Why You Need an Event Plan for Your Next Zoom Meeting

As we settle into the new normal of Zoom calls, remote meetings, and virtual events, it can feel like everything is changing about how we meet, gather, and celebrate.

But no matter what platform, medium, or formatting we use moving forward, one element will stay the same, no matter what.

You need a Run of Show.

Used by directors, conferences creators, event venues, planners, and more, a Run of Show (ROS) is a tool used at any and every event. It breaks down the timing, programming, and content for every minute of an event. At a professional basketball game, the ROS lets the DJ, light operator, and MC know exactly when to do the player introductions during pre-game. The ROS lets the couple know the order their bridal party should process down the aisle. The ROS lets the chef know what time dessert is being served.

The Run of Show acts as a the map for most event professionals and can be changing and adjusting up until the minute the event starts.

Even as our events require more space between people, fewer attendees, or attending from the comfort of…