7X Better Event Engagement & 300% Boost In Positive Sentiments

The Challenge

Amplifying Student Participation & Maintaining Event Excitement

The event planned for Bergen Community College was their 55th Commencement Ceremony and the goal was to make it an event to remember for the graduating class. Held at the popular MetLife Stadium, the venue offered a magnificent backdrop but also presented a unique challenge: The challenges include keeping the audience’s attention in a large stadium and creating a sense of community among the students and event attendees. The large graduation ceremonies are usually rather cold and the emphasis is made on speeches and other officialities. The following are the concerns of Bergen Community College whereby the institution sought to develop a more engaging experience for the graduates, families, and guests. Here's what they were up against:

Limited Attendee Interaction
Creating a Memorable Experience

They were in the process of searching for a method of organizing a better and more effective graduation ceremony that would also be fun for the graduates.

After two years of virtual ceremonies, we wanted to make our in-person graduation at MetLife Stadium truly special. Finding a social media wall solution that was both engaging and affordable within our higher education budget was crucial. Social Walls fits the bill perfectly."

Bergen Community College Public Relations Team

The Solution

Enabling Attendees To Post UGC Directly & Featuring It On Engaging Social Walls

Facing the challenge of audience engagement in a vast stadium setting, Bergen Community College discovered a solution that not only fostered interactivity but also stayed within their budget: Social Walls.

This innovative technology provided a platform for graduates, families, and guests to actively participate in the ceremony:This innovative technology provided a platform for graduates, families, and guests to actively participate in the ceremony:

Interactive Photo Sharing: With SnapUp, Social Wall enabled the participants to send in their photos and messages via their phones. These submissions were then in real time uploaded to the jumbotron screens at MetLife Stadium.
Real-Time Excitement: Each of them contributed to the liveliness of the ceremony and inspired other people to also leave their experiences, expressing happiness and pride of the graduates and their families.
Cost-Effective Engagement: Social Walls has very reasonable price models, enabling Bergen Community College to develop an engaging experience without breaking the bank.

This element did not only enhance the level of audience engagement but also created a feeling of togetherness by having the individual graduate accomplishment displayed on the large screen.

The user-friendly weblink submission process (SnapUp) encouraged hundreds of participants to share photos and messages, adding to the excitement of the ceremony and creating a vibrant display on the jumbotron screens. Social Walls helped us create a memorable graduation experience for our students, families, and guests."

Bergen Community College Public Relations Team

The Results

+7X Event Engagement, +300% Positive Sentiments: Bergen's Memorable Graduation Ceremony

Bergen Community College's trust on social walls helped them successfully transform their graduation ceremony into an interactive celebration, achieving some impressive results:

Over 200 Photo Submissions: The user-friendly interface of the social wall encouraged participation, resulting in a staggering number of photo and message submissions.
Boosted Engagement : The ceremony was no longer a passive experience. The real-time display of photos and messages kept the audience hooked and created a sense of shared joy.
Potential for Viral Reach : The massive volumes of posts generated by students and attendees on social media boost the event's online visibility exponentially.
Lasting Memories :Social walls provided a unique way for graduates, families, and guests to capture and share memories of this special occasion. They could not only experience the event in real-time but also revisit the photos and messages online afterwards, solidifying the celebration's impact.

Beyond the quantifiable results, social walls also contributed to a more positive emotional experience:

Enhanced Excitement
Shared Celebration
Personal Touch in a Large Venue

By encouraging participation, fostering connection, and creating lasting memories, social walls helped Bergen Community College celebrate their graduates in a truly unforgettable way.

Explore Social Walls

Built With A Range Of Features That Exceed Expectations

Multiple Themes

Choose from various engaging themes to make your social wall attractive.

Auto-Moderation

Automate the removal of unnecessary posts and keep your social wall relevant always.

AI Recommendation

Explore AI-driven suggestions for the best and least-suited posts for your social wall.

Real-Time Update

Allow posts to appear instantly as soon as they are posted and keep the wall fresh.

Reactions

Enhance your socialwalls with “Reactions” that help audiences to instantly react to the content they like.

Design & Customization

Customize your social wall to match your brand theme. Add background, custom banner, and logo.

SnapUp

Let event spectators upload their content directly without using social media as an intermediate.

Visual Search

Add tags to automatically filter content from your social wall's feed based on visuals.

Privacy and Security

Social Walls provides a dedicated support 24/7 support to make your events a success.

POSSIBILITIES WITH SOCIAL WALLS FOR EDUCATIONAL EVENTS

Select from a range of pre-designed templates or develop your own unique layout to fit your brand and the ambiance of the event.
There are options to automatically filter content that you do not want to be displayed in your social wall to keep the content fresh.
Let our AI engine to select the most interesting content to be displayed on the social wall so that your audience would enjoy it.
Engage the attendees right from the start with the help of custom ‘Reactions’ which enable the attendees to show how excited they are.
Align your brand’s colors, include your logo, and customize your social wall to ensure its feel and look is consistent with your brand.
Allow the attendees to post to your social wall so that they also become part of the event.
It’s possible to filter content depending on the picture. Helps to come up with the best student photos and videos as it is made easy.