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Getting More Value from Conference Keynote Speakers

Velvet Chainsaw

Not long ago, becoming a professional speaker was a third step in a thought leaders career path. Keynote speakers should be chosen wisely. From a conference design perspective, we believe the current best practice is to bookend your conference by opening with a strong-thought provoking speaker and closing with inspiration.

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Benefits of Hiring a Celebrity Speaker

Master the Event

There are many benefits of hiring a celebrity speaker. A well-known guest speaker helps to bring that extra bit of energy and excitement to an event. While at the same time an event, any kind of event can be brought down by a badly chosen speaker. The right celebrity speaker brings attention and interest to an event.

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How to Find a Speaker (For Your Next Event)

Master the Event

We all know when you find a speaker that is the right fit for your event or meeting makes for some really good news. That just right speaker can help to set the mood and tone for any event or meeting. Hiring a speaker is an important step when event and meeting planning. One that will motivate, inspire and empower the crowd.

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Money Talks: Defining an Event Budget

TicketBud

Now, imagine showing up to the event, hearing that most speakers backed out after not getting paid, and then being asked to help cover the costs of the event’s outstanding hotel bill of $17,000. An early start means more time to shop around for bargains, establish partnerships and negotiate with vendors.

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Finding the Right Speaker at the Right Price

SmartMeetings

A keynote speaker that connects with the audience can be the difference between an event that is memorialized in tweets and snaps for years to come and one that is forgotten before the pen in the swag bag runs out of ink. By locating the right keynote speaker , you’re ensuring an entertaining and informative event. Negotiating 101.

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Event Contracts: Agree to Be Agreeable

SmartMeetings

Negotiation experts share tips for building win-win event contracts The ROI is in the details when drafting a vendor contract. Edwards asks for additional upgrades, valet parking validation for VIPs and speakers. “We And remember, everything is open to negotiation. hereinafter referred to as “Vendor”).

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Top 99 keynote speakers every event planner must know about

Hubilo Blog

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference. Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. Keynote speakers in Marketing and Sales. Seth Godin Who is he?

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