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Live webinars vs. Automated webinars: Key differences explained

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Written by Eduardo Stewart
Updated over 2 months ago

Webinars are online presentations or conferences designed to engage an audience remotely. There are two main formats in Learnybox: live webinars and automated webinars (also known as autowebinars). Here’s how they differ:

Live Webinars

  • Broadcast in real time at a specific date and time.

  • Allow for live interaction with viewers—answer questions, respond to comments, and engage directly.

  • Ideal for real-time engagement, audience connection, and responding to spontaneous feedback.

Automated Webinars (Autowebinars)

  • Use pre-recorded videos scheduled to play automatically at set times (e.g., every Monday, once a month).

  • Simulate a live experience but do not include real-time interaction.

  • Can include automated features like simulated chat, polls, or call-to-action buttons.

  • Ideal for reaching audiences at scale without needing to be present.

Converting a Live Webinar into an Automated Webinar

  • You can repurpose a live webinar recording as an automated webinar.

  • This allows you to continue using your content while giving new viewers the impression of a live session.

Tip: Use live webinars for engagement and trust-building, and automated webinars to scale your reach and maximize reuse of valuable content.

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