mccurrym Hope everyone is doing well... sorry I got here so late! #eventprofs -10:00 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive Good night all. Thanks so much for a great chat!!#eventprofs -10:00 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 photobiz how people use the various social communities-what have they had the most success with and why#eventprofs #eventprofs -10:00 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive If you have more ideas for chats, you can put them on the wiki: eventprofs.pbworks.com or send to @ready2spark #eventprofs -10:00 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 PinkDeb hear how more people monetize their virtual life. I understand the marketing - getting known part. is that tacky? #eventprofs -10:00 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 mccurrym @calummaclean good night Calum #eventprofs -9:59 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 MsStallings improving supporter/exhibitor ROI and value of relationship w/o increasing cost or atleast budget-friendly #eventprofs -9:58 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 calummaclean Good night all. Redwings game is on. Sorry #eventprofs. -9:58 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive {moderator} Let's spend last 5 mins on recommended topics for future chat sessions. Any thoughts? #eventprofs -9:56 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 MsStallings ppl planning networking events prior to mtg (tweetup) Attendees always request more networking-twitter does this 4 us at no cost #eventprofs -9:56 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 PinkDeb I want that - don't you? I am interested enough to travel there - F2f, networking, education, seeing products live, having talks #eventprofs -9:56 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive @PinkDeb you are my new best friend. Totally on the same page. I hope we can get there. #eventprofs -9:55 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 ZeristaSoftware @PinkDeb agree. ability to use technology pre-event to set more 1:1 meetings really adds to your face-to-face productivity. #eventprofs -9:55 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 PinkDeb getting other people involved that can not make it - continuing the discussion and passing of info after - #eventprofs -9:54 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess stepping away brb #eventprofs -9:54 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive @PinkDeb I agree with you that would be wonderful. Do you think the majority of attendees want that? #eventprofs -9:54 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 PinkDeb pre event making connections and starting the discussion before we arrive on site. setting meetings while we are there to meet #eventprofs -9:53 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 MsStallings @spkrinteractive @PinkDeb I've watched some Twitterers follow events - as well as their industry before/during/after-look at us!#eventprofs -9:52 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 calummaclean I don't know a lot of them have been on twitter a while and they were the worst offenders ;-) #eventprofs -9:51 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive @PinkDeb Tell us more about how you think events will change pre-event? #eventprofs -9:51 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 PinkDeb yes tweeting while the speaker is presenting is just one small aspect. this is a powerful tool to continue the dialog #eventprofs -9:51 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 MsStallings Depending on content(ex. med industry)LiveTweet disclosure may be in best interest of all;Info meant 4 med industry, not public #eventprofs -9:50 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive @calummaclean me thinks people will get over the childish pleasure of seeing the magic of getting on the screen. :) #eventprofs -9:50 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive RT @PinkDeb also virtual will extend the event before, during and after, why stop when u are not f2f any longer?->Amen#eventprofs -9:49 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 mccurrym AT PCMA today in Austin their closing general session was video conferenced to two other locations in High definition quality #eventprofs -9:49 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 calummaclean Yes that crowd is a little skewed but it gave the room a buzz that you don't get with a simple power point #eventprofs -9:48 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 MarketingVirgo less speakers more group interactive learning and sharing#eventprofs -9:48 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 calummaclean Had live Twitter feed in the mtg rooms at SOBCon 09 and competition to be on the screen was crazy;-) #eventprofs -9:47 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 PinkDeb also virtual will extend the event before, during and after, why stop when you are not f2f any longer continue to build #eventprofs -9:47 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess that is probably due to old world etiquette #eventprofs -9:47 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 MsStallings Saw one medical mtg required people who planned to cover their talk with SM to disclose this info to speaker prior to talk #eventprofs -9:47 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 MarketingVirgo look at P Bocks book on community to define meetings of the future as bringing different entities of value together less skrsl #eventprofs -9:47 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 mccurrym @spkrinteractive That is true.. it is something they are going to have to get used to #eventprofs -9:47 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive other people Twittering that is. :) There was a great post on this topic that was circulating this week #eventprofs -9:47 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive One challenge is that a lot of speakers don't like Twittering during their talk. #eventprofs -9:46 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 mccurrym @MsStallings Thanks! It is over.... I am home.. just got here#eventprofs -9:46 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 MsStallings @mccurrym Hi Mike! Welcome and glad to see you :) Hope PCMA is going well! #eventprofs -9:46 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 mccurrym @MsStallings I agree with that for sure... snooze and you lose#eventprofs -9:46 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 MsStallings More orgs w/ events need 2 have twtr accts.Theyre reluctant-must get that it will happen w/ or w/o you-Get on board-have a voice #eventprofs -9:45 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive There is definitely a lot of buzz right now about Twitter at meetings. That if first step to blending. #eventprofs -9:45 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 mccurrym Hi all, Mike McCurry here just flew in from Austin, TX #eventprofs -9:44 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 calummaclean I really like the blended meetings. Great way to justify a meeting by doubling attendance also presenters can be remote #eventprofs -9:44 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive for internal corporate events anyway. #eventprofs -9:43 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive Then the value can be determined with traditional learning measurements #eventprofs -9:43 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive Well, I think that people will begin to build more of a learning program where the event is just one portion... #eventprofs -9:43 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 PinkDeb using cell is next. getting content at meetings, voting on things-when you are there or not. communication through audio/visual #eventprofs -9:43 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 ZeristaSoftware @spkrinteractive what are some of the key stats/metrics (ROI) you're seeing to assess the success of an event? #eventprofs -9:42 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 calummaclean Agree transparency is key. Short term mtgs will be all business. 5 years from now it will be a better balance. #eventprofs -9:41 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 photobiz @pinkdeb thats why the meetups are a great addition to the virtual#eventprofs -9:41 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive @MsStallings transparency, great point. The more stats (ROI) that the event industry can generate out of meetings, the better#eventprofs -9:40 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess and moving content over the cell phone network.. that is what I see #eventprofs -9:40 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess we have video, audio, web interactive, DVDs, CDs.. the next major event change will be due to the cell phone market #eventprofs -9:40 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 ZeristaSoftware @PinkDeb agree. virtual and face-to-face events are closely linked. Blended events will be an interesting trend to watch. #eventprofs -9:40 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess economy is the main force for chance.. technology is already here.. changes already have been made.. #eventprofs -9:39 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 MsStallings I think that transparency across the board will improve negative stigma with time. #eventprofs -9:39 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive @PinkDeb Agreed. I think that the learning part will become more virtual so that the collab can be more face to face#eventprofs -9:39 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 MarketingVirgo i think the RVIA had phenominal and productive meetings about issues playtime is for families not meetings finally #eventprofs -9:39 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess but 5 figure speakers are still getting work primarily because of their content as well as fame.. that helps too #eventprofs -9:39 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 MsStallings We must live by doctrine that cutting budgets in area like mktg only makes competitors stand out-get creative w/resources #eventprofs -9:38 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive @APathToSuccess why do you say that event industry will not change on its own? What forces might cause the change? #eventprofs-9:38 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess @spkrinteractive dropping prices doesn't mean that they have crappy content.. price does make a difference in the sale#eventprofs -9:38 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 PinkDeb the more virtual we go the more face to face we need. after all we are humans #eventprofs -9:38 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 photobiz @pinkdeb-dont forget social responsibility! #eventprofs -9:37 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess I do not see the event industry changing much on its own..#eventprofs -9:37 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive @APathToSuccess Have to disagree with you on that one. Even high 5 figure speakers have been dramatically dropping their prices#eventprofs -9:37 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess bad apples - no different than any other industry.. just don't be one of those bad apples #eventprofs -9:36 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 PinkDeb 5 years from now - Event industry - more focus, more virtual, more measured, more result oriented and even events focused on fun #eventprofs -9:36 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 calummaclean I make sure blog postings are mildly inflamitory but not to the extent of offending people. I want to start dialogue #eventprofs -9:36 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess a speaker will get picked up, no matter what the economy is like, if their content is on mark #eventprofs -9:36 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive Will there be any longer term impact to the negative stigma on meetings due to a few bad apples? #eventprofs -9:36 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 photobiz what we need is to be nimble and smart-always #eventprofs -9:36 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 MsStallings Reluctance 2 spend from supporters/exhibits/audience. Evidence="pay what you can to attend" keep exhibitors AND attendees happy#eventprofs -9:35 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess that is more dependent on your content.. down markets are perfect times for a speaker to start developing new content #eventprofs -9:35 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 calummaclean Community outreach to keep staff engaged and spirits up when we are slow. Blogging is fun and I get good feedback. #eventprofs -9:35 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 photobiz 5 years, who knows-things change in 3 months- will twitter be the thing in 5 yrs-doubtful we'll be learning 10 new ways to mrkt #eventprofs -9:34 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive @APathToSuccess other than size how about substance?#eventprofs -9:33 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess otherwise it will depend on where your market is located at#eventprofs -9:33 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess Corporate Event industry parallels the economy it will improve when the economy starts rolling again #eventprofs -9:33 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 MsStallings Increase stewardship to current supporters/exhibitors. Made reports to demonstrate increased visibility to target audience #eventprofs -9:32 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 photobiz we also find ourselves networking late into the night- 2am is a regular thing. blurry during the day #eventprofs -9:31 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive {moderator} Time for Topic No.2. Where is the event industry headed? How will things be different in 5 years? #eventprofs -9:31 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 PinkDeb @calummaclean how are you being more creative in your biz?#eventprofs -9:31 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 photobiz we all want to see results asap,being patient is not something us New yorkers are good with. #eventprofs -9:29 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive @calummaclean more online because it is cheaper? or you are finding it to be effective? #eventprofs -9:29 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 calummaclean @spkrinteractive economic downturn has made me more creative and doing far more online than before #eventprofs -9:29 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 PinkDeb impatient about doing a lot and seeing less return. it is a much different time now. lots of irons with less and slower results #eventprofs -9:28 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess then repeat the steps until you get someones attention#eventprofs -9:28 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 MsStallings hello #eventprofs! Christina,nonprofit assn. All-i'm chatting w/ colleagues 9-10PM ET, plz don't unfollow, filter #eventprofs -9:28 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess i think first you have to let everyone know you exist.. then what you do.. then what you can do for them #eventprofs -9:27 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 photobiz I'm searching for #eventprofs live on TweetGrid Search -http://bit.ly/13TBBb -9:27 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive @PinkDeb what do you mean by "impatient"? Too many irons in the fire? #eventprofs -9:27 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 MsStallings I'm searching for #eventprofs live on TweetGrid Search -http://bit.ly/13TBBb -9:26 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 PinkDeb networking is great and the social mediums are really important now too, I am getting a bit impatient about it all right now #eventprofs -9:25 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess and have that exported out as a video with your voice over#eventprofs -9:25 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess if you can't create a video, you can always do a slideshow of your business as well.. #eventprofs -9:25 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive what one thing would you say you have done more of in the last six months? re: new business #eventprofs -9:25 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive video is certainly becoming more important as a communication medium #eventprofs -9:23 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess @PinkDeb you can also be interviewed and talk about your values, vision and how you interact with your clients #eventprofs -9:22 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 photobiz everyone is trying to find the right combination here- a lot to learn & a lot of ways to make real connections for future biz #Eventprofs -9:22 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess @PinkDeb use this to interview clients, let them toot your horn and show the best samples of your work #eventprofs -9:22 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive Have you found that the economic downturn has made you more creative at new business or hunker down to the basics?#eventprofs -9:21 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess does anyone do cross-promotion/referrals #eventprofs -9:20 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 PinkDeb @APathToSuccess probably do know a videographer but curious about what would you do with the video business profile. #eventprofs -9:20 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess @photobiz very true #eventprofs -9:19 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 PinkDeb value is where it is at right now and as everyone is expecting more for their money. #eventprofs -9:19 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive @photobiz are you finding that there is too much marketing and not enough service value? #eventprofs -9:19 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess @PinkDeb do you know any videographers who can put together a video business profile of what you do #eventprofs -9:18 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 PinkDeb for event marketing agencies very cool design oriented fabric structures and the price is not a concern. #eventprofs -9:18 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 photobiz when all you do is toot your own horn, it gets a little hard to keep followers. better to offer value in the community #eventprofs -9:18 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive @pathtosuccess Great point. Offer freebies that will draw in a wider audience for your marketing #eventprofs -9:18 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 PinkDeb some cause of price and some cause of what ever is going on in the universe so trying different things. #eventprofs -9:16 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive directly for speakers and meeting planners. #eventprofs -9:16 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive I position mainly for speaker bureaus. In order to speed up adoption, I came up with a product that would appeal to.... #eventprofs-9:16 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess my main goal is to get people to sign up for my mailing list.. then I can properly market to them.. #eventprofs -9:15 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess transformational: http://tinyurl.com/o8lejm #eventprofs -9:15 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 PinkDeb also now repackaging to DJ's and wedding planners and designing outrageous products for the event marketing agencies #eventprofs -9:15 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess here are two samples of my latest newsletters photography:http://tinyurl.com/r3tx5s #eventprofs -9:15 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive @PinkDeb Were you finding you were losing business because of price? #eventprofs -9:14 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive @photobiz by "sharing your biz" do you mean secrets?#eventprofs -9:13 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 PinkDeb we are working on expanding our product line to offer some lower cost yet interesting fabric forms for new and existing clients #eventprofs -9:13 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess i don't have conversion metrics.. but i do see traffic being drawn to my sites.. #eventprofs -9:13 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess I also run a media business so it helps to have an inside idea of how to use these tools. #eventprofs -9:12 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 PinkDeb @apathtosuccess are you able to monetize those conversions and if so how? #eventprofs -9:11 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 photobiz Oops #eventprofs Hard part is finding the right combo of sharing interesting info and sharing your biz -9:11 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive @PinkDeb can you give us an example of a new prod/service that you created for existing clients? #eventprofs -9:11 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess everything you do can be multi-purposed #eventprofs -9:11 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess i write various articles on personal growth and professional development.. i in turn convert that over to video and audio format #eventprofs -9:10 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 planningforever @spkrinteractive I've gotten media coverage from twitter and working on potential speaking gigs. #eventprofs -9:10 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 PinkDeb expanding your services to reach your existing clients by offering new products or services #eventprofs -9:09 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive @APathToSuccess can you tell us more about how you use different media? #eventprofs -9:09 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive @photobiz great to hear that we can do more than learn through this channel. :) #eventprofs -9:09 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess the book.. I use these to hand out at smaller speaking engagements.. easier than carrying tons of books.. #eventprofs -9:09 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess IRT bookmarks.. i work out OK.. i always carry them with me.. one side of bookmark describes the tip and the other side describe #eventprofs -9:08 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 photobiz Got a job in san diego from someone reading my tweets than blog links#eventprofs -9:08 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess expanding your companies message to different mediums.. video, audio, print.. hold mini-workshops in each of these mediums #eventprofs -9:07 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive @APathToSuccess great idea. How do you work out what will benefit them? #eventprofs -9:07 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 PinkDeb looking at new areas that are using your type of product but your company is not involved in yet. maybe not so creative.... #eventprofs -9:06 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess identifying what your audience could benefit in a certain economy.. i.e., free bookmarks with tips from your published book #eventprofs -9:06 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive Anyone generate new business from twitter? #eventprofs-9:05 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive {moderator} Thanks everyone for joining. Let's get started. 1st topic: what are creative ways to generate new business?#eventprofs -9:04 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 PinkDeb hi I am Debra Roth from Pink Inc. we build fabric structures for events, exhibits and environments. #eventprofs -9:04 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 photobiz Elizabeth Beskin-event photographer nationwide #eventprofs -9:03 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 ZeristaSoftware John Kanarowski from Zerista Conference Networking Software in Denver. #eventprofs -9:03 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive @MsStallings look forward to having you join the chat. Welcome Carlos! Anyone else? #eventprofs -9:02 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 APathToSuccess Carlos Rafael Cruz transformational speaker, media content creator, author #eventprofs #eventprofs -9:01 PM Jun 9th, 2009

 spkrinteractive {moderator} Welcome. Thanks for sharing your evening. Please introduce yourself and tell us what you do. #eventprofs -9:01 PM Jun 9th, 2009