…for a hamburger today (~Wimpy from Popeye). How many of you remember that statement? I had a conversation recently with a newer planner who was asking about different ways live musicians, speakers, or artists settle their contracts. When working with a touring band or multiple bands, singing or performing artists, speakers or other entertainers, especiallyContinue reading “I’ll Gladly Pay You Tuesday…”
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Speaker Preparation
When creating the attendee experience for an event, I have worked with many speakers; preparing them for success by providing history on the attendees, standardizing slide presentations, selecting relevant topics, and ensuring they were knowledgeable in their subject matter. Recently I found myself on the opposite side of the equation. I was asked to presentContinue reading “Speaker Preparation”
Potayto, Potahto, Tomayto, Tomahto…
How do you know when your event needs an emcee, a host, a moderator, a master of ceremonies, a facilitator, or just someone to make an introduction? What is the difference? Does something strange happen if you have the wrong one at your event? What purpose do they serve? Does every event need one? OverContinue reading “Potayto, Potahto, Tomayto, Tomahto…”
Are You Talking to Me?
Have you ever planned a plenary session for an event? If you plan conferences or conventions, of course you have. The amount of work that goes into planning one of these sessions is tremendous; reserving the right amount of meeting space, planning resources, room setups, sound, lighting, stage design, rigging, program, and speaker selection. AsContinue reading “Are You Talking to Me?”
Room with a View
Oftentimes when hosting an event, organizations invite keynote speakers, guest artists, special performers, or emcees to participate, sometimes referred to as VIPs. Most organizations would agree that we want to treat our VIPs well. Occasionally we are contractually obligated to provide specific things like brand-name snacks in the greenroom or no less than 4-star hotelContinue reading “Room with a View”