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Archive May 20, 2010

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3:59 pm lyksumlikrish: Welcome to the chat everyone! I'm Jenise Fryatt of Icon Presentations AV in Palm Springs CA & I'll be moderating. #eventprofs
4:00 pm lyksumlikrish: (Moderator) Please introduce yourself and tell us what your favorite musical or play is. #eventprofs
4:00 pm lizkingevents: Glad to join today's #eventprofs chat! :)

4:01 pm MeetingsDiva: Terri Hardin, Wicked #eventprofs
4:01 pm lyksumlikrish: (Moderator) My favorite musical is "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" but the South Park musical comes close. #eventprofs
4:01 pm eventsforgood: Hi everyone! I'm Lindsey Rosenthal from Events For Good and my favorite musical is Avenue Q. Or Twelfth Night. #eventprofs
4:02 pm Mizcity: Finally able to jump on an #eventprofs chat (its been a while). Pls ignore me or join me in convo til 1PM EST but dont unfollow! #eventprofs
4:02 pm MeetingsDiva: Terri Hardin, Wicked #eventprofs #eventprofs
4:02 pm asifmirza: #eventprofs, thought I'd pitch in before i disappear, my favourite, is West Side Story, still a classic by today's standards!
4:02 pm lyksumlikrish: @MeetingsDiva Welcome Terri! So glad you're here. I never did get to see Wicked. #eventprofs
 
4:02 pm joyce_ma: Hi Jenise (and everyone)! Joyce from @showmakers here, fav is Phantom of the Opera (classic). #eventprofs
4:02 pm mcmagtweet: Sally Braley, Meetings & Conventions magazine. Contact! was the most wonderful spectacle I've seen on Broadway. #eventprofs
4:02 pm sallbee: Sally Braley, Meetings & Conventions magazine. Contact! was the most wonderful spectacle I've seen on Broadway. #eventprofs
 
4:03 pm Mizcity: I'm Christina, freelance planner from NYC. I love both Rent and Wicked :) #eventprofs
4:03 pm lyksumlikrish: @eventsforgood Welcome Lindsay!! Great to see you! I really need to see Avenue Q I've heard great things! #eventprofs
 
4:03 pm MeetingsDiva: Florida took me. #eventprofs
4:03 pm smartmeetings: Most of the team is at the @ambusinessmedia conference today at @FSsanfrancisco. Looking forward to great discussions! #eventprofs #media
4:03 pm lyksumlikrish: @Mizcity Welcome Christina! So glad you are here! #eventprofs
4:03 pm ZeristaSoftware: Hi john from Zerista in Denver. #eventprofs
4:03 pm ASegar: Hi Jenise! Adrian Segar, Conferences That Work, Sam Shepard's "The Tooth of Crime" #eventprofs
4:04 pm michaelnewhouse: Michael Newhouse here from WCN Group. Rent. #eventprofs
4:04 pm AKthe5th: Dear #eventprofs I'm going to watch whats going on and try to chime in if i can! #ChatVoyer #Badboyforlife #MizcityScaresMe
4:04 pm Mizcity: @lyksumlikrish Thanks Jenise- unfortunately it's been a while :/ #eventprofs
4:04 pm AttendInteract: Dawn Norris here, Chicago is my favorite musical is Chicago! #eventprofs
4:04 pm Bannersonaroll: Favorite musical has to be Mamma Mia #eventprofs
4:04 pm lyksumlikrish: @asifmirza LOVE westside story. Welcome Asif! #eventprofs
4:05 pm Mizcity: @AKthe5th haha, stop giving me a bad rep! #sillyeskimo #eventprofs
4:05 pm SpoTweetDeals: Ben from Spokane CVB favorite musical Fiddler on the Roof! #eventprofs
4:05 pm lizkingevents: @joyce_ma Hey Joyce! Great to see you in the #eventprofs chat!
4:05 pm lyksumlikrish: @joyce_ma Welcome Joyce - love that show #eventprofs
4:05 pm eventsforgood: @lyksumlikrish Avenue Q is a fantastic show. I have seen it twice and have laughed the entire way through it each time! #eventprofs
 
 
4:05 pm lyksumlikrish: @ASegar Sam Shepherd rocks!! #eventprofs
4:06 pm joyce_ma: @lizkingevents Hi Liz! Same to you! Hope you've been well. #eventprofs
4:06 pm eventsforgood: @asifmirza Hi Asif!! Is this your first chat?! #eventprofs
4:06 pm lyksumlikrish: @ZeristaSoftware Welcome John! #eventprofs
4:06 pm justsasch: Sascha Jarrard, Rent or Cabaret can't decide...#eventprofs
 
4:06 pm lyksumlikrish: @SpoTweetDeals Welcome Ben! I played Grandma Tzeitle in Fiddler once. A FUN show! #eventprofs
 
 
4:07 pm eventsforgood: @ASegar Hi Adrian! How are you? #eventprofs
4:07 pm tracibrowne: Hi all...Traci Browne, Red Cedar Marketing, don't know what the questions is but sounds like broadway? #eventprofs
4:07 pm planetplanitbiz: Hi Jenise - sorry to be late. I Like phantom of the opera as my fave #eventprofs
4:07 pm lyksumlikrish: @justsasch Welcome Sascha! Both awesome shows. :) #eventprofs
4:07 pm eventsforgood: I can totally see it!! RT @lyksumlikrish: I played Grandma Tzeitle in Fiddler once. A FUN show! #eventprofs
 
4:08 pm lyksumlikrish: @tracibrowne Hey, I'm moderating. Had to throw in some theatre! What's ur fave musical or play? #eventprofs
4:08 pm ASegar: Glad you share my obscure "like" RT @lyksumlikrish: @ASegar Sam Shepherd rocks!! #eventprofs
4:08 pm lyksumlikrish: @planetplanitbiz Welcome Paul! Great to have you here!! #eventprofs
4:08 pm ASegar: @eventsforgood I am well, even if it isn't your birthday. You? #eventprofs
 
 
4:09 pm Mizcity: Lots of new faces in the chat- love it! #eventprofs
4:09 pm lizkingevents: While we're all here, it looks like the #eventprofs chat needs moderators for future chats. Pls sign up (I will too!) http://ht.ly/1NHjs
4:09 pm tracibrowne: @lyksumlikrish I'm one of those I hate musicals people...but did enjoy the producers #eventprofs
4:09 pm eventsforgood: @ASegar Same here! Even though it's not my birthday... #eventprofs
4:10 pm lyksumlikrish: First topic today is "Promoting our industry" - How do we address the negative publicity "events" seem to face these days? #eventprofs
4:10 pm AKthe5th: RT @Mizcity: Lots of new faces in the chat- love it! #eventprofs
4:10 pm lizkingevents: I love it too! RT @Mizcity: Lots of new faces in the chat- love it! #eventprofs
4:10 pm tracibrowne: RT @lizkingevents: it looks like the #eventprofs chat needs moderators for future chats. Pls sign up http://ht.ly/1NHjs #eventprofs
 
4:10 pm eventgenuity: RT @fastcompany: When is project planning a hindrance 2 biz? When it's at expense of real engagement. http://su.pr/2gxpWh #eventprofs #mpi
4:10 pm kimgeralds: @lyksumlikrish Hi Jenise. Checking for #eventprofs chat. What's the subject?
4:10 pm GoGreenDisplays: Convention Attendance, Room Rates Up for Vegas in March http://bit.ly/9wFFZJ #eventprofs
4:11 pm Mizcity: Jenise - what type of negative publicity are we addressing specifically? #eventprofs
 
4:11 pm lyksumlikrish: @kimgeralds Hi Kim! Welcome! First topic is "Promoting our industry" second topic is "social media timesavers" #eventprofs
4:11 pm eventsforgood: RT @lyksumlikrish: 1st topic is "Promoting our industry" - How do we address the negative publicity "events" face these days? #eventprofs
4:11 pm justsasch: @lyksumlikrish Thanks! I have not ever seen Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, I bet it is hilarious. #eventprofs
4:11 pm tracibrowne: Q1 We can make our conferences and events worthwhile to attend...focus on the attendee rather than the money #eventprofs
4:12 pm lyksumlikrish: @Mizcity AIG effect - "events are a luxury" etc. #eventprofs
4:12 pm eventgenuity: RT @gactv: GAC?s Flood Benefit Concert Raises $1.8 Million, Re-Airs May 20 http://bit.ly/9SJWzw #mpi #eventprofs #pcma #asae
4:13 pm MeetingsDiva: @eventsforgood I think the 1st thing is to adopt a more global respoonse. it's not just r industry being affected #eventprofs #eventprofs
4:13 pm tracibrowne: I hate to say it but I think there is a lot of truth to the "AIG effect" there are a lot of boondoggles out there. #eventprofs
4:13 pm lyksumlikrish: @tracibrowne True, but if we aren't getting the word out, we are still vulnerable to another AIG fiasco. #eventprofs
4:13 pm planetplanitbiz: show the econonic value where possible #eventprofs
4:14 pm MeetingsDiva: @lyksumlikrish AIG was wrong for so many reasons #eventprofs #eventprofs
4:14 pm Mizcity: @lyksumlikrish we can go with #eventprofs Bingo terms- show ROI, transparency with spending, etc. #eventprofs
4:14 pm tracibrowne: also this is not a new issue...it's keeps popping up every couple years for ages #eventprofs
4:14 pm eventsforgood: We need to work together like @MeetingsDiva said, and we also need to show how our industry makes a difference monetarily. #eventprofs
4:14 pm lyksumlikrish: @tracibrowne I agree. But that's why we need to promote the events that really show ROI - do good. #eventprofs
4:14 pm Bannersonaroll: Q1 Great point @tracibrowne. Your attendee's experience should be high on the priority list #eventprofs
4:14 pm joyce_ma: show focus on purpose (charity, education etc) of event for attendees - avoid lavish decor #eventprofs
4:15 pm ASegar: We need to talk up the fact that _most_ events are educational & networking opportunities rather than reward-oriented #eventprofs
4:15 pm MeetingsDiva: @eventsforgood def, & transparency is key #eventprofs
4:15 pm joyce_ma: RT @ASegar: We need to talk up the fact that_most_events are educational & networking opportunities rather than reward-oriented #eventprofs
4:15 pm lizkingevents: We should focus on the quality and remind ppl that responsible events are possible #eventprofs
4:15 pm lyksumlikrish: @eventsforgood I TOTALLY agree. But I think we get too busy and lose the motivation to prove our industry's worth. #eventprofs
4:15 pm SpoTweetDeals: As a destination we have presented numerous times explaining the economic impact we can bring. To our Board etc. #eventprofs
4:16 pm MeetingsDiva: how bout a game? 6 degrees of separation from a meeting attendee? #eventprofs
4:16 pm tracibrowne: I think we R promoting them wrong...we always talk abt what meeting does 4 local economy not what it does 4 the group havng mtg #eventprofs
 
4:16 pm justinlocke: but isn't part of the appeal the fact that it's a tax deductible party-hardy trip to a fun locale? #eventprofs
4:16 pm lyksumlikrish: @ASegar I agree. I think the fact that "events" drive the economy, biz, is indisputable - we just forget to put it out there. #eventprofs
4:17 pm lyksumlikrish: Yes! RT @SpoTweetDeals: we have presented numerous times explaining the economic impact we can bring. To our Board etc. #eventprofs
4:17 pm eventsforgood: We also need to remind those folks how many people work in our industry - how much unemployment there would be w/o tourism. #eventprofs
 
4:17 pm lyksumlikrish: LOVE IT!! RT @MeetingsDiva: how bout a game? 6 degrees of separation from a meeting attendee? #eventprofs
4:17 pm kimgeralds: Here's the latest AMEX survey - showing increase in biz travel #eventprofs http://ht.ly/1NHAh
4:17 pm ASegar: @justinlocke Ooh, Justin, trying to stir up trouble? #eventprofs
4:18 pm The180Group: I think any negative publicity is based on industry, which we cant control. Tech can have huge events, financial cannot #eventprofs
4:18 pm Bannersonaroll: Your environment helps to set the mood for the event. Banners and signage can help. http://bannersonaroll.com/ #eventprofs
4:18 pm lyksumlikrish: @tracibrowne We need to do both. If we don't focus on how events benefit economy, we don't engage the public that we need. #eventprofs
4:19 pm tracibrowne: @justinlocke is right...we never have our meetings in boring places..there is nothing wrong w/that either but we have 2 show ROI #eventprofs
4:19 pm eventsforgood: @justinlocke Hi Justin! Nice to see you! I always welcome your comic relief... #eventprofs
4:19 pm Mizcity: @The180Group I disagree. I think financial CAN have huge events, they just have to be for the right reasons & in control of $$ #eventprofs
4:19 pm justinlocke: RT @ASegar: @justinlocke Ooh, Justin, trying to stir up trouble? #eventprofs 'tis my purpose in life :-)
4:20 pm tracibrowne: @lyksumlikrish I agree, we should do both...but I don't see anything but local economy numbers put out there #eventprofs
4:20 pm planetplanitbiz: we have same issues of promoting our ind in UK - challenge always seems 2 B making politicians understand & always will B #eventprofs
4:20 pm MeetingsDiva: @lyksumlikrish can we play now? #eventprofs
4:20 pm ericlukazewski: Good afternoon #eventprofs! Sorry I'm late!
4:20 pm ASegar: Not so much size but extravagance? RT @The180Group: -ve publicity based on industry...Tech can have huge events, financial can't #eventprofs
4:20 pm tracibrowne: Hi Eric! #eventprofs
4:20 pm lyksumlikrish: @The180Group Could you elaborate on what you say we can't control? #eventprofs
4:21 pm joyce_ma: Once u show the rewards & able to create a function under budget, I find most clients realize the benefits of events & F2F. #eventprofs
4:21 pm The180Group: @ASegar correct, thanks for the clarification #eventprofs
4:21 pm tracibrowne: Let's just say it...it's the media's fault! #eventprofs
4:21 pm SusanRadojevic: RT @ppphillips: Three phases to Portfolio Management: discovery, implementation, sustainability #mpi #eventprofs
4:21 pm michaelnewhouse: @ericlukazewski Good morning Eric #eventprofs
4:21 pm Bannersonaroll: Currently planning an event? Mention you heard about us on Twitter and you'll get a deal http://bannersonaroll.com/ #eventprofs
4:21 pm eventsforgood: I think it also needs to start with us - more responsible spending, more giving back, & less in the news for S&M clubs... #eventprofs
4:21 pm ASegar: Would be a lot <6 degrees with this group (actually, any group I think)! RT @MeetingsDiva: @lyksumlikrish can we play now? #eventprofs
4:21 pm sallbee: Which ROI statistic is most affective for supporting your events? How many events each year do you measure? #eventprofs
4:21 pm mcmagtweet: Which ROI statistic is most affective for supporting your events? How many events each year do you measure? #eventprofs
4:22 pm ericlukazewski: El nino too RT @tracibrowne: Lets just say it...its the medias fault! #eventprofs
4:22 pm Mizcity: @tracibrowne LOL. Blame default is always the media :P #eventprofs
4:22 pm The180Group: We cannot control individual industry politics and regulations. Tech companies can spend millions, where Finance cannot. #eventprofs
4:22 pm lyksumlikrish: @MeetingsDiva Yes!! Let's do it! I think we should make it an online game. :) #eventprofs
4:22 pm ericlukazewski: @michaelnewhouse Hey Michael! How are you? #eventprofs
4:22 pm MeetingsDiva: @tracibrowne I'm the media! but u may b right ;-( #eventprofs
4:22 pm lyksumlikrish: @ericlukazewski Welcome Eric!! #eventprofs
4:23 pm ericlukazewski: @lyksumlikrish Thanks Jenise! Very excited to see you moderating today #eventprofs
4:23 pm justinlocke: well taking a cue from @dmscott, "features" are just one aspect of mkting. how are we engaging customers? #eventprofs
4:23 pm The180Group: Tech events hav positive stigma, financial events do not, etc. etc. etc. #eventprofs
4:23 pm lyksumlikrish: Ha! RT @eventsforgood needs to start with us - more responsible spending, more giving back, & less in the news for S&M clubs... #eventprofs
4:23 pm joyce_ma: @tracibrowne the media + terrorism + sars, really all took a toll on tourism/events. #eventprofs
 
4:24 pm tracibrowne: I think it's our fault because when media brings up a story we have no good answer #eventprofs
4:24 pm Mizcity: RT @eventsforgood needs to start with us - more responsible spending, more giving back, & less in the news for S&M clubs... #eventprofs
4:24 pm MeetingsDiva: @The180Group Financial can have positive effect, depends on how they handle things. More voluntourism, say. #eventprofs
4:24 pm Mizcity: @tracibrowne do you think it's the associations role to provide answers on our industry's behalf? #eventprofs
4:25 pm tracibrowne: Oh great...there goes my next event...RT @lyksumlikrish: Ha! RT @eventsforgood ...less in the news for S&M clubs... #eventprofs
4:25 pm lyksumlikrish: @tracibrowne I think we don't have a concerted PR effort out there. Or am I just not seeing it? #eventprofs
4:25 pm ASegar: @tracibrowne Luckily, the mud tends to stick largely to the company/organization involved, not the events industry as a whole #eventprofs
4:25 pm The180Group: I think the problem is lack of voice, not lack of answers. Anyone of us could justify our events. #eventprofs
4:25 pm tracibrowne: @Mizcity depends on what you mean by association...the assoc. producing the event or assoc. like IAEE? #eventprofs
4:25 pm kimgeralds: @The180Group we're finding that tech is being more focused on content and less on the "boondoggle' aspect of events IMHO. #eventprofs
4:25 pm eventsforgood: Part of the problem is that our industry is too segmented, too broad, too new. Where is this PR effort going to come from? CIC? #eventprofs
4:26 pm eventsforgood: Yes! Lack of UNIFIED voice. RT @The180Group: I think the problem is lack of voice, not lack of answers. #eventprofs
4:26 pm tracibrowne: Actually it does stick RT @ASegar: @tracibrowne Luckily, the mud tends to stick largely to the company/organization involved,... #eventprofs
4:26 pm lyksumlikrish: @The180Group I think you are right. Other industry's do a great job of promoting themselves. I don't think we do enough. #eventprofs
4:26 pm joyce_ma: RT @eventsforgood: Part of the problem is that our industry is too segmented, too broad, too new. #eventprofs
4:26 pm MeetingsDiva: I live in Palm Springs (1), which is GLBT-friendly (2), and attracts a sizeable crowd for the Dinah Shore Shore weekend (3). #eventprofs
 
4:27 pm Mizcity: @tracibrowne I mean the industry associations (ISES, MPI, IAEE, etc). We need a spokesperson/people for the industry. #eventprofs
4:27 pm The180Group: @MeetingsDiva The tech v. financial was just used as an example to illustrate different standards #eventprofs
4:27 pm MeetingsDiva: I made it in 3 degrees! #eventprofs
4:27 pm eventsforgood: @tracibrowne Oops! Did I just eliminate the S&M club from #EC10 East? #eventprofs
4:27 pm tracibrowne: If you cannot explain to the media why your event is important then you deserve to be front page news #eventprofs
4:27 pm planetplanitbiz: @eventsforgood - The CIC is made up of around 30 plus assns so that is not going 2 B an easy call for a unified voice #eventprofs
4:27 pm lyksumlikrish: I agree! RT @Mizcity: @tracibrowne We need a spokesperson/people for the industry. #eventprofs
4:28 pm MeetingsDiva: @The180Group degrees standards call for diff solutions #eventprofs
 
4:28 pm eventsforgood: Agreed! RT @Mizcity: I mean the industry associations (ISES, MPI, IAEE, etc). We need a spokesperson/people for the industry. #eventprofs
4:28 pm MeetingsDiva: @tracibrowne roger that #eventprofs
4:28 pm justinlocke: voice of industry: that's not mpi? or am i saying something wrong? #eventprofs
4:28 pm Mizcity: @MeetingsDiva @180Group tech also does a great job of utilizing lowbudget event solutions like unconferences & focus on content #eventprofs
4:29 pm tracibrowne: @Mizcity I think the individual meetings need to do it. The assoc. are not seen as credible source when they say it. #eventprofs
4:29 pm ASegar: @tracibrowne I think AIG/Repub party took most of the heat. But sure, there's some effect on event attendance perception #eventprofs
4:29 pm eventsforgood: True but they are the largest consortium to date. RT @planetplanitbiz: The CIC is not going 2 B an easy call for a unified voice #eventprofs
4:29 pm MeetingsDiva: @Mizcity true. could financial adapt? #eventprofs
4:29 pm Mizcity: @justinlocke MPI covers meeting planners butthere are lots of associations #eventprofs
4:29 pm eventsforgood: MPI doesn't cover suppliers, etc. RT @justinlocke: voice of industry: thats not mpi? or am i saying something wrong? #eventprofs
4:29 pm lyksumlikrish: Lots of groups, I'm findingRT @justinlocke: voice of industry: thats not mpi? or am i saying something wrong? #eventprofs
4:30 pm ASegar: <thinks twice about helping w/event> :-) RT @eventsforgood: @tracibrowne Oops! Did I just eliminate the S&M club from #EC10 East #eventprofs
4:30 pm MeetingsDiva: @eventsforgood 4 better or worse, we have no ONE voice #eventprofs
4:30 pm Mizcity: @MeetingsDiva logistically yes. should they, yes. will they want to? not so sure about that. #eventprofs
4:30 pm planetplanitbiz: @eventsforgood - Agreed they R but the decision making process takes so long - #eventprofs
4:30 pm tracibrowne: The meeting industry saying meetings are important is like McDonalds saying we need to eat more fast food... #eventprofs
4:31 pm Mizcity: Agreed & thats part of the issue. RT @MeetingsDiva: @eventsforgood 4 better or worse, we have no ONE voice #eventprofs
4:31 pm ASegar: As we've discussed before it's hard to defend against -ve publicity when you're not the org that created it. #eventprofs
4:31 pm planetplanitbiz: RT @tracibrowne: The meeting industry saying meetings are important is like McDonalds saying we need to eat more fast food... #eventprofs
4:31 pm lyksumlikrish: @MeetingsDiva For worse, I think. We at least need a few voices out there speaking up and on the same page. #eventprofs
4:31 pm AttendInteract: @tracibrowne @Mizcity how do you feel about ASAE for association representation? #eventprofs
4:31 pm tracibrowne: it was my entire plan :-) RT @eventsforgood: @tracibrowne Oops! Did I just eliminate the S&M club from #EC10 East #eventprofs
4:31 pm eventsforgood: Maybe WE should consider becoming the ONE voice. Who's up for it? #eventprofs
4:32 pm michaelnewhouse: RT @tracibrowne: The meeting industry saying meetings are important is like McDonalds saying we need to eat more fast food... #eventprofs
4:32 pm lyksumlikrish: @tracibrowne True, but the meetings industry showing a willingness to review and justify itself will be taken seriously. #eventprofs
4:32 pm eventsforgood: Yes! RT @tracibrowne: The meeting industry saying meetings are important is like McDonalds saying we need to eat more fast food. #eventprofs
4:32 pm planetplanitbiz: RT @eventsforgood: Maybe WE should consider becoming the ONE voice. Who's up for it? #eventprofs (Absolutely)
4:33 pm justinlocke: RT @eventsforgood: Maybe WE should consider becoming the ONE voice. Who's up for it? #eventprofs i vote for lindsey.
4:33 pm eventsforgood: Agreed! RT @lyksumlikrish: The meetings industry showing a willingness to review and justify itself will be taken seriously. #eventprofs
4:33 pm ASegar: Hmmm, the official Tweeter for the events industry? RT @eventsforgood: Maybe WE should consider becoming the 1 voice. #eventprofs
4:33 pm lyksumlikrish: @eventsforgood I think we should be talking about this a lot more. And, yes, maybe we should start speaking out as a unit. #eventprofs
4:33 pm andrewsmith127: Great point, but if McD's had data to back up their claim... RT @tracibrowne: The meeting industry saying meetings are import... #eventprofs
 
4:34 pm tracibrowne: Let's face it...I can find video that looks bad if I take my flip cam to any meeting out there...it's how we react that matters #eventprofs
4:34 pm eventsforgood: Haha! RT @justinlocke: RT @eventsforgood: Maybe WE should consider becoming the ONE voice. Who's up for it? (i vote for lindsey) #eventprofs
4:34 pm eventsforgood: @ASegar @justinlocke Oops, didn't really think that I was advocating this job for myself... ummm... #eventprofs
 
4:35 pm lyksumlikrish: Hey all - we are at the halfway point, but if you all would like to continue on this topic, we cd do SM timesavers another time #eventprofs
 
4:35 pm tracibrowne: @andrewsmith127 I don't trust industry data...I trust attendee data...it's basic sales and marketing...testimonials have weight #eventprofs
 
4:36 pm Mizcity: @AttendInteract I suppose that could be a solution but is ASAE made up of event planners? i think you need someone close to home #eventprofs
4:36 pm ASegar: 1 strategy would be a campaign asking "think of all the people you know who attend events every year" + RL examples #eventprofs
 
4:37 pm eventsforgood: RT @lyksumlikrish: We are at the halfway point, but if you would like to continue on this topic, we cd do SM timesavers later #eventprofs
4:37 pm AttendInteract: @Mizcity agree..it is for all association staff, but does include the planners #eventprofs
4:37 pm tracibrowne: @andrewsmith127 but do agree that data...good relevant data is crucial #eventprofs
4:38 pm lyksumlikrish: Does anyone REALLY really need to talk about SM timesavers today? I will sign up and we can do it another time. #eventprofs
4:38 pm andrewsmith127: @tracibrowne Testimonials have as much weight as the person providing the testimonial. Need credible people from outside the... #eventprofs
4:38 pm ASegar: I'd like to hear about SM timesavers (but not S&M timesavers) #eventprofs
4:39 pm Mizcity: @lyksumlikrish thats fine- lets keep rolling with this topic! #eventprofs
 
4:39 pm AttendInteract: that made me LOL! RT @ASegar: Id like to hear about SM timesavers (but not S&M timesavers) #eventprofs
4:39 pm ericlukazewski: @lyksumlikrish I'd love to talk about it, but I can wait too! #eventprofs
4:39 pm ASegar: That's fine w/me too RT @Mizcity: @lyksumlikrish thats fine- lets keep rolling with this topic! #eventprofs
4:39 pm andrewsmith127: @tracibrowne ... industry that are willing to provide testimonials. Relevant data is available, just have to find it and comm. #eventprofs
4:39 pm eventsforgood: Why not? That takes time too... RT @ASegar: Id like to hear about SM timesavers (but not S&M timesavers) #eventprofs
 
4:40 pm lyksumlikrish: @ASegar @ericlukazewski I promise, I will sign up to moderate a chat SOLELY on SM (not s&m!) timesavers SOON! #eventprofs
4:40 pm tracibrowne: Yes! RT @andrewsmith127: Testimonials have as much weight as th person providng th testimonial Need credible people from outside #eventprofs
4:40 pm lyksumlikrish: What is the one the most effective thing we can do to promote our industry to the general public? #eventprofs
4:41 pm ASegar: @andrewsmith127 Yes, testimonials like "Conference X was vital in growing industry Y from nothing to ..." #eventprofs
4:41 pm Mizcity: @lyksumlikrish now Im curious what S&M timesavers (as well as SM timesavers) would actually be... :P #eventprofs
4:41 pm justinlocke: you mean, like quick release handcuffs? #eventprofs
4:42 pm lyksumlikrish: RT @ASegar: @andrewsmith127 Yes, testimonials like "Conference X was vital in growing industry Y from nothing to ..." #eventprofs
4:42 pm tracibrowne: don't go straight into denial when you get caught...RT @lyksumlikrish: What is the one the most effective thing... #eventprofs
4:42 pm andrewsmith127: @ASegar Precisely... with that testimonial and the data to back up that claim, that can be very powerful. #eventprofs
4:42 pm eventsforgood: Yay! RT @lyksumlikrish: @ASegar @ericlukazewski I promise, I will sign up to moderate a chat SOLELY on SM (not s&m!) timesavers! #eventprofs
4:42 pm ASegar: @eventsforgood Let's discuss timesaving issues more at #ec10 east :-) #eventprofs
 
 
4:42 pm BrentDance: RT @Bannersonaroll: Q1 Great point @tracibrowne. Your attendee's experience should be high on the priority list #eventprofs
 
4:42 pm eventsforgood: RT @lyksumlikrish: What is the one the most effective thing we can do to promote our industry to the general public? #eventprofs
4:42 pm lyksumlikrish: (sigh) RT @justinlocke: you mean, like quick release handcuffs? #eventprofs
4:42 pm Mizcity: @justinlocke I suppose that would be a good example :) #eventprofs
4:42 pm tracibrowne: Admit crazy things happen and then go straight into what the event's goals and objectives are and how you are meeting them #eventprofs
 
4:43 pm eventsforgood: Hahahah! RT @lyksumlikrish: (sigh) RT @justinlocke: you mean, like quick release handcuffs? #eventprofs
4:43 pm Mizcity: @ASegar @eventsforgood when/where is #EC10East occuring? #eventprofs
4:43 pm lyksumlikrish: RT @tracibrowne: dont go straight into denial when you get caught...RT @lyksumlikrish: What is the one the most effective thing. #eventprofs
 
4:43 pm ASegar: A man who understands - lol RT @justinlocke: you mean, like quick release handcuffs? #eventprofs
4:44 pm tracibrowne: don't know yet...wanna be on the planning committee? RT @Mizcity: @ASegar @eventsforgood when/where is #EC10East occuring? #eventprofs
4:44 pm ASegar: @tracibrowne is point person on this RT @Mizcity: @ASegar @eventsforgood when/where is #EC10East occuring? #eventprofs
4:44 pm lyksumlikrish: RT @tracibrowne: Admit crazy things happen, go straight into what events goals and objectives are and how you are meeting them #eventprofs
4:45 pm tracibrowne: Your event must has a spokesperson who knows how to deal with media and is prepared for anything #eventprofs
4:45 pm Mizcity: @tracibrowne Im a cochair for @EventCamp Chicago so Ive got a bit on my plate at the moment but have some others interested:) #eventprofs
4:45 pm justinlocke: I KNEW i joiined this group for a reason. #eventprofs
4:45 pm eventsforgood: I want to be on it! RT @tracibrowne: dont know yet...wanna be on the planning committee? RT @Mizcity: when/where is #EC10East? #eventprofs
4:45 pm lyksumlikrish: Honestly, I would really love to see news releases that get into mainstream media, on how events help biz, economy. #eventprofs
4:45 pm tracibrowne: Have a plan in place with your sponsors too...don't want them caught off-guard #eventprofs
4:46 pm Mizcity: @justinlocke well, knowing how to party is our jobs :P #eventprofs
4:46 pm lyksumlikrish: RT @tracibrowne: Your event must has a spokesperson who knows how to deal with media and is prepared for anything #eventprofs
4:46 pm tracibrowne: RT @Mizcity: @justinlocke well, knowing how to party is our jobs :P #eventprofs
 
4:46 pm Mizcity: @lyksumlikrish do you think that person be Event Director of a PR person specifically? #eventprofs
4:46 pm lyksumlikrish: How about a seminar Traci? RT @tracibrowne: Have a plan in place with your sponsors too...dont want them caught off-guard #eventprofs
4:47 pm tracibrowne: I have video from EC10 that would shut down the meetings industry if it ever got out ;-) #eventprofs
4:47 pm tracibrowne: It's very needed RT @lyksumlikrish: How about a seminar Traci? RT @tracibrowne: Have a plan in place with your sponsors too... #eventprofs
4:47 pm eventsforgood: Time to share!! RT @tracibrowne: I have video from EC10 that would shut down the meetings industry if it ever got out ;-) #eventprofs
4:47 pm ASegar: RL stories wld b most effective RT @lyksumlikrish: ...love 2 c news releases that get into media on how events hlp biz, economy. #eventprofs
4:48 pm eventsforgood: I think we have officially gone off topic... sorry Jenise! #eventprofs
4:48 pm Mizcity: Of @mikemcallen isn't it? RT @tracibrowne: I have video from EC10 that would shut down the mtgs industry if it ever got out ;-) #eventprofs
4:48 pm andrewsmith127: Need some good, dedicated PR folks for that RT @lyksumlikrish: Hnstly, I wld luv to see news releases gt nto mnstrm media... #eventprofs
4:48 pm lyksumlikrish: @eventsforgood I'd be right there with you if I wasn't moderating! lol #eventprofs
 
4:48 pm tracibrowne: @andrewsmith127 do you think it's lack of people/training or lack of good solid evidence? #eventprofs
4:49 pm justinlocke: RT @tracibrowne: have vid from EC10 that would shut down the industry if it ever got out ;-) #eventprofs either that or double yr business
4:49 pm ASegar: @tracibrowne No! Not the blue buffalo hats! Anything but that! #eventprofs
4:49 pm lyksumlikrish: @andrewsmith127 must all agree 2 need first and then work on getting out a unified message. Dn't forget when things r better. #eventprofs
4:50 pm justinlocke: help us, jenise #eventprofs
4:50 pm eventsforgood: In all seriousness, is there a group that can be formed/approached to provide a more unified voice for the industry? #eventprofs
4:50 pm Mizcity: @ASegar I still have my lovely blue furry hat :) cc @tracibrowne #eventprofs
4:50 pm lyksumlikrish: @justinlocke Justin, I'm putting you in the corner. You are DISRUPTING the class again!! #eventprofs
4:50 pm andrewsmith127: @tracibrowne I think the evidence is there. Not sure if the "unified voice" is an issue, or a lack of effort. #eventprofs
4:51 pm lyksumlikrish: RT @eventsforgood: Is there a group that can be formed/approached to provide a more unified voice for the industry? #eventprofs
4:51 pm tracibrowne: We have this...they are just not saying the right things RT @eventsforgood: is there a group that can be formed/approached... #eventprofs
4:51 pm lyksumlikrish: @andrewsmith127 I think we start to get organized when things go bad, & then forget when things get good again. #eventprofs
4:51 pm eventsforgood: As always! RT @lyksumlikrish: @justinlocke Justin, Im putting you in the corner. You are DISRUPTING the class again!! #eventprofs
4:52 pm ASegar: I think the inappropriate behavior of a few orgs reflects those orgs dysfunction/out-of-touchness, not the industry as a whole #eventprofs
4:52 pm eventsforgood: We do? RT @tracibrowne: We have this...they are just not saying the right things #eventprofs
4:52 pm justinlocke: @lyksumlikrish lol sorry i am punchy from 2 hrs sleep. #eventprofs
4:52 pm SpoTweetDeals: Has anyone done a campaign like Meetings Mean Business? Or has something like that been brought up? #eventprofs
4:52 pm kimgeralds: @lyksumlikrish re the news releases - isn't this the role that #MPI and the #CLC should be taking? #eventprofs
4:52 pm andrewsmith127: Great point !!RT @lyksumlikrish: @andrewsmith127 I think we get organized when things go bad & then forget when things get good #eventprofs
4:52 pm tracibrowne: I'm still not convinced it is not the responsibility of the organization holding the meeting...not an meeting industry thing #eventprofs
 
4:53 pm lyksumlikrish: @ASegar Yes, but because it's the public's perception of the whole industry, the whole industry suffers. #eventprofs
4:53 pm ASegar: @Mizcity But do you ever wear your lovely blue hat in public? #eventprofs
4:53 pm tracibrowne: @eventsforgood yeah, IAEE and MPI are always issuing statements everytime a meeting goes bad or Obama slams a meeting/city #eventprofs
4:54 pm andrewsmith127: How bout both? RT @tracibrowne: Im still not convinced it is not the responsibility of the organization holding the meeting... #eventprofs
4:54 pm lyksumlikrish: @kimgeralds I think it should be, but I think they don't focus on it as much as it's needed. #eventprofs
4:54 pm Mizcity: @ASegar Im saving it for a special occasion...like my wedding :P #eventprofs
4:54 pm ASegar: @lyksumlikrish Sorry, I am punchy and I _had_ enough sleep #eventprofs
4:54 pm tracibrowne: @andrewsmith127 just about to say...or better yet both #eventprofs
4:55 pm andrewsmith127: @tracibrowne Coming just from the org holding the meeting could appear to be a big self-serving. #eventprofs
4:55 pm kimgeralds: @tracibrowne I hear what you are saying, but PR depts are reluctant to issue releases regarding meetings. Must be "newsworthy" ..#eventprofs
4:55 pm Mizcity: @tracibrowne I absolutely think its both. You need it on a "organization (individual) and "national (collective)" level. #eventprofs
 
4:55 pm kimgeralds: exactly RT @andrewsmith127: @tracibrowne Coming just from the org holding the meeting could appear to be a big self-serving. #eventprofs
4:56 pm EventGeek: RT @EliteMeetings: More Travel to Meetings, CFOs Say http://bit.ly/bCTUF8 #elitemtgs #eventprofs #MPI #PCMA
4:56 pm tracibrowne: @andrewsmith127 you are right...and data and fact and focusing on the positive instead of defending the negative would help #eventprofs
4:56 pm lyksumlikrish: Ok all, we are 5 minutes away from the end of the chat. What do you think we #eventprofs can do about promoting our industry? #eventprofs
 
4:57 pm eventsforgood: But not as one voice... RT @tracibrowne: IAEE & MPI always issuing statemnts when meeting goes bad or Obama slams a meeting/city #eventprofs
4:57 pm michaelnewhouse: Need to run, interesting discussion as always. Here me speak at @BrightTALK SMB Marketing Summit http://bit.ly/asqpPQ #eventprofs
4:57 pm tracibrowne: @kimgeralds I meant when the shit hits the fan...then it's their responsibility to get involved. #eventprofs
4:57 pm andrewsmith127: @tracibrowne Just hit the nail on the head... good PR there #eventprofs
4:57 pm lyksumlikrish: @kimgeralds Good news is printed. When studies come out, that's news. #eventprofs
4:57 pm Mizcity: We need ppl campaigning for the industry, need to do more research and provide evidence based information. #eventprofs
4:58 pm eventsforgood: Continue conversations like this. RT @lyksumlikrish: What do you think we #eventprofs can do about promoting our industry? #eventprofs
4:58 pm tracibrowne: I'm going to personally stop dancing on the bars at meetings...that should help the industry somewhat...one less story to tell.. #eventprofs
4:58 pm lyksumlikrish: @michaelnewhouse Thanks so much for participating Michael. Have a great day! #eventprofs
4:58 pm lyksumlikrish: YES!! RT @Mizcity: We need ppl campaigning for the industry, need to do more research and provide evidence based information. #eventprofs
4:58 pm justinlocke: one answer is to consistently lobby people in power about benefits when and where you can #eventprofs
4:58 pm rogerrickard: there is a move by the major trade orgs to unite as 1 voice #eventprofs you will see must more of this in the very near future
     
4:59 pm lyksumlikrish: @tracibrowne We all appreciate your contributions Traci :) #eventprofs
4:59 pm lyksumlikrish: RT @justinlocke: one answer is to consistently lobby people in power about benefits when and where you can #eventprofs
4:59 pm andrewsmith127: @lyksumlikrish Need data/testimonial collection efforts, and then a "unified voice" to get the msg out. Possible assoc. created? #eventprofs
5:00 pm tracibrowne: What's the over/under on number of twitter followers I lost on that last tweet? #eventprofs
5:00 pm rogerrickard: I was late to the discussion. The topic should be addressed again very soon. #eventprofs #traveladvocate
 
5:00 pm Mizcity: *sigh* I guess I cld too Rt @tracibrowne I'm going to stop dancing on the bars at mtgs, that should help the industry somewhat. #eventprofs
5:00 pm lyksumlikrish: YAY RT @rogerrickard there is a move by the major trade orgs to unite as 1 voice you will see must more in the very near future #eventprofs
5:00 pm kimgeralds: @tracibrowne @lyksumlikrish yup, right on both accounts ;-) #eventprofs
5:00 pm eventsforgood: Not yet you're not! Not until I see it. RT @tracibrowne: Im going to personally stop dancing on the bars at meetings... #eventprofs
5:01 pm ASegar: @rogerrickard Will be interesting to see how this move plays out #eventprofs
5:01 pm tracibrowne: @Mizcity the sacrifices we make...does anyone appreciate??? #eventprofs
5:01 pm lyksumlikrish: Agreed! RT @rogerrickard I was late 2 the discussion. The topic should be addressed again very soon. #eventprofs #traveladvocate #eventprofs
5:01 pm andrewsmith127: @lyksumlikrish Need data/testimonial collection efforts, and then a "unified voice" to get the msg out. Possible assoc created? #eventprofs
5:02 pm ASegar: I'll do my bit for encouraging attendance by pledging to never _start_ dancing on the bars at meetings #eventprofs
5:02 pm eventsforgood: I think I can speak for everyone to say that @lyksumlikrish was an unbelievable moderator. Dealing w/our shenanigans! #eventprofs
5:02 pm eventsforgood: Boo. RT @ASegar: Ill do my bit for encouraging attendance by pledging to never _start_ dancing on the bars at meetings #eventprofs
5:02 pm lyksumlikrish: @andrewsmith127 Yes, I believe we need to work together, consistently, to do this. Need to disccuss this more. #eventprofs
5:03 pm justinlocke: miss fyratt, lindsey and mizcity are talking about dancing on bars. #eventprofs
 
5:03 pm SpoTweetDeals: Just an idea to promote our industry. #eventprofs http://twitgoo.com/wji4o
5:03 pm Mizcity: @tracibrowne what's @EventCamp going to do now? We're planning a Coyote Ugly show as evening entertainment!? #eventprofs
5:03 pm lyksumlikrish: @eventsforgood Thanks - wouldn't have it any other way -VERY entertaining chat! #eventprofs
5:03 pm tracibrowne: Thanks @lyksumlikrish for letting us have a bit of fun with such a serious topic...great chat! #eventprofs
5:03 pm tracibrowne: RT @arrancoole: If you want GREAT research on why events work check out http://bit.ly/bcOCqu This is the AEOs (UK tradeshow org) #eventprofs
5:04 pm joyce_ma: I've been reading along when i can (pulled away by emails) - great chat! Thx @lyksumlikrish for moderating. Bye everyone! #eventprofs
5:04 pm ASegar: Amen, amen. RT @eventsforgood: I think I can speak for everyone to say that @lyksumlikrish was an unbelievable moderator. #eventprofs
5:04 pm lyksumlikrish: Thanks everyone! This was a wonderful chat. I think we need to discuss this issue a lot more. Have a great rest of your week! #eventprofs
5:05 pm rogerrickard: @ASegar you will see more on the value of face-2-face and on how we can all step forward to become industry advocates. #eventprofs
5:05 pm Mizcity: @tracibrowne sometimes putting work first is NO fun at all! #bardancingban #saveevents #eventprofs
5:05 pm justsasch: RT @eventsforgood: I think I can speak for everyone to say that @lyksumlikrish was an unbelievable moderator. Dealing w/our shenanigans! #eventprofs
5:05 pm SpoTweetDeals: Thanks @lyksumlikrish my first chat and really enjoyed it. #eventprofs
5:05 pm Mizcity: @lyksumlikrish Thanks for being such a wonderful moderator and thanks to everyone for the chat and lots of laughs! #eventprofs
5:06 pm ASegar: @EmilieBarta Good to know! Maybe you should retweet to #eventprofs
 
5:06 pm tracibrowne: HA! just noticed your hashtags RT @Mizcity: sometimes putting work first is NO fun at all! #bardancingban #saveevents #eventprofs
5:06 pm lyksumlikrish: @SpoTweetDeals Great idea. We need a lot more like it. #eventprofs
5:09 pm ASegar: Gr8 Pls keep #eventprofs informed! RT @rogerrickard: U will C more on the value of f2f; how we cn all help become industry advocates
5:10 pm aspevents: RT @arrancoole: If you want GREAT research on why events work check out http://bit.ly/bcOCqu This is the AEO's (UK tradeshow org)#eventprofs
5:10 pm tracibrowne: I did not know this RT @arrancoole: I know Im early #followfriday - @eventprofs has a Twitter account with instructions #eventprofs
5:11 pm k_dudley: RT @SpoTweetDeals: Just an idea to promote our industry. #eventprofs http://twitgoo.com/wji4o
5:11 pm kimgeralds: Yes! RT @eventsforgood: speak for everyone to say that @lyksumlikrish was an unbelievable moderator. Dealing w/our shenanigans! #eventprofs
5:11 pm arrancoole: @tracibrowne Neither did I ! I just googled it #eventprofs
5:12 pm rogerrickard: RT @ASegar: Gr8 Pls keep #eventprofs informed! U will C more on the value of f2f; how we cn all help become industry advocates WILL DO
5:12 pm tracibrowne: Thanks! RT @arrancoole: @tracibrowne Neither did I ! I just googled it #eventprofs
   
     
     
     
     
   

 

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