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Should You Break the Bank to Hire a Celebrity Speaker?

Convene by PCMA

Only 1 percent of respondents to a Freeman survey said they preferred celebrity speakers to those who had something relevant to say to their groups. Whatever Media Group) Event organizers who are considering straining their budgets to hire celebrity speakers — or who feel pressure to do so — may want to think again.

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[CTRL] + [ALT] + [DEL] : A Collaborative Global Event Reboot

Techsytalk

While many, if not all, of the invited speakers and delegates have lost time and money, their knowledge will not go to waste. CTRL] +[ALT] + [DEL] : A Collaborative Global Event Reboot. CTRL] + [ALT] + [DEL] : A Collaborative Global Event Reboot. The confirmed cast of speakers include: David Adler – BizBash Media.

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5 Takeaways from a Customer Deep Dive with the Director of Global Events at South China Morning Post

Convene by PCMA

Razlan Manjaji, Head of Global Events at South China Morning Post (SCMP). The pandemic had stirred up transformative changes for the events industry in the past year. At their recent China Conference, SCMP created a diverse panel where one third of their speakers were female. PCMA Announces Plans for Global Growth.

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9 Standout Keynote Speakers to Watch

Maritz Global Events

Booking keynote speakers is a high-impact event decision that’s loaded with risk. Over the past few months, I’ve been conducting my own informal best-keynoter poll, reaching out to dozens of fellow event organizers to get their nominations. 9 Keynote Speakers You Want at Your Event. Lisa Bodell Speaker Reel.

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Breaking Barriers: Translation & Captioning For Events

Endless Events

When translation for events is utilized, planners can reach a larger audience, far beyond their English-speaking customers. Not only does that make the event far more inclusive, but it also makes it easier for non-native speakers to stay engaged during the event itself. Producing Engaging Global Events.

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Your Big-Name Keynote Speaker is a No Show. So Now What?

Maritz Global Events

You and your team have been trying to book a big-name, big draw keynote speaker for years. You shared the news the day the contract’s signed via a press release, your event website, and social media. Dos and Don’ts When a Big-Name Keynote Speaker Cancels. Can the speaker be available for live streaming? What do you do?

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Secrets for Engaging Platform-agnostic Association Meetings

Smart Meetings

Webinar session, Joanna Pineda, CEO and chief troublemaker of Matrix Group International , and Jennifer O’Grady, senior director of Design Studio of Maritz Global Events , tackled the Secrets for Engaging Platform-agnostic Association Meetings. In an exclusive Smart Chat Live! Watch the entire webinar here. F2F with a Side of Digital.

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