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Archive - Dec 3, 2009

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Topics for today

  1. How to select the best speakers for your event
  2. Where are the best places to find speakers.  How could the process be better
  3. What are some best practices for getting feedback on speakers?

 

List of Attendees

 

12:01 pm spkrinteractive: Heh, thx @CameronToth #eventprofs chat starting NOW. Join at http://twebevent.com/eventprofs or via tweetchat #assnchat #mpi #pcma
12:02 pm camerontoth: RT @Mizcity: participating in my favorite biweekly chat from 12-1PM, feel free to join in or ignore me but pls don't unfollow :D #eventprofs
12:02 pm spkrinteractive: {moderator} Welcome chatters. Pls intro yourself and share the best speaker you ever heard #eventprofs
12:02 pm commpart: Want to meet our staff, hear client testimonials, & learn about our services? CommPartners is on YouTube! http://bit.ly/46TQBp #eventprofs
12:02 pm spkrinteractive: Hello Christina and Cameron. Good to see you guys. #eventprofs
12:03 pm camerontoth: Hello All! Cameron Toth from Valhalla, NY (Westchester) Non-profit and Social Media Guy! #eventprofs
12:03 pm LeeAnne_Orange: Lee Anne here, David Meerman Scott was best speaker I have seen in a while. #eventprofs
12:03 pm sylviaweise: #eventprofs Sylvia joined #eventprofs
12:04 pm spkrinteractive: @commpart come join us for a chat. Don't just "push" info, "share" ideas. :) #eventprofs
12:04 pm iBradWilson: Getting ready to log into #eventprofs chat. Alot of my tweets may be more disjointed than usual as I "chat".
12:04 pm Price_Points: Craig price here. #Eventprofs
12:04 pm camerontoth: Favorite speaker recently was @speakersue - She spoke on presentation skills which is really helpful for me these days! #eventprofs
12:04 pm conventionplani: hello all! Ashley Spitzer with ConventionPlanit.com here #eventprofs
12:05 pm spkrinteractive: LeeAnne, Sylvia, Craig, and Brad....welcome so glad you could join. #eventprofs
12:05 pm lizkingevents: Signed in for the tweet chat! Liz King from Liz King Events here :) #eventprofs
12:05 pm MeetCollab: Hi all, John Iwaniec here #eventprofs
12:06 pm conventionplani: @sklososky was my recent fave! #eventprofs
12:06 pm iBradWilson: Hello from NYC! #eventprofs
12:06 pm lyksumlikrish: Hey there! Jenise Fryatt with Icon Presentations. Best speaker I ever saw, other than Obama, was Colin Powell #eventprofs
12:06 pm spkrinteractive: re: pro speakers: I have to say Ram Charan made a serious impact on me. He is party guru part strategy genius. #eventprofs
12:06 pm iBradWilson: Brad Wilson from Mardar Entertainment (The Three Waiters, HypnoTWIST, and String Angels). #eventprofs
12:06 pm Price_Points: On iPhone so pre-excuse any spelling errors #Eventprofs
12:07 pm BrittaniMEvents: Hello All, Brittani Menina here #eventprofs
12:07 pm spkrinteractive: What a great crew we have today! Loose agenda posted at http://twebevent.com/eventprofs Starting in a few mins. #eventprofs
12:07 pm spkrinteractive: @BrittaniMEvents welcome. Have you chatted with us before? #eventprofs
12:07 pm MichaelMcCurry: Hello all, Mike McCurry from Experient, Chicago based #eventprofs
12:08 pm iBradWilson: I thought Larry King was a surprisingly good live speaker. #eventprofs
12:08 pm spkrinteractive: If you are on the twebevent, you can click the orange button above the chat to tweet the link to the chat. #eventprofs
12:09 pm camerontoth: Great Social Media Speaker ~~> @ambermac #eventprofs
12:09 pm LindsayFultz: Super cool tips! RT @lyksumlikrish @JaredGolberg @ready2spark What Superheroes Can Teach Us About Branding #eventprofs http://ow.ly/HJbo
12:09 pm spkrinteractive: @MichaelMcCurry Mike always great to see you. Some excellent blog posts lately. #eventprofs
12:09 pm Partyaficionado: @TheMayoHotel So excited for the ribbon cutting tomorrow. Cant wait to see the restored ballrooms #TPDTulsa #eventprofs http://ow.ly/IfdQ
12:09 pm camerontoth: RT @spkrinteractive: @MichaelMcCurry Mike always great to see you. Some excellent blog posts lately. #eventprofs
12:10 pm MichaelMcCurry: @spkrinteractive Thanks Swan... appreciate it!! glad to be here #eventprofs
12:11 pm spkrinteractive: {moderator} OK, let's get started. How do you select speakers for your events? Word of mouth? past experience? other? #eventprofs
12:11 pm BMACMPI: US Green Building Council releases new guidelines for venue selection http://tinyurl.com/yzdgdvx #mpi #eventprofs
12:12 pm MichaelMcCurry: Hi all .. am on a group chat, plz filter out if not interested and plz dont unfollow.. thanks #eventprofs
12:13 pm tonyveroeven: here! (am on a group chat, plz filter out if not interested and plz dont unfollow.. thanks) #eventprofs
12:13 pm MichaelMcCurry: @spkrinteractive I think both factors play into it.. I am certainly interested in hearing recommendations from colleagues #eventprofs
12:13 pm spkrinteractive: RT {moderator} How do you select speakers for your events? Word of mouth? past experience? other? #eventprofs
12:13 pm camerontoth: I would not be comfortable selecting a speaker for a major event if I do not know them or know how they will speak. #eventprofs
12:14 pm GregRuby: Greg from the Baltimore Convention Center. Tweetchat wasn't showing my tweets from @PCMAChesapeake. #eventprofs
12:14 pm THelpAssistant: @MichaelMcCurry completely forgot about #eventprofs! Hello all! cant stay long , am budgeting accounting my student loans :{
12:14 pm spkrinteractive: @tonyveroeven Good to see you Tony. Chatters, if you blog about SM for events, speak with Tony about Engage365 #eventprofs
12:14 pm spkrinteractive: @camerontoth How do you find NEW speakers then? #eventprofs
12:15 pm Mizcity: Christina form NYC here, freelance event planner :) #eventprofs
12:15 pm spkrinteractive: @GregRuby Greg, welcome. How do you go about selecting speakers? #eventprofs
12:15 pm sylviaweise: research research and then research - references - #eventprofs
12:15 pm conventionplani: @camerontoth understandable concern - do you preview speakers via posted youtube or podcasts? #eventprofs
12:16 pm THelpAssistant: I do not have exp in this area yet, but I would say word of mouth referrals best #eventprofs
12:16 pm swegl: We use word-of-mouth/suggestions from planning committee. We reuse speakers across regions for our smaller regional meetings. #eventprofs
12:16 pm camerontoth: I find speakers by seeing them. When I haven't seen them live a video is very helpful! #eventprofs
12:16 pm THelpAssistant: RT @sylviaweise research research and then research - references - #eventprofs
12:16 pm EmilieBarta: RT @RentalExhibits: Congrats to Indy! CEDIA Heads Back to Indy in 2011, 2012 via #Tradeshow Week... http://ow.ly/IeFO #eventprofs
12:16 pm swegl: i like the video idea! RT @CameronToth: I find speakers by seeing them. When I haven't seen them live a video is very helpful! #eventprofs
12:16 pm Mizcity: @tonyveroeven hey Tony, tried to DM you about Engage365 but you're not following back :D #eventprofs
12:17 pm spkrinteractive: @sylviaweise How do you do your research? #eventprofs
12:17 pm spkrinteractive: @camerontoth What are you looking for in a speaker when you watch them? #eventprofs
12:17 pm camerontoth: I have also found that you want someone who is easy to work with so recommendations from colleagues are very important! #eventprofs
12:17 pm sylviaweise: Those handled through agencies will send demos #eventprofs
12:17 pm THelpAssistant: RT @camerontoth: I find speakers by seeing them. When I havent seen them live a video is very helpful!-> agree! #eventprofs
12:18 pm camerontoth: Four years of dealing with medical KOLs teaches you to rely on colleagues and clients for advice! #eventprofs
12:18 pm tonyveroeven: Thanks Robert for the plug! Sorry for the Off topic: Yes I am looking for engage365.org contributors http://ow.ly/IdI2 #eventprofs
12:18 pm Mizcity: @spkrinteractive hey there- thanks for the welcome and for moderating :) #eventprofs
12:18 pm FERevents: Hi all, sorry I'm entering this chat so late, things have been crazy over the last month. #eventprofs
12:18 pm spkrinteractive: Does anyone look for other content that speakers are creating? Blogs? books? Twitter? etc... #eventprofs
12:19 pm sylviaweise: Other orgs hosting events are also helpful charing experience - I get recomends from them also #eventprofs
12:19 pm spkrinteractive: @FERevents The gangs all here Jennifer. Good to see you. #eventprofs
12:19 pm tonyveroeven: as a community manager, I want a "speaker"/thought leader who will not just do there thing and go. lookig for real engagement. #eventprofs
12:19 pm camerontoth: @spkrinteractive - 1. Are they interesting to watch. 2. Are they engaging their audience. 3. Are they persuasive #eventprofs
12:19 pm GregRuby: Having issues with TweetChat. Am giving up on today's chat. #eventprofs
12:19 pm sylviaweise: Yes always look for content learn about affiilations, bias etc that way. Articles can tell you alot #eventprofs
12:20 pm spkrinteractive: @tonyveroeven How do you know which speakers will engage and which are just drop-ins? #eventprofs
12:20 pm THelpAssistant: @spkrinteractive content online is good. that's always a 1st ref for me #eventprofs
12:20 pm camerontoth: Hint Hint! RT @Mizcity: @tonyveroeven hey Tony, tried to DM you about Engage365 but youre not following back :D #eventprofs
12:20 pm tonyveroeven: (Geez, sorry for the bad typing.) Well said camerontoth. #eventprofs
12:20 pm THelpAssistant: @GregRuby sorry Greg that youve got to miss out:( #eventprofs
12:20 pm spkrinteractive: @GregRuby Sorry to hear that. We'll catch you next time. #eventprofs
12:20 pm FERevents: @spkrinteractive Yes, I have to look 4 & eval other content speakers create - they must be subject matter experts (SMEs). #eventprofs
12:21 pm spkrinteractive: @THelpAssistant Where do you look online? #eventprofs
12:21 pm lyksumlikrish: RT @camerontoth: @spkrinteractive 1 Are they interesting to watch. 2. Are they engaging their audience. 3. Are they persuasive #eventprofs
12:21 pm Mizcity: Ive noticed use of YouTube for speaker videos.Has anyone seen a speaker bureau or comp start a YouTube channel solely 4 this? #eventprofs
12:21 pm swegl: Attributes to look for in speaker video RT @camerontoth 1. Interesting to watch. 2. Engaging their audience. 3. Persuasive #eventprofs
12:21 pm THelpAssistant: @Mizcity now THAT'S an interesting idea! #eventprofs
12:22 pm THelpAssistant: RT @Mizcity:Has anyone seen a speaker bureau or comp start a YouTube channel solely 4 this? #eventprofs
12:22 pm BORIS_VHC: Meeting planners struggle to control costs http://ow.ly/If7o #eventprofs #meetingpros #mpi
12:22 pm spkrinteractive: @Mizcity Yes some bureaus are using video sites as channels. Don't have links handy, but can send on hashtag later. #eventprofs
12:22 pm Mizcity: I also look for speakers who will go outside the realm - will they participate? chat with attendees? do pre conf webinars? #eventprofs
12:22 pm tonyveroeven: @spkrinteractive I don't know, but I can ask real nice and strongly suggest it. #eventprofs
12:22 pm camerontoth: @spkrinteractive encouraging when U C a speaker engaged on SM, blogs, etc. but their prezi skills are the most important factor #eventprofs
12:23 pm MichaelMcCurry: @spkrinteractive Sorry but I am gonna have to get off the chat... some things have come up that I need to take care of.. Thks #eventprofs
12:23 pm sylviaweise: I have seen agencies on line that use YouTube videos of speakers #eventprofs
12:23 pm camerontoth: Great Point! RT @sylviaweise: always look for content, learn about affiilations, bias etc that way. Articles can tell you alot #eventprofs
12:23 pm Mizcity: @THelpAssistant Thanks!Idont see why they wouldn't.The ones Ive seen are scattered. why not collect them all as a portfiolio? #eventprofs
12:23 pm spkrinteractive: @tonyveroeven Do you find the best speakers are ammenable? Some of the busy ones speak over 100 times per year. #eventprofs
12:24 pm spkrinteractive: @MichaelMcCurry No problem. Will post the archive on http://eventprofs.pbworks.com for anyone to read later. #eventprofs
12:24 pm THelpAssistant: @MichaelMcCurry Bye Micheal! It was nice seeing you here! #eventprofs
12:24 pm camerontoth: @tonyveroeven - Absolutely - real engagement is a must! #eventprofs
12:24 pm FERevents: @Mizcity Good point - those speakers who go the extra miles to engage attendees pre, during, & event post event are priceless. #eventprofs
12:24 pm spkrinteractive: {moderator} What is the VERY FIRST thing you do when it is time to think about booking a speaker? #eventprofs
12:24 pm THelpAssistant: @Mizcity Ive certainly seen at least one professional speakers' social networking site that I think permits for vid uploads #eventprofs
12:25 pm THelpAssistant: @Mizcity ....but there isnt a concentrated vid one that i knwo of? #eventprofs
12:25 pm conventionplani: I have to head out, have a great chat, all :) #eventprofs
12:25 pm THelpAssistant: @spkrinteractive look up by topic. Oh, and look up professional speakers associations #eventprofs
12:25 pm iBradWilson: Did a quick search of YouTube. Many agencies have channels. Do you see a credibility issue if that's their only video source? #eventprofs
12:25 pm LeeAnne_Orange: first, determine who are the "experts" on that topic or in that field. #eventprofs
12:26 pm spkrinteractive: RT @FERevents Tthose speakers who go the extra miles to engage attendees pre, during, & event post event are priceless #eventprofs
12:26 pm jarondo: @spkrinteractive Try to figure out what the real objective is, entertainment, motivation, information, etc? #eventprofs
12:26 pm THelpAssistant: @conventionplani nice to see you! I'm a fan:) #eventprofs
12:26 pm FERevents: @Mizcity @TheHelpAssistant Having a portfolio of speakers' videos & the ability 2 rate speakers on performance might b helpful. #eventprofs
12:26 pm sylviaweise: Decide what the goal of the session is - SME or motivational etc #eventprofs
12:26 pm spkrinteractive: @LeeAnne_Orange Where do you go to determine who is an expert? #eventprofs
12:26 pm THelpAssistant: RT @jarondo: @spkrinteractive Try to figure out what the real objective is, entertainment, motivation, information, etc? #eventprofs
12:27 pm rgbrody: SPKR RULES RT@lyksumlikrish @camerontoth @spkrinteractive Rthey interesting2watch.Rthey engaging their audience.Rthey persuasive?#eventprofs
12:27 pm sjknutson: RT @BORIS_VHC Meeting planners struggle to control costs http://ow.ly/If7o #eventprofs #meetingpros #mpi
12:27 pm FERevents: @iBradWilson I do, we need a platform I think to build in rating system of them. That would be the most help to #eventprofs #eventprofs
12:27 pm THelpAssistant: RT @FERevents: Having a portfolio of speakers videos & the ability 2 rate speakers on performance might b helpful. -> agree! #eventprofs
12:27 pm spkrinteractive: Does anyone use social network aggregator type sites like speakersite.com and speakermatch.com? #eventprofs
12:28 pm spkrinteractive: @rgbrody How do guage those rules? Only by watching yourself or some other way? #eventprofs
12:28 pm IMIMedia: RT @spkrinteractive @LeeAnne_Orange Where do you go to determine who is an expert? #eventprofs
12:29 pm spkrinteractive: @FERevents Hold that thought. Going to get to rating towards the end of the chat. #eventprofs
12:29 pm iBradWilson: I wonder if a speaker's agency would have the guts to let past customers post unedited comments under speakers listings? #eventprofs
12:29 pm camerontoth: @spkrinteractive - I have not used those sites. Are they very helpful? #eventprofs
12:29 pm sylviaweise: Participating in the #eventprofs chat at the moment
12:30 pm camerontoth: MUST READ!! ~~> The Secret to Making Your Brand Truly Great | http://ow.ly/DGxN | #eventprofs #socialmedia
12:30 pm spkrinteractive: @camerontoth IMHO they are not that helpful, but they exist so must be providing some value to someone. :) #eventprofs
12:30 pm jarondo: @iBradWilson HA! Can you imagine? Not likely! #eventprofs
12:30 pm sjknutson: RT @iBradWilson wonder if speaker's agency would have guts to let past customers post unedited comments under speaker listings #eventprofs
12:30 pm sylviaweise: Sites can be useful - always ask for references and always contact the other groups who hire - they will share feedback #eventprofs
12:30 pm THelpAssistant: G2G now folks:(.....# crunchtime on student loans! If youre ever in #EastHanover, stop by my venue, The Funplex @TheFunplexEH!:) #eventprofs
12:31 pm spkrinteractive: @iBradWilson Having worked at a bureau, I can say it is pretty unlikely they will allow for unmoderated feedback. :) #eventprofs
12:31 pm ClimberJim: @tonyveroeven Really engaged speakers stay the nights before & after their talk, so they CAN interact #eventprofs
12:31 pm lyksumlikrish: @FERevents I think a platform, or guidelines would give spkrs something to aim for. #eventprofs
12:31 pm spkrinteractive: @iBradWilson Is unfiltered comments something that meeting planners would like to review when picking speakers? #eventprofs
12:32 pm iBradWilson: @spkrinteractive Yeah, what was I thinking? Just popped out. :-) #eventprofs
12:32 pm spkrinteractive: @ClimberJim Agreed, but really good speakers time is valuable. Are planners willing to pay more for all that extra time? #eventprofs
12:32 pm camerontoth: @ClimberJim - I am sure you pay for that. No? #eventprofs
12:33 pm iBradWilson: @spkrinteractive Although, that's exactly what happens at websites such as Amazon.com everyday. I trust sites more that allow it #eventprofs
12:33 pm sylviaweise: Does anyone share what their expectations are with the speaker? I do if there is reluctance thats an indicator #eventprofs
12:33 pm camerontoth: @spkrinteractive - I am more interested in seeing speakers do their thing and hearing from my trusted network about them. #eventprofs
12:33 pm tonyveroeven: @spkrinteractive Im new at this no past history. engage 365 is not a live event so this is a different virtual experience #eventprofs
12:33 pm theexpogroup: Lessons for all #eventprofs here: RT @genuine ... Join our convo about problems at Blog World Expo. http://bit.ly/7yifg1 #bwe09
12:34 pm jarondo: @spkrinteractive OF COURSE! I love the orgs that supply speakers, but they - like everyone else - only put out the good reveiws. #eventprofs
12:34 pm camerontoth: RT @sylviaweise: Does anyone share what their expectations are with the speaker? I do if there is reluctance thats an indicator #eventprofs
12:34 pm Mizcity: @SpkrInteractive Thanks, haven'treally checked out the Youtube channels but will now :) #eventprofs
12:34 pm ClimberJim: RT @camerontoth: @ClimberJim - I am sure you pay for that. No? #eventprofs Splitting it seems fair
12:34 pm spkrinteractive: @iBradWilson Good point. The books in the bottom half of the ratings don't pull out of Amazon. #eventprofs
12:35 pm spkrinteractive: @jarondo So, do you even consider those reviews or is it just fluff? Where do you go to get the real skinny? #eventprofs
12:35 pm FERevents: @lyksumlikrish Exactly & it may provide a common ground to meet #eventprofs & find potential speaking engmnts - benefits all. #eventprofs
12:36 pm jarondo: @spkrinteractive @iBradWilson Yes, but the product itself is not Amazon's. For example they can put up a bad review, but... #eventprofs
12:36 pm ClimberJim: RT @spkrinteractive: @ClimberJimAre planners willing to pay more for extra time? #eventprofs- Perhaps do a 2nd talk for some money =win/win
12:36 pm camerontoth: @spkrinteractive ...Thank you for selecting Speaker X, other customers with similar interests also booked... #eventprofs
12:37 pm lizkingevents: I would love to hear about the process after you have vetted a speaker, but then they don't perform as you had hoped. #eventprofs
12:38 pm instantimprints: RT @VectorDisplays: 6 Steps to Getting the Best ROI from the #TradeShow Season RT @D_Elms http://tinyurl.com/mnrnsw #tradeshows #eventprofs
12:38 pm spkrinteractive: RT @Camerontoth Thank you for selecting Speaker X, other customers with similar interests also -> Good feature. Who has it? #eventprofs
12:38 pm camerontoth: @jarondo - Absolutely the difference. Amazon is a store and Speaker Bureau's are agents. Book agents don't share the negative. #eventprofs
12:38 pm alexjusino: @lizkingevents That is a great question. Would like to hear what others have to say #eventprofs
12:38 pm ClimberJim: RT @sylviaweise: Does anyone share what their expectations are with the speaker? #eventprofs Agreed-asking speaker to stay/mingle is fine
12:38 pm sylviaweise: have asked for list of where they spoke in last 12mnths - I have found attendee lists and called attendess for feedback #eventprofs
12:38 pm spkrinteractive: @lizkingevents will get to that in a min. It is topic 3 #eventprofs
12:38 pm IMIMedia: RT @lizkingevents I would love to hear about the process after you have vetted a speaker but they don't perform as you hoped. #eventprofs
12:38 pm jarondo: @spkrinteractive @iBradWilson I bet the publishers would NOT! #eventprofs
12:39 pm lyksumlikrish: Everyone wants higher quality speakers. They aren't born, usually. Guidelines would help. #eventprofs
12:39 pm jarondo: @spkrinteractive @iBradWilson Also, the sheer VOLUME of Amazon gives them the room to do that... a speakers bureau, not so much #eventprofs
12:39 pm FERevents: @camerontoth @jarondo - so who really shares the negative fairly & justly? #eventprofs
12:39 pm spkrinteractive: {moderator} How much do you use Google to find speakers? #eventprofs
12:39 pm swegl: me too! RT @lizkingevents would love to hear a/b process after you've vetted a speaker, but they don't perform as you had hoped. #eventprofs
12:40 pm Price_Points: @sylviaweise a saavy speaker will stay and mingle anyway...good way to get spinoff biz #Eventprofs
12:40 pm camerontoth: @lizkingevents - I find most of the time when orgs book a "bad" speaker it is because no one researched sufficiently #eventprofs
12:40 pm Mizcity: RT @lyksumlikrish: Everyone wants higher quality speakers. They arent born, usually. Guidelines would help. #eventprofs
12:40 pm swegl: we have guidelines... sometimes they don't. RT @lyksumlikrish Everyone wants higher quality speakers. Guidelines would help. #eventprofs
12:40 pm spkrinteractive: {Moderator} By popular demand -> Q3: What are best practices for speaker feedback? #eventprofs
12:40 pm sylviaweise: @camerontoth Agree #eventprofs
12:40 pm camerontoth: @FERevents Event attendees. That is why Twitter is a gift and a curse for speakers everywhere! :-) #eventprofs
12:41 pm PYMConnect: Meeting professionals: Connect with your peers by joining our social network @PYMConnect http://www.pymconnect.com #eventprofs #meetingpros
12:41 pm camerontoth: RT @Price_Points: @sylviaweise a saavy speaker will stay and mingle anyway...good way to get spinoff biz #eventprofs
12:41 pm FeliciaSlattery: @spkrinteractive Awesome discussion going on! As a pro speaker & speaker trainer I feel like a fly on the wall :-) Gr8 stuff! #eventprofs
12:41 pm jarondo: @FERevents I have started using LinkedIn and Twitter for feedback from other Event Pros, but even take that with a grain of salt #eventprofs
12:41 pm lyksumlikrish: @swegl If planners were to rate them on agreed guidelines & share the info, there would be motivation to improve. #eventprofs
12:41 pm spkrinteractive: Do you get audience feedback at your events? What do you do with that info? #eventprofs
12:42 pm iBradWilson: @camerontoth @jarondo Good points. Was just floating an idea. I think a bureau that allowed ratings would be very popular, tho. #eventprofs
12:42 pm sylviaweise: We get our attendees to evaluate all speakers and offer incentives to hand in evals #eventprofs
12:42 pm ClimberJim: Good speakers want to provide your needs/wants & will adapt. Don't be shy about sharing what you need up front. #eventprofs
12:43 pm jarondo: @spkrinteractive Most of my feedback is anecdotal. An off the cuff remark on site. #eventprofs
12:43 pm sylviaweise: evaluate content, delivery, approach etc tabulate-compare all speakers at each event #eventprofs
12:43 pm spkrinteractive: Do you incent your speakers based on the audience ratings they receive? #eventprofs
12:43 pm lizkingevents: @camerontoth True, but I recently exchanged outlines, expctns & guiding ?? and still felt they didn't perform as they should #eventprofs
12:43 pm FeliciaSlattery: RT @camerontoth: RT @Price_Points: @sylviaweise a saavy speaker will stay and mingle anyway...good way to get spinoff biz #eventprofs
12:43 pm sylviaweise: helps decide if you will recomend or invite back #eventprofs
12:43 pm lizkingevents: @spkrinteractive Do you feel it is okay to share participant feedback with speakers? #eventprofs
12:44 pm FERevents: @camerontoth @lizkingevents Sometimes speakers have a bad day. Those willing 2 engage afterwards help 2 recover from poor perf. #eventprofs
12:44 pm spkrinteractive: What types of questions do you ask your audience on speaker feedback forms? #eventprofs
12:44 pm ErikMVermeulen: @FeliciaSlattery @spkrinteractive #eventprofs Ditto. Love this conversation. I've been pro speaker for 15 years. Can't wait to share this .
12:44 pm sylviaweise: @lizkingevents YES and they want it - #eventprofs
12:44 pm FeliciaSlattery: @jarondo if you think of it, you could carry a flip cam to record feedback from attendees. Then evaluate back at the office. #eventprofs
12:44 pm spkrinteractive: @lizkingevents More than OK. Feedback should be shared with speakers. ESSENTIAL. #eventprofs
12:45 pm FeliciaSlattery: RT @ClimberJim: Good speakers want to provide ur needs/wants & will adapt. Don't be shy about sharing what u need up front. #eventprofs
12:45 pm LeeAnne_Orange: we always share the feedback, helps them and helps us too. #eventprofs
12:45 pm FERevents: @camerontoth SO True :-) those event attendees are our best source which is why post event evaluations r so important. #eventprofs
12:45 pm camerontoth: @iBradWilson - Bureau would have to have Amazon style business - Big with multiple revenue sources #eventprofs
12:46 pm sjknutson: RT @FERevents Sometimes speakers have a bad day. Those willing 2 engage afterwards help 2 recover from poor perf. #eventprofs
12:46 pm ClimberJim: RT @lizkingevents: Do you feel it is okay to share participant feedback with speakers? #eventprofs Yes- smart speakers want to hear this
12:46 pm lizkingevents: @sylviawise @spkrinteractive Thanks! That's helpful. I have been hesitant to share negative feedback in the past #eventprofs
12:46 pm spkrinteractive: RT @FeliciaSlattery if you think of it, you could carry flip cam to record feedback from attendees. Then evaluate back at office #eventprofs
12:46 pm camerontoth: @lizkingevents - If I was a speaker I would make sure feedback was required - Honest Feedback! #eventprofs
12:46 pm lizkingevents: RT @FERevents Sometimes speakers have a bad day. Those willing 2 engage afterwards help 2 recover from poor perf. #eventprofs
12:46 pm FeliciaSlattery: @lizkingevents @spkrinteractive I can tell you as a speaker I like to have audience feedback to see how expectations were met. #eventprofs
12:47 pm jarondo: @FeliciaSlattery hhmmmmmmm... I do have a camera on my ipod. I would have to do it on the sly though or they would clam up. #eventprofs
12:47 pm spkrinteractive: What questions do you ask your audiences about speakers? #eventprofs
12:47 pm iBradWilson: Just thought of something... would be interesting to see how many YouTube channels we are discussing have comments enabled. #eventprofs
12:48 pm FeliciaSlattery: @lizkingevents when you share negative feedback you allow speakers to improve. Do it in a constructive way. #eventprofs
12:48 pm spkrinteractive: Do you ask about entertainment value vs. learning value? #eventprofs
12:48 pm ClimberJim: Hint: listen to what people say in the hallways right afterwards - THAT is honest feedback. perhaps record it. #eventprofs
12:48 pm lyksumlikrish: RT @FeliciaSlattery: @lizkingevents when you share negative feedback you allow speakers to improve. Do it in a constructive way. #eventprofs
12:48 pm FeliciaSlattery: @jarondo you may have vid on ur ipod. I'm not sure. Yes some people freeze when they see a camera-- but others ham it up! #eventprofs
12:49 pm camerontoth: @spkrinteractive - 1-10 Scale 1.Did you enjoy the session? 2. Speakers mastery of subject matter? 3.What was missing? #eventprofs
12:49 pm sjknutson: RT @FeliciaSlattery @lizkingevents when you share negative feedback you allow speakers to improve. Do it in a constructive way. #eventprofs
12:49 pm Price_Points: @camerontoth agreed. What's the point if it's just saying good things? How can you improve otherwise? #Eventprofs
12:49 pm FeliciaSlattery: RT @ClimberJim: Hint: listen to what people say in the hallways right afterwards - THAT is honest feedback. perhaps record it. #eventprofs
12:49 pm spkrinteractive: If you could rate speakers, what would you rate? #eventprofs
12:50 pm Price_Points: @spkrinteractive those 2 are not mutally exclusive ;) #Eventprofs
12:50 pm spkrinteractive: @camerontoth How about change "mastery" to "communication"? #eventprofs
12:50 pm sjknutson: RT @ClimberJim Hint: listen to what people say in the hallways right afterwards - THAT is honest feedback. perhaps record it. #eventprofs
12:50 pm sylviaweise: Deliverd what they said, content, style, audience engagement #eventprofs
12:51 pm FERevents: @FeliciaSlattery @jarondo It's important that ppl know they r being recorded 4 legal issues/protection if u go that route. #eventprofs
12:51 pm camerontoth: @spkrinteractive - I think there are better ways to ask that question like "Speaker's Mastery of Subject Matter" #eventprofs
12:51 pm JaredGolberg: @LindsayFultz Thanks for the RT Lindsay. Looking forward to chatting with ya! Want to hear all about the Hollywood event scene #eventprofs
12:52 pm camerontoth: @spkrinteractive - Semantics #eventprofs
12:52 pm spkrinteractive: @camerontoth Isn't it more important how they communicate the subject matter than whether they know it? #eventprofs
12:52 pm sylviaweise: @camerontoth Perfect! #eventprofs
12:52 pm swegl: @spkrinteractive would rate them based on the objectives from our CFP for sure, and then engagement & willingness to hear again #eventprofs
12:52 pm lyksumlikrish: @camerontoth - 1. Are they interesting to watch. 2. Are they engaging their audience. 3. Are they persuasive #eventprofs #eventprofs
12:53 pm iandavmcg: Google Wave: My First Feelings http://bit.ly/7ToKWk RT @chrisbrogan #marketing #eventprofs #socialmedia
12:53 pm spkrinteractive: @camerontoth Agreed, but semantics can skew surveys. :) #eventprofs
12:54 pm ClimberJim: RT @camerontoth Isn't it more important how they communicate the subject matter than whether they know it? #eventprofs Must do BOTH
12:54 pm GordonJayFrost: @SpkrInteractive Where can I log into the #eventprofs meeting?
12:54 pm sylviaweise: G2G - hate to leave a great conversation - thanks folks #eventprofs
12:54 pm spkrinteractive: As event planners, would you want to see ratings from other eventprofs separate from audience ratings when seeking speakers? #eventprofs
12:54 pm JaredGolberg: @spkrinteractive @camerontoth 100%. Knowledge is key, but the presentation skill on engaging the audience is everything #eventprofs
12:54 pm swegl: @lyksumlikrish what a/b sharing sessions? maybe all attendees rate them? seems like lot of work, but that's where our issues are #eventprofs
12:55 pm jarondo: @FeliciaSlattery Yep, the new nano has a vid camera. I work for a law firm & they're very particular about being on the record. #eventprofs
12:55 pm FERevents: What are your favorite tools for event/speaker surveys/feedback? #eventprofs
12:55 pm spkrinteractive: @GordonJayFrost http://twebevent.com/eventprofs but we are almost through. Will post archive afterwards. #eventprofs
12:55 pm camerontoth: @spkrinteractive - I like Mastery because the perception of the attendee is what I am concerned with. Perception = Reality #eventprofs
12:55 pm Mizcity: RT @iBradWilson would be interesting to see how many YouTube channels we are discussing have comments enabled. #eventprofs
12:56 pm spkrinteractive: RT @FERevents What are your favorite tools for event/speaker surveys/feedback? -> Gr8 question #eventprofs
12:57 pm camerontoth: @FERevents - IML (Shout to @rayhansen) and anything digital and immediate. Paper (how do I say this politely) Sucks! #eventprofs
12:57 pm FERevents: @spkrinteractive Yes I would, that info may be helpful 2 planners, but maybe it shouldn't b public info 4 legal issues? #eventprofs
12:57 pm jarondo: Thanks all for the chat! I look forward to the next one. Good bye and have a great weekend! #eventprofs
12:57 pm camerontoth: Good CHATTING with you Sylvia @sylviaweise #eventprofs
12:57 pm spkrinteractive: At a #PCMA meeting we talked about feedback forms. Most ppl felt they needed to be at event rather than digital afterwards. #eventprofs
12:58 pm Mizcity: @spkrinteractive yes, absolutely. There are ratings from eventprofs that would be valuable that audience can't give #eventprofs
12:59 pm spkrinteractive: Just a few mins left. If anyone wants to pitch something relevant to eventprofs, go for it. #eventprofs
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12:59 pm JaredGolberg: Good speakers will also build their #community at every event they speak at. Engagement after speech with guests is key feedback #eventprofs
1:00 pm spkrinteractive: I need to drop for a 1pm call. Will post archive later today. Feel free to continue chatting. :) #eventprofs
1:00 pm LeeAnne_Orange: does everyone (anyone) require a speaker blog "x" number of times about your event before your event? #eventprofs
1:00 pm FeliciaSlattery: @FERevents @jarondo yes-- record openly with attendee's knowledge. #eventprofs
1:01 pm camerontoth: IML Audience Response System http://ow.ly/Igle <~~ Great for providing attendees an electronic and audio voice in meetings #eventprofs
1:01 pm spkrinteractive: Gr8 chat everyone. Great ideas. Speakers who attended, learn more about #eventprofs every week by joining chat at 12pm ET Thurs #eventprofs

 

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