Week 1 (May 17) by RevLab https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk Get to know the cohort en-us 2021-05-07 17:37:55 UTC 2026-01-07 15:35:02 UTC hello@padlet.com Joy Soto https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1532987763 I currently work on events but it's time for me to gain professional training in order to expand what we've been doing.

]]> 2021-05-17 19:58:55 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1532987763 Worry that few people will show up! rachel891 https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1532988796 2021-05-17 19:59:14 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1532988796 Build a adam654 https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1532988871 2021-05-17 19:59:15 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1532988871 People asking how they can continue the conversation after the event ended. lsilverman5 https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1532988872 2021-05-17 19:59:15 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1532988872 Building trust with your audience alexschneps https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1532989041 There's a lot of distrust of media in the world. There is NO BETTER WAY to break down the barriers of mistrust than live, in person, face to face interactions and journalism on stage.]]> 2021-05-17 19:59:18 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1532989041 Looking to reach new and more audience. lsilverman5 https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1532990727 2021-05-17 19:59:52 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1532990727 Knowing if people will come, and the organizing lift required. lsilverman5 https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1532992922 2021-05-17 20:00:17 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1532992922 Joy Soto https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1532995649 Living up to expectations of the "brand," but also planning.]]> 2021-05-17 20:01:13 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1532995649 Events are awesome for creating trust, productive dialogue, building community. That's what our org is all about! Also see it as a way to find new audiences and hopefully make money. jacqueline219 https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1532996916 2021-05-17 20:01:37 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1532996916 Events, for us, are a great way to build engagement with both subscribers and non-subscribers and expand the reach of our brand. erinrlebar https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1532999015 2021-05-17 20:02:16 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1532999015 For virtual events, tech difficulties are my nightmare since there's very little you can do to fix things. erinrlebar https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533000161 2021-05-17 20:02:38 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533000161 Joy Soto https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533001151 Great conversations and food!]]> 2021-05-17 20:02:58 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533001151 Spontaneous communal singing! alexschneps https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533002030 A guest onstage was demonstrating something through song and got the entire audience singing together.]]> 2021-05-17 20:03:15 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533002030 jacqueline219 https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533002250 Resourcing - need to figure out a balance between time/money in and value out.]]> 2021-05-17 20:03:20 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533002250 People saying they will subscribe to the paper because they enjoyed an event. erinrlebar https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533002299 2021-05-17 20:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533002299 Lack of cohesion alexschneps https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533006630 When everyone is on a different page than you are, or has different information than you've given, as the organizer, this is the nightmare.]]> 2021-05-17 20:04:46 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533006630 jacqueline219 https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533012853 People expressing that they want to steal the event's rules of engagement to help build productive conversations in other spaces.]]> 2021-05-17 20:06:52 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533012853 THE CITY is hoping to use events to build audience, steward and retain members, and to add a new revenue stream for the organization. JohnHalpinNYC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533017946 2021-05-17 20:08:26 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533017946 I've never organized a virtual event. I need to gain an understanding of the best way to format them so that they are appealing to both sponsors and guests. JohnHalpinNYC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533020343 2021-05-17 20:09:16 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533020343 Lin Manuel Miranda freestyling on stage. JohnHalpinNYC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533025469 2021-05-17 20:11:06 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533025469 Karen Florin kflorin1 https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533032550 When we are hosting an event on a controversial topic, I'm terrified that it could be derailed by people with extreme opinions. Would love some suggestions on managing those incidences if they occur.

]]> 2021-05-17 20:13:35 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533032550 Response - Molly Ballard, WV https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533047625 We want to show that we serve our whole state, not just the city where we are based. Events help us broaden our scope and expand our audience!]]> 2021-05-17 20:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533047625 Response - Molly Ballard, WV https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533051060 Planning an event that makes sense for us/is manageable for our size staff but also big enough to be worth the planning!]]> 2021-05-17 20:20:10 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533051060 New revenue streams, new opportunities to connect with the community. jeff314 https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533061452 2021-05-17 20:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533061452 jeff314 https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533063506 The sheer logistics - small staff with lots of different hats already. The spirit is willing but the flesh is, well, stretched. (To mangle the metaphor)

]]> 2021-05-17 20:24:43 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533063506 jeff314 https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533067625 Serene satisfaction at seeing the entire show struck, boxed and loaded onto the skids.]]> 2021-05-17 20:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533067625 Virginia - RevLab revlab https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533081963 Connecting with people who have a shared interest and knowing that there are other people like you in the world!]]> 2021-05-17 20:31:18 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533081963 Response- Leslie David https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533242706 Events help make BenitoLink more tangible. Getting together with readers will build relationships and people will view us as being active in positive civic engagement. Businesses and individuals will want to associate with us and support events financially. This is one slice of the revenue pie. ]]> 2021-05-17 21:39:06 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533242706 Response- Leslie David https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533253526 Burn out our team by taking too much on. 
No one comes (I think we've gotten over this hump, but we could pick a dog)
Costs a lot of money and few benefits.]]> 2021-05-17 21:44:24 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533253526 Response- Leslie David https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533257226 Seeing guests enjoy themselves and make connections. 
Having politically opposing guests come up and say they got a lot out of it.
Feeling community gives us hope that we can solve problems together.


]]> 2021-05-17 21:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533257226 Response paola215 https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533408248 The events are important for the development, strengthening and growth of the audience.]]> 2021-05-17 23:16:23 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533408248 Response paola215 https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533409669 That no one attend the event.]]> 2021-05-17 23:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533409669 Lack of diversity in attendance. Vanessa_NENC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533479290 2021-05-17 23:57:41 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533479290 Building engagement; community awareness of the New England News Collaborative and our journalism; and a revenue stream to support our sustainability! Vanessa_NENC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533492050 The NENC hasn't hosted an event yet... but this is what I hope we accomplish :)

]]> 2021-05-18 00:04:07 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533492050 A sense of empowerment. Vanessa_NENC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533504544 And Mexican food.]]> 2021-05-18 00:10:08 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1533504544 Christiaan - The Current https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1537133171 Herding cats, a heavy logistics workload on top of all the plates I have spinning in the air. 

Uncertain it will be worth it in terms of revenue and engagement. ]]> 2021-05-18 18:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1537133171 Momentum christiaan8 https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1537139250 Our launch event brought in our first big run of members. It also created a sense that our work wasn't abstract — and that was before we'd published anything! ]]> 2021-05-18 18:58:50 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1537139250 I took a long detour to journalism christiaan8 https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1537143415 I got a degree in journalism and ran away from it for a decade in a touring band. Honestly, that experience — seeing the world through the window of an econoline van — was formative in how I think about my job and myself, for better and for worse. In that way, I'm actually pretty new as both a professional journalist and as a publisher. I was never into jazz, but running The Current has been one long improvisation. ]]> 2021-05-18 18:59:58 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1537143415 Events are potentially that essential layer for connecting with our audience and community at Enlace Latino NC. For us, this is a creative way to fill critical informational voids and the possibilities are endless, so we want to explore them! https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1537163322 2021-05-18 19:05:15 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1537163322 I hear those fears about low attendance and the logistics! I share those. In addition to the trial and error implicit in figuring out how to make them attractive and successful! https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1537170904 2021-05-18 19:07:19 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1537170904 I really think we have a lot to learn from newsrooms who have been doing events for a while -- we have only experimented with this once, but we believe a fresh perspective will help us! https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1537177114 2021-05-18 19:09:03 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1537177114 Hilda Gurdian https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1537713532 Why events? Two reasons: 1. Events connect us with our audience in a meaningful way. 2. They bring extra revenue to our news organization.]]> 2021-05-18 22:42:28 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1537713532 Billy Penn at WHYY edimonaco https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1539578144 I love the live exchange of an event. When the audience leaves they know they had a unique experience that can't be replicated. Events make introductions, deepen engagement, and trigger emotional responses that bring audiences closer to the organization. ]]> 2021-05-19 13:48:48 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1539578144 Billy Penn at WHYY edimonaco https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1539587364 The balance of producing a high quality event with a limited budget and low aministrative support. 

I want it to be the best version, but constantly feel the limitations. ]]> 2021-05-19 13:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1539587364 Billy Penn at WHYY edimonaco https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1539598392 Finding your people. I met one of my closest friends at a local event. Not only are we both still involved with the organization, but it became more important to us because it's mission laid the foundation of our friendship. 

I believe small versions of this happen constantly. The gathering of strangers over mutual interests can be powerful.]]> 2021-05-19 13:53:03 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1539598392 Billy Penn at WHYY edimonaco https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1539607909 I'm a theatre director and producer that transitioned to media this year. I love events and have no clue how to make them successful for journalism orgs! Very happy to be here. 

]]> 2021-05-19 13:55:02 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1539607909 Around events, but initiating them is new territory jeff314 https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1539833634 I left journalism to run a marketing agency, and spent a decade working events for my clients. Now I'm back in newspapers, and excited to work events from the other side!

]]> 2021-05-19 14:41:39 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1539833634 https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1541461638 We are kickstarting a new donor member group, and we hope to engage them through events
-Erika S.]]> 2021-05-19 21:32:04 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1541461638 https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1541463820 Technical difficulties in general (accessing event, using features, etc), receiving negative feedback, unengaged audience (no comments in chat or Q+A)
-Erika S.]]> 2021-05-19 21:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1541463820 https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1541466313 Lots of questions, flowing conversations during networking sessions, good food
-Erika S.]]> 2021-05-19 21:34:31 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1541466313 We are celebrating our 25th year anniversary and want to do something special for our community to celebrate with us. And beyond that, campus speaking events used to be a revenue source that evaporated overnight with the pandemic, so figuring out how to pivot that. soraya42 https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1542113362 2021-05-20 02:27:53 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1542113362 Staff capacity and fear that it won't be as engaging to attendees as we hope soraya42 https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1542120014 2021-05-20 02:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1542120014 Genuine connection soraya42 https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1542123937 2021-05-20 02:31:45 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1542123937 alexesquivel1 https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1542619563 Events bring our community together, especially in a small community like ours. We would like to engage with our audience as well as help bring in revenue for our newsroom.]]> 2021-05-20 06:07:05 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1542619563 alexesquivel1 https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1542626378 Negative feedback, going over budget, event not going as planned, not producing revenue. ]]> 2021-05-20 06:09:53 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1542626378 alexesquivel1 https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1542629745 Making connections with others, having everyone included, having a great host, and an overall memorable event. ]]> 2021-05-20 06:11:16 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1542629745 BenitoLink alexesquivel1 https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1542632859 I am new to the newsroom and events. I’m currently a student at San Jose state university majoring in graphic design and digital marketing. ]]> 2021-05-20 06:12:34 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1542632859 Reagan Benit https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1542674848 I love events because they give me an opportunity to socialize and engage with the community around me. The satisfaction of putting on an event that people attend, love and that accomplish something is unmatched! ]]> 2021-05-20 06:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1542674848 Reagan Benit https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1542678473 People not attending, engaging or participating.]]> 2021-05-20 06:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1542678473 Not new to journalism, but... Vanessa_NENC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1543829463 I was a reporter for much of my career, and moved into a leadership role more recently when I became executive editor of the New England News Collaborative in early 2020. While I'm new to events, I'm EXCITED to flex this business side of my brain...while also intersecting it with journalism and community engagement.]]> 2021-05-20 13:49:00 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1543829463 Heather, WITF https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1544367713 To connect the community with our reporting and be open and transparent about our reporting process.  It's also a way to grow our audience and trust in communities we don't typically get out into. Events help meet some of our revenue goals through event sponsorships. 

]]> 2021-05-20 15:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1544367713 Heather, WITF https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1544375929  


]]> 2021-05-20 15:41:23 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1544375929 Heather, WITF https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1544382214 Poor registration/attendance. It's the worst when you put in all the work and it flops.

]]> 2021-05-20 15:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1544382214 Heather, WITF https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1544383651 An excited and engaged crowd that's super thankful for WITF and the services we provide. Or helping at least one person connect to a resource that helps them personally solve a challenge or meets a need they had. 

]]> 2021-05-20 15:42:59 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1544383651 Wisconsin Watch emilyneinfeldt https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1544457523 We hope to use sponsorships and other revenue-generating strategies to monetize our existing events and develop new engagement strategies to continue bringing new, engaged, diverse audiences to our work.  ]]> 2021-05-20 15:58:09 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1544457523 Wisconsin Watch emilyneinfeldt https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1544462062 The resources it takes to produce both in person and virtual events often consumes our small staff]]> 2021-05-20 15:59:07 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1544462062 Wisconsin Watch emilyneinfeldt https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1562210729 We hosted an event a couple years ago on the Foxconn project in Wisconsin as part of our Speakeasy: Casual conversations, serious issues event series. Several people we highlighted in our coverage as people who lost their homes due to the project showed up and it was incredible to have their firsthand perspective at the event.]]> 2021-05-26 16:58:35 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/ycszefytjnxgf2dk/wish/1562210729