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A professional speaker offers tips on how planners can optimize the experience for both speakers and attendees. Speakersread more. MORE
Everyone loses when speakers run long. Recently I watched a talented speaker (and friend) Patrick Henry deliver a fantastic presentation called “Be Re-memorable.” He was the fifth speaker that morning (way too many—right?), It wasn’t his fault the program was running late, but he was the last speaker of the day, and it could have been easy to blame him for the discomfort. It’s easy to blame the speaker. The speaker needs to know it is never OK to go overtime. MORE
Booking keynote speakers is a high-impact event decision that’s loaded with risk. 9 Keynote Speakers You Want at Your Event. Lisa Bodell Speaker Reel. A Swedish economist, writer and speaker, Kjell provides a unique and entertaining look at global trends and their impact on us, personally and professionally. Here’s a classic post from Seth with tips for event professionals who hire speakers – The Secret of the Five Top. MORE
Every year there are new speakers on the circuit to consider for your conferences—business speakers, motivators, humorous keynoters, government experts, and more. And as of the new year, there’s a new bureau bringing speakers to U.S. market features 11 speakers MORE
To protect, update, and motivate your organization, the in-demand speakers for 2017 will be those who can shed light on the new administration, the changing workforce, and growing risks both online and globally. Speakers & Entertainment Association Conventions and Expos Corporate Meetings & EventsWho is apropos for your podium this year? MORE
The importance—or lack thereof—of having a diverse speaker lineup was the topic of a pretty lively online conversation during a livestreamed session at the 2016 Professional Convention Management Association Education Conference. Association Meetings Resources Resources and Reports Speakers MORE
Deborah Gardner, CMP, founder and host of the podcast Hospitality Today Live, will mark International Hospitality Women’s Day with a special day of broadcasts. MORE
The deadline for speaker/session submissions is September 30, 2021 at 11:59 pm CST MORE
Instead of asking speakers to discount their fee or work “for exposure,” partner with them to find ways to maximize their value while minimizing costs. Association Meetings Resources Budgeting/Cost Savings Resources and Reports Speakersread more. MORE
Booking the right speaker is critical to the success of your event. If you’re wondering where to begin when it comes to how to find a speaker or just looking for some new ideas, you’re in luck! MORE
The post Smart Meeting Speaker: ‘Gig Economy’ Requires Multiple Ways of Engaging People appeared first on Smart Meetings. Olga Mizrahi. Independent workers are increasing at a dizzying rate, and to succeed, it’s becoming all the more important for them to find multiple ways of engaging people, emphasized Olga Mirzahi in her keynote address at Smart Meeting South Central National in New Orleans on Sunday. MORE
The tea is hotter than ever today and all thanks to the topic of controversial speakers! This is why we decided to go ahead and touch upon the whole ordeal of controversial speakers at events. Will reaches a point in the controversial speakers discussion where he wonders something. MORE
What we found is that it really does us no good to source the speakers more than six months out because something will come up then they’re not able to do it. I would say it takes about two hours per speaker that you have. “Our speakers have fancy microphones. MORE
Apart from deciding the structure of your online event and the way you’ll organize the online sessions, you also have to “sell” the idea to your potential speakers. Running an online event comes with a set of challenges. MORE
A planner's best tactic to get speaker ideas might just be reaching out to colleagues and contacts. In a survey released this year by Jay Baer, SpeakInc, and Michelle Joyce Speakers, planners were asked how they chose speakers. MORE
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. Reviewing speaker profile completion. MORE
New deadline for session proposals is October 8th, 2021 MORE
Janet Sperstad, CMP, faculty director, Event Management Business Solutions at Madison College, suggests planners ask themselves, “What can we do to support the speaker?” MORE
If you hire speakers for corporate events, you know that choosing the right one for your audience is just the first step. Here is some of my favorite advice for ensuring that speakers have the best chance to succeed. Connect Speaker and Client Once you’ve hired your speaker, or even before, have them talk with the client so they are both on the same page, and the client is comfortable with all content. Some speakers customize more then others. MORE
For most planners, speakers and presenters are a huge part of the puzzle. It can be a challenge to find and book the perfect match for your event, so we’ve outlined seven steps you can take to pitch to your target speakers. What attracts people to events? Aside from the obvious networking benefits , attendees want to gain an education or experience that they can't find anywhere else. MORE
Hospitality investors, owners and operators will meet in Dubai from 20-22 September for the 17th edition of AHIC, returning to Madinat Jumeirah live in person MORE
Jamie Metzl is a technology futurist and geopolitical expert, novelist, entrepreneur, media commentator, and senior fellow of the Atlantic Council MORE
Salvatto, who will be a Main Stage speaker January 11 at PCMA Convening Leaders 2022 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, spoke with Convene over Zoom as he waited to board a flight at the Buenos Aires airport. Mateo Salvatto will speak at Convening Leaders 2022. MORE
?? The Best of the Best: Engaging Your Audience: Virtual Event Speakers – The Ultimate Hacks For Success. One of the posts that I am sharing today is about speakers and the critical role that they play during events. Then, the first speaker takes the stage, and… they suck. MORE
You and your team have been trying to book a big-name, big draw keynote speaker for years. Finally, the stars align, and their bureau and booking agent say yes! But at the last minute, they're out. What do you do? Meeting Planning MORE
The right speaker will add a great deal of value to your event. Of course, even the most hard-to-get, A-list speaker might not actually be the best match for your brand or event. How can you tell if a speaker will be a good fit? The best person for the job will attract attendees, engage your audience, and offer education and inspiration that people can’t get anywhere else. MORE
In addition to choosing a subject matter that is equally interesting and valuable to your members, you also need to select a speaker who will do the topic justice by engaging the audience with dialogue and providing them with real, actionable takeaways. MORE
A couple of weeks ago, we began our mini-series on the best virtual speaker kits. What are the best microphones speakers can use to deliver top-notch presentations? And in order to correspond to said expectations, planners must support their speakers as well as possible. MORE
But what is a keynote speaker, exactly, and how do you go about finding the right one? In this post, we take a deep dive into what a keynote speaker is: Who they are, what they do, and where to find them. What is a keynote speaker? What is the role of a keynote speaker? . MORE
But if you don’t remember the keynote speaker, the event hosts missed a huge opportunity. Think back to the last corporate event you attended. What was the most memorable aspect? Some may say the venue and others the food. Maybe it was the breakout sessions or the swag. MORE
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Small speakers are all the rage these days, and the remarkable technical engineering that goes into designing these speakers merits praise. The technicians at a few of the world’s best speaker manufacturers are pushing the envelope and making people rethink the limitations of speakers with compact dimensions. Yet as good as small speakers are, they sometimes cannot compete with certain sonic qualities of their larger counterparts. MORE
Since we’ve been putting so much pressure on remote speakers and audiences, it’s time to wonder: what can we do? “When it comes to speaker support, I think there’s gotta be some change that happens in this next year”, says Will. MORE
We all want to create an event that is full of uniquely engaging conference speakers, but how do we do that? Most events no longer want basic conference speakers. A speaker standing in front of the crowd talking at them with slides is no longer enough. When you find an engaging conference speaker, you are finding someone that will connect with your attendees from the beginning to the end. Below you will learn: What makes for an engaging speaker. MORE
Small speakers are all the rage these days, and the remarkable technical engineering that goes into designing these speakers merits praise. The technicians at a few of the world’s best speaker manufacturers are pushing the envelope and making people rethink the limitations of speakers with compact dimensions. Yet as good as small speakers are, they sometimes cannot compete with certain sonic qualities of their larger counterparts. MORE
Millennials and Gen Z audiences crave authenticity and innovation in their interactions—and know how to leverage social media to get MORE
The Event Tech Podcast is back with its third and final installment on the best virtual speaker gear. Virtual Speaker Gear: Watch Your Back! ” And how does this translate to the video edit portion of the best speaker kits ? MORE
You and your team have been trying to book a big-name, big draw keynote speaker for years. Dos and Don’ts When a Big-Name Keynote Speaker Cancels. Can the speaker be available for live streaming? Have you experienced a keynote speaker no-show at your conference or convention? MORE
Event technology masters, such as our hosts, Will and Brandt, gave out advice on the best virtual speaker gear. Role Model #2: Apple Keynote Speakers. ” Virtual keynotes and speakers will stay, even when we make a full return to in-person events. MORE
You asked and the Event Tech Podcast delivered – it’s time to talk about the best speaker kits! Our lovely hosts have years of experience as podcasters, speakers, and technical producers. And explain what are our best speaker kits at this point”, he adds. MORE
You’re either a planner eager to learn how you can set your virtual speaker up for success, or you’re a speaker looking to be trained in the art of virtual presentations. For The Speakers. #1 In-person events already demanded that speakers be energetic and engaging. MORE
Planners aren’t the only eventprofs getting used to virtual events — speakers also have a steep learning curve. Here’s how speakers and planners can work to deliver it. The post How to Set Virtual Event Speakers Up for Success by Victoria Copans appeared first on [link]. MORE
The speaker you bring on can make or break your event--here are expert tips on finding the right one MORE
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JANUARY 26, 2021
A couple of weeks ago, we began our mini-series on the best virtual speaker kits. What are the best microphones speakers can use to deliver top-notch presentations? And in order to correspond to said expectations, planners must support their speakers as well as possible.
Special Events
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
New deadline for session proposals is October 8th, 2021
Endless Events
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
The Event Tech Podcast is back with its third and final installment on the best virtual speaker gear. Virtual Speaker Gear: Watch Your Back! ” And how does this translate to the video edit portion of the best speaker kits ?
Endless Events
DECEMBER 14, 2020
You asked and the Event Tech Podcast delivered – it’s time to talk about the best speaker kits! Our lovely hosts have years of experience as podcasters, speakers, and technical producers. And explain what are our best speaker kits at this point”, he adds.
Social Tables
OCTOBER 7, 2021
But what is a keynote speaker, exactly, and how do you go about finding the right one? In this post, we take a deep dive into what a keynote speaker is: Who they are, what they do, and where to find them. What is a keynote speaker? What is the role of a keynote speaker? .
Bishop McCann
AUGUST 9, 2021
But if you don’t remember the keynote speaker, the event hosts missed a huge opportunity. Think back to the last corporate event you attended. What was the most memorable aspect? Some may say the venue and others the food. Maybe it was the breakout sessions or the swag.
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
Deborah Gardner, CMP, founder and host of the podcast Hospitality Today Live, will mark International Hospitality Women’s Day with a special day of broadcasts.
Event Manager Blog
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Planners aren’t the only eventprofs getting used to virtual events — speakers also have a steep learning curve. Here’s how speakers and planners can work to deliver it. The post How to Set Virtual Event Speakers Up for Success by Victoria Copans appeared first on [link].
Endless Events
JUNE 26, 2020
?? The Best of the Best: Engaging Your Audience: Virtual Event Speakers – The Ultimate Hacks For Success. One of the posts that I am sharing today is about speakers and the critical role that they play during events. Then, the first speaker takes the stage, and… they suck.
Maritz Global Events
MAY 23, 2019
Booking keynote speakers is a high-impact event decision that’s loaded with risk. 9 Keynote Speakers You Want at Your Event. Lisa Bodell Speaker Reel. A Swedish economist, writer and speaker, Kjell provides a unique and entertaining look at global trends and their impact on us, personally and professionally. Here’s a classic post from Seth with tips for event professionals who hire speakers – The Secret of the Five Top.
Endless Events
JUNE 19, 2020
You’re either a planner eager to learn how you can set your virtual speaker up for success, or you’re a speaker looking to be trained in the art of virtual presentations. For The Speakers. #1 In-person events already demanded that speakers be energetic and engaging.
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. Reviewing speaker profile completion.
Endless Events
JULY 25, 2018
We all want to create an event that is full of uniquely engaging conference speakers, but how do we do that? Most events no longer want basic conference speakers. A speaker standing in front of the crowd talking at them with slides is no longer enough. When you find an engaging conference speaker, you are finding someone that will connect with your attendees from the beginning to the end. Below you will learn: What makes for an engaging speaker.
National Association For Catering ane Events
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
In addition to choosing a subject matter that is equally interesting and valuable to your members, you also need to select a speaker who will do the topic justice by engaging the audience with dialogue and providing them with real, actionable takeaways.
MeetingPlay
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Booking the right speaker is critical to the success of your event. If you’re wondering where to begin when it comes to how to find a speaker or just looking for some new ideas, you’re in luck!
Convene by PCMA
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Salvatto, who will be a Main Stage speaker January 11 at PCMA Convening Leaders 2022 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, spoke with Convene over Zoom as he waited to board a flight at the Buenos Aires airport. Mateo Salvatto will speak at Convening Leaders 2022.
Eventtia
MAY 13, 2020
Apart from deciding the structure of your online event and the way you’ll organize the online sessions, you also have to “sell” the idea to your potential speakers. Running an online event comes with a set of challenges.
MeetingPlay
AUGUST 29, 2019
For most planners, speakers and presenters are a huge part of the puzzle. It can be a challenge to find and book the perfect match for your event, so we’ve outlined seven steps you can take to pitch to your target speakers. What attracts people to events? Aside from the obvious networking benefits , attendees want to gain an education or experience that they can't find anywhere else.
MeetingsNet
JANUARY 6, 2020
Every year there are new speakers on the circuit to consider for your conferences—business speakers, motivators, humorous keynoters, government experts, and more. And as of the new year, there’s a new bureau bringing speakers to U.S. market features 11 speakers
Maritz Global Events
MARCH 10, 2020
You and your team have been trying to book a big-name, big draw keynote speaker for years. Dos and Don’ts When a Big-Name Keynote Speaker Cancels. Can the speaker be available for live streaming? Have you experienced a keynote speaker no-show at your conference or convention?
MeetingsNet
MARCH 4, 2020
Janet Sperstad, CMP, faculty director, Event Management Business Solutions at Madison College, suggests planners ask themselves, “What can we do to support the speaker?”
MeetingsNet
OCTOBER 3, 2016
A professional speaker offers tips on how planners can optimize the experience for both speakers and attendees. Speakersread more.
Travel Daily News
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Hospitality investors, owners and operators will meet in Dubai from 20-22 September for the 17th edition of AHIC, returning to Madinat Jumeirah live in person
MeetingsNet
MARCH 4, 2020
A planner's best tactic to get speaker ideas might just be reaching out to colleagues and contacts. In a survey released this year by Jay Baer, SpeakInc, and Michelle Joyce Speakers, planners were asked how they chose speakers.
MeetingsNet
SEPTEMBER 9, 2016
Instead of asking speakers to discount their fee or work “for exposure,” partner with them to find ways to maximize their value while minimizing costs. Association Meetings Resources Budgeting/Cost Savings Resources and Reports Speakersread more.
Endless Events
JANUARY 30, 2020
The tea is hotter than ever today and all thanks to the topic of controversial speakers! This is why we decided to go ahead and touch upon the whole ordeal of controversial speakers at events. Will reaches a point in the controversial speakers discussion where he wonders something.
Maritz Global Events
MARCH 10, 2020
You and your team have been trying to book a big-name, big draw keynote speaker for years. Finally, the stars align, and their bureau and booking agent say yes! But at the last minute, they're out. What do you do? Meeting Planning
Special Events
JULY 31, 2019
The speaker you bring on can make or break your event--here are expert tips on finding the right one
MeetingPlay
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
The right speaker will add a great deal of value to your event. Of course, even the most hard-to-get, A-list speaker might not actually be the best match for your brand or event. How can you tell if a speaker will be a good fit? The best person for the job will attract attendees, engage your audience, and offer education and inspiration that people can’t get anywhere else.
Endless Events
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Event technology masters, such as our hosts, Will and Brandt, gave out advice on the best virtual speaker gear. Role Model #2: Apple Keynote Speakers. ” Virtual keynotes and speakers will stay, even when we make a full return to in-person events.
Meeting Tomorrow
FEBRUARY 8, 2015
Small speakers are all the rage these days, and the remarkable technical engineering that goes into designing these speakers merits praise. The technicians at a few of the world’s best speaker manufacturers are pushing the envelope and making people rethink the limitations of speakers with compact dimensions. Yet as good as small speakers are, they sometimes cannot compete with certain sonic qualities of their larger counterparts.
MeetingsNet
JULY 24, 2017
Everyone loses when speakers run long. Recently I watched a talented speaker (and friend) Patrick Henry deliver a fantastic presentation called “Be Re-memorable.” He was the fifth speaker that morning (way too many—right?), It wasn’t his fault the program was running late, but he was the last speaker of the day, and it could have been easy to blame him for the discomfort. It’s easy to blame the speaker. The speaker needs to know it is never OK to go overtime.
Meeting Tomorrow
FEBRUARY 8, 2015
Small speakers are all the rage these days, and the remarkable technical engineering that goes into designing these speakers merits praise. The technicians at a few of the world’s best speaker manufacturers are pushing the envelope and making people rethink the limitations of speakers with compact dimensions. Yet as good as small speakers are, they sometimes cannot compete with certain sonic qualities of their larger counterparts.
MeetingsNet
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
If you hire speakers for corporate events, you know that choosing the right one for your audience is just the first step. Here is some of my favorite advice for ensuring that speakers have the best chance to succeed. Connect Speaker and Client Once you’ve hired your speaker, or even before, have them talk with the client so they are both on the same page, and the client is comfortable with all content. Some speakers customize more then others.
BizBash
JANUARY 9, 2019
BizBash is looking for a diverse group of speakers who can [link] are the hot topics in events this year?
MeetingsNet
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
To protect, update, and motivate your organization, the in-demand speakers for 2017 will be those who can shed light on the new administration, the changing workforce, and growing risks both online and globally. Speakers & Entertainment Association Conventions and Expos Corporate Meetings & EventsWho is apropos for your podium this year?
BizBash
OCTOBER 8, 2018
Jamie Metzl is a technology futurist and geopolitical expert, novelist, entrepreneur, media commentator, and senior fellow of the Atlantic Council
MeetingsNet
JUNE 30, 2016
The importance—or lack thereof—of having a diverse speaker lineup was the topic of a pretty lively online conversation during a livestreamed session at the 2016 Professional Convention Management Association Education Conference. Association Meetings Resources Resources and Reports Speakers
BizBash
MARCH 15, 2018
Millennials and Gen Z audiences crave authenticity and innovation in their interactions—and know how to leverage social media to get
Endless Events
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Since we’ve been putting so much pressure on remote speakers and audiences, it’s time to wonder: what can we do? “When it comes to speaker support, I think there’s gotta be some change that happens in this next year”, says Will.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
The post Smart Meeting Speaker: ‘Gig Economy’ Requires Multiple Ways of Engaging People appeared first on Smart Meetings. Olga Mizrahi. Independent workers are increasing at a dizzying rate, and to succeed, it’s becoming all the more important for them to find multiple ways of engaging people, emphasized Olga Mirzahi in her keynote address at Smart Meeting South Central National in New Orleans on Sunday.
Endless Events
MARCH 10, 2020
What we found is that it really does us no good to source the speakers more than six months out because something will come up then they’re not able to do it. I would say it takes about two hours per speaker that you have. “Our speakers have fancy microphones.
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