Fact or Fiction: Exposing the 10 Biggest Myths of Event Webcasting

Webinar to explore best practices for putting your conference online

MADISON, Wis., July 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- "No one will come." "It's
a burden on presenters." "It will end up on YouTube." If your event planning
team has ever contemplated putting your conference online, this probably
sounds familiar. But is it true? Sonic Foundry, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOFO), the
recognized market leader for rich media webcasting and knowledge management,
will host a live webinar to separate event webcasting fact from fiction as
Cody Kleven, Director of Event Services, and Justin Hartman, Event Services
Manager, dispel the ten biggest myths about taking your event online.
The presentation will include:
-- Discussion of the top ten myths about webcasting a conference, company
address or press event
-- Real-life case studies that combat negative perceptions of event
webcasting
-- Practical tips to avoid common webcasting pitfalls, including
strategies to maintain attendance, keep both your virtual and physical
audiences engaged and ensure smooth working relationships between event
partners
Featured presenters:
Cody Kleven, Director of Event Services for Sonic Foundry, Inc., has
worked in multiple roles within the webcasting industry. His diverse exposure
to a multitude of clients and applications makes him a valuable resource to
organizations seeking to improve their online communication through
webcasting.
Justin Hartman, Event Services Manager for Sonic Foundry, Inc., holds over
15 years of video production and 4 years of event production specific to
webcasting.
Moderator:
Erica St. Angel, Vice President of Marketing for Sonic Foundry
When: Live webinar Tuesday, July 22 from 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Central.
Also available on demand.
Where: To register for this complimentary online webinar, visit:
http://www.sonicfoundry.com/webinar.
About Sonic Foundry(R), Inc.
Founded in 1991, Sonic Foundry (NASDAQ: SOFO, http://www.sonicfoundry.com)
is the recognized market leader for rich media webcasting and knowledge
management, providing education and training solutions and services that link
an information-driven world. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, the company has
received numerous awards including the 2007 Frost & Sullivan Global Market
Leadership Award, Ziff Davis Media's Baseline Magazine's sixth fastest-growing
software company with sales under $150 million and Deloitte's Technology Fast
500. Named a Bersin & Associates 2007 Learning Leader, Sonic Foundry's
webcasting and knowledge management solutions are trusted by education
institutions, Fortune 500 companies and government agencies for a variety of
critical communication needs. Sonic Foundry is changing the way organizations
communicate via the web and how people around the globe receive vital
information needed for education, business, professional advancement and
safety. Product and service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of Sonic
Foundry, Inc. or their respective owners.
Certain statements contained in this news release regarding matters that
are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements. Because such
forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may
differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking
statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
include, but are not limited to, uncertainties pertaining to continued market
acceptance for Sonic Foundry's products, its ability to succeed in capturing
significant revenues from media services and/or systems, the effect of new
competitors in its market, integration of acquired business and other risk
factors identified from time to time in its filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
SOURCE Sonic Foundry, Inc.

Tammy Kramer of Sonic Foundry, Inc., +1-608-237-8592, tammyk@sonicfoundry.com