Pulse check

What Is Pulse Check?

Pulse Check is an interactive Engagement Tool within the ON24 Intelligent Engagement Platform that allows presenters and producers to coordinate audience polling with speaker-led questions. Instead of launching standalone polls, Pulse Check embeds questions directly into key presentation moments, allowing attendees to respond instantly and giving presenters immediate insight into audience sentiment or understanding.

Pulse Check helps presenters read the “room,” adjust content as needed, and uncover valuable engagement signals. This tool enhances interactivity across webinars and virtual conferences built using ON24’s webinar capabilities.

Why It Matters

Engagement is one of the strongest indicators of audience interest. Pulse Check improves the quality of digital events by synchronizing speaker-driven questions with interactive polling, allowing presenters to gather real-time insights during critical moments in the session.

For marketing, sales, and enablement teams, Pulse Check provides actionable first-party data about attendee opinions, knowledge levels, and product interest. These insights support segmentation, content strategy, lead scoring, and follow-up prioritization.

Pulse Check also contributes to creating more dynamic and responsive presentations—especially when paired with ON24’s engagement-rich experience design tools.

How It’s Used

Real-Time Knowledge Checks: Presenters trigger Pulse Check questions to test attendee understanding of a topic, allowing them to reinforce concepts or clarify points during webinars.

Audience Sentiment Measurement: Marketing and customer-facing teams use Pulse Check to capture opinions on challenges, trends, and product features. This data helps refine messaging and product positioning.

Live Decision Guidance: Pulse Check provides instant insights that presenters can use to guide discussion, allocate time, or pivot content based on audience preference.

Qualification and Intent Analysis: Pulse Check responses contribute to first-party engagement profiles, supporting lead qualification and nurturing strategies.

Enhanced Webinars and Virtual Conferences: Pulse Check improves interactivity across events—from product demos to customer trainings—alongside tools like Q&A, surveys, and downloadable resources. Explore upcoming webinars and virtual events.

Key Benefits

• Higher Interaction: Increases participation by embedding questions directly into event flow.
• Immediate Insight: Allows presenters to adapt content based on real-time responses.
• Richer First-Party Data: Contributes valuable engagement signals for segmentation and sales enablement.
• Better Audience Experience: Makes sessions more dynamic and tailored.
• Stronger Content Strategy: Poll responses help teams identify trends and refine future webinar planning.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What Is Pulse Check In The ON24 Platform?
   • Pulse Check is an Engagement Tool that synchronizes speaker questions with polling, enabling real-time attendee feedback during webinars.
2. How Does Pulse Check Improve Engagement?
   • It prompts attendees to actively participate, making sessions more interactive and providing immediate insights.
3. Can Pulse Check Be Used For Lead Qualification?
   • Yes. Pulse Check responses generate valuable first-party signals that help determine prospect interest and readiness.
4. Does Pulse Check Work With Other ON24 Engagement Tools?
   • Absolutely. Pulse Check integrates seamlessly with Q&A, surveys, resource lists, and other interactive elements.

Editorial & Methodology Notice

This article adheres to ON24’s editorial and data integrity standards, referencing only verified ON24 benchmark sources and official platform documentation. Updated: November 2025