We've never done a webcast before. HTI can take care of all details from selecting and enlisting doctors as panelists, promoting the event, designing the Web page, and all aspects of production. In general, sponsors should allow a minimum of 7-8 weeks for HTI to produce a program. Depending on their level of complexity and availability of medical experts, programs will take more or less time from start to finish. However, our experience is that producing a live event is more effective in terms of developing a community of patients and creating a higher level of enthusiasm and interest in a program.
Medical experts can participate in a webcast from anywhere.
They need only have access to a clear phone connection. As for the time involved to participate, it is minimal. For a 90-minute program, experts must be available for 2 hours at the time of the event, as well as allowing 1 hour in advance for a logistical conference call. For most webcasts, participants are asked to complete a short survey and to share comments and questions about the program. Survey questions could include demographic information, as well as questions relating to the effectiveness of the program.