Event apps can't engage participants unless they're downloaded. Developer QuickMobile shares its top tips for promoting that app you worked so hard to create....More
Oh how I love this guy! He'll make you laugh, but he's also got a lot of really good ideas for anyone who does public speaking (I particularly liked, "Don't read. That's public reading, not public speaking)....More
Hybrid meetings—where some portion of a live event is broadcast to attendees tuning in remotely—are increasing in popularity. By now you’ve read plenty of articles about the technical requirements for successful videoconferences, Skype meetings, ......More
A new online service wants to become event organizers' No. 1 source for finding experts—paid and unpaid—to deliver keynotes, fill panels, and lead breakout sessions....More
I was thinking today about a conference I went to once that had a near-miss with a keynote speaker who got stuck in traffic without a cellphone. Where was she? Would she make it? If not, who could step in? I happened to be hanging out near the meeting ......More
Purpose What do you want the speaker to communicate? Is your focus motivation, entertainment, education, or some combination? Format What time of day...More
Shelby Diltz, CMP, Director of Meetings, The Robstan Group, Kansas City, Mo. Listen to your members it is not just the feel-good, big-picture speakers...More
A speaker can make or break your event, so selecting the right person requires careful consideration. Tony D'Amelio, executive vice president of the Washington...More
Securing speaker agreements should be a routine part of the meeting planning process, whether the speakers are paid professionals or volunteers. These...More
