The primary factor in deciding what kind of event or keynote speaker to hire for your next meeting or conference is twofold: the subject matter and the audience. There really aren't any leaders per se, it depends on the kind of group or conference you plan to have them address. For example, if you have a business audience you obviously want a well known and successful business man or woman. Donald Trump frequently serves as the keynote speaker to this type of audience. If the meeting is a woman's group, you most likely want a well-known woman executive. If they also have celebrity status, so much the better.
Speakers are available for every conceivable purpose and industry and you can easily find them or the bureaus that handle their bookings online on the internet. There are business speakers, motivational speakers, healthcare speakers, training and consulting specialists, celebrities, best selling authors, sports stars, personal growth experts, global affairs experts and entertainers, to mention just a few categories. The list is almost endless.
In the technology field, there are many well-known leaders from companies such as Microsoft, IBM, Boeing, Motorola…and more. They appear regularly as keynote speakers at trade shows and other meetings. So don't even consider trying to find out which speakers are rated as best. There's simply no pat answer. It depends on your topic, your audience and how much you're willing to pay.
Looking for Event Venues for your next gathering?
What is suggested is that you take a reasonable amount of time to peruse the many pages of internet listings. Many of their bureaus and representatives list their key speakers and briefly describe their backgrounds. Others ask you to answer some basic questions about what you're planning and, based upon your answers, offer up their candidates for you to choose from. It's pretty certain that you will find a selection of suitable candidates and be able to hire one or more that will fit the bill.
We all love celebrities and would feel safe choosing a well-known person or star as our keynote speaker. So take your time and look, look, look. It's pretty likely that you will even find one or more in your industry or business whom you've heard of.
Showing posts with label event. Show all posts
Showing posts with label event. Show all posts
Friday, February 8, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
Group Travel-Use a Professional Meeting Planner
Planning and coordinating all the details for a company, association or groups’ next meeting or conference can be a daunting, time-consuming task. However there are organizations out there that have been doing this sort of thing professionally for many years that can make the challenge easier.
Meeting & event planning professionals are highly experienced in planning and facilitating all the details for conventions, trade shows, conferences and even reunions. They are skilled at locating the proper venue, negotiating, networking, multi-tasking, planning and implementing these events for large and small businesses, associations and even individuals who don’t have the time to do it all themselves. They can handle all the details for anything from a luncheon meeting to week-long conferences or exhibitions for thousands of people, even help find professional speakers.
If you’ve ever taken on this type of challenge, you already know that it’s a full-time job for one or more people that involve a myriad of details that ranges from arranging ground transportation to locating and securing a facility to hiring motivational speakers, bands and entertainers and others. And these organizations aren’t locked in an office somewhere. They will travel as required to check out all the details that are vital to a successful event, negotiate contracts with suppliers and solve problems if and when they arise.
Some meeting and event planners are generalists suited to any situation. Others will specialize in the type of service they perform or specific types of clients. Whether you want help doing it all or handling just a portion of your event planning, you’ll have no problem locating a firm that fits the bill.
Most good firms in the event planning business are highly qualified for what they do. Their representatives are generally well educated in areas such as marketing, hotel administration or business. Many have certification from related industry councils or special events societies to attest to their capabilities. They know how to work with clients, suppliers and others with integrity, tact and enthusiasm. Simply stated, they know how to get the job done on time and within the stated budget.
You can review and select a meeting and event firm online via the internet. All it takes is to type in meeting & even planners into your browser search window and scroll down the list of available companies. They can also be found in trade publications such the meeting industry news.
Meeting & event planning professionals are highly experienced in planning and facilitating all the details for conventions, trade shows, conferences and even reunions. They are skilled at locating the proper venue, negotiating, networking, multi-tasking, planning and implementing these events for large and small businesses, associations and even individuals who don’t have the time to do it all themselves. They can handle all the details for anything from a luncheon meeting to week-long conferences or exhibitions for thousands of people, even help find professional speakers.
If you’ve ever taken on this type of challenge, you already know that it’s a full-time job for one or more people that involve a myriad of details that ranges from arranging ground transportation to locating and securing a facility to hiring motivational speakers, bands and entertainers and others. And these organizations aren’t locked in an office somewhere. They will travel as required to check out all the details that are vital to a successful event, negotiate contracts with suppliers and solve problems if and when they arise.
Some meeting and event planners are generalists suited to any situation. Others will specialize in the type of service they perform or specific types of clients. Whether you want help doing it all or handling just a portion of your event planning, you’ll have no problem locating a firm that fits the bill.
Most good firms in the event planning business are highly qualified for what they do. Their representatives are generally well educated in areas such as marketing, hotel administration or business. Many have certification from related industry councils or special events societies to attest to their capabilities. They know how to work with clients, suppliers and others with integrity, tact and enthusiasm. Simply stated, they know how to get the job done on time and within the stated budget.
You can review and select a meeting and event firm online via the internet. All it takes is to type in meeting & even planners into your browser search window and scroll down the list of available companies. They can also be found in trade publications such the meeting industry news.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
