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Archives - July 21, 2009 - Event Value

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July 21, 2009
7:55 am lizkingevents: @MsStallings Value these days is getting harder and harder to sell. People want it for free. #eventprofs
8:12 am MsStallings: Hope all you tweethearts can make #eventprofs chat tonight at 9PM ET w/ @beevents moderating-topic is VALUE for all!
1:07 pm PlannerWire: RT @JeffHurt: Change it up a bit! We're tired of seeing room sets that R theatre-style & a speaker up front w/ a PPT #eventprofs (via @M ...
1:12 pm beevents: #beevents: Good service and great ideas will always be valued and paid for. Its Value tonight @ #eventprofs. 9 pm EST http://bit.ly/1s50a
2:44 pm ready2spark: RT @MsStallings: Hope all you tweethearts can make #eventprofs chat tonight at 9PM ET w/ @beevents moderating-topic is VALUE for all!
6:07 pm ready2spark: @beevents Looking fwd 2 ur moderated chat this eve! :) #eventprofs
6:09 pm bravoparty: Might actually participate in my first #eventprofs chat tonight. I'll lurk around before talking, don't worry folks!
6:09 pm rosebrand: RT @keepmeeting: Support ur industry, connect, gain ideas: #eventprofs tonight at 6p PST - Join us to talk VALUE of Events.
6:10 pm rachelES: RT @ready2spark: @beevents Looking fwd 2 ur moderated chat this eve! :) [are you ready #eventprofs?? @beevents is FULL of ideas!!!]
6:11 pm ready2spark: @rachelES Whewf! Thank goodness you said "ideas"! LOL @beevents #eventprofs
6:12 pm MsStallings: lol lol lol ;) RT @ready2spark: @rachelES Whewf! Thank goodness you said "ideas"! LOL @beevents #eventprofs
6:14 pm beevents: RT @rachelES: RT @ready2spark: @beevents .... [are you ready #eventprofs?? @beevents is FULL of ideas!!!] Thank you for saying ideas.
6:14 pm beevents: RT @ready2spark: @rachelES Whewf! Thank goodness you said "ideas"! LOL @beevents #eventprofs Hey Now....
6:18 pm rachelES: @beevents @ready2spark Hee! Well we can let #eventprofs decide for themselves in 1h45... :)
7:16 pm beevents: Planning to attend 2night's #eventprofs. Starts in 43 mins. Prepare for the conversation by agreeing or disagreeing: http://bit.ly/tQYn4
8:00 pm beevents: Good evening #eventprofs gang...excited to take a turn to try and moderate this crowd of event thinkers! #eventprofs
8:00 pm ready2spark: So excited for the chat to start! #eventprofs
8:01 pm beevents: Tonight hoping we can start with a topic I have been noodling about lately: Value #eventprofs
8:01 pm ShowTecAE: @beevents You'll be great! #eventprofs
8:01 pm beevents: So lets start: What does Value mean in the meeting and event biz these days - considering the economy and all? #eventprofs
8:01 pm ShowTecAE: Introductions first? #eventprofs
8:01 pm MsStallings: Hi @beevents! Thanks for moderating! Excited to hear all of your great idea! You were endorsed by some pretty impressive folks! #eventprofs
8:02 pm beevents: What does Value mean for companies? Guests/Attendees? Your boss? #eventprofs
8:02 pm GregRuby: @beevents Looking forward to the discussion. #eventprofs
8:02 pm beevents: And how do you create value in Meetings and Events? (OK I will be quiet now) Have at it! #eventprofs
8:02 pm rachelES: @beevents did I miss the round of introductions?? #eventprofs
8:02 pm ShowTecAE: @beevents Value means: Thinking outside the box for your clients, seeing potential issues before they start. #eventprofs
8:03 pm ShowTecAE: Introductions, please! Welcome one and all. #eventprofs
8:03 pm psalinger: you create value by meeting audience concerns #eventprofs
8:03 pm beevents: @rachelES No- I was excited by the topic and forgot introductions! #eventprofs
8:04 pm MsStallings: Value = proving that you truly have the best interest of the sponsor/attendee/exhibitor at heart-by tangible & intangible proof #eventprofs
8:04 pm spkrinteractive: Rob Swanwick from Speaker Interactive #eventprofs
8:04 pm pcrerar: Value means helping your organization achieve its goals #eventprofs
8:04 pm ready2spark: @beevents 1 of the best lessons I learned early in my career was thinking about my client's business even when they weren't #eventprofs
8:04 pm ShowTecAE: @beevents No prob bob! #eventprofs
8:04 pm Mizcity: Hi all! Christina, freelance event planner from NYC here :) #eventprofs
8:04 pm rachelES: well then belated intro - editor + education director of @Event Solutions, hi all! #eventprofs
8:04 pm GregRuby: Creative thinking for your clients and attendees and meeting thier hot button issues #eventprofs
8:04 pm ready2spark: Lara from Royal...er, I mean Regal Tent & ready2spark #eventprofs
8:04 pm MsStallings: @ready2spark I love that!! Need to print it out and stick to my wall above my monitor!! #eventprofs
8:04 pm ShowTecAE: Christopher with ShowTec, a corporate conference AND events production company. #eventprofs
8:05 pm GregRuby: Greg from the Baltimore Convention Center. Agonizing over the Yankees - Orioles game. #eventprofs
8:05 pm AlissaHurley: Hello All! Alissa from Maritz Canada here! #eventprofs
8:05 pm bravoparty: Martin from Bravo Rentals in Montreal. #eventprofs
8:05 pm MsStallings: Christina from Atlanta, work in corporate relations/exhibits at a non profit association #eventprofs
8:05 pm pcrerar: Hello. Paula from Add-Vantage Consulting Group, marketing consultant #eventprofs
8:05 pm keepmeeting: Campaign to support events industry & underscore the value we bring businesses - looking fwd to convo! #eventprofs
8:05 pm metzpeter: Peter Metz-ZOOM.7 On headset in midst of show but will follow and add as possible #eventprofs
8:05 pm psalinger: Paul Salinger from Oracle - event strategist and creative director #eventprofs
8:05 pm ShowTecAE: @GregRuby Agreed. I think we also need to see the things that our clients don't #eventprofs
8:06 pm rachelES: @bravoparty that explains why half the time you're tweeting en francais! #eventprofs
8:06 pm GregRuby: @metzpeter Wow - multitasking there! #eventprofs
8:06 pm ShowTecAE: @metzpeter Glad you could make it Peter, how''s the show? #eventprofs
8:06 pm eventbootcamp: Goodevening glad to join u from a restaurant in Toronto, Carol #eventprofs
8:06 pm ready2spark: 4 example I used to send Cadbury stats on the health benefits of cocoa - had nothing 2 do w/ my project, but cre8ed value 4 cust #eventprofs
8:06 pm MsStallings: Looks like we have a diverse and bigger than average group of folks here tonight! Just what I needed 4 some motivation @ work!! #eventprofs
8:06 pm rachelES: I have been deep in the value convo this week researching a story on free vs paid event content #eventprofs
8:06 pm bravoparty: @rachelES exactement! #eventprofs
8:06 pm beevents: @MsStallings Thanks for the compliments - and I am looking forward to hearing your ideas!! #eventprofs
8:07 pm ShowTecAE: @rachelES A hot topic right now. How s that going? #eventprofs
8:07 pm metzpeter: Value is clearing understanding objectives and going beyond that #eventprofs
8:07 pm spkrinteractive: @ready2spark have you settled on that avatar? #eventprofs
8:07 pm beevents: @rachelES And what is the "value argument?" for free vs. paid #eventprofs
8:07 pm ready2spark: Totally impressed by the group in tonight's chat! #eventprofs
8:07 pm rachelES: @ShowTecAE FASCINATING. there are so many great ideas out there - you'd be amazed #eventprofs
8:07 pm ShowTecAE: Value can also be as simple as booking logistics with hotel and not charging for that. #eventprofs
8:08 pm ShowTecAE: I can't wait to read your article #eventprofs
8:08 pm beevents: Welcome one and all. If you just got on: we are talking Value: What does it means for Meetings & Events and how do you create it #eventprofs
8:08 pm rachelES: @ShowTecAE Cisco Live seems to have the best handle on it so far - very smart about it. not rocket science - sound strategy #eventprofs
8:08 pm ready2spark: @spkrinteractive Why yes I have. Looks like this one was voted #1. Woo hoo. #eventprofs
8:08 pm GregRuby: @rachelES Is this concerning virtual content? #eventprofs
8:08 pm psalinger: not sure value has to do with free vs. paid - need to answer specifically what trying to do first #eventprofs
8:09 pm ShowTecAE: @psalinger Agreed. Value, a number of times = trusted partnership, not necessarily free content. #eventprofs
8:09 pm beevents: @ShowTecAE So is that "added value" - going above expectations @read2spark too #eventprofs
8:09 pm rachelES: @GregRuby story concerns events w/virtual & live and what viable business models are out there #eventprofs
8:09 pm psalinger: it's a real question in many realms on value of content and experience overall, whether free or paid #eventprofs
8:09 pm beevents: @rachelES Do you have a link to their stuff...or do we have to wait for the article? #eventprofs
8:09 pm GregRuby: @beevents I've always considered it to be a partnership. If the client succeeds with the event, then I succeed. #eventprofs
8:09 pm ready2spark: My view on free vs paid is that market capital flows from free value. #eventprofs
8:10 pm ShowTecAE: @beevents Absolutely. We used to call it "Value added service" in the industry. #eventprofs
8:10 pm EllenCMP: for customers value is always a comparison to other services/products - everything becomes the competition #eventprofs
8:10 pm MsStallings: Unexpected value: Colleague attend conf 4 med mtgs & ran into many exhibitors; they were pleased we r seeking educ & gr8 netwrkg #eventprofs
8:10 pm BusyEvent: Good evening all - Brian Slawin from the CEMA Award Winning BusyEvent - in da house! #eventprofs
8:10 pm rachelES: @psalinger I may be getting topic off track, but value is important when assoc is thinking about what value event offers membrs #eventprofs
8:10 pm MsStallings: RT @GregRuby: @beevents Ive always considered it to be a partnership. If the client succeeds with the event, then I succeed. #eventprofs
8:10 pm pcrerar: @metzpeter yes, it's about clear objectives including quantifying objectives, measuring and comparing to results #eventprofs
8:10 pm ShowTecAE: @EllenCMP Yes, but only when looking at the overall service, not just bottom line. #eventprofs
8:10 pm GregRuby: @psalinger BTW, nice interview in Corporate Meetings & INcentives #eventprofs
8:10 pm ShowTecAE: @BusyEvent CONGRATS on your CEMA award Brian! #eventprofs
8:10 pm metzpeter: Is value really about $$$ or is it perception? #eventprofs
8:10 pm spkrinteractive: event value should start well before everyone shows up and continue after they are home #eventprofs
8:11 pm rachelES: @BusyEvent congrats & welcome! we need to set up a time to catch up... #eventprofs
8:11 pm bravoparty: have to agree with @EllenCMP, value is what your giving more for the same product. Value added. #eventprofs
8:11 pm AlissaHurley: Value is in the eye of the beholder. ;) #eventprofs
8:11 pm psalinger: @rachelES - for sure, a consideration, but does value always equate to monetization? #eventprofs
8:11 pm MsStallings: Is this available online? RT @GregRuby: @psalinger BTW, nice interview in Corporate Meetings & INcentives #eventprofs
8:11 pm rachelES: @ready2spark I think that deserve's more than 140 char... elaborate? #eventprofs
8:11 pm ready2spark: @ShowTecAE Agree. Value can be much more than transactional. #eventprofs
8:12 pm ShowTecAE: @spkrinteractive YES, are we looking beyond just the line item details? #eventprofs
8:12 pm beevents: @BusyEvent Congrats on teh award. Tell us what Value means to you. #eventprofs
8:12 pm KateNasser: RT @spkrinteractive Event value should start well before everyone shows up and continue after they are home #eventprofs
8:12 pm ready2spark: It's interesting reading everyone's responses - every1 is associating value w/ diff things (products, ideas, service, etc) #eventprofs
8:12 pm MsStallings: A vendor of ours always responds to e-mails w/in an hour - to us and to our exhibitors. This is free for them, and HUGE 2 us. #eventprofs
8:13 pm psalinger: @MsStallings - yes, it is. @GregRuby tweeted it yesterday #eventprofs
8:13 pm cpudan: "The pain of poor quality endures far longer than the sweetness of good price" #eventprofs
8:13 pm BusyEvent: @beevents Thanks Ryan . . . I owe you a reply to your email and will confirm a convo for later this week. #eventprofs
8:13 pm GregRuby: @MsStallings I posted the link yesterday morning. #eventprofs
8:13 pm ready2spark: @rachelES Which post were u referring 2? Sorry, chat's moving fast! #eventprofs
8:13 pm ShowTecAE: @MsStallings that is a great example of value. Prompt response = time saved. #eventprofs
8:13 pm MsStallings: @ready2spark lol - I think in this economy, lets focus on increasing value w/o increasing cost! ;) #eventprofs
8:13 pm BusyEvent: Value means never having to say your sorry. #eventprofs
8:13 pm eventbootcamp: Can we align value with our values! It becomes simple then, communicate, build relations #eventprofs
8:14 pm rachelES: @beevents I don't have anything yet, still in info gathering stage, but I will share ASAP! #eventprofs
8:14 pm beevents: @metzpeter A question I want to get too: In our world today CHEAP seems to be "perceived" as VALUE. #eventprofs
8:14 pm MsStallings: @BusyEvent or atleast coming clean immediately with a solution and sincere apology in hand. shows "we're in this together". #eventprofs
8:14 pm rachelES: @ready2spark indeed, we shd probably parse them one by one... up to you @beevents! #eventprofs
8:14 pm ShowTecAE: @beevents Oh god, yep! And that drives me insane. #eventprofs
8:14 pm beevents: But I find that most of the time, when CHEAP is selected, it is b/c the client may not know what they want in the 1st place #eventprofs
8:14 pm BusyEvent: I'm always reminded of the sign in our local deli when asked the 'value' question . . . #eventprofs
8:14 pm EllenCMP: @beevents CHEAP is just cheap #eventprofs
8:14 pm psalinger: RT @MsStallings: @ready2spark lol - I think in this economy, lets focus on increasing value w/o increasing cost! ;) #eventprofs
8:15 pm GregRuby: @beevents NO! - Cheap is not value. You get what you pay for. If you cut corners, you will pay in the long run. #eventprofs
8:15 pm beevents: It is back to the question of learning how to set strategy in your meeting and event design #eventprofs
8:15 pm rachelES: @ready2spark market capital.. free value....? #eventprofs
8:15 pm BusyEvent: The sweet taste of cheap will long be forgotten while the sour taste of bad lingers on. #eventprofs
8:15 pm psalinger: RT @beevents: It is back to the question of learning how to set strategy in your meeting and event design #eventprofs
8:15 pm pcrerar: value is about $ when you are talking to Finance,they often have final say in approving budget. Value 2 attndee is more cmplex #eventprofs
8:15 pm MsStallings: @ShowTecAE Def encourage me to respond to attendees/exhibitors/colleagues MUCH faster - b/c I know how much I appreciate it. #eventprofs
8:15 pm rachelES: @beevents conspicuous thrift is the new conspicuous spending. not such a bad thing in my book #eventprofs
8:15 pm BusyEvent: @MsStallings True, to an extent. I know it's trite but the under promise, over deliver mantra always works for us. #eventprofs
8:16 pm ShowTecAE: @BusyEvent And yet we see article after article of how to bid your suppliers down. #eventprofs
8:16 pm rachelES: RT @BusyEvent: The sweet taste of cheap will long be forgotten while the sour taste of bad lingers on. #eventprofs
8:16 pm BusyEvent: Value really means that we've heard what the client wanted and listened and then delivered. #eventprofs
8:16 pm beevents: @KateNasser So you are talking about attendee value. Who rates higher the CLIENT or the ATTENDEE when it comes 2 creating value #eventprofs
8:16 pm cpudan: and we have to keep innovating at the same time... #eventprofs
8:16 pm metzpeter: @psalinger Increased costs need to be justified with equiv benefit. #eventprofs
8:16 pm ShowTecAE: @MsStallings And that leads to effect customer service, which also translates to value #eventprofs
8:16 pm beevents: It is about smart spending: Right choices are better than nothing, and nothing beats Cheap everyday. #eventprofs
8:16 pm GregRuby: Take care of customers when you don't have to. You'll make out better when you do have to take care of your customers. #eventprofs
8:16 pm JessicaLevin: Hello everyone. I am joining the convo a little late. #eventprofs
8:16 pm MsStallings: So tru! RT @pcrerar: value is $ when u r talking 2 Finance,they have final say in approving budget.Value 2 attndee=more cmplex #eventprofs
8:17 pm MelyMello: Melissa here from Blackbox in Toronto. Sorry I'm late. Feels like forever since I've been able to join! #eventprofs
8:17 pm psalinger: RT @BusyEvent: Value really means that we've heard what the client wanted and listened and then delivered. #eventprofs
8:17 pm BusyEvent: Value really means that we've heard what the client wanted and listened and then delivered. #eventprofs
8:17 pm ready2spark: @rachelES Ah, yes - def. better in over 140 chars. Free value can generate higher prices, new services, brand awareness. #eventprofs
8:17 pm ShowTecAE: @beevents Meeting planner once told me, attendees are real clients, we are all vendors. #eventprofs
8:17 pm beevents: RT @rachelES: RT @BusyEvent: The sweet taste of cheap will long be forgotten while the sour taste of bad lingers on. AMEN #eventprofs
8:17 pm EllenCMP: there is a relationship of value and quality #eventprofs
8:17 pm MsStallings: @JessicaLevin better late then never!! Welcome! Glad you could make it!! #eventprofs
8:17 pm BusyEvent: JESSICA . . . . salute! #eventprofs
8:17 pm AlissaHurley: Value is often measured in contribution to the customer's bottom line. #eventprofs
8:17 pm spkrinteractive: How can we compare value and cheap when most cannot and/or do not measure value? #eventprofs
8:17 pm sparklegem: Jumping in a little late, too. Hi all. #eventprofs
8:17 pm EventSolutions: Article: Increase Value w/o Lowering Prices http://budurl.com/xelp See pro & con arguments at bottom #eventprofs
8:17 pm JessicaLevin: @MsStallings What is the topic? #eventprofs
8:17 pm metzpeter: @beevents Too true. Bottom line too often means bottom of the barrel. #eventprofs
8:18 pm ready2spark: @rachelES @beevents Had a client w/ mgmt turnover go w/ a cheaper supplier. Tents blew down. Did the client get value? #eventprofs
8:18 pm EllenCMP: @EllenCMP they don't stand alone value/quality #eventprofs
8:18 pm ShowTecAE: @sparklegem Hey stranger! #eventprofs
8:18 pm GregRuby: @JessicaLevin Welcome to the conversation! #eventprofs
8:18 pm ready2spark: @cpudan Innovate or die a dusty death. #eventprofs
8:18 pm BusyEvent: @AlissaHurley Or at least in their measurable ROI . . . bottom line isn't always the only "measure" (don't let CFO read that)! #eventprofs
8:18 pm MsStallings: @JessicaLevin Value - to all, attendees, supporters, colleagues, vendors - what is it and how do we provide the best? #eventprofs
8:18 pm beevents: RT @ShowTecAE: @beevents ... attendees are real clients, we are all vendors. Interesting. But who makes the decisions? #eventprofs
8:18 pm rachelES: @sparklegem welcome!! we are talking all about value #eventprofs
8:19 pm metzpeter: @JessicaLevin Welcome Jessica. Exploring value in our world #eventprofs
8:19 pm ShowTecAE: @beevents Well, the attendees vote with their pocket books. Bad program = bad attendance = low revpar #eventprofs
8:19 pm MsStallings: @beevents I guess the attendee - we just mold it so it works fiscally, technically, etc...try our best? #eventprofs
8:19 pm rachelES: @MsStallings all about understanding your members/customers/clients' needs - rethink how to meet those needs #eventprofs
8:19 pm BusyEvent: I really believe that 'value' is a perception by the recipient. If we do a good job listening and delivering, value results. #eventprofs
8:19 pm pcrerar: Great point RT @spkrinteractive: How can we compare value and cheap when most cannot and/or do not measure value? #eventprofs
8:20 pm beevents: @MsStallings And how do we increase value without cost? #eventprofs
8:20 pm JessicaLevin: @MsStallings I have the feeling that value is the du jour. I believe in it, but it seems very over used. Value is subjective. #eventprofs
8:20 pm spkrinteractive: @ShowTecAE hmm so many reasons including external. Can we always pin it on quality? #eventprofs
8:20 pm MsStallings: @ready2spark NO the client got what they paid for. Shouldn't be upset or shockd. #eventprofs
8:20 pm beevents: @JessicaLevin Welcome. Tell us what Value means to you! #eventprofs
8:20 pm ready2spark: I believe that value lives beyond the bottom line. Why buy a MAC, a BMW, a Starbucks coffee. Value is emotive. #eventprofs
8:20 pm JessicaLevin: @beevents Maybe you need to increase cost to demonstrate value. #eventprofs
8:21 pm rachelES: @BusyEvent agreed - listen listen listen listen! @jimcoxideas spoke on that at #hsmailax panel today #eventprofs
8:21 pm ShowTecAE: @spkrinteractive Quality can be subjective, true. Great team (not cheap) can head of problems. Seamless to attendees. #eventprofs
8:21 pm MsStallings: @beevents customer service is obvious answer, more face time instead of post-mtg surveys, immediate reaction to survery response #eventprofs
8:21 pm beevents: RT @ready2spark: @rachelES Free value can generate higher prices, new services, brand awareness. #eventprofs
8:21 pm Mizcity: Value is the quality of service/item received in relation to the clients expectation. #eventprofs
8:21 pm MelyMello: NICE! RT @BusyEvent: The sweet taste of cheap will long be forgotten while the sour taste of bad lingers on #eventprofs
8:21 pm BusyEvent: @JessicaLevin Agree, Agree, Agree! Setting expectations is a vital part of the perception of value by the client. #eventprofs
8:21 pm beevents: @EllenCMP How do you identify that relationship between value and quality? #eventprofs
8:21 pm ISESEvents: RT @eventprofs:A list of #eventprofs attending #ISES EventWorld. Add your name to the list! http://tinyurl.com/k.. http://bit.ly/2PSIUf
8:21 pm JessicaLevin: @beevents Value means I am getting the best product given the circumstances. #eventprofs
8:21 pm psalinger: @ready2spark - emotive and emotional and experiential to some degree #eventprofs
8:21 pm BusyEvent: @ready2spark Copletely agree! Value is a perception beyond the ROI. #eventprofs
8:22 pm beevents: @ShowTecAE But do planners think far ahead? or corporations/associations planning the event for those long term repercussions #eventprofs
8:22 pm ShowTecAE: @ready2spark Agreed! #eventprofs
8:22 pm spkrinteractive: Any good blog posts on measuring event value? #eventprofs
8:22 pm BusyEvent: @beevents There may not be a relationship between value and quality . . . but there IS a relat. between value and client desire. #eventprofs
8:23 pm MsStallings: Liked that MPI (despite controversy) included $100 for 2010 mtg reg fees 2 ppl who bought VAP-prob didn't cost 2 much overall #eventprofs
8:23 pm sparklegem: @ready2spark Agreed. You can get quantitatively "less," (education, perks) but will be valuable if connections "feel" impt. #eventprofs
8:23 pm ShowTecAE: @beevents That IS value! Thinking ahead, being flexible. Working toward the same goal as a team. Being ready for anything. #eventprofs
8:23 pm EllenCMP: @beevents if planners are not thinking ahead, they aren't planners! #eventprofs
8:23 pm JessicaLevin: @beevents We think ahead. Things have changed recently, but we are looking at what will be the reactions "next time." #eventprofs
8:23 pm ready2spark: Back in my branding days, we used to do analysis on our clients brands. Value was "how does the brand make me FEEL". #eventprofs
8:23 pm BusyEvent: @rachelES Value is really a 2-way conversation that starts with client goals and ends with successfuly delivery by us #eventprofs
8:23 pm rachelES: @spkrinteractive let me know if you find stats - am looking but haven't come up w/much yet #eventprofs
8:24 pm GregRuby: @MsStallings Very true - MPI did not have to do that. #eventprofs
8:24 pm cpudan: @EllenCMP Ahead - behind and around all corners! #eventprofs
8:24 pm MsStallings: Makes sense 2 meRT @ready2spark: We used to do analysis on our clients brands. Value was "how does the brand make me FEEL". #eventprofs
8:24 pm beevents: RT @ready2spark: Value is emotive. We are in the biz of Human Interaction = 2 many variables to control in the user experience #eventprofs
8:24 pm metzpeter: @rachelES hmmm value and client desires are not always compatible. :-) #eventprofs
8:24 pm rachelES: @sparklegem what's important is what you can ONLY get f2f. education = anywhere. experience = limited #eventprofs
8:24 pm ShowTecAE: @ready2spark Hotels do that now, working on re-branding to emote emotional response to product. #eventprofs
8:25 pm MsStallings: I think our industry would be the forefront of innovation in the face of the current economy-web casts, unconferences, use of SM #eventprofs
8:25 pm beevents: RT @rachelES: @BusyEvent agreed - listen listen listen listen! it is all about listening. #eventprofs
8:25 pm ready2spark: @beevents Can you expand on that comment "2 many variables 2 control in the user experience"? #eventprofs
8:25 pm beevents: @MsStallings People want to feel like they have been heard. #eventprofs
8:25 pm metzpeter: opps time to earn my paycheck and provide some value to this production. BRB #eventprofs
8:25 pm spkrinteractive: RT @rachelES: whats important is what you can ONLY get f2f. education = anywhere. experience = limited #eventprofs
8:26 pm JessicaLevin: @MsStallings We should be, and yet many planners have not yet embraced the latest resources. #eventprofs
8:26 pm ready2spark: @ShowTecAE Yes! There are so many gr8 examples of experiential brands: Harley Davidson, Disney, etc. Brand lives beyond product. #eventprofs
8:26 pm AlissaHurley: I'm thinking value can be defined similarly to a brand - the intangible sum of a product's attributes. #eventprofs
8:26 pm cpudan: @MsStallings and Virtual meetings / distance learning... #eventprofs
8:26 pm rachelES: @beevents not just FEEL like it. allowing customers/attendees to colloborate in organizational change = key #eventprofs
8:26 pm MelyMello: @metzpeter amazing set shots you posted! Hope the show is going great! #eventprofs
8:26 pm psalinger: RT @BusyEvent: @rachelES Valu rlly a 2-way conversation that starts w/client goals & ends w/ successful dlivry by us #eventprofs. well put!
8:26 pm beevents: RT @spkrinteractive: Any good blog posts on measuring event value? I will write one tonight. #eventprofs
8:26 pm GregRuby: @MsStallings I would argue that our industry is more reactive than proactive in these matters. #eventprofs
8:27 pm rachelES: @beevents ie, easist way to disgruntle ppl is ask for their feedback and then not take it! #eventprofs
8:27 pm spkrinteractive: If you provide some education pre-conf, there is more time for "experience" and collaboration at conf #eventprofs
8:27 pm MsStallings: @JessicaLevin sadly I know. SM can be such a great tool to get ppl engaged and at a low cost . . #eventprofs
8:27 pm JessicaLevin: @ready2spark Do you think that works better for consumer brands? #eventprofs
8:27 pm ShowTecAE: @GregRuby I would have to agree with that, most of the time. #eventprofs
8:27 pm Mizcity: RT @AlissaHurley: Im thinking value can be defined similarly to a brand - the intangible sum of a products attributes. #eventprofs
8:27 pm psalinger: off early tonight, going to a music event. thx for chat all #eventprofs
8:27 pm beevents: @JessicaLevin It is justifying the increased cost for an assumed increase in value which it hard to articulate sometimes. #eventprofs
8:27 pm JessicaLevin: @MsStallings Everyone in this room gets it. It seems like there is a lot of edication that needs to take place. #eventprofs
8:28 pm MsStallings: @GregRuby can you explan more? I've been pretty impressed-atleast with what the folks in this community are doing/brainstorming #eventprofs
8:28 pm rachelES: @GregRuby yes - @sweetsue mentioned in a blog post - social media ppl sometimes get events better than event ppl #eventprofs
8:28 pm MelyMello: @rachelES or to take it and not act on it! (feedback) #eventprofs
8:28 pm ShowTecAE: At #assnchat today they talked about crowdsourcing for content and speakers at conf. Can add value if we listen to responses #eventprofs
8:28 pm ready2spark: @JessicaLevin Gr8 question! B2B brands - can also live beyond the product/service. Can any1 think of an example? #eventprofs
8:28 pm GregRuby: @ShowTecAE Yes, there are always exceptions. #eventprofs
8:28 pm ShowTecAE: @psalinger Have fun Paul #eventprofs
8:28 pm beevents: RT @AlissaHurley: value can be defined similarly to a brand - the intangible sum of a products. GREAT EVENTS prove 2+2=5 #eventprofs
8:28 pm ready2spark: @psalinger 'night! #eventprofs
8:28 pm JessicaLevin: @beevents Very true. Especially these days. Maybe we need to work on communication. #eventprofs
8:28 pm EllenCMP: speaking about value - how do we demonstrate our value to clients, employers, govt? #eventprofs
8:29 pm sparklegem: @AlissaHurley True, but even mrkt side have 2 put numbers on intangibles. Down to evaluating tone, depth of convos (as in SM) #eventprofs
8:29 pm ShowTecAE: @GregRuby I would like to think that everyone here lives by that exception. :) #eventprofs
8:29 pm pcrerar: @spkrinteractive I helped start a new blog on event value/measurement eventmeasurement411.com #eventprofs
8:29 pm MsStallings: @psalinger Have fun! Thx for joining! #eventprofs
8:29 pm keepmeeting: RT @EllenCMP: speaking about value - how do we demonstrate our value to clients, employers, govt? #eventprofs
8:29 pm GregRuby: @MsStallings Well, here you are dealing with folks that are cutting edge. Many event folks are stuck in the 80s or 90s. #eventprofs
8:30 pm beevents: @ready2spark The problem of people is that you can't control all the variable they each bring to the table at your event #eventprofs
8:30 pm keepmeeting: RT @pcrerar: I helped start a new blog on event value/measurement http://eventmeasurement411.wordpress.com/ #eventprofs
8:30 pm JessicaLevin: @GregRuby When do you think the generations will change over. Do you think it will be drastic? #eventprofs
8:30 pm BusyEvent: @EllenCMP Past performance? Testimonials? Case Studies? Invite them to an event and watch you in action? #eventprofs
8:30 pm spkrinteractive: @pcrerar excellent. Will check it out. @rachelES did you see msg? #eventprofs
8:30 pm Mizcity: @GregRuby @MsStallings isn't it up to us to catch the rest of our field up to speed? #eventprofs
8:30 pm beevents: RT @rachelES: @beevents not just FEEL like it. allowing customers/attendees to colloborate in organizational change = key AGREE #eventprofs
8:31 pm EllenCMP: @JessicaLevin the generation change is going to be monumental #eventprofs
8:31 pm AlissaHurley: @sparklegem Definitely - the ongoing challenge - measuring the intangibles. #eventprofs
8:31 pm GregRuby: @JessicaLevin I'm impatient - it can't happen soon enough. Within 10 years we should see a big difference. #eventprofs
8:31 pm ShowTecAE: @Mizcity Not necessarily, there is some survival of the fittest even in our industry. #eventprofs
8:31 pm MsStallings: @GregRuby True. -the usual response to SM ideas is-"who uses Twtr? Ppl don't care that I'm eating pizza!"-don't see potential #eventprofs
8:32 pm BusyEvent: @JessicaLevin Wrote a blog about that today: http://www.busyevent.com/blog/?p=111 - It's all about status quo #eventprofs
8:32 pm beevents: RT @JessicaLevin: @ready2spark Do you think that works better for consumer brands? - I think it is easier to identify for B2C #eventprofs
8:32 pm MelyMello: @EllenCMP what do you mean? #eventprofs
8:32 pm rachelES: @beevents less control = greater engagement, @jimcoxideas said today at #hsmailax #eventprofs
8:32 pm ready2spark: @beevents And how does that help/hurt value? #eventprofs
8:32 pm beevents: @psalinger Thanks for joining us.... #eventprofs
8:32 pm GregRuby: @Mizcity That is true - we need to be the evangelists to get the word out. But some have thier ears and minds closed. #eventprofs
8:33 pm MsStallings: @Mizcity yep - but its not easy. SM provides SO many opportunity. Innovation = risk..hard to justify in this economy #eventprofs
8:33 pm EllenCMP: @MelyMello as more SM users enter the work force, there is going to be a big clash about how we work, learn, live #eventprofs
8:33 pm cpudan: @beevents YES I think it is up to us to teach / spread the word. I think we are doing a good job of it to tell you the truth! #eventprofs
8:33 pm rachelES: @spkrinteractive @pcrerar missed it... was it a link? #eventprofs
8:33 pm Mizcity: @ShowTecAE I think it's at least up to us to attempt to bring the industry up to speed. Those who ignore it are not the fittest. #eventprofs
8:33 pm EllenCMP: @cpudan or are we preaching to the choir? #eventprofs
8:34 pm rachelES: @EllenCMP maybe, but tough economy will speed up process of ppl getting w/program #eventprofs
8:34 pm beevents: @EllenCMP By speaking in value language: talking strategy Talking about Investment and return and being able to demonstrate it. #eventprofs
8:34 pm ShowTecAE: @Mizcity Agreed, point was some will always want to "do it like we always did". Those that don't adapt are doomed to failure. #eventprofs
8:34 pm spkrinteractive: @rachelES http://eventmeasurement411.wordpress.com/ #eventprofs
8:34 pm MelyMello: @EllenCMP ahhh yes, got it! Agreed! #eventprofs
8:34 pm Mizcity: I think it increases our value as an industry for as many of its professionals to be as tech and SM versed as possible. #eventprofs
8:35 pm JessicaLevin: RT @MsStallings@ Mizcity yep - but its not easy. SM provides SO many opportunity. Innovation = risk..hard to justify in economy #eventprofs
8:35 pm GregRuby: @EllenCMP Almost every meetings industry major event now has topics dealing with social media, so we are getting the word out. #eventprofs
8:35 pm sparklegem: Also Gen Y entering market place as BBs retire will impact speed in which businesses adapt 2 new tech, from entry level up. #eventprofs
8:35 pm MsStallings: So how do we demonstrate value of innovation/SM to our colleagues in a fast/impactful way? #eventprofs
8:36 pm beevents: @ready2spark It doesn't necessarily hurt - just has to be accounted #eventprofs
8:36 pm cpudan: @EllenCMP I have seen a lot of "deer in the headlights" looks in the last 6 months... but people are coming around #eventprofs
8:36 pm ready2spark: @rachelES Sorry, had 2 go away for a bit. Re: market capital - The Whuffie Factor is a good book 2 read. #eventprofs
8:36 pm JessicaLevin: @MsStallings Many of the strongest business emerged when people took risks in down times. #eventprofs
8:36 pm beevents: @rachelES If you are working to engage them... through a great event strategy and design. #eventprofs
8:36 pm Mizcity: @ShowTecAE I agree 100%. If our colleagues choose to ignore the advancement of the industry, then so be it. #eventprofs
8:36 pm ShowTecAE: @GregRuby True, @psalinger and i are doing a webcast the 28th about leveraging Twitter in Live event with @EMI #eventprofs
8:36 pm metzpeter: back now. Nothing like 8000 screaming ladies to get the blood going. #eventprofs
8:36 pm EllenCMP: @MsStallings anecdotes - examples where the impact has been tremendous. It's what got me on board. #eventprofs
8:37 pm JessicaLevin: @MsStallings We need case studies. #eventprofs
8:37 pm ShowTecAE: @metzpeter LOL #eventprofs
8:37 pm ready2spark: @metzpeter Are you talking about our twitter chat or your event ;) #eventprofs
8:37 pm SUBTERFUGIO_US: @Beevents. 2+2=5?? if 5 is the result you have acct error if 3 then u have sales and/or production error total must ALWAYS be 4 #eventprofs
8:37 pm spkrinteractive: @metzpeter you work in male strip club? :) #eventprofs
8:37 pm bravoparty: these value argument are great but as customers, what are you looking at your profit margins or the value for the $ #eventprofs
8:37 pm EventSolutions: RT @ShowTecAE: @psalinger and i are doing a webcast the 28th about leveraging Twitter in Live event with @EMI #eventprofs
8:37 pm ShowTecAE: Look at #eventprofs - utilizing new tech in a way outside the box. #eventprofs
8:37 pm GregRuby: @ShowTecAE I've signed up for that webinar and am looking forward to it. #eventprofs
8:38 pm beevents: @sparklegem But us "Y"ers want engagement always and the opportunities to cause change/have a voice! #eventprofs
8:38 pm Mizcity: @GregRuby Agreed. As the thought leaders in this topic, though, its at least up to us to spread the good word. #eventprofs
8:38 pm ShowTecAE: @GregRuby Sweet! I look forward to your feedback. #eventprofs
8:38 pm GregRuby: @metzpeter Mary Kay again? #eventprofs
8:39 pm sparklegem: @MsStallings To help encourage SM adoption, will see more case studies, prove revenue directly from SM. http://snurl.com/norfi #eventprofs
8:39 pm cpudan: Patience is a key - I think everyone will "get it" in the end. Can't wait 2 see what's "Next" #eventprofs
8:39 pm MsStallings: @JessicaLevin Agree! Look @ Hyundai-used ad in superbowl & talked econ-while no1 else addressed it-"if u lose ur job,return car" #eventprofs
8:39 pm MelyMello: @ShowTecAE can you share the webinar info? #eventprofs
8:39 pm rachelES: RT @Mizcity: As the thought leaders in this topic, tho, it's at least up to us to spread the good word. [WORD!] #eventprofs
8:39 pm Mizcity: @JessicaLevin @MSStallings I agree. Repetion of positive results of use of SM in events proves value. #eventprofs
8:39 pm rachelES: @cpudan yes, i think all event pros shd be involved in social media community. #eventprofs
8:40 pm ShowTecAE: @Mizcity @Jeffhurt made a great point today, looking to remake the "conference". Is there a way to engage not talking head? #eventprofs
8:40 pm eventbootcamp: What is unique is the generations response to SM we have youth 16-20 involved in special leadership project they get it #eventprofs
8:40 pm rachelES: for example, i go to Social Media Club events here in LA. Only met 1 event pro so far #eventprofs
8:40 pm ShowTecAE: Link to Webinar: http://ow.ly/hf2a #eventprofs
8:40 pm beevents: RT @Mizcity: @JessicaLevin @MSStallings I agree. Repetion of positive results of use of SM in events proves value. #eventprofs
8:40 pm MsStallings: im interested RT @EventSolutions: RT @ShowTecAE: @psalinger & i r doing webcast the 28th re leveraging Twtr in Live event w/@EMI #eventprofs
8:41 pm sparklegem: @beevents Absolutely. SM a good way for Gen Y to immediately impact marketplace, network in industry, demo thot leadership. #eventprofs
8:41 pm BusyEvent: I think there's some general confusion about how to really 'roll up' SM into an event. #eventprofs
8:41 pm ShowTecAE: @rachelES Spread the word, link to SM club? #eventprofs
8:41 pm MsStallings: Where is @MichaelMcCurry? #eventprofs
8:41 pm beevents: @eventbootcamp ANd more unique - Gen Y wants to be engaged and involved!! Tehy want to create actionable change, not just talk. #eventprofs
8:42 pm GregRuby: Social Media is to the events industry today what "green" was 2 years ago. #eventprofs
8:42 pm Mizcity: @ShowTecAE sorry, can you clarify? #eventprofs
8:42 pm eventbootcamp: @rachelES I understand that, LA is not as Tweet chat as us Canadians #eventprofs
8:42 pm rachelES: @ShowTecAE yes & i'm sure #spkrchat folks cd tell us how spkrs are shifting what they offer to be more engaging live and pre-con #eventprofs
8:42 pm BusyEvent: For instance, @psalinger was at an event on Monday, tweeted that he didn't have some things he needed . . . #eventprofs
8:42 pm beevents: @SUBTERFUGIO_US I meant the experience is greater than all the components. #eventprofs
8:42 pm MsStallings: YES!! RT @GregRuby: Social Media is to the events industry today what "green" was 2 years ago. #eventprofs
8:42 pm SUBTERFUGIO_US: Action is an idea that passed the test: is it feasible, practical and cost effictive u must answer YES to all then it's a go #eventprofs
8:42 pm BusyEvent: and no one at the event was monitoring their own hashtag. I'd start with using SM as an operations channel. #eventprofs
8:42 pm beevents: @GregRuby So what is next? #eventprofs
8:42 pm ShowTecAE: @Mizcity Clarify which? #eventprofs
8:43 pm bravoparty: So true RT @GregRuby: Social Media is to the events industry today what "green" was 2 years ago. #eventprofs
8:43 pm JessicaLevin: RT @MsStallings: YES!! RT @GregRuby: Social Media is to the events industry today what "green" was 2 years ago. #eventprofs
8:43 pm rachelES: @BusyEvent let me tell you how many events i've been to (f2f or virtual) where they don't monitor their own hashtag!! #petpeeve #eventprofs
8:43 pm MsStallings: Print out livetweets from similiar conferences and show them to colleages, says: if we don't get on board, they will 4 us! #eventprofs
8:43 pm beevents: RT @ShowTecAE: @Mizcity @Jeffhurt Is there a way to engage not talking head? By turning the event into a marketplace of dialogue #eventprofs
8:44 pm metzpeter: Is SM just a fad then? #eventprofs
8:44 pm Partyaficionado: just checking into chat. So Cal traffic. Ack. Didn't dare tweet & drive The Govenator is just looking for $ these days. :) #eventprofs
8:44 pm GregRuby: @beevents I wish I knew.... #eventprofs
8:44 pm MsStallings: @metzpeter No way. Twitter may be-but SM as a medium is not a fad. #eventprofs
8:44 pm rachelES: @beevents next is EventCamp where we all get together in collab learning environment to share knowledge! #eventprofs
8:44 pm EllenCMP: @MsStallings YES YES YES #eventprofs
8:44 pm ShowTecAE: @beevents That is a great analogy! #eventprofs
8:44 pm GregRuby: @metzpeter It's not a fad, but it is today's buzzword. #eventprofs
8:44 pm beevents: @metzpeter Great Question! #eventprofs
8:44 pm bravoparty: @metzpeter I don,t beleive so, SM is what the Web was less than 10 years ago. #eventprofs
8:45 pm Mizcity: @ShowTecAE Re: engaging the not talking head. sorry :) #eventprofs
8:45 pm MsStallings: @Partyaficionado Welcome! Glad you could make it! We don't have those laws on the east coast . . . yet. #eventprofs
8:45 pm ShowTecAE: @metzpeter I would have to say no, SM just the beginning. #eventprofs
8:45 pm pnv123: RT @MsStallings: @metzpeter No way. Twitter may be-but SM as a medium is not a fad. #eventprofs
8:45 pm JessicaLevin: @metzpeter No. It's just a paradigm shift in the way we communicate.#eventprofs
8:45 pm ready2spark: @metzpeter SM is a fundamental shift in the way that we connect and communicate with one another. #eventprofs
8:45 pm beevents: @GregRuby And I wish I knew the Event ROI equivalent to the "Media Impression" and "Web Click Through". #eventprofs
8:45 pm rachelES: @bravoparty social media will evovle. the need to connect & engage will stay. #eventprofs
8:46 pm beevents: RT @rachelES: @beevents next is EventCamp where we all get together in collab learning environment to share knowledge! AMEN! #eventprofs
8:46 pm EllenCMP: RT @MsStallings: Print out livetweets from similiar conf & show them to others, says: if we dont get on board, they will 4 us! #eventprofs
8:46 pm ShowTecAE: @Mizcity Ah, is there a way to set conference where you are not just listening to someone droning on at a podium all day? #eventprofs
8:46 pm sparklegem: @metzpeter I don't think it's a fad, but SM tools, measurement, integration will evolve rapidly.Could look totally diff in 1 yr. #eventprofs
8:46 pm Mizcity: @metzpeter No, SM isn't a fad but its a rapidly evolving monster that is bound to grow and change & eed to welcome it! #eventprofs
8:46 pm beevents: RT @ready2spark: @metzpeter SM is a fundamental shift in the way that we connect and communicate with one another. Yep! #eventprofs
8:46 pm SUBTERFUGIO_US: Selling by price destroys brand- M Dell said: a recession is a terrible thing 2 waste Dont carry a client or staff who is weak #eventprofs
8:46 pm MsStallings: gr8 summart RT @ready2spark: @metzpeter SM is a fundamental shift in the way that we connect and communicate with one another. #eventprofs
8:46 pm ready2spark: As I said in a recent article "our future customers practically came out of the womb carrying a keyboard & mouse" #eventprofs
8:46 pm MelyMello: Ages ago someone posted a link to a ROI calculator that was AWESOME. Does anyone know what I'm talking about? ... #eventprofs
8:46 pm JessicaLevin: @ShowTecAE Talking heads are an old-school way of conferencing. Adults learn best from each other. #eventprofs
8:47 pm beevents: @ready2spark But what I am fascinated by is that most SM usage is to further previously established relationship. #eventprofs
8:47 pm MelyMello: Input data and it changes the bottom line ROI calculation. #eventprofs
8:47 pm metzpeter: I think SM forms the foundation for rethinking how we interact and network. Means are transitional impact is long range. My $.02 #eventprofs
8:47 pm spkrinteractive: RT @JessicaLevin: Talking heads are an old-school way of conferencing. Adults learn best from each other. #eventprofs
8:47 pm EllenCMP: @JessicaLevin adults learn best when the learning is interactive #eventprofs
8:47 pm beevents: @ShowTecAE Yes, by utilizing good meeting and event design. See previous post to you... #eventprofs
8:47 pm Partyaficionado: ? 4 those who att: wec09. Re: SM "be authentic" was tweeted a few x's. I know wht it mns 2 me. what did that mean to wec? #eventprofs
8:48 pm ShowTecAE: Pony express - Telegram - Phone - Fax - Email - Social Media. It's the next step in the evolution. #eventprofs
8:48 pm ready2spark: @beevents I'm someone who, generally speaking, hates the word "ROI" used 4 non-quantitative things. They just don't connect. #eventprofs
8:48 pm Mizcity: @rachelES @jeffhurt @jessicalevin and I have been discussing EventCamps. Think its a great way to intro SM to the field #eventprofs
8:48 pm pcrerar: @beevents you can at least provide attendance numbers, survey responses to intent to purchase, likelihood to recommend ?s #eventprofs
8:48 pm MsStallings: @beevents @ready2spark - totally, I don't seek out client/vendors-I look for more customer service, feedback, ideas on here #eventprofs
8:48 pm beevents: @JessicaLevin It is all about peer to peer. And facilitating that dialogue. Future of Meetings and Events. #eventprofs
8:48 pm sparklegem: @ready2spark I like that phrasing. Have used "digitally native gen" 2 refer 2 Gen Y & younger. My 1st comp class 3rd grade! #eventprofs
8:48 pm ShowTecAE: @beevents Agreed, part of our business model as well. #eventprofs
8:48 pm ready2spark: @beevents Depends on the medium. Twitter is 95% new contacts for me. #eventprofs
8:48 pm JessicaLevin: @EllenCMP Good point. Interactive learning from each other - multi-dimentional learning. #eventprofs
8:49 pm rachelES: @Mizcity @jeffhurt @jessicalevin well oh my goodness count me in! huge need for it #eventprofs
8:49 pm MsStallings: @ready2spark but contacts as colleagues/industry friends? or as prospects? likely the first, right? #eventprofs
8:49 pm beevents: @Partyaficionado AUTHENTICITY. Now there is another industry buzzword. And a Value one. How does it relate?? #eventprofs
8:49 pm ready2spark: @beevents How do you quantify an experience? U can quantify elements. #eventprofs
8:49 pm MelyMello: chat hates me tonight. only posting 1/2 of my comments...grrr.... #eventprofs
8:49 pm EllenCMP: @JessicaLevin this is why our discussions are so vibrant #eventprofs
8:49 pm eventbootcamp: Check out #pibto as an event in Toronto netted 4.5 million web hits and world record was set in Feb this year #eventprofs
8:50 pm Mizcity: @ShowTecAE Yes, I agree with @beevents and @jessicalevin. Interactive is the key word. Attn spans are too short 4 talking heads! #eventprofs
8:50 pm ready2spark: @MsStallings absolutely. #eventprofs
8:50 pm nicolejensen: @metzpeter #eventprofs I doubt social media is a fad, but specific types (myspace, facebook, Twitter) are. They each have their day.
8:50 pm MelyMello: Ages ago someone posted a link to a ROI calculator that was AWESOME. Does anyone know what I'm talking about? #eventprofs
8:50 pm ready2spark: @sparklegem It certainly conjures up an interesting visual :) #eventprofs
8:50 pm pnv123: @JessicaLevin Agreed, a good descriptionL multi-dimensional learning:eventprofs #eventprofs
8:51 pm JessicaLevin: @nicolejensen Exactly. We can't focus on the tools, but on the concept of social networking. #eventprofs
8:51 pm rachelES: @MelyMello yes I think am missing some people's tweets!! #eventprofs
8:51 pm bravoparty: SM dates back before the internet in the form of BBS and web forums, it as simply evolve. #eventprofs
8:51 pm MsStallings: Facebook sn't becoming a passing trend w/o good fight, ill give em that! They are relentless in trying 2 innov8/keep interest! #eventprofs
8:51 pm ready2spark: @MsStallings Mainly just peer connections. But have some gr8 case studies for prospects via Twitter as well. #eventprofs
8:51 pm beevents: @ready2spark Don't tell the ROI Institute: Event ROI: What's the Return: http://tinyurl.com/eventroi #eventprofs
8:51 pm ShowTecAE: @Mizcity @beevents @jessicalevine AGREED! Article I recently wrote addresses that. #eventprofs
8:52 pm MsStallings: @spam will you please handle this --> RT @ISESEvents: A list of #eventprofs attending... #eventprofs
8:52 pm pnv123: ARe attn spans going to b reduced to 140 characters? Are attention spans going to b reduced to 140 character?#eventprofs #eventprofs
8:52 pm ready2spark: When will @ISESEvents go away and stop impersonating a NFP organization??? #eventprofs
8:52 pm beevents: @MsStallings And I think the future is about listening to all feedback and working to give every attendee a valuable expereince #eventprofs
8:53 pm GregRuby: @ShowTecAE Ya gotta link for that article? #eventprofs
8:53 pm ready2spark: @beevents Egads. #eventprofs
8:53 pm MsStallings: @ready2spark true - curious to see what u were up to when requesting folks to tweet u w/ "regal tents" in the tweet. #eventprofs
8:53 pm ShowTecAE: Yup, http://blog.showtec.com Was published in San Diego MPI Compass Magazine. #eventprofs
8:53 pm GregRuby: @MsStallings Thank you for that last tweet! #eventprofs
8:54 pm beevents: RT @ready2spark: @beevents How do you quantify an experience? U can quantify elements. I agree. #eventprofs
8:54 pm MsStallings: @bravoparty will do after chat - just trying to keep up with youu all right now!! #eventprofs
8:54 pm ready2spark: @MsStallings LOL - it wasn't a hunt 4 prospects :) Just showing keyword searches via TweetDeck. Also interesting 2 c responses! #eventprofs
8:54 pm Partyaficionado: @beevents exactly. 2 me it means b the same YOU online as off, but when a company or org uses it. snds buzzy & not authntic #eventprofs
8:54 pm CaterChat: @Mizcity just catching the end of convo - wanted to say that caterers = very underrepresented in SM. wd love 2 see more... #eventprofs
8:55 pm beevents: RT @JessicaLevin: @nicolejensen Exactly. We cant focus on the tools, but on the concept of social networking. #eventprofs
8:55 pm GregRuby: @CaterChat Much like venues are under-represented in SM. #eventprofs
8:55 pm MsStallings: @ready2spark Why would anyone want a giant tent? LOL - obviously me BEFORE my current career!! ;) #eventprofs
8:55 pm eventbootcamp: An important aspect of SM is to continue to build relationships on-line, on phone and in person, and at events #eventprofs
8:56 pm EventSolutions: RT @beevents: The future is about listening to all feedback and working to give every attendee a valuable expereince #eventprofs
8:56 pm SUBTERFUGIO_US: I like a proven formula not ready to abandon what HAS worked just to stay at present. good talent avail must b willing 2 grow #eventprofs
8:57 pm MsStallings: @CaterChat Sad-start calling em out-4 ex. twt "NE1from X company on here?" I did that & was contacted 2 days l8r by comp rep #eventprofs
8:57 pm Mizcity: @MsStallings FB isn't a dying trend. I just read an article where there is more info sharing going on in FB than email/twitter #eventprofs
8:57 pm ShowTecAE: @eventbootcamp SM is the key to the door, agreed. It only helps to build relationships, we still need to do the work. #eventprofs
8:57 pm beevents: RT @ready2spark: @beevents Egads. That is a good Egads right? #eventprofs
8:57 pm ready2spark: @beevents Curious. Did the feedback tonight change or reinforce ur thoughts on value #eventprofs
8:57 pm JessicaLevin: @pnv123 what attention span? #eventprofs
8:57 pm eventbootcamp: @GregRuby @windsorarms is a great example here of a venue using SM to bring in business relations and events #eventprofs
8:57 pm pnv123: SM is all about authenticity#eventprofs #eventprofs
8:57 pm CaterChat: @MsStallings that is a great idea - thank you! #eventprofs
8:57 pm MsStallings: @Mizcity IMO I only use it for fun/social reasons - not prof development like this. Maybe I'm missing out? Definitely possible! #eventprofs
8:58 pm ready2spark: @MsStallings Sorry - tried to tweet u a number of times, but my tweets got lost in twitterdom #eventprofs
8:58 pm pnv123: @JessicaLevin Attention span? I forget. Too much 2 remember. #eventprofs
8:58 pm beevents: @eventbootcamp It is about relationship maintanence. SM is a tool to facilitate the relationship! #eventprofs
8:58 pm MsStallings: @ready2spark Bermuda Twiangle? #eventprofs
8:58 pm ShowTecAE: @pnv123 and a reputation builder, or destroyer. #eventprofs
8:59 pm GregRuby: @Mizcity I'm not just that comfortable using FB as a "professional" tool. 2 many pics of my tricked out caddy.... #eventprofs
8:59 pm ready2spark: @beevents or create it! #eventprofs
8:59 pm rachelES: @ready2spark @beevents omg we're just your guinea pigs for session at eventworld?? :) #eventprofs
8:59 pm ready2spark: RT @MsStallings: @ready2spark Bermuda Twiangle? {burst out laughing} #eventprofs
8:59 pm ShowTecAE: @GregRuby LOL Greg. #eventprofs
8:59 pm pnv123: RT @ShowTecAE: @pnv123 and a reputation builder, or destroyer.Absolutely! #eventprofs
9:00 pm beevents: RT @pnv123: SM is all about authenticity#eventprofs ABSOLUTELY. As all events and meetings should b about authentic experiences #eventprofs
9:00 pm MsStallings: @GregRuby HAHA this guy cut me off thinking he was tough in a blue caddy pimped out with.....snowflakes?? #eventprofs
9:00 pm ready2spark: @GregRuby Ha! Tonight's chat is proving to be quite the gut buster. I agree re: FB. #eventprofs
9:00 pm pcrerar: @ready2spark Feedback tonite confirms to me that we are still confused, ambivalent about measurement #eventprofs
9:00 pm beevents: RT @rachelES: @ready2spark @beevents omg were just your guinea pigs for session at eventworld?? :) NEVER. #eventprofs
9:00 pm spkrinteractive: Thanks for chat gotta run. great job @beevents #eventprofs
9:01 pm MsStallings: @ready2spark I'm pretty proud of that one...not gonna lie (giggle) ahhh..Bermuda Twiangle. #kindofabigdeal #eventprofs
9:01 pm beevents: To All: It looks like an hour has come and gone. GREAT thoughts. Thanks. And we can keep them running. #eventprofs
9:01 pm MelyMello: @MsStallings Bermuda Twiangle? hahahah!!!! #eventprofs
9:01 pm ready2spark: @rachelES Goodness no! But you can be if you want to be. We're animal free - we only test on event pros. #eventprofs
9:01 pm metzpeter: @GregRuby Agree. FB is for reconnecting with people you didn't like in HS. #eventprofs
9:01 pm rachelES: @pcrerar it's not just us tho. even top marketers don't know how to measure. tools are in development #eventprofs
9:01 pm MsStallings: @spkrinteractive good night! #hashhug (thoughts?) I'm on a creative streak tonight! #eventprofs
9:01 pm beevents: @pcrerar DM me. I have a blog on measurement. It is that measurement is a vast thing, & like value multi-dimensional #eventprofs
9:01 pm pnv123: RT @metzpeter: @GregRuby Agree. FB is for reconnecting with people you didnt like in HS. #eventprofs
9:02 pm pcrerar: @beevents Thanks so much, it was great! #eventprofs
9:02 pm ready2spark: @pcrerar Yes, I'd agree. We should probably have a chat reserved for ROI. #eventprofs
9:02 pm Partyaficionado: Amen RT @metzpeter @GregRuby Agree. FB is for reconnecting with people you didn't like in HS #eventprofs
9:02 pm beevents: RT @metzpeter: @GregRuby Agree. FB is for reconnecting with people ... in HS. But out colleagues say that about Twitter. #eventprofs
9:02 pm rachelES: @ready2spark #eventprofs T-shirt?? "Only Tested On Event Pros"
9:02 pm GregRuby: @metzpeter Hitting close to home on that one! #eventprofs
9:02 pm ShowTecAE: Wonderfull chat all, GREAT JOB to @beevents #eventprofs
9:03 pm MsStallings: LOL! SO true! Just 2 see if they r fat/divorced! RT @pnv123 @GregRuby Agree. FB is 4 reconnecting w/ ppl u didnt like in HS #eventprofs
9:03 pm GregRuby: @MsStallings Kinda like #hugs, but I can't remember who started that one. #eventprofs
9:03 pm MelyMello: @MsStallings you're on fire tonight! :) #eventprofs
9:03 pm pcrerar: @beevents Will do, thanks! #eventprofs
9:03 pm pnv123: Great chat. Glad that I finally was able to here for the chat. & great moderating #eventprofs
9:03 pm ready2spark: Goodnight all. Thank you for an animated chat! Thx to our gr8 moderator @beevents! #eventprofs
9:03 pm Mizcity: @CaterChat Eventprofs were also & have seen an increasing adoption rate.u need 2 start the chatter, evangelize 2 peers! #eventprofs
9:03 pm rachelES: @Partyaficionado disagree. FB is space where you can interact w/clients, colleagues, partners more casually #eventprofs
9:03 pm sparklegem: LOL. RT @pnv123 @metzpeter: @GregRuby Agree. FB is for reconnecting with people you didnt like in HS. #eventprofs
9:03 pm ShowTecAE: Have a great night all, have to get to rehearsals at Theatre. #eventprofs
9:03 pm ready2spark: If u want to b a moderator for an upcoming chat, sign up here: http://bit.ly/GB3mN #eventprofs
9:04 pm Mizcity: @MsStallings gets the #eventprofs chat VIP tonight :D #eventprofs
9:04 pm rachelES: @ShowTecAE told y'all @beevents was FULL of.... oh yeah, ideas! #eventprofs
9:04 pm beevents: RT #beevents @rachelES: @GregRuby And I wish I knew the Event ROI equivalent to the "Media Impression" and "Web Click Through". #eventprofs
9:04 pm ready2spark: We're also looking for topic suggestions :) #eventprofs
9:04 pm bravoparty: Happy I attended my first chat, hope you'll invite the french guy again. #eventprofs
9:04 pm MsStallings: Agree w/ @ShowTecAE-we just keep on getting better! TY @BeEvents 4 moderating! You rock...heck, we all do. #kindofabigdeal #eventprofs
9:04 pm Mizcity: D'oh, I meant @MsStallings gets the chat MVP tonight ( she IS a VIP :D ) !! #eventprofs
9:05 pm pcrerar: @rachelES Agreed. They are getting comfortable with online tools, but f2f measurement is new, still confusing, sometimes costly #eventprofs
9:05 pm bravoparty: merci et à la prochaine. #eventprofs
9:05 pm ready2spark: @Mizcity Ooh - love it. VIP, MVP and OMG. #eventprofs
9:05 pm beevents: RT @rachelES: @Partyaficionado disagree. FB is space where you can interact w/clients, colleagues, partners more casually #eventprofs
9:05 pm GregRuby: @beevents Nice job with the chat tonight! #eventprofs
9:05 pm CaterChat: @Mizcity yes bc event pros r very with it. we do start convos & evangelize... depends how wired your audience is. FB=better #eventprofs
9:05 pm metzpeter: G'night all. Still three hours of show left here. Lift a glass of wine for me #eventprofs
9:05 pm pcrerar: LOL! RT @rachelES: @ShowTecAE told yall @beevents was FULL of.... oh yeah, ideas! #eventprofs
9:05 pm ShowTecAE: @ready2spark I have a topic suggestion for you, remind me tomorrow to send it. #eventprofs
9:05 pm Partyaficionado: @rachelES Thats what I use Linked In for. I used FB for events in 06 and 07, but for my pref. I don't like at all. #eventprofs
9:05 pm ShowTecAE: @metzpeter Have a great show! #eventprofs
9:06 pm beevents: @MsStallings Thanks for the kind words!! and all your thoughts and ideas!! #eventprofs
9:06 pm ready2spark: @ShowTecAE U can put it right on the wiki http://www.eventprofs.pbworks.com #eventprofs
9:06 pm GregRuby: @Mizcity Agreed @MsStallings for MVP! #eventprofs
9:06 pm ShowTecAE: Have a great night all, talk to ya later. #eventprofs
9:07 pm MelyMello: Thanks for a great chat! and thanks to @beevents for doing a great job moderating !! #eventprofs
9:07 pm Mizcity: @GregRuby I thought that was you on last week's episode of "Pimp My Ride" !! (a lil late to the game- just saw your @) #eventprofs
9:07 pm beevents: @GregRuby Thanks for the Twrops! (Is there a good Tweet-high-five?) #eventprofs
9:07 pm rachelES: @Partyaficionado I always say... linkedin = office, FB = backyard bbq, twitter = cocktail reception, myspace = bar #eventprofs
9:07 pm MsStallings: Dont forget WTF @ready2spark @Mizcity-@Mizcityu r 2 sweet. This community has VALUE 4 me! Lets take look at ourselves 4 value! #eventprofs
9:08 pm rachelES: Thx to everyone - FAB job of stimulating conversation @beevents! #eventprofs
9:08 pm Partyaficionado: To me, FB is like aol email users (sorry if i cut too deep)-- Late adopters #eventprofs
9:08 pm bravoparty: *cough* shameless self-promotion *cough* http://www.linkedin.com/in/mberube #eventprofs
9:09 pm beevents: @MelyMello Thanks for the Sharing the Twove! (Again I am looking for a good Tweet-high-five!) #eventprofs
9:09 pm beevents: RT LOL!! @rachelES: @Partyaficionado linkedin = office, FB = backyard bbq, twitter = cocktail reception, myspace = bar #eventprofs
9:09 pm GregRuby: @Mizcity Pimpin' ain't easy! Gotta get it ready for the trip to Atlanta in December for IAEE. #eventprofs
9:10 pm Partyaficionado: @rachelES Exactly! My FB profile photo is me circa 1982. :-) #eventprofs
9:10 pm bravoparty: RT @rachelES linkedin = office, FB = backyard bbq, twitter = cocktail reception, myspace = bar #eventprofs
9:10 pm MsStallings: @GregRuby-is that ur way of apologizing 4 cutting me off? It worked-I'm very flattered. U all r GR8 & ur work is lucky 2 have u #eventprofs
9:11 pm CaterChat: thx y'all! great job moderating @beevents, thx for ideas @Mizcity! #eventprofs
9:11 pm beevents: @MsStallings Funny. If any1 knows Michael Cerbelli he answered my event design ROI equation: X=F*A*M with WTF. Doesn't do math #eventprofs
9:11 pm MelyMello: ohhh - that's good! RT @rachelES linkedin = office, FB = backyard bbq, twitter = cocktail reception, myspace = bar #eventprofs
9:11 pm ready2spark: Don't forget #caterchat & #spkrchat tomorrow evening! #eventprofs
9:11 pm beevents: @rachelES All the time. You know how much I like to share my...er...ideas. #eventprofs
9:11 pm MsStallings: copyright this one! RT @rachelES linkedin = office, FB = backyard bbq, twitter = cocktail reception, myspace = bar #eventprofs
9:13 pm Mizcity: @beevents Im in ISES NY Metro with Michael - he's hilarious. #eventprofs
9:13 pm ready2spark: @beevents I can't wait 'till we're in San Fran. Looking fwd 2 seeing u, Marla & Richard Foulkes. Prepare the population. #eventprofs
9:13 pm beevents: RT @MsStallings: copyright this one! .... What happened to "free content" :o) #eventprofs
9:13 pm Mizcity: Thanks for being a stellar moderator @beevents! #eventprofs
9:13 pm beevents: @Mizcity Cool - Love the guy! I'm ISES MSP. #eventprofs
9:13 pm rachelES: btw my equation is modified - collaboration!! @lvwedconcierge deserves credit, and I think the founder of LinkedIn #eventprofs
9:14 pm MsStallings: by the way - not sure if you all have noticed, but we have some competition for best community w/ #hcsm (health care SM). #eventprofs
9:14 pm rachelES: speaking of cocktails... it's that time in CA! thanks everyone!! #eventprofs
9:14 pm beevents: @ready2spark Agreed. It will be GREAT! Night Folks! #eventprofs
9:20 pm MsStallings: My #eventprofs T-shirt: "Value = I held my pee for an hour so I didn't miss a Tweet" #eventprofs
9:22 pm beevents: @MsStallings But will people percieve the Virtual Content" to be of the same VALUE as the Live content (and we come full circle. #eventprofs
 
July 22, 2009
2:46 am MelyMello: During 2nites chat I was asking if anyone could 'member a link re: an ROI calculator. Found it! http://tinyurl.com/om5xru #eventprofs
2:26 pm ready2spark: @beevents #eventprofs Per last night's chat. Law of Value: Ur tru worth is determned by how much more u give in value than u take in payment
2:48 pm beevents: RT @ready2spark: @beevents #eventprofs : Law of Value: Ur tru worth is determned by how much more u give in value than u take in payment

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