Zoom’s New Playing Field: Apps & Events
Zoom just dropped two shiny new tools – Zoom Apps and Zoom Events – to make meeting life a bit more fun and functional.
What’s the Deal With Zoom Apps?
- Direct Hook‑in – Want to grab your favourite fitness tracker, project manager, or a quick quiz leaver right in the meeting? Zoom Apps let you do that without ever breaking out of the Zoom window.
- Collab‑Friendly – You can share the app or send the link to anyone in the room. Imagine teamwork on a real‑time drawing board or shared spreadsheet – all happening inside the Zoom chat.
- Not the Normal Marketplace – Those 1,500+ apps in the Zoom App Marketplace play nice on your phone or desktop, but Zoom Apps are built specifically for use inside meetings. Think of them as the in‑house version of the marketplace.
Fun‑Flicks & Icebreakers
Who says productivity has to be boring? Play a quick round of poker through LGN Poker, or try out “Ask Away” – a handy icebreaker that makes “getting to know you” a livelier experience.
Work‑Smart Add‑Ons
- Asana – Create, tweak, or assign tasks while you’re chatting. No need to leave the meeting, whether it’s a quick status update or a deep dive into project details.
- Dropbox Spaces – A shared workspace that lives before, during, and after meetings. Edit files in real time and keep everyone on the same page.
- SurveyMonkey – Drop surveys or polls straight into the conversation. Gather instant feedback without the dreary post‑meeting surveys.
Zoom Events: Host, Build, Celebrate
Debuted in May, Zoom Events is your new best friend for virtual or hybrid gatherings. Here’s what it can do:
- Build a branded event hub that feels just like your own space.
- Schedule multi‑session events – think conferences, summit tracks, or online conferences.
- Offer a chat lobby for attendees to network before, during, or after sessions.
- Design custom ticketing and registration – free or paid, public or private.
- Host both free and paid events with customizable access controls.
From tiny workshops to mega conferences, Zoom Events gives you the tools to create, host, and manage every detail with the same ease you’d expect from a sleek Zoom meeting.
So grab a cup of coffee (or let the AI suggest a cider). Your next team meet or big event could be a little cooler, a lot more interactive, and a lot more fun with these new Zoom goodies!
