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April 28th, 2023

Important Announcement : Twitter Integration Disruption

We regret to inform you that due to a change in Twitter's pricing policy, effective April 29, 2023, we are no longer able to support its use in our SocialWall Pro tool.

August 10th, 2020

Share Admin : working securely in teams with SocialWall Pro

Are you working in a team on a live/virtual event or on an embed campaign? Use the "Share Admin" option to share a specific and secure access to your wall with your collaborators.

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July 17th, 2020

The ultimate drive-in cinema social experience

Add a Social Wall to the drive-in movie experience to bring social interaction and increase brand awareness

June 12th, 2020

Website / Signage / Events, one wall to rule them all

New features, new templates, new pricing plan. Let's talk about our new social media wall offer which is suitable for all uses such as the web embed, digital signage, events and more

May 11th, 2020

Webit festival goes virtual

Find out how one of the biggest technology and innovation festivals managed to fight the covid crisis by turning into an interactive virtual festival reaching thousands of people

April 7th, 2020

This year, your diploma ceremony will be virtual ...

Is this year's graduation ceremony streamed or in small groups? Encourage your family, friends and loved ones to build a community around the new graduates!

April 3rd, 2020

How to add a Social Wall to your stream with OBS

You have decided to make your attendees interact during your webinar or virtual conference, nothing could be simpler then adding your Social Wall to your stream. Let's see, with a few clicks, how it is possible to add a Ticker-style Template to the configuration of the very popular OBS streaming software.

March 27th, 2020

Don't cancel. Postpone or Pivot to virtual

The events sector is not discouraged by the current crisis. Becoming virtual is certainly an option to consider for the organization of upcoming events. The challenge today is to ask the right questions and make ad hoc decisions. Let's see some of them in the following blog post.

March 11th, 2020

Make your Virtual Event more valuable

Interested in hosting a virtual event? We can help you better organize it by providing the tools necessary for the integration of social interaction among them.

February 25th, 2020

Mobile Event App, Signage solution, TV, Led, Beamer, Totem, Website, ... enjoy your social wall on all display media

Regardless of the media used, the display of your Social Wall will be adapted to it and you will benefit from its impact on participants in your event or on your customers. Improving the interaction of your participants, amplifying conversations about your brand, increasing the number of visitors on your online store, better awareness of your event, ... find out how to display your Social Wall and take advantage of all its features.

December 9th, 2019

Polling : Ranking Question type is now available

By proposing a Ranking question to your attendees, you ask them to to rank the different answers in order of preference. The most preferred choice will receive more points. Then, you can display the results to find the winner answer who will receive the most points.

November 15th, 2019

Paris Games Week 2019 - 10th edition

Joffrey MARTIN, Social Media Director for Vanksen Agency : SocialWall Pro brings us closer to our audience, develops the number of mentions around the event.

October 22nd, 2019

Why and how to embed a Social Media Wall on your website

Whether your content comes from Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn or a web form (for example your customers reviews), embedding a Social Media Wall on your site is a good idea for many reasons. Let see why!

September 6th, 2019

#WeAreMV : from donuts to a national trend!

"The staff that will send the most photos / videos or comments will win donuts for a day!" But what had to be a small contest between staff members of five schools turned into a national trending event in the US!

September 5th, 2019

Custom Highlights - The Sponsorship Solution You Didn't Know You Needed!

Budgeting is a critical part of the event planning process. But what if you could easily generate additional revenue from your event so that you could afford to spend more on those things that make the attendee experience extra special?

August 12th, 2019

10 Steps To Social Wall Success At Your Event

Ask any Event Professional and they will tell you that successful events don't happen by accident. The same can be said for your social media and your Social Wall, so don't leave it all to chance. Here we reveal ten steps to lead you to Social Wall (and Social Media) success.

June 19th, 2019

Live Web App and new Voting/Polling features for free on SocialWall Pro

We are really happy to offer you two major new features on our Social Wall platform : a brand new Live App you can use on your smartphone and a totally revamped Voting/Polling solution.

May 29th, 2019

Enjoy the New BasicTool Features

Something big is coming at SocialWall Pro. And to set the stage, we offer you, for free, all the Engagement and Gamification features and the Flow Control one in our Basic package. Let's make a tour of these features

April 10th, 2019

Social Media Strategy: All About the Hashtag

You want your audience to engage, they want to engage, but why is so often that this simple but important aspect of your social media strategy is being overlooked at your event? If you want more interaction, the key is making it very clear! Give your audience the catalyst, and they will do the rest.

February 5th, 2019

Film industry: when SocialWall Pro and the red carpet are the perfect couple

Previews, nominations, outdoor screenings… All sorts of cinema events draw in crowds of enthusiastic moviegoers. These are ideal opportunities to create some interaction. Here too, SocialWall Pro is just what you need!

January 22nd, 2019

SocialWall Pro acquires Pictawall

With the acquisition of Pictawall in January 2019, SocialWall Pro consolidates its leadership in the Social Walls and Social Hubs market.

December 5th, 2018

Christmas and New Year Festive Season Special Templates

It's time for a PARTY! Want to take your Christmas and New Year parties to a new high? Look at our Festive Season Special Templates

November 13th, 2018

How to create an Instagram Business Account

See why and how you should you create an Instagram Business Account

November 12th, 2018

Instagram changes and how they impact SocialWall Pro

September 18th, 2018

A social wall that's simple, user-friendly - and universal!

SocialWall Pro has gone global. Already present in more than 60 different countries, our wall provides a solution that is easy to apply and configure. Whatever the specifics of your language, SocialWall Pro shows its universality.

August 22nd, 2018

This year, your diploma ceremony will be interactive...

University, college... Graduation Day is a key moment and great opportunity to build your reputation and your interaction with your community. Have you ever thought about installing a social wall?

May 5th, 2018

EBSummit in Brussels

Since a couple of years, SocialWall Pro is used during the different sessions of the European Business Summit in Brussels. Let's talk with Joanna Nowak - Head of Operations and Communications.

April 17th, 2018

Please meet our Message Grid template

Message Grid template is one of our most popular! Let's see how it could be used in your events.

April 10th, 2018

Wedding Planner Checklist - Don't Forget Your Social Wall

Social Walls are great for any occasion - so why not a wedding? Make your Wedding Day extra-special with our unique Wedding Social Wall animation.

April 3rd, 2018

Turn Your Social Wall Into a Money Spinner

Want to make money with your Social Media Wall ? The following blog post will give you tips to increase your revenue and finally get your Social Wall for free!

March 26th, 2018

Why Your Business Needs a Permanent Social Media Display

Discover how social walls, also known as social media displays, are a simple but very effective solution that can drive engagement, market your business, and set a positive tone in any environment

February 15th, 2018

Right To Left Writing in SocialWall Pro

Did you know that SocialWall Pro supports right-to-left (RTL) scripts?

February 1st, 2018

#CinemaAtTheG movie on a Cricket Ground

Invite participants to share their selfies while waiting to watch a movie lying in a fat boy's bed ... what an experience !

November 22nd, 2017

Add LinkedIn to your Social Wall for your corporate or business oriented events

LinkedIn is the largest professional networking site available today. It's used to share knowledge, ideas, employment opportunities but also updates about companies. Use LinkedIn as a source of information for your Social Wall to engage your professional sector.

September 27th, 2017

Twitter allows you to Tweet up to 280 characters

Tweets are no more limited to 280 for some selected people. Learn how to break that limit right now and discover SocialWall Pro compatibility with the new Tweets format.

September 12th, 2017

Integrate Social Media Into Your Presentation - Use the SocialWall Pro Ticker App

Want to know how to display social posts at the same time as delivering your presentation without using a costly AV mixer? Then read on….

July 25th, 2017

Why Every Event Marketing Strategy Should Include A Social Wall

We hate to add another item to your To Do List but if your event marketing strategy doesn't include displaying a live social media wall at your event, you really are missing a BIG trick!

July 18th, 2017

Introducing Our New Partner - ScreenCloud

Using ScreenCloud with the SocialWall Pro app makes managing your digital signage a piece of cake.

July 13th, 2017

Automatically Tag Social Content With Auto Tag

Organize social media posts by setting triggers to automatically Tag them for use with gamification features, Photo Grid, or just for easy retrieval.

July 10th, 2017

Top 5 Social Media Walls for Events

You know you want a social media wall to display your event conversation, but with so many out there, how do you choose? How about we share our top 5 most popular designs that our customers love?

May 22nd, 2017

New Features Added to BasicTool

Our BasicTool gets a makeover with some useful ProTool features now available, and all at an amazing price.

May 19th, 2017

Introducing Photo Grid - A Brand New Social Wall Engagement Feature for ProTool

People love being the star on the big screen, which is exactly why Photo Grid is the perfect new addition to our Engagement and Gamification Features in ProTool.

April 18th, 2017

What's the Best Social Wall for an Awards Ceremony, Dinner or Show?

Awards shows, dinners and ceremonies come in all shapes and sizes. Find out which design of social wall will work best for your event and discover some tips to make it more "social" too!

April 10th, 2017

Why Use a Hashtag for Your Event, Conference, or Brand Activation?

Not sure if you should use a hashtag for your event or conference? This article reveals the What, the Why and the How so you can make the right decision.

April 5th, 2017

How To Easily Generate Tons of Social Content Using Your Social Wall Report

Finding great content to post on social media is a constant struggle for many Social Media and Community Managers. Help them to help you by giving them access to your social wall report.

March 16th, 2017

8 Common Mistakes Made by Event Planners Using Social Walls (And How to Avoid Them)

A Social Wall can be great for boosting your event and setting your social communities buzzing. When you don't get the results you expect, it's usually down to the same common mistakes - read on to learn how to avoid them!

February 21st, 2017

How to Keep Event Attendees Coming Back for More

Wouldn't it be nice if your attendees signed up for the next event before this one finished? And even better if it sold out!

February 14th, 2017

What's The Difference Between a TweetWall, Twitter Wall, Instagram Wall, and Social Wall?

Ever wondered what the differences are between TweetWalls, TwitterWalls, Instagram Walls and SocialWalls? How will it impact your event if you choose the wrong one?

February 2nd, 2017

Social Media Ideas On The Run Up To Your Event

You know you should be posting on social media to hype up your audience and get them talking about your event, but there's nothing like a bit of pressure to make your mind go blank!

January 26th, 2017

Live Social Wall for Event Industry Professionals

You may already know that social walls can help boost the social conversation and engagement at events, but they aren't JUST for live events...

January 9th, 2017

How to send Brand Experiences Viral with a Social Wall

Thanks to your excellent Event Planning talents, you know your event attendance is going to be off the scale. So how can you raise the brand profile even further?

January 5th, 2017

Great Ways to Display Hashtags at Events

How do events make sure their hashtag is noticed? Take a look at some examples we have here for you.

November 30th, 2016

5 Signs You Should Invest In A Social Wall For Your Event

Are you missing the vital signs that your event needs a social wall?

November 24th, 2016

Black Friday Deal - 50% Off

September 1st, 2016

Ready...Set...Go - SocialWall Pro is Revealed!

We’ve finally done it! SocialWall Pro is now live and ready for you to use at your events, in conferences and even on your website! Come and take a look.

August 2nd, 2016

4 Tips to Use Twitter at your Event

Twitter is the number one social platform used for events, so if you're an event planner, you're missing a trick if you're not using it. Don't know where to start? Click here to find out!

July 28th, 2016

17 Ways To Increase Your Twitter Followers

Learn how to grow your Twitter Following so you can target more potential customers, increase engagement and generate a bigger buzz about your events.

July 20th, 2016

Transforming Engagement in Company Meetings

Find out how to add a contemporary spin to your meetings to increase engagement.

July 12th, 2016

Managing Multiple Hashtags For Your Event

In an ideal world, you would only have one #hashtag for your event. Unfortunately anyone can create a hashtag - so how do you easily find and monitor the conversation around your event?

July 5th, 2016

5 Top Tips for Your Live Q&A Session

With around 75% of people having a fear of speaking in public, how can you encourage more engagement in Q&A sessions?

June 29th, 2016

Most Popular Hashtags in the Event Management Industry

As an event industry professional, how do you find and make the right connections and find out the latest industry news? By keeping up with hashtags used on social media by the industry, of course.... and we have a whole list of them for you.

April 11th, 2016

Embed a Social Hub on Your Website

Not only does it look great, but a social hub embedded on your website also demonstrates authenticity by way of "social proof" and encourages visitors to remain on your site longer - which could do wonders to your Google search rankings.

November 26th, 2015

Event Sponsorship : Social Wall or Money Maker?

You might be surprised to find out how easy it is to make money from your social wall.

November 25th, 2015

Planning Social Media For Your Event

New to using social media for events? Or maybe you could do with a refresher to make sure you're getting the most from your social media efforts.

November 15th, 2015

TweetWall Pro Wins It's First Industry Crown At The Event Tech Awards

November 13th was an exciting day for those of us that work in event technology. The annual Event Tech Awards were held at the prestigious Troxy in the heart of London's East End. A more suitable venue would have been difficult to find. Originally a brewery, the Troxy was re-imagined in 1933 as a grand cinema, designed to seat more than 3,500 people! The cinema had luxurious seating areas and mirror-lined restaurants and all the staff wore evening dress. It seemed like Hollywood had come to Commercial Road in all its glory. Outside was a blaze of lights, inside a large foyer with a large sweeping staircase, chandeliers, floor to ceiling mirrors and thick carpets.

December 2nd, 2014

Marketing Office SocialWall - Pernod Ricard Sub Saharan Africa

Following the success of Pernod Ricard Sub Saharan Africa's brand activations and increased social activity, a customized SocialWall has now been permanently integrated on screens in their corporate marketing office in Johannesburg.

December 1st, 2014

Brand Experiences Go Viral with Pernod Ricard, Sub-Saharan Africa

We LOVE it when we see a brand that recognizes the importance of social conversation in helping raise brand exposure. Pernod Ricard, Sub Saharan Africa have embraced the concept by using SocialWalls alongside brand activations and are achieving great results!

August 28th, 2014

Getting The Most From An Exhibition

We had the unique opportunity to attend and present at an ROI Conference for Exhibitors this past week and all we can say is WOW! What a great idea! We just had to share!

July 17th, 2014

Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2014

On May 20th 2014 hundreds of delegates from all over the world joined together for four days of motivating and inspirational hands-on workshops and presentations that gave insight into the world of technologies to support diverse learners in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

June 16th, 2014

AIBTM Selfie Challenge

This past week we attended the AIBTM Conference at the Orlando Convention Center. This world class conference for the meetings and events industry was jam packed with inspirational speaker sessions and over 700 exhibitors.

August 15th, 2013

Changing the Negative Into Positive - Our Biggest TweetWall Yet!

Irn Bru, Haggis, Sean Connery and the Proclaimers. Just a small selection of Scottish exports. But back in July, some of us from the TweetWall Pro UK office in the South of England had the pleasure of being exported to the beautiful city of Glasgow to promote World Hepatitis Day alongside the Commonwealth Games.

March 12th, 2013

Mobile World Congress - GSMA

For the second time, the companies in charge of the Mobile World Congress' organization wanted to have a few TweetWalls all over the place. Hilary and Romain, from GSMA and Dorier, tell us more about their experience.

March 12th, 2013

Brussels Snow Village - Club Med

Last December, Club Med installed a Snow Village in Brussels for a weekend. A tent was inviting people to have a drink and take part to the snowmen contest. Quentin, in charge of the event's organization, tells us more in a video.

January 30th, 2013

Australian Open - We Are Social/Kia

During the Australian Open, the matches were relay broadcasted on the Federation Square, a place in Melbourne. For the finals, the company We Are Social and the car brand Kia decided to get a TweetWall on the same screen. Kate, in charge of the project at We Are Social, shares her opinion about that experience. Watch the video!

January 30th, 2013

A Twitter Wall for Marketers

Last November, part of the team was in London enjoying the nice weather and iStrategy, the Global Digital Marketing Conference. What did we do there? What did iStrategy need? How did they use a TweetWall? Answers below...

December 18th, 2012

iStrategy London

The iStrategy team organizes conferences all over the world every year. For the last conference in London, they have installed TweetWalls in the conference room and in the networking area. Let's watch what the team thought about TweetWall Pro!

September 25th, 2012

Biz Stone uses SocialWall Pro #inspirebiz

Biz Stone, co-founder of Twitter, was publicly Tweeting at San Francisco's Embarcadero. He was standing in front of our interactive SocialWall, playing with the touch screen, specially made for the event organized by Canon, for the launch of the LongLiveImagination campaign.

July 17th, 2012

A TweetWall for the concert of #SeanPaul in the Zenith of Paris ?!

Yes guys, we already did so many things and now, it was our first concert in the Zenith of Paris and we rocked : our TweetWall helped the #OrangeRockCorps to be in the trending topics.

June 14th, 2012

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs - Global Agriculture and Food Security Symposium with President Obama

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs wanted to hear from everyone, whether in the room or not. As a result, they decided to install a Twitter Wall in Washington. Samantha Skinner, head of marketing and communications, tells us more.

April 16th, 2012

SocialWall Pro Loves Snooker #ilovesnooker

To all snooker lovers, TweetWall Pro will be part of World Snooker in Sheffield. It starts on Saturday 21st of April and ends on May 10th with an Award Ceremony in London.

September 7th, 2011

MINI at #AperosBXL

One of these strong experiences were the TweetWall MINI Contest which has been running during the "Apéros Urbains" sessions taking place each friday from begining of June till September in Brussels.