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What’s the Difference Between a Webinar and Webcast? by @PNV123

A Teleconference, a Videoconference, a Webinar, and a Webcast are Often Used Interchangeably and Possibly Incorrectly

Webinar? Webcast? Teleconference or Videoconference? Choosing the right tool can be overwhelming, but it is critical in order to gain the results that you need. There is quite a bit of confusion about what each of these is and often the terms are used interchangeably, thus causing and adding to the confusion. We must think about what kind of multi-media communication we need for our event. What sort of graphics or video will we need to display on the screen? Does the video stream need to integrate with other communication tools or can it stand alone? Does it need to be live, on-demand or both?

Here are some of the most common terms and the differences between them according to the Merriam – Webster Onlilne Dictionary:

1.Webinar – web·i·nar – a live online educational presentation during which participating viewers can submit questions and comments Origin of WEBINAR – web + seminar – First Known Use: 1998

2 Web·cast – Web – cast – a transmission of sound and images (as of an event) via the World Wide Web

To use the Internet to broadcast live or delayed audio and/or video transmissions, much like traditional television and radio broadcasts. For example, a university may offer on-line courses in which the instructor Webcasts a pre-recorded or live lecture, or an enterprise may Webcast a press conference in lieu of or in addition to a conference call.

3. Videoconferencing – Vid·eo·con·fer·enc·ing – the holding of a conference among people at remote locations by means of transmitted audio and video signals First Known Use of VIDEOCONFERENCING – 1977

4. Virtual conferencing: is becoming more and more common. Participants are given an avatar and can move throughout the room interacting by chat, voice, view recordings and live presentations.

By defining our terms, we can choose the right tool for our teams.

Confused even more? As more and more developers create software and hardware for all types of conferencing the definitions become more fuzzy.

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Pat Ahaesy, CMP. CSEP, helps companies have seamless and stress free events. She has over 25 years of experience planning and implementing corporate and non-profit conferences and special events, as well as incentive programs. The background that led to her collaboration in P&V began first as an educator, then in the world of corporate and incentive travel. Pat has planned CME meetings, conferences, trade shows, special events as well as tours for art and incentive groups. She has been a Certified Meeting Professional from the Convention Industry Council for more than 10 years, and has held the Certified Special Event Professional designation from the International Special Events Society for 10 years. Pat holds a BS in Education from Temple University and previously taught elementary school, has tutored students with dyslexia and has taught ESL for the US Air Force. Often quoted in industry professional publication, she is a co-moderator of the leading online community, MECO, for meeting professionals. She was also President of the National Association of Business Owners-NYC from 2009-2011. Pat has chaired MPIGNY committees and .has been on the Board of Directors of ISES-NYC Pat’s company, P&V Enterprises is headquartered in New York City.

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