| 2:04 am |
executiveoasis: |
If there is no #eventprofs chat, I'd like to hop on & facilitate re: Re-engineering Events for #Geny Audiences. Anybody game? |
| 2:05 am |
Eventige: |
[VIDEO] Digital 18k Projection http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZm1aa__wIQ - #HBO #EventProfs #Projection #Trueblood #Experiential #Marketing |
| 2:11 am |
brumarkflooring: |
We are - booth 1125! RT @PinkDeb I am - who else? RT @3D_EXHIBITS: #EXHIBITOR2011 is fast approaching, who's going? #eventprofs #tradeshow |
| 2:18 am |
kyleelizabeth22: |
@iFINDhotels absolute must have for conference hotel/venue is lots of space and near fun attractions #eventprofs |
| 2:18 am |
kyleelizabeth22: |
@samjb we are trying to do #eventprofs but no one is on :( |
| 2:19 am |
ClimberJim: |
I just joined the tweetchat - Jim from Colorado #eventprofs |
| 2:20 am |
SarahMCovington: |
#eventprofs I am here too! It is my first time:) Hi @ClimberJim |
| 2:21 am |
ClimberJim: |
Not sure we have an official moderator or topic tonite #eventprofs |
| 2:21 am |
Samjb: |
@AMD0985 Check the google doc I posted in Blackboard. There's one on now, #eventprofs |
| 2:21 am |
kyleelizabeth22: |
@ClimberJIm hello from Texas #eventprofs |
| 2:21 am |
SarahMCovington: |
@AMD0985 #eventprofs now |
| 2:22 am |
ClimberJim: |
I suggest everyone here do a one line intro of them selves: name, firm, job, interests #eventprofs |
| 2:22 am |
AMD0985: |
@Samjb Just found it! #eventprofs |
| 2:23 am |
ClimberJim: |
Welcome @SarahMCovington - these chats are usually active & useful - looks like we are casual tonight #eventprofs |
| 2:23 am |
SarahMCovington: |
#eventprofs, Sarah, Student at University of North Texas, PR |
| 2:23 am |
kyleelizabeth22: |
Kyle, student, University of North Texas, PR #eventprofs |
| 2:23 am |
ClimberJim: |
I am Jim - resilience expert, author, speaker, climber with Speaking of Adventure in Colorado #eventprofs |
| 2:24 am |
kyleelizabeth22: |
#eventprofs What have you written? |
| 2:24 am |
AMD0985: |
Angela, PR student, UNT, #eventprofs |
| 2:24 am |
ClimberJim: |
Are they teaching any social media classes yet in PR school? #eventprofs |
| 2:24 am |
kyleelizabeth22: |
Hello Angela #eventprofs |
| 2:25 am |
SarahMCovington: |
@ClimberJim Sounds exciting! Have any tips for aspiring professionals? #eventprofs |
| 2:25 am |
ClimberJim: |
Just finished co-writing "The Ledge: An Adventure Story of Friendship & Survivial on Mt Rainier" #eventprofs |
| 2:25 am |
executiveoasis: |
Tonight's #eventprofs chat is about Re-engineering Events & Corporate meetings for Gen-Y audiences I invite #genychat members to join us. |
| 2:26 am |
SarahMCovington: |
#eventprofs, yes they are! They offer an actual social media and then tweetchats are required for my writing class |
| 2:26 am |
ClimberJim: |
Advise: pick one meeting industry assoc., join as a stduent, attend regularly, ask people to introduce you around - they will. #eventprofs |
| 2:26 am |
executiveoasis: |
Q1 What presentation or facilitation methods are a definite turn-off for #geny team or audience members? #eventprofs #genychat |
| 2:26 am |
ClimberJim: |
@executiveoasis Hi - glad you are here to guide us, I yield the floor to you. #eventprofs |
| 2:28 am |
ClimberJim: |
Seems like geny dislike slow, methodical "lectures". yes? #eventprofs |
| 2:28 am |
SarahMCovington: |
#eventprofs Q1 strictly powerpoint presentations |
| 2:28 am |
kyleelizabeth22: |
#eventprofs Q1 When presenters only use powerpoints |
| 2:28 am |
ClimberJim: |
RT @kyleelizabeth22: #eventprofs Q1 When presenters only use powerpoints- wow, a strong response #eventprofs |
| 2:29 am |
untmmichel: |
Just jumping in... Mackenzie, PR student, UNT! #eventprofs |
| 2:29 am |
ClimberJim: |
Q: Does mixing in other medias & methods make Powerpoint more tolerable, or would #geny rather not even see it? #eventprofs |
| 2:30 am |
untmmichel: |
@sarahmcovington @kyleelizabeth22 I second that about the powerpoint presentations! Very dull #eventprofs |
| 2:30 am |
SarahMCovington: |
#eventprofs definitely needs to be more interactive and keep our attention! Videos are great! |
| 2:31 am |
ClimberJim: |
Q How long should videos be? How many per hour (roughly)? #eventprofs |
| 2:31 am |
SarahMCovington: |
#eventprofs we are a multi-tasking generation!! We need to kept awake and focused |
| 2:31 am |
SarahMCovington: |
#eventprofs two min max |
| 2:32 am |
kyleelizabeth22: |
#eventprofs ever heard of Prezi? Makes the experience a lot better |
| 2:32 am |
executiveoasis: |
Welcome @climberjim @sarahmcovington @AMD0985 and @kyleelizabeth22 we look forward to your input #eventprofs |
| 2:32 am |
AMD0985: |
#eventprofs I agree... no more than two or three minutes |
| 2:32 am |
AMD0985: |
@executiveoasis Thank you! #eventprofs |
| 2:32 am |
ClimberJim: |
Ok - thanks RT @AMD0985: #eventprofs I agree... no more than two or three minutes #eventprofs |
| 2:33 am |
klrichardson: |
Worth your time: #ECNC Focuses on New Technology, Engagement Techniques #eventprofs #assnchat by @BizBashAram http://ht.ly/3XdsA |
| 2:34 am |
untmmichel: |
@SarahMCovington #eventprofs We are also very ADD. We lose focus and get bored easily. Everything needs to be fast paced |
| 2:34 am |
executiveoasis: |
Q1 How can Powerpoint be adapted for #geny audience? #eventprofs #genychat |
| 2:35 am |
kyleelizabeth22: |
#eventprofs by using Prezi |
| 2:35 am |
AMD0985: |
what is prezi? #eventprofs |
| 2:35 am |
untmmichel: |
@executiveoasis Q1: like said earlier, Prezi should be used #eventprofs |
| 2:35 am |
kyleelizabeth22: |
#eventprofs its an interactive powerpoint |
| 2:36 am |
AMD0985: |
I'm new to the event side of PR #eventprofs |
| 2:36 am |
TAShanks: |
@executiveoasis Do not use powerpoints as speaking notes... its a presentation aid so use pictures and graphics(not just charts) #eventprofs |
| 2:36 am |
untmmichel: |
#eventprofs http://prezi.com/ |
| 2:37 am |
ClimberJim: |
I know Prezi - is it better as it is just more interesting to watch or as it truly helps you understand more? #eventprofs |
| 2:37 am |
untmmichel: |
@ClimberJim Prezi is more interesting to watch, keeps you engaged more. Not sure if it truly helps understanding #eventprofs |
| 2:37 am |
SarahMCovington: |
#eventprofs We understand powerpoint and prezi, we just prefer something that keeps our attention. Nothing will be absorbed otherwise. |
| 2:38 am |
kyleelizabeth22: |
#eventprofs more interesting to watch |
| 2:38 am |
executiveoasis: |
Thans @untmmichel For thoe not familiar, tell us more about Prezi #eventprofs |
| 2:39 am |
executiveoasis: |
You too @kyleelizabeth22 Please tell us more about Prezi & provide any relevant links #eventprofs |
| 2:39 am |
ClimberJim: |
Seems like Prezi allows you to have the "big picture" of interconnectedness of photos/info/ideas, and to zoom & move around #eventprofs |
| 2:39 am |
kyleelizabeth22: |
#eventprofs we included Prezi in our presentation for Frito Lay this last semester and it gave our presentation more creativity and an edge |
| 2:40 am |
ClimberJim: |
But, can all that zooming & moving can make some people (older folks??) irritated/nauseated? #eventprofs |
| 2:40 am |
VirtuallyAmaz: |
RT @untmmichel: @SarahMCovington #eventprofs We are also very ADD. We lose focus & get bored easily...<<spent the day w/nephew he said same! |
| 2:41 am |
executiveoasis: |
Q2 What strategies & approaches will keep the attention of a #geny audience during presentations, meetings & retreats? #eventprofs |
| 2:41 am |
SarahMCovington: |
#eventprofs Only downside to Prezi is putting it together. It is somewhat difficult. |
| 2:42 am |
ClimberJim: |
Q2 - mixing medias & mixing teaching methods seems helpful #eventprofs |
| 2:42 am |
SarahMCovington: |
#eventprofs Relevant hands-on activities |
| 2:42 am |
executiveoasis: |
@untmmichel Thank for Prezi link #eventprofs |
| 2:42 am |
AMD0985: |
@SarahMCovington I was just about to ask about its difficulty. Do you need to be tech savy to master it? #eventprofs |
| 2:42 am |
kyleelizabeth22: |
#eventprofs Q2 Quality over quantity, presentations need to be short and to the point, using lots of visuals |
| 2:42 am |
untmmichel: |
I keep forgetting to put the #eventprofs hashtag! Sorry! |
| 2:43 am |
SarahMCovington: |
#eventprofs @amd0985 It gives directions to follow, but I had difficulty. Depends on the user I suppose. |
| 2:43 am |
AMD0985: |
I agree... mixing different forms of media and getting to the point will keep their attention #eventprofs |
| 2:44 am |
executiveoasis: |
@VirtuallyAmaz Re: short attention span. 20 minutes was optimal sound byte for adult learners. For #geny what is optimal? #eventprofs |
| 2:45 am |
rgbrody: |
For better #events - pros use checklists:http://ezinearticles.com/?Event-Checklists&id=5927847 #eventprofs #hotels #leadership |
| 2:46 am |
SarahMCovington: |
#eventprofs I honestly have no idea. We did ten minute presentations for class and after 2 min. everyone was daydreaming. |
| 2:47 am |
AMD0985: |
My guess would be 8 to 10 minutes but I think it depends on the content/format of the presentation #eventprofs |
| 2:47 am |
kyleelizabeth22: |
@AMD0985 #eventprofs I agree....it just depends on the content |
| 2:47 am |
TwadeShow: |
Budgeting: Seminars (Nothing scheduled now. Bookmark & check at a later date.) #TradeShow #eventprofs #marketing #b2b http://bit.ly/h0Tskh |
| 2:47 am |
SarahMCovington: |
#eventprofs @amd085 AGREED if I was to give a timeline. |
| 2:48 am |
untmmichel: |
@AMD0985 @SarahMCovington I think the shorter you can make it... the better #eventprofs |
| 2:48 am |
executiveoasis: |
@untmmichel Not to worry. Loving your contribution, we'll keep checking your tweeetstream in case you miss #eventprofs tag. |
| 2:48 am |
TOProject: |
#eventprofs time is never an issue, content + presentation are. Avatar was 3 hours and geny loved it. |
| 2:48 am |
ClimberJim: |
8-10 minutes? Daydreaming after 2 minutes? Yikes - that makes it challenging to get expansive or complex ideas across. #eventprofs |
| 2:48 am |
Brandon_Abbott: |
Agreed. RT @untmmichel @AMD0985 @SarahMCovington I think the shorter you can make it... the better #eventprofs |
| 2:49 am |
epeschel: |
Looking forward to my final #IACC Customer Roundtable @WalthamWoods tomorrow #eventprofs |
| 2:49 am |
untmmichel: |
@TOProject I guess this is true depending on what the content of the presentation is. #eventprofs |
| 2:50 am |
SarahMCovington: |
@TOProject: #eventprofs Avatar was good, but I almost passed out. My attention did not hold. |
| 2:51 am |
untmmichel: |
@SarahMCovington LOL. I had my own personal problems with Avatar. It depends on the person and their interests! #eventprofs |
| 2:51 am |
klrichardson: |
Three Days, Two Conferences ? Great Thoughts by @psalinger. Authenticity, Gaming and Events Oh My! http://ht.ly/3XdQM #eventprofs #pcma |
| 2:51 am |
SarahMCovington: |
#eventprofs RT @SarahMCovington: @ClimberJim Has #geny discouraged you! So sorry. We are a product of our crazed generation. |
| 2:51 am |
executiveoasis: |
Q3 To maximize relevance & engagement, what hand-on approaches appeal to #geny audiences? #eventprofs #genychat welcome |
| 2:51 am |
TOProject: |
#eventprofs if u are presenting a budget, do bottom lines, just open for specific Qs. If u are presenting a less dry topic expand |
| 2:53 am |
ClimberJim: |
This is good info to know - the world will only go faster, not slower #eventprofs |
| 2:53 am |
TOProject: |
@SarahMCovington #eventprofs I hated it, but millions of young ppl loved it. Its about message |
| 2:54 am |
SarahMCovington: |
#eventprofs @377 True, I do agree to an extent, but that is leisure vs. business. Who wants to go to a 3 hour biz conference? Not me! |
| 2:55 am |
TOProject: |
#eventprofs A3- Change their perspectives, sight lines, sound levels-anything that challenges ur attn span. Do the unexpected several times |
| 2:56 am |
executiveoasis: |
@SarahMCovington With daydreaming after 2 minutes would optimal sound byte be 5 mins with lots of questions & then an exercise? #eventprofs |
| 2:57 am |
kyleelizabeth22: |
#eventprofs @executiveoasis yes! Since daydreaming and phone activities kick in after 2 minutes, 5 minutes would be ideal |
| 2:57 am |
TOProject: |
#eventprofs during my last presentation 2 a young group, about 10 min in,I started 2 dribble a bball. Everyone watched, nothing 2 do w/topic |
| 2:57 am |
SarahMCovington: |
#eventprofs Quiz for rewards, sounds silly but it totally works! @executiveoasis Definitely anything to engage and keep fast-paced. |
| 2:58 am |
TOProject: |
#eventprofs but it was unexpected. I also "tossed" it to questioners. Keep people "in" this experience |
| 2:59 am |
untmmichel: |
#eventprofs @executiveoasis @SarahMCovington GOOD Incentives always cause GenY audiences to perk up! |
| 2:59 am |
kyleelizabeth22: |
@TOProject #eventprofs I like the basketball idea. The unusual keeps people intrigued |
| 2:59 am |
untmmichel: |
@TOProject Good idea! Keeps them guessing #eventprofs |
| 2:59 am |
AMD0985: |
@SarahMCovington Good call about the quiz for rewards. That always gets people interested! #eventprofs |
| 2:59 am |
TOProject: |
@SarahMCovington #eventprofs Love the "pavlovian" training!!! :o) |
| 3:00 am |
executiveoasis: |
Q4 Case studies seem to be a turn-off for #geny audiences. Am I right? How can they be adapted & what are alternatives? #eventprofs |
| 3:01 am |
TOProject: |
#eventprofs spent a few years as a stand up, learned what an audience will "watch" + when. |
| 3:01 am |
SarahMCovington: |
@TOProject If the shoe fits. #eventprofs. |
| 3:01 am |
AMD0985: |
A4 I think the term "case study" tends to scare people but I think they can be summarized/adapted for an audience #eventprofs |
| 3:02 am |
AMD0985: |
A4 maybe by teaching/summarizing/sharing through interaction?? #eventprofs |
| 3:02 am |
SarahMCovington: |
#eventprofs #geny Don't we all HATE research. Lie to us and make it sound fun? ha |
| 3:02 am |
suzannecarawan: |
for genY, don't use term case study, use the term 'story' & then they like it #eventprofs |
| 3:02 am |
TOProject: |
#eventprofs A4: GenY is the "everyone is special" generation, THEIR experiences count, not sum1 else's. |
| 3:03 am |
ClimberJim: |
RT @TOProject: #eventprofs A4: GenY is the "everyone is special" generation, THEIR experiences count, not sum1 elses. #eventprofs |
| 3:03 am |
SarahMCovington: |
#eventprofs @Toproject The world is evolving, either jump aboard or sink my friend. |
| 3:03 am |
untmmichel: |
@suzannecarawan I agree, case study makes us tune it out before it starts. #eventprofs |
| 3:04 am |
suzannecarawan: |
i've also had GenY ppl say "enough! stop catering me--i want to learn what you know & not the other way around!" #eventprofs |
| 3:05 am |
SarahMCovington: |
#eventprofs Not all geny are the same. We are were brought up by our parents, your generation. @suzannecarawan Thanks! |
| 3:05 am |
kyleelizabeth22: |
#eventprofs I don't feel like there is a way to adapt research. GenY needs to just realize that secondary research is necessary |
| 3:06 am |
SarahMCovington: |
@suzannacarawan, #eventprofs, Some things can not be adapted, but still we are willing to do it. |
| 3:06 am |
TOProject: |
There's my point! RT @SarahMCovington: #eventprofs Not all geny are the same. We are were brought up by our parents, your generation. ! |
| 3:06 am |
AMD0985: |
@suzannecarawan but, for the most part, I want to know what they know #eventprofs |
| 3:08 am |
suzannecarawan: |
why would you adapt research? there are fundamental constructs & frameworks--why would we change that for any generation? #eventprofs |
| 3:08 am |
SarahMCovington: |
@Toproject, #eventprofs I don't guess I understand what point you are trying to make anymore. I enjoy learning for my job, even if it sucks |
| 3:08 am |
suzannecarawan: |
change the topic, not the methodology #eventprofs Teach the methods, have GenY put forth new questions #eventprofs |
| 3:09 am |
EventPlannersUS: |
Attendee Registration for DMAI's Destinations Showcase Washington 02/23/11 - http://bit.ly/horqNY #eventprofs #dmai #mpi #ises |
| 3:09 am |
TOProject: |
#eventprofs @SarahMCovington U "personalized" ur experience. Not bad, just how many GenY relate. My gen, X, related to $$$ |
| 3:09 am |
ClimberJim: |
I have to go - thanks for sharing. #eventprofs |
| 3:09 am |
suzannecarawan: |
@ClimberJim have a good one! #eventprofs |
| 3:09 am |
SarahMCovington: |
#eventprofs I have to go as well. Sorry for my rants, but I had a blast chatting! @ClimberJim Thanks for your input. |
| 3:09 am |
executiveoasis: |
#eventprofs Last question coming up then open chat for last 10 minutes. #genychat , please join in re: re-engineering events & meetings. |
| 3:10 am |
kyleelizabeth22: |
#eventprofs adios amigos |
| 3:10 am |
untmmichel: |
@TOProject I think GenY vary greatly even just between current 18 year olds to 21-23 year old graduating college students. #eventprofs |
| 3:10 am |
executiveoasis: |
Q5 How can simulations be adapted for #geny participants? Also, what energizers are effective? (stress balls = old hat) #eventprofs |
| 3:11 am |
TOProject: |
#eventprofs my point is that "dry" research doesn't resonate. It is more effective when they can relate to it directly. |
| 3:11 am |
suzannecarawan: |
every generation has huge divides within it--there should be sub-generations #eventprofs |
| 3:11 am |
executiveoasis: |
@kyleelizabeth22 Thanks for your contributions. Please stop by again soon #eventprofs |
| 3:12 am |
executiveoasis: |
@SarahMCovington @ClimberJim Thanks. See you again soon. #eventprofs |
| 3:12 am |
suzannecarawan: |
I have a background in social marketing. to make research come alive, i'd bring #geny on-site to experience the situation #eventprofs |
| 3:12 am |
untmmichel: |
@suzannecarawan Agreed! I notice major differences between people my age and current high schoolers #eventprofs |
| 3:13 am |
suzannecarawan: |
@untmmichel Good God--i sure hope so!!! #geny is no diff than #genx than #boomers. each age is contextual. #eventprofs |
| 3:14 am |
AMD0985: |
Have to get going! Thanks everyone! #eventprofs |
| 3:14 am |
executiveoasis: |
@suzannecarawan I see your point but "sage on the stage" = dead. If delivery method is a turn-off, there will be no learning. #eventprofs |
| 3:15 am |
suzannecarawan: |
@executiveoasis Disagree. If Nelson Mandela talked to you, you'd listen. Same with Queen Eliz II. It's all about the message #eventprofs |
| 3:15 am |
untmmichel: |
I have to get going as well, lots of homework and Twitter is distracting! Thanks for the chat! #eventprofs |
| 3:16 am |
suzannecarawan: |
have to use understanding. for the generation/context of a speaker and judge on that. not your own viewpoint of did it please u #eventprofs |
| 3:17 am |
executiveoasis: |
@untmmichel Thanks for stopping by you added a valuable perspective. Conferences that stick to 1 hour keynotes are in trouble #eventprofs |
| 3:18 am |
executiveoasis: |
@suzannecarawan Good point. What is it about Mandela's style or Queen Elizabeth that people of all generations fine engaging? #eventprofs |
| 3:18 am |
executiveoasis: |
@AMD0985 Thanks for your input. Hope to see you again soon. #eventprofs |
| 3:19 am |
suzannecarawan: |
@executiveoasis They have something of real value to say. Prob w/ most speakers is they are spouting BS & it's self-promotion #eventprofs |
| 3:21 am |
EventPlannersUS: |
Green Events - Incorporate Sustainability and Recycling into Hotel Contracts: http://bit.ly/f1Bm0q #eventprofs #mpi #ises |
| 3:22 am |
judylaine: |
RT @EventPlannersUS: Green Events - Incorporate Sustainability and Recycling into Hotel Contracts: http://bit.ly/f1Bm0q #eventprofs #mpi #ises |
| 3:26 am |
executiveoasis: |
Summary: To engage #geny deliver relevant content of value with passion, shorter sound bytes (5 minutes), use Prezi & variety. #eventprofs |
| 3:27 am |
executiveoasis: |
#eventprofs #genychat Any other tips strategies, turn-ons, turn-offs for re-engineering meetings & conferences to enage #geny ? |
| 3:29 am |
executiveoasis: |
It's a wrap for tonight's #eventprofs chat. #genychat members, thanks for your input. Stop by any time. Nice meeting you @suzannecarawan |
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