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Twitter for Meeting Planners: How to Make It Work for You

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First, ground rules…

The purpose of this blog post is not to answer the question: “What is Twitter?” (Wikipedia offers a pretty good introduction, if that’s what you’re looking for. Also, check out Chris Brogan’s “Newbies Guide to Twitter.”)

Rather, the purpose of this post is to answer the question, “Does Twitter work for meeting planners?” (Yes.) And if so, how? I am by no means a social media guru (that’s Brogan, above), but having worked with meeting planners for nearly 10 years and being a Web 2.0 enthusiast, I’m happy to offer some insights into how you can benefit from including this popular tool in your event management toolbox.

9 Business Speakers You Need to Know in 2009

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What are the keys to success for your team and your organization in the year ahead? Among them: Create a positive, engaging workplace. Understand your target market and communicate the appropriate message. Put a well-trained, modern sales force on the ground (or on the phone, web, etc.). With a mix of new names and familiar […]

Web 2.0 and Event Management Collide

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Some of us haven’t quite figured out how to get the most out of Web 2.0 on the web, but now there’s a new challenge: How do you get the most out of Web 2.0 at your events? Under the heading of “25 signs your event SUCKS!” (a provocative title, indeed), Julius Solaris at EventManagerBlog.com […]

The Frugal Planner: Five Ways to Save Big on Booking Keynote Speakers

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Inspired by the cover story in this month’s issue of Meetings and Conventions magazine, titled “The Frugal Planner: 10 Ways to Save Big,” we thought we would chime in with some money-saving tips specifically related to booking speakers. One of the M&C article’s 10 cost-cutting tips already relates to booking speakers, but a few of […]

Get Answers to Your Questions About Booking Speakers

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Shawn Ellis, founder and president of The Speakers Group, will be the guest “expert” on an upcoming teleconference to share advice/tips/insights with meeting planners about best practices in booking speakers for meetings and conferences. Details of the teleconference will be listed here when they become available. To make the teleconference as valuable as possible for […]

12 Questions to Ask When Booking Your Next Speaker

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The speaker evaluation process can be tiring and overwhelming, so having a checklist by your side at all times is one way to make sure you stay on track. Below is a list of 12 questions that will help you select the right speaker, eliminate surprises, and maximize the value of the engagement: Does the […]

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