something you spend time on further down the line. This is especially true for start-ups and scale-ups. However, if you only shift your focus to it at a later stage then chances are it’s already too late - as employee wellbeing and employee performance are intrinsically linked

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Tom Dally, January 15, 2019

How to Make Event Wi-Fi Contracts Work for You

The solutions are out there, and easy enough to find. But providing a seamless wi-fi experience requires planning, effort, and normally a bit of negotiation.

Opinion Event Planning

Matthew King, January 9, 2019

Why Tech Should Be Embraced

There is a common fear from many event organisers, educators and employers that event tech can lead to a less engaged audience. However, with the growing list of events embracing event tech, many attendees expect it at events. So use it at your next event and your engagement levels will spike!

Training Opinion

Mark Simeon, December 24, 2018

Breaking Ground - Pakistan

As a web-based solution, Glisser can be used anywhere in the world via an internet connection. We continue to grow in size as does the number of geographical markets we operate in. We've just added another one to the list!

Opinion Event Planning

Tom Dally, September 5, 2018

The Event Tech Games 18 - London's Finest Sporting Event

This year's Event Tech Games was recently held close to Noodle Live's Bethnal Green office. With Glisser winning the inaugural games last year, both teams were eager to win this year's bragging rights!

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Bradley Smith, August 24, 2018

The Top Ten US Locations for Pharma Events and Medical Seminars

With half of the ten largest pharmaceutical companies by revenue in the world, it’s no surprise that the US hosts some top-level pharmaceutical events and seminars. Whether you’re scouting locations for your company’s next event or trying to persuade your boss to send you to San Diego on a work trip, our top ten US locations will be sure to help you on your way!

Opinion Pharma Event Planning

Tom Dally, August 10, 2018

Five Traits of Highly Engaging Pharmaceutical Meetings

The latest iteration of our platform introduces a single definitive metric by which our clients can analyse engagement levels at their events - the Glisser Event Engagement Score.

Opinion Event Planning Pharma

Mike Piddock, July 31, 2018

From Big Business to the Big Apple: Two International Years With Glisser

June 22nd, 2016. My third day at Glisser, and first team meeting. The team sits down, and immediately our Founder, Mike, brings up the most pressing issue: “We have a client event next Wednesday in Berlin, and they need someone on the ground to manage our technology. I can’t go on-site as I’m busy.” He looks to our head of sales: she can’t go. Marketing is out too. The two developers were, well, developers. So they were out. Which meant...

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Ben Bradbury, July 20, 2018

Handling Clause 22 at your Pharmaceutical Events and Meetings

Pharmaceutical marketers on average allocate nearly 25% of their budget to events, but it's crucial they spend that budget in a way that adheres to Clause 22 of the ABPI's Code of Practice. This blog explains how event tech can help optimise spend and help you stay compliant.

Event Planning Opinion Pharma

Mike Piddock, July 4, 2018