Host a livestream event with Google to grow your business
Badged Partners, open your doors to prospective clients who need help with their digital advertising.
You can invite businesses to watch Google thought leaders discuss the value of online advertising and how to succeed on the web. You'll get a co-branded event site and, if you have 5+ registered attendees by Oct 31, we'll send out a viewing kit with some Google-branded goodies to share with your guests.
Note: This is a free, exclusive event for badged Google Partners only.
What is Partners Connect?
Partners Connect is an event, sponsored by Google, that helps badged agencies like yours turn potential clients into new ones. You can invite businesses to watch Google thought leaders discuss the value of online advertising and how to succeed on the web.
When is the Partners Connect event?
Partners Connect is on Tuesday, November 14th at 9am. Be sure to recommend that your guests arrive at least 30 minutes early to have a refreshment and settle in. The event is comprised of two parts: streamed content from Google, followed by a networking session for you to further develop relationships with your clients and prospective clients.
Is Partners Connect free?
Yes, this event is free for our badged Google Partner agencies. If you are not yet a member of Google Partners, you can sign up now.
Who will be speaking at Partners Connect, and what topics will they cover?
Speakers and panelists have been selected for their proven expertise in digital advertising and/or marketing. We'll cover retail recommendations for the 2017 holiday period before moving into 2018 retail trends and planning.
How long will the broadcast last?
The broadcast should last approximately 25 minutes. You should allot plenty of time afterwards to answer your guests' questions.
When can I register for Partners Connect?
When does registration for Partners Connect close?
To receive a viewing kit, you'll need to register, have a landing page built, and have a minimum of five registered attendees by October 31, 2017. Otherwise, registration is open until Monday, November 13, 2017.
Who can host Partners Connect?
This event is open to all badged Google Partners agencies. For more information on how to get badged, visit your Partners account. If you are not a member of Google Partners, you can sign up now.
Who should I invite?
Invite any business looking to get online that you see as a potential client. This is a chance to build relationships and turn prospective clients into new ones.
Can I invite existing clients to attend?
This event is designed to help you win new clients, but you are free to invite existing clients if you want to strengthen your relationship.
How many people should I invite to this event?
Most agencies invite between 10 and 15 prospective clients, but feel free to invite more or less depending on your needs.
I see that my invited guests can RSVP online. How do I know who will be attending?
You can download an RSVP list at any time by returning to the Partners Events site.
I have limited capacity at my space. Can I set a maximum RSVP limit?
When creating your custom landing page with the Partners Events site, you can set a limit on RSVPs.
What is included in my viewing kit?
If your agency registers to host an event, creates a landing page, and has a minimum of five registered attendees by October 31, 2017, you will receive Google-branded totes, pens, notebooks, and laptop stickers.
Is the viewing kit free?
Yes, the viewing kit is free for badged Google Partners who register for the event, create a landing page, and have a minimum of five registered attendees before our deadline. If you have any leftover items after the event, they're yours to keep. We suggest holding on to them for the next Partners Connect event.
When will my viewing kit arrive?
You should receive your viewing kit within a week of the event date presuming you have registered five attendees on your custom landing page.
Who should I contact if my viewing kit doesn’t arrive? Please email partners-support@google.com for further assistance.
Where is the link to the livestream?
You can return to this website on the day of the event to watch the livestream. Will you be recording the livestream so that I may view it at a later date? Yes, we will make a recording available within 24 hours of the event.
Will I receive anything to help me host the event?
If you have registered, built a landing page, and attained five guest RSVPs by October 31, 2017, we will send a viewing kit to help you get set up for the event. This will include a variety of Google-branded goodies to share with your guests.
What equipment will I need to host the event?
You'll need a TV or projector and a laptop to stream the event. Be sure to bring any necessary cables to make sure you can properly connect.
Do I need special equipment for the YouTube livestream to work?
All you need is a room large enough for your guests and a laptop connected to the Internet.