Eventprofs Chat Archieve

June 11, 2009

Moderator: @MelyMello (Melissa Elliott, Blackbox)

Topics:

1.    Tips for audience response systems.

2.    What are going to be the biggest external factors to our business in the next 5 yrs and what can we do about them?

Please read the thread from the bottom of the page and work your way up

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gcohen85 @MelyMello re:5yr future - for comm/res real estate ind, I def hear about the targeting of AsiaPac investors for US properties #eventprofs -12:59 PM Jun 11th, 2009

ASProductions If anyone wants @paratweet info, let me know. Dm or @ reply me. #eventprofs -12:59 PM Jun 11th, 2009

spkrinteractive @KenaSiu well, doesn't have moderation capabilities, but would be great for both pre and post event dialog. #eventprofs -12:59 PM Jun 11th, 2009

KenaSiu Bye everyone nice & fun chat. #eventprofs -12:58 PM Jun 11th, 2009

KenaSiu @spkrinteractive Is this to be use in conferences as ARS? #eventprofs -12:57 PM Jun 11th, 2009

crlambert @lotsofdimples Get one for me too! Thanks @MelyMello! See you all next week. #eventprofs -12:57 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo Bye all! My apologies as usual for the horrendous spelling... #eventprofs -12:57 PM Jun 11th, 2009

lotsofdimples Thanks! now I need to go find a canoli.... #eventprofs -12:56 PM Jun 11th, 2009

mcedw Thanks everyone! #eventprofs -12:56 PM Jun 11th, 2009

SmartSource Thanks for the participation and info everyone! See you next time. #eventprofs -12:56 PM Jun 11th, 2009

ASProductions Have a great day folks. See you all soon. #eventprofs -12:56 PM Jun 11th, 2009

crlambert TTFN! #eventprofs -12:55 PM Jun 11th, 2009

katieroski Thanks everyone! Another gr8 chat! @MelyMello - gr8 job moderating! #eventprofs -12:55 PM Jun 11th, 2009

csalomonlee @lotsofdimples LOL - true true, just putting it out there for "5 years from now" =) #eventprofs -12:55 PM Jun 11th, 2009

csalomonlee thanks for good chat, even if I was only here for a few minutes. try to join in more often next time! #eventprofs -12:54 PM Jun 11th, 2009

lotsofdimples @csalomonlee I agree that it is something to "consider" but I don't think it should limit your events. #eventprofs -12:54 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello @wthashtag hey - I just shared your link 15min ago! used WTH during a conf a couple weeks ago - GREAT app!!! #eventprofs -12:54 PM Jun 11th, 2009

spkrinteractive Could you guys give me some quick feedback on a prototype for speaker and event dialog: http://www.spkr.bz/eventprofs #eventprofs -12:54 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo @spkrinteractive Just remember we can always be bribed with a good cannoli! #eventprofs -12:53 PM Jun 11th, 2009

PinkDeb #eventprofs Hi all! just dropping in! -12:53 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello Thanks for another great chat! Last one out, turn out the lights - we're a green group doncha know :) #eventprofs -12:53 PM Jun 11th, 2009

KenaSiu @MelyMello Enjoy! thanks for taking over Lara #eventprofs -12:53 PM Jun 11th, 2009

spkrinteractive @jarondo LOL. going to make collaboration that much harder. BTW: I like your pizza #eventprofs -12:53 PM Jun 11th, 2009

csalomonlee @lotsofdimples Yes, but if countries quarantine travelers like China, that impacts travel, visas, planning, etc. #eventprofs -12:53 PM Jun 11th, 2009

wthashtag For those of you participating in #eventprofs today, don't forget about the tweet transcript and user stats: http://wthashtag.com/eventprofs -12:53 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello k guys - I have to run. 20min late 4 a beer keg tasting mtg (seriously!). Keep on chatting and I'll post everything to the wiki #eventprofs -12:53 PM Jun 11th, 2009

KenaSiu @jarondo hahaha good one! #eventprofs -12:53 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo We just need to start planning extra space in our meeting rooms... considering everyone is going to be in a plastic bubble... #eventprofs -12:52 PM Jun 11th, 2009

KenaSiu @lotsofdimples Thank you! Sicknesses will exist all the time and everywhere, we can not be limited for them. #eventprofs -12:52 PM Jun 11th, 2009

csalomonlee @melymello You're right. But it is something to consider. In 5 yrs, outbreaks may be more frequent and cause some concerns. #eventprofs -12:51 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo @spkrinteractive =o) A little spice is always fun!! but I'm Sicilian... we're always ready to tussle! #eventprofs -12:51 PM Jun 11th, 2009

lotsofdimples @csalomonlee Do you remember several years ago the "outbreak" in China? We still went back the next year. #eventprofs -12:51 PM Jun 11th, 2009

KenaSiu @csalomonlee The swine flu in Mexico is already controlled. #eventprofs -12:51 PM Jun 11th, 2009

katieroski @MelyMello @csalomonlee add to outbreak affects, the media and ppl really get scared! #eventprofs -12:51 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello @csalomonlee you have to consider tho, the media hype around these things. You had more chance of being hit by a car than H1N1 #eventprofs -12:50 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo @MelyMello LOL! I do so LOVE what I do! =o) #eventprofs -12:50 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello @spkrinteractive don't mess with @jarondo.... :) #eventprofs -12:49 PM Jun 11th, 2009

csalomonlee @sprinteractive i have to admit, I would think twice about holding/going to event in MX, eventhough more cases in US #eventprofs -12:49 PM Jun 11th, 2009

spkrinteractive Heh, I think I back off now before I lose my head. Was just trying to keep it spicy! :) #eventprofs -12:48 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo @spkrinteractive Don't delibrately take advantage of your vendors. A little respect and consideration goes a LLOOOOOONG way! #eventprofs -12:48 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello @csalomonlee absolutely - outbreaks affect everything and the loss of control scares the pants off ppl #eventprofs -12:48 PM Jun 11th, 2009

photobiz Im seeing that a lot more as well- photography is being used marketing the brand after with photo activiation direct to emails #eventprofs -12:48 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo @spkrinteractive I'm not saying you focus MORE on the relationship. I'm just saying exercise professionalism in your negotiation #eventprofs -12:48 PM Jun 11th, 2009

SmartSource @KenaSiu Instead of renting for an event months in advance, they are calling weeks in advance. Waiting to make sure $$ is there #eventprofs -12:48 PM Jun 11th, 2009

spkrinteractive @csalomonlee hmm, great point. We could well see more frequent outbreaks like that. Could dramatically impact meetings. #eventprofs -12:47 PM Jun 11th, 2009

katieroski @jarondo To some degree, I have noticed that trend in our sales. Companies waiting until they know they have the $$. #eventprofs -12:47 PM Jun 11th, 2009

csalomonlee impacts venue choice, overcoming attendee/exhibitors concerns, right? #eventprofs -12:47 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello @spkrinteractive TONS! Relationship is key. Clients are willing to pay a little extra if they know they'll get the service #eventprofs -12:47 PM Jun 11th, 2009

ASProductions I think now the focus is on showing clients how what we are doing is more abt branding and less abt an "event" make it mktg #eventprofs -12:47 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo @lotsofdimples EXACTLY! #eventprofs -12:46 PM Jun 11th, 2009

KenaSiu @SmartSource leads for a few weeks you mean or still few months? #eventprofs -12:46 PM Jun 11th, 2009

katieroski @SmartSource I guess in an Assn setting, I haven't noticed that as much. #eventprofs -12:46 PM Jun 11th, 2009

spkrinteractive @jarondo I guess I turn the Q back to you: how many buyers do you think focus more on relationship than past perf and price? #eventprofs -12:45 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello @jarondo yep! the pendulum always swings the other way eventually. Those who invested in maintaining a good product will be busy #eventprofs -12:45 PM Jun 11th, 2009

csalomonlee if it hasn't been brought up, H1N1 is one case of how disease can spread quickly and impact events #eventprofs -12:45 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo @katieroski People are going to be holding off until they are SURE they have the $$ and NEED the meeting = shorter lead time! #eventprofs -12:45 PM Jun 11th, 2009

lotsofdimples I guess it depends on the value you place on your relationships. Is it worth it to save a few pennies now and be skewered later? #eventprofs -12:45 PM Jun 11th, 2009

mcedw @MelyMello - the way to get the younger members attend is to have the technology - not the same old dog and pony show #eventprofs -12:45 PM Jun 11th, 2009

SmartSource @katieroski @katieroski As a Computer & AV rental company we are currently noticing much shorter lead time for event rentals #eventprofs -12:45 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo @spkrinteractive Sooner or later it will be a seller's market, and it will be time to pay the piper... or caterer... or DJ... #eventprofs -12:44 PM Jun 11th, 2009

spkrinteractive regardless of negative history #eventprofs -12:44 PM Jun 11th, 2009

katieroski @jarondo Interesting that you think lead time will be affected. #eventprofs -12:43 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello @csalomonlee What are going to be the biggest external factors to our business in the next 5 yrs and what can we do about them? #eventprofs -12:43 PM Jun 11th, 2009

spkrinteractive @jarondo bit of devils advocate, but I think they will be in the mood to make as many deals as they can. :) #eventprofs -12:43 PM Jun 11th, 2009

crlambert Dancing CEOs? :-) #eventprofs -12:43 PM Jun 11th, 2009

csalomonlee hi everyone - joining the chat late today. what is the topic? #eventprofs -12:43 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello no more dancing bears... #eventprofs -12:43 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo @KenaSiu Exactly! eventually it will even out and get back to normal, but that is my guess... #eventprofs -12:42 PM Jun 11th, 2009

lotsofdimples I feel like I'm in a holding pattern for now but I know eventually there will be a "big bang" and everything will start up #eventprofs -12:42 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo @spkrinteractive They might keep coming back, but... what kind of a mood will they be in? and how will that impact $$$$? #eventprofs -12:42 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello I personally think, in general, the days of theatrics for theatrics sake are dead in the corp world. Now cool technology is key. #eventprofs -12:42 PM Jun 11th, 2009

KenaSiu @jarondo You think so? that's gonna be challenging and crazy #eventprofs -12:42 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo @MelyMello will start coming back slowly, but with MUCH shorter lead time!! Where we used to get months to plan, only weeks... #eventprofs -12:40 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello in terms of the 5yr future - for those of you with corporate clients - do you see them moving into the AsiaPac market? #eventprofs -12:40 PM Jun 11th, 2009

photobiz @jarondo-I agree-relationships we are building now are crucial- theres a curtain comraderie to getting through the storm togethr #eventprofs -12:40 PM Jun 11th, 2009

tojulius great discussion and comments, loving it #eventprofs -12:39 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo @MelyMello Back to your "business picking up" question, I predict a pattern like post 9/11... NOTHING for a while, then it... #eventprofs -12:39 PM Jun 11th, 2009

mcedw @jarondo crlambert Relationships will be way we insure our successes #eventprofs -12:38 PM Jun 11th, 2009

ASProductions @jarondo I completely agree. As a vendor and a planner, we see both sides of the equation and know that now more than ever #eventprofs -12:38 PM Jun 11th, 2009

spkrinteractive Having been on the services selling side for 20 years I can tell you that vendors likely will keep coming back. #eventprofs -12:38 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo I have worked in hotels, as a supplier, and for a third party. I try to remember their position as I plan. Bees with honey!!! #eventprofs -12:38 PM Jun 11th, 2009

lotsofdimples @jarondo I couldn't agree more. We have relationships that go back 10 years or more with our vendors. You don't want to ruin #eventprofs -12:38 PM Jun 11th, 2009

KenaSiu @jarondo exactly!... not everything is about money. Unfortunately most of people see it like that. #eventprofs -12:38 PM Jun 11th, 2009

cosgrovetrivia the work and efforts put in now with a positive attitude will lay a good foundation for the future #eventprofs -12:37 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello you guys may have seen this already - The Vendor/Client relationship - CLASSIC! http://bit.ly/H9zm6 #eventprofs -12:37 PM Jun 11th, 2009

spkrinteractive Just like execs. You need to balance long term success against short term profits #eventprofs -12:37 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo Relationships we build with vendors now are going to carry us into the future. #eventprofs -12:37 PM Jun 11th, 2009

crlambert @jarondo It's all about "relationship", you will reap what you sow! #eventprofs -12:37 PM Jun 11th, 2009

spkrinteractive it might come back to bite you #eventprofs -12:36 PM Jun 11th, 2009

photobiz RT@ lotsofdimples - Around here we say "Flat is the new Up" - just maintaining is considered success. #eventprofs -12:36 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo @KenaSiu I see what you mean, but one day, the shoe will be on the other foot. We need to remember to be mindfull of our vendors #eventprofs -12:36 PM Jun 11th, 2009

spkrinteractive And why shouldn't you. This is america land of supply and demand. Just be aware that if you are damaging relationships... #eventprofs -12:36 PM Jun 11th, 2009

ASProductions @katieroski I find it is important to explain enough to gain trust and then be sure to not give too much. #eventprofs -12:36 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello @jarondo I totally agree with this! vendors r killing themselves 2 stay in biz & from what I hear, some ppl are taking advantage #eventprofs -12:35 PM Jun 11th, 2009

SmartSource RT @lotsofdimples @MelyMello - Around here we say "Flat is the new Up" - just maintaining is considered success. #eventprofs -12:35 PM Jun 11th, 2009

katieroski @spkrinteractive Agreed. The more we can educate meeting planners the better. 4 our industry, it is necessary. #eventprofs -12:35 PM Jun 11th, 2009

KenaSiu @jarondo If they really care, they will... but vendor are now very flexible..that'll change for sure #eventprofs -12:35 PM Jun 11th, 2009

lotsofdimples @MelyMello - Around here we say "Flat is the new Up" - just maintaining is considered success. #eventprofs -12:35 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello RT @spkrinteractive: @katieroski unfortunately, b4 we can educate mgrs, we need to educate mtg planners who can educate mgrs. #eventprofs -12:34 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo vendors right now. Once the economy comes back, are those vendors still going to be willing to work with us? I would guess NO #eventprofs -12:34 PM Jun 11th, 2009

spkrinteractive not all eventprofs get it like the crowd here. Same for speakers bureaus #eventprofs -12:33 PM Jun 11th, 2009

katieroski @ASProductions I spend a lot of time explaining how/why I (or we) use SM tools! #eventprofs -12:33 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello Are you guys finding that business is starting to pickup up again? #eventprofs -12:33 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo Another factor to consider is "reap what you sow." I think there are a lot of planners who are taking advantage of desprate... #eventprofs -12:33 PM Jun 11th, 2009

spkrinteractive @katieroski unfortunately, before we can educate managers, we need to educate meeting planners who can educate managers. :) #eventprofs -12:33 PM Jun 11th, 2009

ASProductions People want to, on some level, know why we are spending what we are on what they misguidedly think are "frivolous" events #eventprofs -12:33 PM Jun 11th, 2009

photobiz ROI#eventprofs #eventprofs -12:32 PM Jun 11th, 2009

lotsofdimples @jarondo DITTO! #eventprofs -12:32 PM Jun 11th, 2009

ASProductions @melymello I also believe a level of transparency abt how/why we do what we do will be necessary in a growing era of mistrust #eventprofs -12:32 PM Jun 11th, 2009

katieroski @crlambert I agree. We need 2 educate mgmt on F2F and how Webinars and other SM tools can enhance F2F not delete F2F #eventprofs -12:32 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello @spkrinteractive agreed! #eventprofs -12:32 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo @spkrinteractive Agreed! but I fear that for a while we are going to be seen as "fluffy" and without substance... #eventprofs -12:32 PM Jun 11th, 2009

photobiz I also think that those events that link social responsibility will begin to give better PR and POI#eventprofs #eventprofs -12:32 PM Jun 11th, 2009

tojulius @MelyMello of course but online as well, the two separate are meaningless inmho #eventprofs -12:31 PM Jun 11th, 2009

spkrinteractive @MelyMello not saying it will do away with F2F. Saying it will influence. Could decrease slightly and certainly will change. #eventprofs -12:31 PM Jun 11th, 2009

cosgrovetrivia @melymello face to face is where the true trust will overcome the AIG et al stigmas #eventprofs -12:31 PM Jun 11th, 2009

gioias RT @tojulius Although as my valuable friend @Jeffhurt says Twitter Isn’t Ruining Your Presentation: You Are! http://bit.ly/SrUPO #eventprofs -12:31 PM Jun 11th, 2009

crlambert Also the lack of funding for industry meetings. #eventprofs -12:31 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo @MelyMello ABSOLUTELY! #eventprofs -12:30 PM Jun 11th, 2009

spkrinteractive @jarondo "innovation" has a good name as the savior for the economy. I think meetings need to hitch to that cart #eventprofs -12:30 PM Jun 11th, 2009

crlambert @MelyMello I think it is the impression management has that F2F can be replaced by webinars, etc. #eventprofs -12:30 PM Jun 11th, 2009

ASProductions @tojulius it is indeed. Lots of extensibility #eventprofs -12:30 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello @spkrinteractive devil's advocate here: face-2-face will always be necessary, no? #eventprofs -12:30 PM Jun 11th, 2009

lotsofdimples I like the idea of the audience commenting on the presentation but I wouldn't want to have it live. Things like "I can't hear" #eventprofs -12:29 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo What is that old saying? Something like, "it takes years to build a reputation and seconds to ruin it." #eventprofs -12:29 PM Jun 11th, 2009

tojulius @MelyMello Although as my valuable friend @Jeffhurt says Twitter Isn’t Ruining Your Presentation: You Are! http://bit.ly/SrUPO #eventprofs -12:28 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo @MelyMello My guess is that we are going to be fighting the AIG stigma on and off for the next few years. #eventprofs -12:28 PM Jun 11th, 2009

spkrinteractive no brainer: online collaboration tools #eventprofs -12:28 PM Jun 11th, 2009

lotsofdimples @MelyMello I attended a session on Twitter where the speaker used it "live" and even for that I did find it distracting. #eventprofs -12:27 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello K - Topic 2. What are going to be the biggest external factors to our business in the next 5 yrs and what can we do about them? #eventprofs -12:27 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello @crlambert but others love it and find that it really helps during Q&A's especially #eventprofs -12:27 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo @MelyMello sounds good! #eventprofs -12:26 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello @crlambert depends on the topic/speaker each time. I personally find live tweets too distracting #eventprofs -12:26 PM Jun 11th, 2009

tojulius @ASProductions @paratweet looks cool indeed #eventprofs -12:26 PM Jun 11th, 2009

ASProductions @spkrinteractive it is live moderated so you can make sure that ONLY what you want ends up onscreen. Moderator can delete #eventprofs -12:25 PM Jun 11th, 2009

crlambert How are speakers relating to having audience comments up on visible screen? #eventprofs -12:25 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello if no one else has anything else re: ARS, then let's move on to topic 2...yes? #eventprofs -12:25 PM Jun 11th, 2009

ASProductions @spkrinteractive truly, the best tool I have found thus far is the @paratweet one I referenced a few posts ago. #eventprofs -12:24 PM Jun 11th, 2009

spkrinteractive @ASProductions eliminate tweets that say "Look my tweet is up on the screen" :) #eventprofs -12:23 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo @ASProductions GREAT! DM me please... thanks! #eventprofs -12:23 PM Jun 11th, 2009

ASProductions @spkrinteractive what sort of moderation are you looking for? #eventprofs -12:23 PM Jun 11th, 2009

crlambert @MelyMello Yes, thanks. #eventprofs -12:23 PM Jun 11th, 2009

crlambert @jarondo Got it, sorry. #eventprofs -12:22 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello @crlambert - did you see @spkrinteractive 's reply? @MelyMello PrtScrn button or download TechSmith's SnagIt #eventprofs -12:22 PM Jun 11th, 2009

ASProductions @jarondo, I am not sure of the licensing costs for a program like @paratweet but I have contact w/ the company and can connect u #eventprofs -12:22 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo @crlambert No, I'm speaking of our annual meeting where policy and budgets are laid out for the following year. Sensitive info. #eventprofs -12:22 PM Jun 11th, 2009

tojulius There we go Use twitter to get them to vote http://bit.ly/bLzu8 #eventprofs -12:21 PM Jun 11th, 2009

ASProductions @jarondo that makes sense. THen i agree with @melymello, twitter may not be your tool for those. #eventprofs -12:21 PM Jun 11th, 2009

spkrinteractive @MelyMello PrtScrn button or download TechSmith's SnagIt #eventprofs -12:21 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello @crlambert AMEN! ;) #eventprofs -12:21 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo @ASProductions What would be the cost encurred for a dedicated program? #eventprofs -12:21 PM Jun 11th, 2009

crlambert @jarondo This speaks to the illusion we have of control. Time to be transparent. #eventprofs -12:21 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo @ASProductions It would be fine for our seminars, but for example our annual meeting would need to be completely confidential. #eventprofs -12:20 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello @crlambert on a Mac - use "grab". On a PC, I think there's a button on the keyboard (can anyone shed some light here? #eventprofs -12:20 PM Jun 11th, 2009

spkrinteractive @ASProductions Any tools that help to moderate twitter? #eventprofs -12:20 PM Jun 11th, 2009

ASProductions @jarondo DOn't use the twitter search function, use a dedicated program for that purpose of moderation #eventprofs -12:20 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello @jarondo then Twitter may not be your tool...I don't think you can restrict access to hashtags...anyone? #eventprofs -12:20 PM Jun 11th, 2009

crlambert @MelyMello How do you do the "screen grabs"? #eventprofs -12:19 PM Jun 11th, 2009

ASProductions @jarondo depending on what tool you use, you can moderate the posts to only show relevant postings or none at all. #eventprofs -12:19 PM Jun 11th, 2009

SmartSource @MelyMello great idea on the screen grabs for a backup. #eventprofs -12:19 PM Jun 11th, 2009

ASProductions @melymello it really is. Awesome way to engage your audience using a tool many of them already use. #eventprofs -12:18 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello @SmartSource backup: we just did it - we took screen grabs of tweets that we wanted to project as they came in...just in case... #eventprofs -12:18 PM Jun 11th, 2009

crlambert @SmartSource Good suggestion, hadn't thought about the whale! #eventprofs -12:18 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo What about confidentiality... I would like to propose using Twitter, but the tweets would be public! my group values candor. #eventprofs -12:18 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello How have you guys dealt with negative comments via ARS? #eventprofs -12:17 PM Jun 11th, 2009

SmartSource Make sure you have some kind of backup plan if the Fail Whale shows up during your presentation :) #eventprofs -12:17 PM Jun 11th, 2009

tojulius @MelyMello always do, always will :-) #eventprofs -12:16 PM Jun 11th, 2009

crlambert We also used the ARS to que up the Q&A so the moderator could take questions in order. #eventprofs -12:16 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello @tojulius can you post it to #eventprofs when you find it? #eventprofs -12:16 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello Looks interesting! RT @ASProductions: I have seen twitter as an ARS. Great new tool I've seen recently w/ @paratweet #eventprofs -12:16 PM Jun 11th, 2009

tojulius @spkrinteractive although the community is working on rating solutions as well, let me get a hold of that #eventprofs -12:15 PM Jun 11th, 2009

tojulius @crlambert not really it's key to set up a tag and communicate that to your audience #eventprofs -12:15 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo I have a lot of "old school" types... I think they would prefer the nostalga of a regular yay and nay or Q&A #eventprofs -12:14 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello @cosgrovetrivia best way to capture data from Twitter that I've seen is to use http://wthashtag.com #eventprofs -12:14 PM Jun 11th, 2009

ASProductions it is primarily designed as a moderation tool for panel discussions, but has some serious applications for ARS. #eventprofs -12:14 PM Jun 11th, 2009

crlambert @MelyMello That is what excites me about using Twitter as an ARS! #eventprofs -12:13 PM Jun 11th, 2009

photobiz ElizabethBeskin Fifth avenue Digital out of New york #eventprofs #eventprofs -12:13 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo In regards to ARS, we have not used it. Not sure if there would be a market to it here... #eventprofs -12:13 PM Jun 11th, 2009

ASProductions Sorry abt the multiple tweets. I have seen twitter as an ARS. Great new tool I've seen recently w/ @paratweet #eventprofs -12:13 PM Jun 11th, 2009

cosgrovetrivia the IML system is the only texting system that I know of #eventprofs #eventprofs -12:13 PM Jun 11th, 2009

crlambert @tojulius Do you need any special interface to collect audience data from Twitter? #eventprofs -12:13 PM Jun 11th, 2009

spkrinteractive @tojulius but Twitter doesn't capture the rating portion of ARS, right? #eventprofs -12:13 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello 2 yrs ago it cost 10's of thousands for a group of 2200ppl. painful #eventprofs -12:13 PM Jun 11th, 2009

cosgrovetrivia John cosgrove from cosgrove trivia in Minneapolis #eventprofs #eventprofs -12:12 PM Jun 11th, 2009

tojulius twitter is revoultionising ARS as it is user generated (cheaper) and adopted #eventprofs -12:12 PM Jun 11th, 2009

crlambert @jarondo I see you! #eventprofs -12:12 PM Jun 11th, 2009

KenaSiu @MelyMello Thank you... #eventprofs -12:12 PM Jun 11th, 2009

spkrinteractive What mobile texting based ARS's are there? #eventprofs -12:12 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo There we go! So sorry all! Julie from Dykema tweeting from Metro Detroit. #eventprofs -12:12 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello @jarondo i see you in tweetchat #eventprofs -12:12 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello we also used a wireless system (before twitter) - it was good - except not enough preplanning was done to fully utilize #eventprofs -12:11 PM Jun 11th, 2009

katieroski Hello, Katie Roski here with ADA #eventprofs -12:11 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo test... test... can anyone hear me out there? I don't think my tweets are showing up... #eventprofs -12:11 PM Jun 11th, 2009

crlambert Wireless was very easy and still accurate. #eventprofs -12:11 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello @KenaSiu ARS means Audience Response System - usually a handheld device that the audience can use to answer questions #eventprofs -12:10 PM Jun 11th, 2009

tojulius @MelyMello I think it's one of the best ARS #eventprofs -12:10 PM Jun 11th, 2009

cosgrovetrivia I have found the best ARS system is the one that allows texting #eventprofs #eventprofs -12:10 PM Jun 11th, 2009

crlambert We used wired, then wireless. Wireless was great. #eventprofs -12:10 PM Jun 11th, 2009

SmartSource FYI - We rent Audience Response systems Nationwide if anyone needs them! http://bit.ly/E6AUd #eventprofs -12:10 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello Twitter would now also count as an ARS, yes? #eventprofs -12:10 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello @crlambert what kind of system was it? #eventprofs -12:09 PM Jun 11th, 2009

KenaSiu @MelyMello No I haven't, sorry what is it? #eventprofs -12:09 PM Jun 11th, 2009

crlambert Used it at last job for House of Delegates voting. Worked great! #eventprofs -12:08 PM Jun 11th, 2009

cvent Tip for cutting meeting costs: illustrate your event's value to get deals from suppliers http://tr.im/oawM #eventprofs -12:08 PM Jun 11th, 2009

ASProductions Damany Daniel w/ All Star Productios in Dallas, TX saying hey to you amazing folks. #eventprofs -12:08 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello Have you guys used ARS before? Successful? What worked/didn't? #eventprofs -12:08 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo Julie from Dykema in Metro Detroit here! #eventprofs -12:08 PM Jun 11th, 2009

ASProductions Damany Daniel from All Star Productions in Dallas, TX. Glad to be here with you all. #eventprofs -12:08 PM Jun 11th, 2009

tojulius @spkrinteractive oh well done, great article #eventprofs -12:07 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello Topic 1. Tips for audience response systems. #eventprofs -12:07 PM Jun 11th, 2009

spkrinteractive @tojulius Thx so much for the RT of the Future Conferences post #eventprofs -12:07 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello @spkrinteractive ha! thanks! #eventprofs -12:07 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello So I'll jump in until Laura arrives (but need to leave at 12:30, so someone else will need to take the helm then) Let's start #eventprofs -12:07 PM Jun 11th, 2009

spkrinteractive I nominate @melyMello for pinch hit moderator. :) #eventprofs -12:06 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello 2. What are going to be the biggest external factors to our business in the next 5 yrs and what can we do about them? #eventprofs -12:06 PM Jun 11th, 2009

tojulius Hi all @tojulius from London #eventprofs -12:06 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello todays topics: 1. Tips for audience response systems. #eventprofs -12:06 PM Jun 11th, 2009

KenaSiu @spkrinteractive I don't know didn't have the time to check #eventprofs -12:05 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello looking at the wiki - yes, it says @eventprofs is supposed to...yes, that's Laura @ready2spark #eventprofs -12:05 PM Jun 11th, 2009

KenaSiu Hi everyone Kena from Makken's in Romania #eventprofs -12:04 PM Jun 11th, 2009

spkrinteractive I think @eventprofs is supposed to be host. Is that @ready2spark ? #eventprofs -12:04 PM Jun 11th, 2009

jarondo Julie from Dykema in Metro Detroit #eventprofs -12:04 PM Jun 11th, 2009

KenaSiu I'm joining a chat now. Please filter #eventprofs (rather than unfollow!) Thanks! -12:03 PM Jun 11th, 2009

spkrinteractive Rob Swanwick from Speaker Interactive "Professional Speakers in Digital Form" #eventprofs -12:03 PM Jun 11th, 2009

crlambert Carla from American Dietetic Association in Chicago here. #eventprofs -12:02 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello Melissa from Blackbox in Toronto. Hi all! #eventprofs -12:02 PM Jun 11th, 2009

MelyMello I'm joining a chat at 12pmEST. Please filter #eventprofs (rather than unfollow!) if you can't stand the noise. -12:02 PM Jun 11th, 2009

SmartSource Travis from SmartSource NYC Branch. Looking forward to the chat today. #eventprofs -12:01 PM Jun 11th, 2009

spkrinteractive Twitter chat for event profs starting in a few mins. join by pointing browser to http://tweetchat.com/room/eventprofs #eventprofs -12:00 PM Jun 11th, 2009