Expanding Howler’s Capabilities with a Virtual Event Streaming Platform
Howler is a comprehensive event management platform that streamlines ticketing, access control, and cashless payment solutions for events of all sizes. It enables organisers to sell tickets, manage attendee access, and facilitate cashless...
Industry
Hospitality
Headquarters
Johannesburg, South Africa
Founded
2014
Company size
80+
Key markets
Global
Goal
Growth
Core technologies
Figma, Webflow, GSAP
Links
Key results
$6 million
raised to date
+12 years
in the market
+5 million
tickets issued to date
The problem
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Howler faced the urgent need to adapt its event management platform to support virtual events as large in-person gatherings were no longer possible. The challenge was to quickly develop a robust online event streaming solution that would seamlessly integrate with their existing ticketing and access control systems. Additionally, the platform needed to include interactive features such as live communication and donation capabilities to keep audiences engaged and support event organisers in monetising their virtual events.
The solution
Blott collaborated with Howler to build a comprehensive virtual event streaming platform that enabled organisers to host and manage online events effortlessly. We integrated the new streaming functionality with Howler’s existing systems, allowing seamless ticket sales, attendee management, and secure access control for virtual events. To enhance user engagement, we added interactive features such as live chat, Q&A sessions, and donation options, providing a dynamic and participatory experience for attendees. The platform was designed with scalability and flexibility in mind, accommodating events of various sizes and types while maintaining high-quality streaming and reliable performance.
The result
The new virtual event streaming platform successfully expanded Howler’s service offering, allowing them to continue supporting event organisers during the pandemic. The platform’s user-friendly interface and robust features enabled organisers to host engaging and profitable virtual events, helping them maintain audience connections and revenue streams. As a result, Howler not only adapted to the changing event landscape but also established itself as a versatile event management solution capable of supporting both in-person and online experiences. This innovation has positioned Howler to meet future demands and continue delivering value to its users in a rapidly evolving industry.
Technologies used
Design
Figma
Figjam
Backend
Frontend
Webflow
GSAP
Infrastructure
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