Zoom
Events
Messaging & CommunicationVirtual Event PlatformsWebinars & LivestreamingfreemiumZoom is a widely-used video conferencing platform that community builders leverage for hosting virtual community events, member meetups, AMAs, and regular community calls. While not purpose-built for communities, its reliability, large participant capacity, and features like breakout rooms make it popular for community engagement activities. Community managers use Zoom for both intimate member connections and large-scale community events like webinars and town halls.
Used by Organizations
Asana
Daybreaker
Small Bets
GongFounded
2011
Team Size
10,876
Funding
EXITED
$1010.0M total
Monthly Traffic
659,700,000
15%
Key Features
- •HD video conferencing
- •Breakout rooms
- •Webinar hosting
- •Screen sharing
- •Meeting recording
Use Cases
Virtual Community Events
Host large-scale community events, town halls, and all-hands meetings with hundreds or thousands of members
Member Meetups & Networking
Facilitate smaller group meetups and networking sessions using breakout rooms for member connections
Community AMAs & Interviews
Run Ask Me Anything sessions with community leaders or guest experts using webinar format
Regular Community Calls
Schedule recurring community check-ins, office hours, and discussion sessions for ongoing member engagement
Target Users
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