Exploring alternatives to live streaming for real-time interaction, we’ve gathered insights from top executives and marketing specialists. From engaging through Twitter Spaces to facilitating real-time feedback sessions, discover five unique strategies provided by CEOs and a Digital Marketing Specialist.

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Contents

1 Engage Through Twitter Spaces
2 Host In-Person Customer Events
3 Try Webinars with Chat and Polls
4 Use Interactive Social Media Posts
5 Facilitate Real-Time Feedback Sessions

Engage Through Twitter Spaces

As a tech CEO, I believe that social-media platforms like Twitter Spaces provide a unique take on real-time interaction, offering a vibrant alternative to live streaming. Instead of just witnessing an event unfold, participants can actively contribute to the conversation via voice, fostering an inclusive environment that enables direct, spontaneous interaction. The beauty of Twitter Spaces is in its simplicity and scalability, accommodating small-group discussions or large-scale public conversations, promoting engagement and making everyone feel heard.

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Abid Salahi, Co-founder & CEO, FinlyWealth

Host In-Person Customer Events

Apart from employing technology for real-time client interaction, it is critical to establish platforms for in-person connection. Hosting events is a wonderful method to connect with customers in person. They also foster trust, generate a loyal customer base, and establish your organization as an authority in your sector. Events allow customers to engage emotionally with your brand. Customers who feel emotionally connected to a brand spend twice as much as those who don’t.

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Rebecca Xing, CEO, Trustana

Try Webinars with Chat and Polls

One specific alternative to live streaming for real-time interaction that I’ve found highly effective is hosting interactive webinars with built-in chat and polling features. Unlike live streaming, where interaction can often feel one-sided, webinars allow for a more structured and engaging experience. This approach ensures that every participant has the opportunity to ask questions and contribute to discussions, making the interaction more meaningful.

In my experience, webinars also offer the flexibility to dive deeper into topics while maintaining real-time engagement. They give you the control to manage the flow of information, ensuring that all key points are covered without the distractions that often come with live streams. This has proven invaluable in creating a focused and productive environment for our audiences at RecurPost.

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Dinesh Agarwal, Founder, CEO, RecurPost

Use Interactive Social Media Posts

One specific alternative to live streaming for real-time interaction is posts with interactive content. One example is using Instagram’s “Ask Me Anything” sticker and allowing followers to ask you questions over 24 hours. As your followers ask you questions and you answer, this gives the sense of real-time participation.

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Jasmin Diaz, Digital Marketing Specialist, Digital Love Studio

Facilitate Real-Time Feedback Sessions

Live streaming isn’t the only way to engage with your audience in real-time.

As an expert in entrepreneurship, I’ve seen firsthand how small business owners often struggle with understanding their financials and building a business that can grow, thrive, and scale. Many don’t “know their numbers” and lack a solid exit strategy. This can lead to businesses that are overly reliant on one key employee, client, or vendor.

While live streaming offers a dynamic way to connect, consider the power of real-time feedback sessions as an alternative. These sessions can be conducted through tools like Zoom or Microsoft Teams, allowing for interactive discussions without the pressure of a live broadcast.

In these sessions, business owners can present their challenges and receive immediate input from peers and mentors. This collaborative approach not only fosters a sense of community but also encourages accountability. It’s a safe space to explore ideas and strategies, ultimately leading to better decision-making.

Many small business owners overlook the eight key drivers of company value, which are crucial for building a business that is not only sustainable but also valuable. I’ve developed a statistically proven methodology that helps entrepreneurs create exit plans aimed at increasing their business valuation by 71%.

To support their journey, I offer a free 40-question assessment based on these key drivers. This tool provides clarity and direction, empowering business owners to transform their ventures into worthy investments.

As an African American female business coach and former Executive Director of Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Businesses, I am passionate about equipping entrepreneurs with the education and accountability they need to succeed.