MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The head of a major speakers bureau provides insight on hot topics, interesting formats, and rising cost concerns for keynoters and other featured speakers. MeetingsNet: Now that the post-pandemic business landscape has some stability, what is different in what corporate groups are looking to get from their speakers?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Day two kicked off with a keynote speech from author and public speaker Lisa Braithwaite, M.A., Her book, “Presenting for Humans: Insights for Speakers on Ditching Perfection and Creating Connection,” addresses this in depth. in their official welcome. Also offered was a workshop called, “The Artful Conversation.”

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Trade Shows 2023 Education Negotiating 246

Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

Oftentimes, conferences include keynote speakers and workshop sessions, each designed to educate attendees. This kind of conference often features multiple speakers, who each present information on related topics. There’s no lead speaker. Because of this, summits usually feature influential speakers.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 17, 2025

Tyra Warner, assistant professor and department chair of Hospitality and Tourism Management at College of Coastal Georgia, has seen hotel negotiations from every angle. Since Covid, hotels have been negotiating hard, and that will probably continue, she begins, then moves straight to what contract negotiators can do to manage that reality.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 21, 2020

Quite a few corporations and universities have instituted travel bans and/or are making major budget cuts. Many are holding off on speaker invitations until there is more positive news of the country reopening. . Here’s what some of them include: Buying Time. Some events in Q3 are exploring options for postponing to Q4. .

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Event Farm

MAY 5, 2021

During the virtual session, the speakers shared their candid thoughts and approach to the different components within the playbook, and below is the recap of the discussion. Reopening tracker that describes travel, gathering, and mask restrictions by state. The panelists offered tips about negotiating with venues and vendors: .

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

A keynote speaker that connects with the audience can be the difference between an event that is memorialized in tweets and snaps for years to come and one that is forgotten before the pen in the swag bag runs out of ink. By locating the right keynote speaker , you’re ensuring an entertaining and informative event. Negotiating 101.

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The MICE

MARCH 27, 2025

Held in Amsterdam, this event for the Alliance of Independent Travel Agencies (AER) brought together 500 travel agencies and 400 specialized tour operators, with a large portion focused on sustainable travel. No one missed the timed workshops and the classic travel market. The themed rooms also saw strong attendance.

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2023 Conference Tourism Sustainability 52

SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

So, how are speakers preparing for the future of meetings and events ? Then, I wondered, what my speaker friends were doing in quarantine. Linda Byars Swindling says, “I created a webpage, Negotiating Tough Times with video interviews, webinars, articles and resources to help my clients and others right now get through this craziness.

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Expo Pass

JUNE 26, 2024

Creating a fantastic speaker lineup is one of the most crucial parts of planning a successful event! The right speakers can draw crowds and inspire your audience, all while electrifying your event goals. In this guide, we’ll walk you through six essential steps in curating an engaging and impactful speaker lineup.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference. Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. Keynote speakers in Marketing and Sales. Seth Godin Who is he?

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GEVME

JANUARY 26, 2021

Hybrid events have become extremely popular because of travel restrictions, regulations and lockdowns which force people to stay back at home. Going hybrid enables lesser people to travel to the venue, so lesser overall carbon footprint. Hybrid events also reduce travel costs for the attendees.

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

These are events where all speakers are physically present at the event venue. These are events where all speakers are physically present at the event venue. These are events where speakers and attendees are physically present at multiple venues (i.e. Participants can also interact with speakers. Live hybrid events.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 24, 2018

One of the oldest tricks in the event professional’s bag is booking a big-name speaker to get people in the seats. Nancy Lauterbach, co-founder of Michigan-based RedPropeller Speakers Bureau, stresses the importance of doing due diligence on everything from accusations of sexual or other misconduct to inappropriate social media activity.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 7, 2017

While there’s no foolproof way to know, here are ten signs that the speaker you’re thinking of retaining will be just fine: 1. A professional speaker recognizes the importance of accessibility and thus offers you a direct phone line. Going further, many speakers also offer their home number. Is highly accessible.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 25, 2021

Hotels have been a little more flexible about attrition during Covid when the alternative is canceling, but this is always open to negotiation. If your speakers work for institutions that have banned travel for 2021 due to either Covid-19 or budget restrictions, will force majeure apply? Don’t just limit to the impossible.

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The MICE

JUNE 3, 2022

The return of incentive travel has given clients the opportunity to book these trips with confidence. So we negotiated client-friendly terms for all cancelled trips under very good conditions, and for all projects which were upcoming, that the payment would be postponed as well. And that’s a really, really big workload.

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Interpreters are important when you have business negotiations with international participants. They observe proper decorum and have the composure to adapt to different pressures, such as tactics, tensions and negotiation breakdown. In global business settings, interpreters can assist participants in negotiations.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 24, 2017

You’ve decided to get an outside speaker or two, and you want to make sure you get the right speakers for your meeting, at the right price. From experience, you know that some speakers will lower their price at the drop of a hat—others, not so much. Share a Speaker. It’s going to be a big affair. So, another win-win.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Include logistical details, session descriptions, speaker bios, FAQs, and personalized calls-to-action to drive conversions. Pssst, event marketing software can help with this.)

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

It’s split across four key themes: INFORM – INSPIRE – INNOVATE – IMPACT, with a stellar line up of expert speakers covering topics including event security, AI, inclusivity, wellness, experiential design, contract negotiation, sustainability and legacy.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Promotion – Will marketing or promotional efforts be required Geographical radius – What region or area will you be attracting attendees from Content – What type of content fits the purpose and audience needs (speakers, presentations, entertainment, etc.) Step 6 – Conduct a thorough event planning process.

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Event Industry News

MAY 7, 2020

PlanetIMEX launches today with an invitation to everyone in the global meetings, events and incentive travel industry to register free of charge for EduMonday Live on 11 May. . Human psychology, Nature, collaboration, contract negotiations and more. The day will wrap up with a choice of four light-hearted ‘Social Soirees’ at 4.30pm.

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Negotiating Consulting Contracts Education 85

Gallus Events

JANUARY 14, 2020

In December 2019 I travelled to Madrid to attend the Sustainable Innovation Summit, an official side event at the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference. Shame is something that everyone seems to want to avoid except the DG of the Organisation representing air travel. What he said on the platform will shock every event organiser.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 28, 2025

Picture this: Your keynote speaker calls to cancel five days before your event. Prepare for the unexpected: A speaker no-show? Pre-Event Preparation : Turn up marketing, confirm speakers, finalize partnerships, and tweak ticket pricing for maximum attendance. Why Do You Need an Event Planning Checklist? Whats your game plan?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Read More: Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract During the open Q&A, planners aired frustrations—contracts are time-consuming already. Pick your battles. What does your group actually need? Pin a dollar amount to that need, then talk to the hotel about your budget and see what they can offer.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2020

Will travel be acceptable, let alone incentivizing, after fear of physical contact has spiked higher than a mountaintop over the last four months? Just as we worked with our travel partners on new security measures post-9/11, we will do the same after COVID-19,” he says. Will the MICE world ever be the same again? Redefining Incentive.

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Guidebook

JULY 17, 2016

Use your pre-event survey to get prospective attendees to vote on topics, speakers, workshops and more. Suss out their willingness to travel for the event. If you’ve had this event in the past, Mark Knowles from Bend WebCAM suggests asking speakers from previous years to help with live-blogging. Mark Knowles. The answer?

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

Creative Services: Talent management, storyboarding, speaker coaching. Equipment: Speakers, cameras, microphones, staging. However, also remember that they can replace those of traveling, accommodation, and catering, as well as contributing to the improvement of the environment and making events as a whole more accessible.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2021

Hybrid events have become extremely popular because of travel restrictions, regulations and lockdowns which force people to stay back at home. Going hybrid enables lesser people to travel to the venue, so lesser overall carbon footprint. Hybrid events also reduce travel costs for the attendees.

Sponsorships 156

Sponsorships Travel Events Risk Management 156

GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2021

Hybrid events have become extremely popular because of travel restrictions, regulations and lockdowns which force people to stay back at home. Going hybrid enables lesser people to travel to the venue, so lesser overall carbon footprint. Hybrid events also reduce travel costs for the attendees.

Sponsorships 156

Sponsorships Travel Events Risk Management 156

Bizzabo

MARCH 6, 2020

Speakers at the conference included Hilary Duff, Busy Philipps, and Leann Rimes. Hang out and take notes from our incredible speaker line-up who'll be joining us in conversation?? It also has a great slate of speakers lined up that includes Michelle Pfeiffer and Brooklyn Decker. Watermark Conference for Women.

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2020 Conference Tech Speakers 101

SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

Congresses, medical standalones, cycle meetings, speaker training, town halls – the possibilities for in-person events are endless in the pharmaceutical industry. You can see demonstrations, ask questions, and engage with speakers and other attendees. Get quotes from different vendors and negotiate the best deals.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 29, 2022

The cost of AV gear, travel for technicians, and trucking have all risen significantly, Rissi said, with the cost of everyday equipment like screens and video projectors increasing anywhere from 15 to 50 percent. Looking locally to cut AV costs, Suriani said, has helped lessen the astronomical costs associated with travel. John Rissi.

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International Institute of Event Management

APRIL 9, 2014

One of the most important parts of an event is the guest speaker. Why hire a guest speaker? Hiring a guest speaker or presenter may increase attendance at your next event, and will be sure to add value. Hiring a guest speaker or presenter may increase attendance at your next event, and will be sure to add value.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 28, 2020

Elusive decision makers are more available now since they aren’t traveling and so many people are at home. That is why at a recent Smart Meetings Virtual Experience event, negotiation speaker Linda Swindling took the time to instruct meeting planners on the secrets of ASKing for what you want…so you can deliver what attendees need.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

They may be event tech enthusiasts, event planners , event speakers , but all of them are influencers for event enthusiasts and followers. With more than a decade of experience as a professional speaker, Dahlia founded The Meeting Pool , a great source of information for event professionals. Liz launched Liz King Events.

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