Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Are you struggling to find an outstanding speaker for your event? After all, the right conference speaker has the power to captivate, inspire, and educate your audience, making your event a memorable experience. Prepare a detailed audience profile before you search for the right speaker for your event. It’s a tall order.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

But often, explicit communication — saying or writing what’s needed to guide or influence desired behavior — improves matters over staying silent or beating around the bush. Here are five examples of how explicit communication improves meetings. A little explicit pre-party communication will improve your meeting.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 25, 2022

You’ve built an all-star lineup of virtual speakers for your next event. It’s time to tackle speaker management for your event. . of event organizers find it easier to enlist outstanding speakers for virtual events than in-person gatherings. 5 Benefits of Creating and Maintaining Incredible Speaker Relationships.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

I love working with our members and designing great event experiences with fantastic speakers and content.” Preparing for the Exam She remembers, “When I first started out, I was a sponge trying to learn as much as possible.” As she prepared for the exam herself, she turned to vendors for many of her questions.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Even the most meticulously planned events can fall prey to natural disasters, a pandemic, vendor cancellations, and keynote speaker travel delays. Safety : Are you prepared for a crisis, from natural disasters to accidents to other emergencies? Get in touch with anyone the change affects, from venues to vendors to speakers.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

And because they are viewed on screen, your nonverbal communication is just as important as the message you prepare. But as his research shows, spoken words, tone, and body language account for 7%, 38%, and 55% of what we’re communicating to other people. Consistent, engaged eye contact is essential to communicating.

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Blue Spark Event Design

AUGUST 16, 2021

They quickly became overwhelmed with the additional planning, execution, and branding involved with a virtual event, and they literally ran out of time to train the lifeblood of the conference – their virtual speakers, and panelists. When they called us in a panic to help them train over eighty virtual speakers, our team was ready.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 27, 2022

To account for the diversity of habits, personalities and wants, American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) put together a list of the most common “personas” and provided suggestions on how to make every type of attendee feel comfortable, included, engaged and prepared during your event. In-person Events. Main Takeaways.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2023

What happens to the event should the keynote speaker fall ill, if someone collapses with chest pain, there is an outbreak of food poisoning, coats and bags are stolen from the coat check, or a group of demonstrators arrive? Communicate clearly with the stakeholders and event participants.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 2, 2023

Effectively communicate your goals and values Effectively communicate your goals and values What is a corporate event planning template and how can they use one? Prepare a preliminary budget based on historic costings and supplier quotes. Secure speakers Develop and activate an event marketing plan. No, they don’t.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

By being prepared for any last-minute disruptions, you can go into your event confident that you and your team will know how to handle anything thrown at you. Hargrove, however, was prepared with a swift response. But what do you do when something unexpected threatens the flawless experience you’ve worked so hard to create?

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 8, 2022

The experience sparked his USA Today ’s best-selling book and the documentary Chasing Failure: How Falling Short Sets You Up for Success and set in motion Leak’s career as leadership expert, coach, and motivational speaker. What it has done is it has over-prepared me. This is business. I was on mute.”. But you know what?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, student volunteers & speakers. VanDeventer suggested planners looking into all-inclusive campuses either negotiate a solution for access or communicate robustly about the rules in advance—or both. A heartfelt thank you from the entire MPI staff at WEC23!

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 1, 2024

Being prepared can save the day, whether that means having backup vendors, indoor options for outdoor events, or extra technical equipment. This can include innovative use of technology, surprise elements, exceptional speakers, or unique venue setups. Failure to plan for these possibilities can result in chaos.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In fact, if approached with thoughtfulness and preparation, those interactions could lead to the meeting professionals taking a rightful place as strategic advisors. Vicki Lester, head of intermediary marketing for Columbia Threadneedle Investments, echoed the importance of frank communication. By the Numbers. Jeff Calmus.

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Bizzaboo

MAY 10, 2023

The industry’s best event marketers create a 365-day event experience for attendees, who expect personalized communication and on-demand content once an event is over. attendee, vendor, speaker, and sponsor) to ensure a personalized and meaningful experience for every attendee and registrant. Do you have 5 minutes?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 11, 2018

The speaker drones on, reading from their notecards or plain white powerpoint slides. There’s a real beauty to live events because nothing beats face to face communication. You can efficiently learn so much actually listening to the speaker. Prepare ahead of time. Even the most famous public speakers don’t just wing it.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

The software creates a platform from which real-time multilingual speakers interpret what’s being said at the event, for attendees. KUDO and its partners work to create “personalized experiences and break the language barrier in meetings, business and events,” said Pia Decarsin, marketing communications manager at KUDO.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Not only can rehearsals help speakers and presenters become more confident, but they also ensure that the event planning team catches and corrects technical issues. Take advantage of free event planning software that makes it easy to communicate event updates. Go back to basics with your catering partners Show me how 8.

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Endless Events

MAY 1, 2020

Preparations for your event might be in full swing, but there are still virtual event concerns you must address! Because everyone involved in the experience – you, the attendees, the speakers, the entertainment – will be attending the event remotely. Communicate! Your speakers will be the ones commanding the room.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What should you do when your key speaker suddenly cancels five days before the event? For example, if you’re launching a grand opening of a flagship store in a major city, expecting a footfall of over 1,000 customers, it’s wise to start preparations at least four months ahead. Prepare for your speakers’ arrival.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2024

During that time, she also advanced from the role of committee member to vice president of communications for her chapter. Preparing for the Exam She started by creating a study plan, broken down week by week. This year, she will be a speaker and presenter there. From there, she shifted her focus to earning the CMP.

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2022

Event platforms are not just a communication tool, they also represent infinite space. Instead, they can host a community throughout the year , which in turn boosts engagement levels , consistently exposes captive audiences to sponsors, and more. Event platforms come with data analytics and prepare reports.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2021

“We are organizers of events, but as you’re talking to your speakers, you’re looking for speakers who understand this principle that you, as the speaker are not the guru. “We had a speaker who spoke for us two years in a row. And he was one of our top-rated speakers the first year.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Include all planning meetings into your event timeline so everyone can add them to their calendar and prepare in advance. Other important vendors that need to be booked well ahead of your event include your AV team, entertainment, and speakers. Gather speaker biographies and confirm details. Create your event budget.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 20, 2022

It is critical to communicate to your audience why they should come. Firstly, the best way to recreate the in-person event experience online is to get a keynote speaker who understands the virtual format. As discussed above, small breakout sessions encourage communication among attendees with similar interests. Source: Sparkup.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

During the registration process, ask people what they expect or want to get out of their attendance; allow audience members to submit questions to speakers in real-time using question boxes or chat functions; use feedback tools to capture audience input at various points during and after the event. Make post-event outreach a priority.

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

Event professionals have to come to follow-up meetings after events well-prepared. You can get the host or speaker to do a show of hands, or ask people to use your hashtag to send questions. How satisfied were you with speakers/content/networking opportunities? Create a thriving online community. Onsite polls.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes, mdg president and chief marketing strategist, moderated the roundtable conversation with CTA President and CEO President Gary Shapiro, SVP of Marketing and Communications Jean Foster, and CES EVP Karen Chupka. Communicate openly, honestly and directly with your exhibitors, speakers, attendees, etc.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

If your room is exceptionally large the back row might need “delayed” speakers to provide additional sound. For example, if you have a surprise musical performance taking place let your AV company know so they can suggest the best speakers possible for the experience. Forgetting To Communicate Event Changes.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 27, 2022

It’s preparing for the unexpected. These include: Challenges with sponsors, performers, or speakers, including pulling out at the last minute. Communicate Changes As They Happen. If plans change, communication is critical. Prepare action items that you can kick into gear if needed. It’s embracing adaptability.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Speaker X, Speaker Y, and Speaker Z will conduct sessions in the Main Room, Room #2, and Room #3. Timeline, Budget & Communication. Additionally, make sure you specify a communication plan or meeting plan. The meeting room is private and dedicated to our most important stakeholders. Once a month?

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 15, 2022

With some preparation, you can host memorable webinars that people want to attend and share with their teams and colleagues. Explain who the webinar is for on the registration page and ensure your speaker aligns to your audience too. . Communicate goals clearly with internal team members, including your go-to-market (GTM) teams.

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Endless Events

APRIL 30, 2021

How will food preparation work? It’s funneling all your content, communication, and it’s the primary tool to figure out your ROI. Maybe your speakers want to take part in the event all the way from their respective countries – why don’t you try reaching out to those local audiences as well? Technology.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 16, 2023

12 on the campus of Michigan State University resulted in the deaths of three students, LaBranche — CEO of RIMS, the risk management society® — along with other RIMS staff were in Atlanta on a site visit preparing for their annual meeting, RISKWORLD 2023. “It This year, when a mass shooting on Feb.12

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Because if something goes wrong, you want to make sure they are able to communicate with their loved ones. There is so much more to learn from Lori, check out her certificate course it is packed with six hours of information to have you prepared, Emergency Preparedness for Meetings & Events. Crisis Communications For Events.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 19, 2021

Communication-skills specialist Kerri Garbis explains how to prepare speakers to present effectively for both virtual and in-person attendees. As a result, Ovation cemented a deal this month to be Meeting Professionals International’s exclusive speaker-training partner. Strong eye contact at close range is king. “One

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