Eventprofs Event Archive for 14 May 2009.
Discussion Topics:
- How to select the right speaker for your event.
- How do you balance what the client wants with what's right for the event?
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Transcript from the chat is below:
samueljsmith @MarketingVirgo Yes, the wiki is http://eventprofs.pbworks.com/ #eventprofs -7:05 PM May 14th, 2009
KarenBrown @samueljsmith Thank you for the great chat! #eventprofs -7:04 PM May 14th, 2009
KenaSiu Good job @samueljsmith. Bye everyone! #eventprofs -7:03 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @samueljsmith Add DIMTY, WIIFM + Whuffie & you got a great recipe 4 success in events & social media. #eventprofs -7:02 PM May 14th, 2009
MarketingVirgo @samueljsmith there is a wiki? oh so much to learn #eventprofs -7:02 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @barichrome You're quite the photographer too. #eventprofs -7:02 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @samueljsmith Thanks Sam for moderating. We appreciate it. #eventprofs -7:01 PM May 14th, 2009
samueljsmith @Jeffhurt that's great! DIMTY and WIIFM. #eventprofs -7:01 PM May 14th, 2009
barichrome Thanks! Bye everyone! #eventprofs -7:01 PM May 14th, 2009
samueljsmith {moderator} I will update the wiki with the transcript of today's Chat. Thanks everyone! #eventprofs -7:01 PM May 14th, 2009
KenaSiu @Jeffhurt Attendees at the end will give us the feedback with WOM, blogs, tweets and more #eventprofs -7:01 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt kevinaires @iandavmcg I call it DIMTY Do I matter to you partnered with WIIFM. #eventprofs -7:00 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @smeepe later. Have a great remainder to your evening. #eventprofs -7:00 PM May 14th, 2009
samueljsmith {moderator} Ok. Our chat is officially over. Thank you everyone for participating today! #eventprofs -7:00 PM May 14th, 2009
kevinaires @iandavmcg true. You have to win something from the audience first. The "what's in it for me question". #eventprofs -6:59 PM May 14th, 2009
smeepe Thanks for the great discussion! Cu all next time #eventprofs -6:59 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @KarenBrown Another winner-identifying audience. IMO Challenge is getting stakeholders to see it's about the attendee. #eventprofs -6:58 PM May 14th, 2009
barichrome @Jeffhurt I completely agree. At the end of the day, it's about the attendee. #eventprofs -6:58 PM May 14th, 2009
jarondo Ok all... as usual a very fun and engaging tweet! I have to go though, taking a few days off and need to wrap up a few things... #eventprofs -6:58 PM May 14th, 2009
barichrome @Jeffhurt Close, she is in Jersey and I'm in midtown NYC. Free avatar photos to anyone who can get to the Empire State building! #eventprofs -6:58 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @bpernerewski Bye, thanks for joining us today. #eventprofs -6:57 PM May 14th, 2009
mmcallen Question I have for eventprofs# still around. What are you most afraid of in the next 8-12 months? #eventprofs -6:57 PM May 14th, 2009
KarenBrown @Jeffhurt I think asking client to identify stakeholders for their input is also vital. EX - sponsors, vendors, BOD, SIG leaders #eventprofs -6:57 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @jarondo z-z-z-z-z...HUh? #eventprofs -6:56 PM May 14th, 2009
mmcallen @jarondo good idea! naptime--- waigt I have to work.... :( #eventprofs -6:56 PM May 14th, 2009
kevinaires @iandavmcg #eventprofs am on train on blackberry. Almost home. Interesting discussion. Digital experience over and out. -6:56 PM May 14th, 2009
bpernerewski Bye for now - see you next week! #eventprofs -6:56 PM May 14th, 2009
jarondo Completely off topic question... does anybody else feel like they need a nap??? #eventprofs -6:56 PM May 14th, 2009
samueljsmith Are all of you following the suggestions of @kevinaires, @jeffhurt and @iandavmcg for success with diff clients? #eventprofs -6:56 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @barichrome R you in same location as her? #eventprofs -6:56 PM May 14th, 2009
Events2Impress Working on GMT, trying to figure out if I've missed the event. Looks like a yes. #eventprofs -6:56 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @samueljsmith Bottom line as @iandavmcg says its all about attendee. Gain their trust, engage their emotions win their attention #eventprofs -6:55 PM May 14th, 2009
mmcallen @tojulius Hey Julius hows life? #eventprofs -6:55 PM May 14th, 2009
mmcallen Good morning even tprofs# #eventprofs -6:55 PM May 14th, 2009
tojulius sad I missed #eventprofs today will catch up later with always interesting discussion -6:54 PM May 14th, 2009
iandavmcg @kevinaires I agree somewhat, I think it depends on the brand, the product and the audience, sometimes it goes the other way #eventprofs -6:54 PM May 14th, 2009
barichrome @Jeffhurt Believe it or not, @jeffhurt, I took Jessica's photo. #eventprofs -6:54 PM May 14th, 2009
kevinaires @samueljsmith #eventprofs audience has to 'win' first. If you've won their hearts then you can move on to winning their minds. -6:53 PM May 14th, 2009
iandavmcg As marketers we need to be channel agnostic, sometimes understanding client goals & objectives means recommending other tactics #eventprofs -6:52 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @JessicaLevin Whoa, you changed avatars. Gr8 photo Jessica. C U later. #eventprofs -6:52 PM May 14th, 2009
samueljsmith @Jeffhurt Good Point. It is clear that the key to nav problematic clients is focusing on strategy, value and attendees. #eventprofs -6:52 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @kevinaires @iandavmcg Today's Consumer 2.0 is all about experience. User experience in store, online @ event. Good UX=WIN #eventprofs -6:52 PM May 14th, 2009
JessicaLevin @barichrome @Jeffhurt Thx Brad. Now I'm off to check on lunch. #eventprofs -6:51 PM May 14th, 2009
iandavmcg @kevinaires join us on tweetchat... room is #eventprofs #eventprofs -6:51 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @samueljsmith I think communication is key here. Ask the client their personal, professional & event goals. #eventprofs -6:51 PM May 14th, 2009
kevinaires @iandavmcg #eventprofs e. Castronova challenged educators to think of themselves as games designers first.ie focus on the user experience. -6:50 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @iandavmcg We're in total agreement. The challenge is educating the client on this & if they don't understand branding its tough #eventprofs -6:49 PM May 14th, 2009
barichrome @Jeffhurt I will have to. I'm not as talented as @JessicaLevin, I was in a meeting and couldn't tweet. Whoever shouted, thanks! #eventprofs -6:49 PM May 14th, 2009
samueljsmith Do any of you consider the personal/prof. motivations of your client? -- his obj might differ from those of the event. #eventprofs -6:49 PM May 14th, 2009
iandavmcg @Jeffhurt yep events and meetings are about adding attendee value at all levels #eventprofs -6:48 PM May 14th, 2009
KarenBrown @barichrome Welcome! Some great reading here to catch up on. #eventprofs -6:48 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @MarketingVirgo Three necessary things to consider, Yes. #eventprofs -6:48 PM May 14th, 2009
iandavmcg <-- speaks for reasonable price :) #eventprofs -6:47 PM May 14th, 2009
KarenBrown Re: event mission statement - should always include budget restraints as well as defining stakeholders and goals. No? #eventprofs -6:47 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @KarenBrown Awesome! That would defintely be ROI. #eventprofs -6:47 PM May 14th, 2009
iandavmcg emotional, rational understanding = powerful brief, and engaging experiences that motivate audiences to act on brand objectives #eventprofs -6:47 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @iandavmcg So you're discussing creating the attendee/customer experience. Engaging heart, mind, emotions #eventprofs -6:47 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @iandavmcg And to tie back to first topic-good presenters & entertainers can help U engage heart & mind for emotional response #eventprofs -6:46 PM May 14th, 2009
KarenBrown @Jeffhurt 1 staff person for an hour=600 drives duped #eventprofs -6:46 PM May 14th, 2009
KenaSiu @jarondo Totally agree! #eventprofs -6:46 PM May 14th, 2009
thegrapegoddess Thanks 4 all the info, great chat, TTFN! #eventprofs -6:45 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @barichrome You missed the shout outs about 3 waiters and we moved on to another topic. Read feed later. #eventprofs -6:45 PM May 14th, 2009
jarondo If I may, one thing I have heard and always remembered is, "Sometimes it's better to ask forgiveness than permission." #eventprofs -6:45 PM May 14th, 2009
thegrapegoddess Agreed Jeff #eventprofs -6:45 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @iandavmcg Ok, that makes sense when working with corporate brands & how they see meetings as strategic. #eventprofs -6:45 PM May 14th, 2009
iandavmcg engaging both an audiences heart AND mind will yield the beginning or continuation of a relationship based on trust #eventprofs -6:44 PM May 14th, 2009
crlambert Got to run, @samueljsmith thanks for moderating! #eventprofs -6:44 PM May 14th, 2009
MarketingVirgo @jeffhurt I ask objective, budget and what success looks like #eventprofs -6:43 PM May 14th, 2009
barichrome I'm reeeeealy late. #eventprofs -6:43 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @thegrapegoddess Oh, but I beleive you can get a mercedes of a speaker at a kia price! They're there! Just not a marquee name. #eventprofs -6:43 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @KarenBrown Yeah, if you have cadre of voluteers, that would make sense and be a great benefit. #eventprofs -6:43 PM May 14th, 2009
KenaSiu @ready2spark Welcome Lara! #eventprofs -6:42 PM May 14th, 2009
SmartSource Have to run. Thanks to everyone for participating and @samueljsmith for moderating. See you next time. #eventprofs -6:42 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @iandavmcg Keep texting...more on those triggers. #eventprofs -6:42 PM May 14th, 2009
iandavmcg its more about what an audience needs to feel and think to act on brand objectives #eventprofs -6:42 PM May 14th, 2009
jarondo @Jeffhurt @KenaSiu Thanks... it really does make them think a bit. It is win/win for me, but they have to take ownership too. #eventprofs -6:42 PM May 14th, 2009
ready2spark Lara McCulloch-Carter from Regal Tent / ready2spark here. Sorry I'm late, but it's RFP season :) #eventprofs -6:42 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @thegrapegoddess We have another winne: Their budget and any constraints. So true, so true. #eventprofs -6:42 PM May 14th, 2009
KenaSiu @iandavmcg what do u mean with emotional & rational? #eventprofs -6:42 PM May 14th, 2009
KarenBrown @Jeffhurt Working with volunteer group - lots of last min stuff. Duplicator works VERY fast. #eventprofs [ARGH Keep forgetting hashtag!] -6:41 PM May 14th, 2009
thegrapegoddess You don't want to present a mercedes of a speaker when they can only afford a Kia #eventprofs -6:41 PM May 14th, 2009
smeepe @samueljsmith Yep, that's the first step IMHO. Cuz that opens discussion in order to focus on the right goals and be succesful #eventprofs -6:41 PM May 14th, 2009
iandavmcg Event strategists need to understand audience triggers and inhibitors in order to create and validate experiences #eventprofs -6:41 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @iandavmcg Expound on emotional & rational triggers. #eventprofs -6:41 PM May 14th, 2009
TheFoodDudesTO @samueljsmith Just joining now. We do catering. This is my first #eventprofs -6:41 PM May 14th, 2009
thegrapegoddess I agree that goals and content are key, what they're willing to spend is also key in today's economy. #eventprofs -6:41 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @smeepe Yep, those questions are critical to success of event. #eventprofs -6:40 PM May 14th, 2009
KenaSiu @jarondo Agree... we need to do our best according to any situation we may have #eventprofs -6:40 PM May 14th, 2009
iandavmcg Start with strategy. Intelligence is the first step, then objectives, followed by emotional & rational triggers required #eventprofs -6:40 PM May 14th, 2009
samueljsmith So, do all of you ask your clients like startegic questions like @jeffhurt suggestions? What about you @smeepe? #eventprofs -6:40 PM May 14th, 2009
smeepe @samueljsmith Like I said, ask the client why they want to do the event, what are the goals. What do they want to accomplish? #eventprofs -6:39 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @jarondo Great point and I suspect your confidence wins them over. #eventprofs -6:39 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @samueljsmith What r goals of event? How do you measure success? How do U know attendee is getting their needs met? #eventprofs -6:39 PM May 14th, 2009
jarondo Also, if the client goes against my reccom, I make it very clear that I will take all credit for a success, none for a failure. #eventprofs -6:38 PM May 14th, 2009
samueljsmith @Jeffhurt Sounds about right. Any come to mind? #eventprofs -6:37 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @jarondo That makes sense! #eventprofs -6:36 PM May 14th, 2009
jarondo For example, if I have 8 or so venue options, but only 3 are what I would consider best, I only bring those 3 options forward. #eventprofs -6:36 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @samueljsmith Don't U have to start with strategic questions, like what is the goal of the meeting or event? #eventprofs -6:36 PM May 14th, 2009
KarenBrown RT @SmartSource: Our Dig Doc Libraries let visitors dnld to usb or print ondemand files relevant 2 them. http://bit.ly/xu2ki #eventprofs -6:36 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @iandavmcg @samueljsmith Excellent point. It's educating a client that the foucs is on attendee. I do it with questioning. #eventprofs -6:35 PM May 14th, 2009
samueljsmith How do you help your clients define what is right for the attendee or the event? #eventprofs -6:35 PM May 14th, 2009
BusyEvent http://twitpic.com/55pzu - POTD: Headed home from a great week with Domino's in LV @dpzinfo #eventprofs -6:35 PM May 14th, 2009
KenaSiu @Jeffhurt That's a great idea.. so their work is almost guarantee for the event #eventprofs -6:35 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @KarenBrown Whoa. I prefer one upload to the internet and it's automatically put on USB drives. I don't want to do it by hand. #eventprofs -6:34 PM May 14th, 2009
jarondo @Jeffhurt Lawyers. #eventprofs -6:34 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @iandavmcg Great idea too. #eventprofs -6:34 PM May 14th, 2009
iandavmcg @samueljsmith wrong question - the right question is what's right for the attendee... everything else should follow that. #eventprofs -6:34 PM May 14th, 2009
JessicaLevin @samueljsmith Define who your clients are. The audience or the planners. It can make a huge difference. #eventprofs -6:34 PM May 14th, 2009
jarondo @samueljsmith I find have to very artfully decide what I bring to the client for feedback and what I just do. #eventprofs -6:34 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @jarondo Who's your audience? Mine is C-Suite (35-65 years of age) of insurance companies and they wanted 2-3. Very interesting. #eventprofs -6:34 PM May 14th, 2009
KarenBrown @mind4meetings we bought a USB/jump drive duplicator this year - stress saver for last min stuff being added. ROI within the yr. #eventprofs -6:34 PM May 14th, 2009
smeepe @samueljsmith 2 start,it helps 2just ask the client why they're doing an event.Some clients don't know why & what the goals are. #eventprofs -6:33 PM May 14th, 2009
KenaSiu @thegrapegoddess That's sounds interesting ;) #eventprofs -6:33 PM May 14th, 2009
iandavmcg We've used usb bracelets in branded entertainment. included artist songs, widgets, flash applications etc. #eventprofs -6:33 PM May 14th, 2009
thegrapegoddess Money first Samuel then content - clients want the world but can they afford it? #eventprofs -6:33 PM May 14th, 2009
SmartSource Our Digital Document Libraries let visitors download to usb or print on demand only files relevant to them. http://bit.ly/xu2ki #eventprofs -6:33 PM May 14th, 2009
jarondo @Jeffhurt Yep... Women thought it was interesting, men would have rather been boiled in oil. I heard the word "stupid" A LOT!!! #eventprofs -6:33 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @KenaSiu I also put in their contracts that they have to score 80% favorable or higher to get paid. That's an incentive. #eventprofs -6:32 PM May 14th, 2009
JessicaLevin I am sitting in a session w/ @CPA_Trendlines. I knew him, but reconnected via Twitter. He is doing a great job. #eventprofs -6:32 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @KenaSiu You'll get it down to an art after several years. Mind you, I still have chat with them after the video. #eventprofs -6:32 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @thegrapegoddess R you looking for specific type of speakers? #eventprofs -6:32 PM May 14th, 2009
KenaSiu @Jeffhurt I guess that's why 2 mins. is enough for you, Congrats! #eventprofs -6:31 PM May 14th, 2009
jarondo I know Durwood is on Twitter... #eventprofs -6:31 PM May 14th, 2009
samueljsmith {moderator} Ok. Time for the 2nd Topic: How do you balance what the client wants with what’s right for the event? #eventprofs -6:31 PM May 14th, 2009
thegrapegoddess Thx Kena, I'm in the process of setting up a wine education/speaking biz #eventprofs -6:31 PM May 14th, 2009
mind4meetings One of our clients is a veterinarian group that would be a great fit for an awareness bracelet - I'm really intrigued! #eventprofs -6:30 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @jarondo Why what happend? Was your bracelette a USB flash drive with handouts, video on it? #eventprofs -6:30 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @jarondo I agree. Durwood is gr8, so are 3 waiters. #eventprofs -6:30 PM May 14th, 2009
iandavmcg <-speaking at TS2 this year #eventprofs -6:30 PM May 14th, 2009
thegrapegoddess LOL Ian! #eventprofs -6:29 PM May 14th, 2009
mind4meetings @jeffhurt - I would love a sample. If you DM me your email I'll send you my contact info. Thank you! #eventprofs -6:29 PM May 14th, 2009
KenaSiu @thegrapegoddess Some of them will follow you if you have event info in you Bio #eventprofs -6:29 PM May 14th, 2009
iandavmcg @thegrapegoddess use twellow - a search tool that searches twitter bios as a start #eventprofs -6:29 PM May 14th, 2009
jarondo @Jeffhurt I tried the bracelet thing too - HATED it! Weird how some things can work so well for some and fail for others #eventprofs -6:29 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @KenaSiu 15+ with hiring speakers. Background is education & training. I've seen probably 5K-7K spkr videos. #eventprofs -6:29 PM May 14th, 2009
KenaSiu @Jeffhurt Can I have a sample too, please? #eventprofs -6:29 PM May 14th, 2009
iandavmcg @thegrapegoddess yes you can find speakers on twitter, challenge is they only speak in 140 character soundbytes =) #eventprofs -6:29 PM May 14th, 2009
jarondo @Jeffhurt For Entertainment purposes, can't beat Durwood Fincher www.doubletalk.com and Three Waiters www.thethreewaiters.com #eventprofs -6:28 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @thegrapegoddess Oh, yes. And many are willing to work within your budget these days. #eventprofs -6:28 PM May 14th, 2009
thegrapegoddess How do you find speakers on here? #eventprofs -6:28 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @mind4meetings OUr USB was an awareness bracelette w/conference logo & sponsor logo. Audience loves it!! #eventprofs -6:27 PM May 14th, 2009
danzisko @JeffHurt Good point. If that's what you do, I could see how the "audition" process would get crazy #eventprofs -6:27 PM May 14th, 2009
samueljsmith @thegrapegoddess There are lots of them here. #eventprofs -6:27 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @mind4meetings Yep! Last-minute is tough though, usually need two-three weeks. Want me to send you a sample from our conf? #eventprofs -6:27 PM May 14th, 2009
thegrapegoddess Speakers on Twitter? #eventprofs -6:26 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @samueljsmith Delivery! How they interact with audience, their stage presence, their style. #eventprofs -6:26 PM May 14th, 2009
iandavmcg Sometimes you can identify speakers by reading vertical publications and web properties and looking at what experts are quoted #eventprofs -6:26 PM May 14th, 2009
smeepe @Jeffhurt So best to have a video on the speaker's website/profile at least to see how they present, right? #eventprofs -6:26 PM May 14th, 2009
mind4meetings Has anyone found a source where you can have handouts/ppts on a jump drive, done last-minute and still cost-effective? #eventprofs -6:26 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @iandavmcg Yes, I'm sourcing lots of speaker through Twitter these days. Can ask a group like this for recos too. #eventprofs -6:26 PM May 14th, 2009
KenaSiu @Jeffhurt Wooowww how many years experience you have? #eventprofs -6:26 PM May 14th, 2009
jarondo @Jeffhurt I wish they let me have that kind of influence, but alas! #eventprofs -6:25 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @iandavmcg Welcome Ian, good to c you. #eventprofs -6:25 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @danzisko I prefer 2 C them live but that's not always the case. I used 2 hire so many speakers was impossible 2 see all live #eventprofs -6:25 PM May 14th, 2009
samueljsmith @Jeffhurt Is that a zen thing...what do they tell you in 2 min that lets you know that they fit your event? #eventprofs -6:25 PM May 14th, 2009
iandavmcg You can find speakers for events by searching Twitter (twellow) or Linkedin #eventprofs -6:25 PM May 14th, 2009
KenaSiu @Jeffhurt Are you able to negotiate fees usually or get any other kind of benefits? #eventprofs -6:25 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @KenaSiu When I watch a spkr video, (prefer online) I can tell within 2 mins if they'll fit my audience. Then I chat w/spkr #eventprofs -6:24 PM May 14th, 2009
attendeetech Anyone going to Palm Springs for Incentive Research Foundation's Invitational? I'll b there 2nite. hashtag? #mpi #eventprofs -6:24 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @jarondo Re content - I plan w/ the audience in mind. Content is part of experience, attendees want good contnet over function #eventprofs -6:23 PM May 14th, 2009
danzisko @Jeffhurt I think it's like anything else, if you know them, they have a good reputation, saw them speak at conference....#eventprofs -6:22 PM May 14th, 2009
iandavmcg Greetings People... Ian from GPJ is here... #eventprofs -6:22 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @KenaSiu Re audtioning speakers I start with visiting their website, look at their topics and watch their video. #eventprofs -6:21 PM May 14th, 2009
jarondo @Jeffhurt True, but every now and then there is a nice article that recognizes some winners. That's how I found Three Waiters #eventprofs -6:21 PM May 14th, 2009
samueljsmith Last post should have said "brief" ... do you provide a brief #eventprofs -6:21 PM May 14th, 2009
jarondo @Jeffhurt I do very little with content, but rather plan the function. That I why I tend to know entertainment/keynote best. #eventprofs -6:20 PM May 14th, 2009
samueljsmith Do you provide to potential speakers when selecting them (professional or amatuer)? #eventprofs -6:20 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @jarondo Industry rags...depends. Sometimes is a paid advotorial so I'm careful about that. #eventprofs -6:20 PM May 14th, 2009
smeepe @mind4meetings Manual registration? Good grief!! #eventprofs -6:19 PM May 14th, 2009
SmartSource RT @DanZisko NO! Give me a link where I can DL the content. I don't want to carry things #eventprofs (in reference to speakers) -6:19 PM May 14th, 2009
crlambert @mind4meetings ARRRGGHHHHH! My head just exploded! #eventprofs -6:19 PM May 14th, 2009
jarondo @Jeffhurt True, but at least for me, I don't have to worry about that. The moderator does. #eventprofs -6:19 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @thegrapegoddess Yes, I agree with you that it's needed. #eventprofs -6:19 PM May 14th, 2009
thegrapegoddess That's not very green mind4, bless their hearts! #eventprofs -6:18 PM May 14th, 2009
samueljsmith @mind4meetings You need to bring that client to Eventprofs. #eventprofs -6:18 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @jarondo Re panels: I find that they require more pre-planning & work to really pull off successfully than 1 good speaker #eventprofs -6:18 PM May 14th, 2009
KenaSiu @Jeffhurt As you make auditions 4 speakers, can give as a brief? #eventprofs -6:18 PM May 14th, 2009
mind4meetings We have 1 client who insists on having a huge book w/handouts. They are stuck in the dark ages & even do MANUAL registration! #eventprofs -6:18 PM May 14th, 2009
thegrapegoddess I"m thinking material for personal notes on the presentation that you can use again in the future. #eventprofs -6:18 PM May 14th, 2009
jarondo @Jeffhurt Thus far I have had the most success w either personal experience or industry rags #eventprofs -6:18 PM May 14th, 2009
pnv123 RT @JessicaLevin: I'm Jessica, Assn planner - tweeting live from a meeting. This is the ultimate multitask. #eventprofs -6:17 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @MCRRentals Hi Rob & welcome. Were talking about speaker selection. #eventprofs -6:17 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @smeepe Where 2 find good speaker? Word of Mouth, internet, other conferences, speakers bureau #eventprofs -6:17 PM May 14th, 2009
MCRRentals Hi I'm Rob from MCR Rental Solutions in Toronto, Canada! Our rentals include AV, Office Equipment and Computer Rentals. #eventprofs -6:16 PM May 14th, 2009
KenaSiu @smeepe Great question... #eventprofs -6:16 PM May 14th, 2009
mind4meetings re: humor in a presentation - I think it's great as long as it relates to the program. If it's just an irrelevant joke, then no. #eventprofs -6:16 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @thegrapegoddess I think gd pedagogy requires print material to engage audience that needs to write, needs visual. #eventprofs -6:16 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @crlambert Agreed. Re spkr: Gd content, bad delivery= fail. Bad content gd delivery=usually win. Gd content, gd delivery=WINNER #eventprofs -6:15 PM May 14th, 2009
danzisko @thegrapegoddess NO! Give me a link where I can DL the content. I don't want to carry things #eventprofs -6:15 PM May 14th, 2009
smeepe Where do you all find good speakers if I may pose the question :-) #eventprofs -6:15 PM May 14th, 2009
crlambert @thegrapegoddess Personally, no. Our members, however, are another story... #eventprofs -6:14 PM May 14th, 2009
thegrapegoddess Re; customized preso, do you like having take away paperwork? #eventprofs -6:14 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @jarondo I so agree, I look for something different with entertainer than speaker. Panels are really hard and often fail. #eventprofs -6:13 PM May 14th, 2009
jarondo The heat is off panelists a bit, as they are in a group and it tends to be more conversational. #eventprofs -6:13 PM May 14th, 2009
KenaSiu @Jeffhurt I guess having a Speaker like that should be it! #eventprofs -6:13 PM May 14th, 2009
crlambert Bad presentation kills content every time, IMHO. #eventprofs -6:13 PM May 14th, 2009
danzisko @jarondo I don't think it matters. Keynote gets people in the mood, breakout gets people thinking. Both cases need delivery #eventprofs -6:13 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @bpernerewski I can't stand wading through the lack of audience engagement, the reading of the PPT, standing behind the podium. #eventprofs -6:13 PM May 14th, 2009
smeepe @jarondo Good point! #eventprofs -6:13 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @bpernerewski I won't sit through a boring preso for 45, 60 or 90 minutes. My time is too valuable, even if content is good. #eventprofs -6:12 PM May 14th, 2009
jarondo @samueljsmith If it is a Keynote, he/she had better have a relevant, customized presentation - not a "canned" one-size-fits-all #eventprofs -6:12 PM May 14th, 2009
thegrapegoddess Edutainment - love it! #eventprofs -6:12 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @thegrapegoddess Absolutely, I call it edutainment. If they can offer mix of motiation, humor & contnet, they are a winner. #eventprofs -6:11 PM May 14th, 2009
jarondo @samueljsmith Absolutely! If I just want humor, a comedian only has to be funny, showered, on time, and sober... #eventprofs -6:11 PM May 14th, 2009
smeepe @samueljsmith Absolutely. I think it depends on the audience, type of event, "entertainment level" etc. #eventprofs -6:11 PM May 14th, 2009
KenaSiu @thegrapegoddess Welcome to the chat! #eventprofs -6:11 PM May 14th, 2009
bpernerewski @Jeffhurt I definitely agree. I guess for me, personally, I'll take content every time. #eventprofs -6:10 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @jarondo Very good point. Samuel...which is it? I assumed by title that it was speaker either keynote or breakout. #eventprofs -6:10 PM May 14th, 2009
KenaSiu @samueljsmith Thanks = ) #eventprofs -6:10 PM May 14th, 2009
thegrapegoddess Thanks Jeff! Regarding speakers do you appreciate humor along with education/content? #eventprofs -6:10 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @KenaSiu IMO, In my opinion or IMHO, in my humble opinion #eventprofs -6:10 PM May 14th, 2009
samueljsmith @jarondo Great Question. Does your criteria differ depending on the situation? #eventprofs -6:10 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @bpernerewski I agree with @JEssicaLevin that U you need 2 focus on message U want 2 send & find speaker that has that content #eventprofs -6:09 PM May 14th, 2009
samueljsmith @KenaSiu IMO= in my opinion #eventprofs -6:09 PM May 14th, 2009
jarondo are we talking speaker as in Keynote? or Entertainment? or Panel? or just in general? #eventprofs -6:09 PM May 14th, 2009
samueljsmith @Jeffhurt Not me. I can't stand boring presentations. #eventprofs -6:09 PM May 14th, 2009
KenaSiu @Jeffhurt sorry, what is IMO? #eventprofs -6:09 PM May 14th, 2009
danzisko @Jeffhurt Yes. I can't even tell you how many preso. I have sat through that could have been so great if the speaker was good #eventprofs -6:09 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @thegrapegoddess Yeah, you made it. Everyone, welcome Severine to her first event tweet chat. #eventprofs -6:08 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @bpernerewski I think a speaker w/great content and poor delivery will fail. Who wants to sit through a boring preso. #eventprofs -6:08 PM May 14th, 2009
thegrapegoddess Hi there! #eventprofs -6:07 PM May 14th, 2009
jarondo Julie Anne Rondo, Events Manager at Dykema, a law firm (sorry I'm a little late) #eventprofs -6:07 PM May 14th, 2009
JessicaLevin I'm Jessica, Assn planner - tweeting live from a meeting. This is the ultimate multitask. #eventprofs -6:07 PM May 14th, 2009
danzisko I really want to make sure that the speaker is fun. I agree, delivery is the most important #eventprofs -6:07 PM May 14th, 2009
bpernerewski @Jeffhurt Curious why you think delivery is more important #eventprofs -6:07 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @MelyMello Like your new avatar/photo too. We'll miss you. Enjoy your offsite mtg. #eventprofs -6:06 PM May 14th, 2009
crlambert @MelyMello We'll miss you! #eventprofs -6:06 PM May 14th, 2009
JessicaLevin @samueljsmith First, define what you want the speaker's message to be and know your audience. #eventprofs -6:06 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @samueljsmith I focus on two primary things: their delivery style & their content. IMO, Delivery is most important. #eventprofs -6:05 PM May 14th, 2009
MelyMello Sorry guys - onsite today so can't attend. Great topics, so will check out the thread via the wiki later on. #eventprofs -6:05 PM May 14th, 2009
crlambert @Jeffhurt That's me glad to be alive, just got off helicopter! Thanks! #eventprofs -6:05 PM May 14th, 2009
SmartSource Travis from SmartSource Rentals - We rent Computer & AV Equipment all over U.S. & have 23 locations. I'm in NYC Branch #eventprofs -6:05 PM May 14th, 2009
samueljsmith {moderator} Thanks Everyone! The First Topic today is: "How do you select the right speaker for your event?" #eventprofs -6:04 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @crlambert Like your new avatar/photo Carla. #eventprofs -6:04 PM May 14th, 2009
crlambert Happy Thursday, Carla from Chicago. #eventprofs -6:04 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt Director Education & Events, national trade association, Dallas, TX #eventprofs -6:03 PM May 14th, 2009
danzisko I'm Dan. I work for Hospitality Inc in San Diego, CA #eventprofs -6:03 PM May 14th, 2009
samueljsmith {moderator} Please take a few minutes and introduce yourself: Name, Company and City. #eventprofs -6:03 PM May 14th, 2009
bpernerewski Hi, I'm Beth. I'm a wedding and event planner in CA. Morning all! #eventprofs -6:02 PM May 14th, 2009
SmartSource @samueljsmith Hi Samuel, Ready and looking forward to today's chat. Hello all #eventprofs -6:02 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt @samueljsmith Howdy from Dallas Texas during major thunderstorms. #eventprofs -6:02 PM May 14th, 2009
KenaSiu @samueljsmith I'm ready = ) Hi everyone, I'm Kena, the Mexican in Romania #eventprofs -6:02 PM May 14th, 2009
danzisko Hello all #eventprofs -6:02 PM May 14th, 2009
crlambert RT @Jeffhurt: The 10 TED Commandments Every Speaker Needs To Know & Follow by @timlonghurst http://ow.ly/6Niy #eventprofs -6:01 PM May 14th, 2009
samueljsmith {moderator} Welcome to the Thursday eventprofs Chat! I am Sam Smith from Switzerland. I will be your host today. RU Ready? #eventprofs -6:00 PM May 14th, 2009
samueljsmith RT @Jeffhurt: Sweet Spot of Presentation Nirvana: Top 2 Criteria For Choosing A Good Speaker #eventprofs http://ow.ly/6Niu -6:00 PM May 14th, 2009
Jeffhurt Sweet Spot of Presentation Nirvana: Top 2 Criteria For Choosing A Good Speaker #eventprofs http://ow.ly/6Niu -5:55 PM May 14th, 2009
ready2spark #eventprofs chat starting in 5 minutes. Moderated by the great @samueljsmith! -5:55 PM May 14th, 2009
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