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A strategic tip for collecting and sharing lucrative post-event information.\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" size=\"full\" mobx_row_height=\"900\" ids=\"11005\"]\r\n\r\n[/vc_column_text][mk_fancy_title tag_name=\"h4\" size=\"30\" margin_top=\"20\" font_family=\"none\"]Want more?[/mk_fancy_title][mk_blog_carousel cat=\"407\"][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Post-Con Success - 30 Second Strategic Tip','','inherit','closed','closed','','10914-revision-v1','','','2018-04-20 15:14:34','2018-04-20 15:14:34','',10914,'https://strategic.events/10914-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11007,3,'2018-04-20 15:22:29','2018-04-20 15:22:29','[vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1523282249392{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>Ballroom Setup Success - 30 Second Strategic Tip</h2>\r\nThe Greatest Show on Earth! 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A strategic tip for when the footprint of your event exceeds the limited space available.\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" size=\"full\" mobx_row_height=\"900\" ids=\"11008\"]\r\n\r\n[/vc_column_text][mk_fancy_title tag_name=\"h4\" size=\"30\" margin_top=\"20\" font_family=\"none\"]Want more?[/mk_fancy_title][mk_blog_teaser slideshow_cat=\"407\" side_thumb_cat=\"493\"][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Maximizing Event Space - 30 Second Strategic Tip','','inherit','closed','closed','','10904-revision-v1','','','2018-04-20 15:28:00','2018-04-20 15:28:00','',10904,'https://strategic.events/10904-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11010,3,'2018-04-20 15:33:30','2018-04-20 15:33:30','','','','inherit','open','closed','','pre-con-success','','','2018-04-20 15:34:13','2018-04-20 15:34:13','',10911,'https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/pre-con-success.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(11011,3,'2018-04-20 15:34:30','2018-04-20 15:34:30','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524238456998{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>Pre-Con Success - 30 Second Strategic Tip</h2>\r\nStarting off on the right foot. A strategic tip for planning your next Pre-Con.\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" size=\"full\" mobx_row_height=\"900\" ids=\"11010\"]\r\n\r\n[/vc_column_text][mk_fancy_title tag_name=\"h4\" size=\"30\" margin_top=\"20\" font_family=\"none\"]Want more?[/mk_fancy_title][mk_blog_carousel cat=\"407\"][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Pre-Con Success - 30 Second Strategic Tip','','inherit','closed','closed','','10911-revision-v1','','','2018-04-20 15:34:30','2018-04-20 15:34:30','',10911,'https://strategic.events/10911-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11012,1,'2018-04-20 17:45:53','2018-04-20 17:45:53','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524595197059{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>The Events Expert Interview Series #4: Christy Lamagna</h2>\r\n<h3>By Tom Pick</h3>\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-11076 alignnone\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/the-events-expert-interview-series-4-christy-lamagna.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"758\" height=\"506\" />\r\n\r\nOver the course of the next several months, we\'ll be interviewing some of the smartest, most interesting event professionals around--sharing their insights, advice, and unique experiences. This week we sat down with Christy Lamagna, one of the most engaged and passionate industry leaders we have had the pleasure of taking with.\r\n\r\n<strong>1) You\'re a CEO, strategist, speaker, coach, mentor, and of course, writer—you contribute some great pieces to <a href=\"http://www.corporateeventnews.com/get-strategic-christy-lamagna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corporate Event News</a>, for example, on a pretty regular basis. Could you tell us a little bit about a typical day looks like for you now, what types of clients you generally work, and how you got to this point?</strong>\r\n\r\nMy typical day is a wonderful mix of writing, coaching, running Strategic Meetings &amp; Events, building the strategic movement to change how the event industry works, marketing SME as well as my speaking career, professional reading and philanthropy. I love so many things and am motivated by my desire to teach, give back, continue learning and share SME’s amazing skills with clients; it’s a very busy way to live but so much of it makes me happy that I don’t want to give any of it up.\r\n\r\nIt’s surreal to be at an age where people want to know ‘how I got to where I am.’ as I feel like I still have a long way to go and so much to still learn. That said, I have always believed that the only person who could limit me was myself, so I do things that scare me or intimidate me and continuously find out that much of life is just showing up and being willing to do the work. I have never been someone who could just take a paycheck and coast. The moment I master something I get bored, so I’ve continually found new ways to challenge myself. I taught strategic planning to college students for ten years. Initially writing that curriculum and teaching a year long course excited but intimidated me. I started to get bored and have since moved on to professional speaking both inside and outside the event industry, with a huge focus on strategic planning and helping the industry evolve. It is there and in writing two books that I have found my latest challenge and passion.\r\n\r\nAs for Strategic Meetings &amp; Events, our clients come from almost any industry and host events anywhere in the world. We work with people who recognize the value of strategic events and want to harness their marketing and sales power. If someone just wants to go through the motions and check a box, we’re not a good fit for each other. My team takes tremendous pride in helping our clients set and then achieve client’s goals, identifying ways to reduce costs, drive revenue and redefine excellence-we won’t just take someone’s money. We have to partner with an organization that want us to help them drive change. I hire over achievers who have the same work ethic and pride in their talents as I do, so staying true to that our allows us to thrive. I have the ability to set the tone and culture for our company and I take that commitment very seriously. The result is a happy team and that translates into fantastic client relationships. Bottom line, I’d rather make less money and be happy than to sell out.\r\n\r\n<strong>2) What\'s the biggest challenge you face in your work?</strong>\r\n\r\nMy greatest personal challenge at work is reminding myself that I can’t take on new projects right now. I want to read every book, accept every paid offer to speak, mentor and coach everyone who asks for help, add more charities to the list I already support. It’s a lot of work to stay on track as there’s just so much I want to do, learn and share.\r\n\r\nLanding new clients is always a work in progress. It’s my responsibility to make sure we have not just the right clients but the right number of client events on our calendar. That means not over extending as producing events ‘the SME Way’ requires an incredible amount of commitment and attention so we can’t take on too much at once. At the same time, I want to keep hiring new people and give them the opportunity to be part of the industry so I have to keep feeding the machine while maintaining a balance.\r\n\r\nI have an enormous challenge with the industry as a whole-how planners are perceived, how we behave, how we allow ourselves to be treated. Until we evolve from event planners into event strategists we are going to be overlooked, undervalued, overworked and frustrated. I have the tools and roadmap for upping our game and learning more sophisticated ways to plan and think about events that I write, speak and coach on. My textbook on strategic planning will publish this year. That will be a huge step forward to achieving my goal to transform the industry.\r\n\r\n<strong>3) What types of event-related technology do you use or interact with?</strong>\r\n\r\nMy team has taught me to embrace social media in a way I never would have without their encouragement. (That’s a nice way of admitting they had to shame me into it.) We use online registration systems and mobile apps that we customize for clients, have built out proprietary programs that check people in, in real time onsite, have embraced SMS marketing, audience response systems and RFID technology. Our social media presence is formidable and has really helped with awareness for the Strategic Planning Movement as well as showcasing the exceptional work SME is doing. It’s important to point out that a very smart and talented group of people do all this wiz-bang stuff for me/SME. I can’t take a bit of credit for our technological prowess.\r\n\r\n<strong>4) What do you see as the biggest trend(s) in events this year, particularly in relation to event technology?</strong>\r\n\r\nTechnology can be a powerful tool to streamline processes, automate tasks, encourage networking, track attendee behavior and provide real time information. What it can’t do is replace the face to face experience that is unique to events and that is integral to building relationships and trusted partnerships. Think of how great everyone seems in their online profile and how often those same people are duds when you meet them in person. It’s imperative for people to remember that events can be enhanced by technology but cannot be replaced by it. There is too much to gain by sitting across from someone, getting their vibe and looking them in the eye.\r\n\r\nTechnology is changing the length of general sessions, how content is formatted and presented, how people process information and what they expect/need to remain engaged. AI and VR are on their way to the events world and, in my opinion, will transform tradeshow floors in particular.\r\n\r\n<strong>5) If you could give event planners / marketers one piece of advice, what would that be?</strong>\r\n\r\nUnderstand the power of events and what it means to be a strategic planner. Take pride in the work you do and learn how to do it well. Events are not glamorous and are not fun most of the time. They are powerful tools to support marketing and shorten the sales cycle. Understand the role you can play in helping your organization achieve their goals and adding to their bottom line. Take this job seriously and present yourself as a professional. If you want to be a planner for a living because you like to decorate and choose florals, be a wedding planner or a social planner. Corporate event planning is about goals, budgets, communication strategy, effectively disseminating content, leading teams and keeping your attendees safe and comfortable. If you don’t want to work that hard please find somewhere else to be, not just for your sake but for the sake of those who have committed their lives to doing this job with dignity and professionally. That may sound rude but we’ve allowed the profession to be peppered with people who don’t respect what we do or want to live up to high standards. Until we are willing to say the hard things, we won’t see change. My goal isn’t to be popular, it’s to be effective. The people I offend are almost always the ones who I’m politely asking to reevaluate their choices. 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This week we sat down with Christy Lamagna, one of the most engaged and passionate industry leaders we have had the pleasure of taking with.\r\n\r\n1) You\'re a CEO, strategist, speaker, coach, mentor, and of course, writer—you contribute some great pieces to Corporate Event News, for example, on a pretty regular basis. Could you tell us a little bit about a typical day looks like for you now, what types of clients you generally work, and how you got to this point?\r\n\r\nMy typical day is a wonderful mix of writing, coaching, running Strategic Meetings &amp; Events, building the strategic movement to change how the event industry works, marketing SME as well as my speaking career, professional reading and philanthropy. I love so many things and am motivated by my desire to teach, give back, continue learning and share SME’s amazing skills with clients; it’s a very busy way to live but so much of it makes me happy that I don’t want to give any of it up.\r\n\r\nIt’s surreal to be at an age where people want to know ‘how I got to where I am.’ as I feel like I still have a long way to go and so much to still learn. That said, I have always believed that the only person who could limit me was myself, so I do things that scare me or intimidate me and continuously find out that much of life is just showing up and being willing to do the work. I have never been someone who could just take a paycheck and coast. The moment I master something I get bored, so I’ve continually found new ways to challenge myself. I taught strategic planning to college students for ten years. Initially writing that curriculum and teaching a year long course excited but intimidated me. I started to get bored and have since moved on to professional speaking both inside and outside the event industry, with a huge focus on strategic planning and helping the industry evolve. It is there and in writing two books that I have found my latest challenge and passion.\r\n\r\nAs for Strategic Meetings &amp; Events, our clients come from almost any industry and host events anywhere in the world. We work with people who recognize the value of strategic events and want to harness their marketing and sales power. If someone just wants to go through the motions and check a box, we’re not a good fit for each other. My team takes tremendous pride in helping our clients set and then achieve client’s goals, identifying ways to reduce costs, drive revenue and redefine excellence-we won’t just take someone’s money. We have to partner with an organization that want us to help them drive change. I hire over achievers who have the same work ethic and pride in their talents as I do, so staying true to that our allows us to thrive. I have the ability to set the tone and culture for our company and I take that commitment very seriously. The result is a happy team and that translates into fantastic client relationships. Bottom line, I’d rather make less money and be happy than to sell out.\r\n\r\n2) What\'s the biggest challenge you face in your work?\r\n\r\nMy greatest personal challenge at work is reminding myself that I can’t take on new projects right now. I want to read every book, accept every paid offer to speak, mentor and coach everyone who asks for help, add more charities to the list I already support. It’s a lot of work to stay on track as there’s just so much I want to do, learn and share.\r\n\r\nLanding new clients is always a work in progress. It’s my responsibility to make sure we have not just the right clients but the right number of client events on our calendar. That means not over extending as producing events ‘the SME Way’ requires an incredible amount of commitment and attention so we can’t take on too much at once. At the same time, I want to keep hiring new people and give them the opportunity to be part of the industry so I have to keep feeding the machine while maintaining a balance.\r\n\r\nI have an enormous challenge with the industry as a whole-how planners are perceived, how we behave, how we allow ourselves to be treated. Until we evolve from event planners into event strategists we are going to be overlooked, undervalued, overworked and frustrated. I have the tools and roadmap for upping our game and learning more sophisticated ways to plan and think about events that I write, speak and coach on. My textbook on strategic planning will publish this year. That will be a huge step forward to achieving my goal to transform the industry.\r\n\r\n3) What types of event-related technology do you use or interact with?\r\n\r\nMy team has taught me to embrace social media in a way I never would have without their encouragement. (That’s a nice way of admitting they had to shame me into it.) We use online registration systems and mobile apps that we customize for clients, have built out proprietary programs that check people in, in real time onsite, have embraced SMS marketing, audience response systems and RFID technology. Our social media presence is formidable and has really helped with awareness for the Strategic Planning Movement as well as showcasing the exceptional work SME is doing. It’s important to point out that a very smart and talented group of people do all this wiz-bang stuff for me/SME. I can’t take a bit of credit for our technological prowess.\r\n\r\n4) What do you see as the biggest trend(s) in events this year, particularly in relation to event technology?\r\n\r\nTechnology can be a powerful tool to streamline processes, automate tasks, encourage networking, track attendee behavior and provide real time information. What it can’t do is replace the face to face experience that is unique to events and that is integral to building relationships and trusted partnerships. Think of how great everyone seems in their online profile and how often those same people are duds when you meet them in person. It’s imperative for people to remember that events can be enhanced by technology but cannot be replaced by it. There is too much to gain by sitting across from someone, getting their vibe and looking them in the eye.\r\n\r\nTechnology is changing the length of general sessions, how content is formatted and presented, how people process information and what they expect/need to remain engaged. AI and VR are on their way to the events world and, in my opinion, will transform tradeshow floors in particular.\r\n\r\n5) If you could give event planners / marketers one piece of advice, what would that be?\r\n\r\nUnderstand the power of events and what it means to be a strategic planner. Take pride in the work you do and learn how to do it well. Events are not glamorous and are not fun most of the time. They are powerful tools to support marketing and shorten the sales cycle. Understand the role you can play in helping your organization achieve their goals and adding to their bottom line. Take this job seriously and present yourself as a professional. If you want to be a planner for a living because you like to decorate and choose florals, be a wedding planner or a social planner. Corporate event planning is about goals, budgets, communication strategy, effectively disseminating content, leading teams and keeping your attendees safe and comfortable. If you don’t want to work that hard please find somewhere else to be, not just for your sake but for the sake of those who have committed their lives to doing this job with dignity and professionally. That may sound rude but we’ve allowed the profession to be peppered with people who don’t respect what we do or want to live up to high standards. Until we are willing to say the hard things, we won’t see change. My goal isn’t to be popular, it’s to be effective. The people I offend are almost always the ones who I’m politely asking to reevaluate their choices. 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Could you tell us a little bit about a typical day looks like for you now, what types of clients you generally work, and how you got to this point?\r\n\r\nMy typical day is a wonderful mix of writing, coaching, running Strategic Meetings &amp; Events, building the strategic movement to change how the event industry works, marketing SME as well as my speaking career, professional reading and philanthropy. I love so many things and am motivated by my desire to teach, give back, continue learning and share SME’s amazing skills with clients; it’s a very busy way to live but so much of it makes me happy that I don’t want to give any of it up.\r\n\r\nIt’s surreal to be at an age where people want to know ‘how I got to where I am.’ as I feel like I still have a long way to go and so much to still learn. That said, I have always believed that the only person who could limit me was myself, so I do things that scare me or intimidate me and continuously find out that much of life is just showing up and being willing to do the work. I have never been someone who could just take a paycheck and coast. The moment I master something I get bored, so I’ve continually found new ways to challenge myself. I taught strategic planning to college students for ten years. Initially writing that curriculum and teaching a year long course excited but intimidated me. I started to get bored and have since moved on to professional speaking both inside and outside the event industry, with a huge focus on strategic planning and helping the industry evolve. It is there and in writing two books that I have found my latest challenge and passion.\r\n\r\nAs for Strategic Meetings &amp; Events, our clients come from almost any industry and host events anywhere in the world. We work with people who recognize the value of strategic events and want to harness their marketing and sales power. If someone just wants to go through the motions and check a box, we’re not a good fit for each other. My team takes tremendous pride in helping our clients set and then achieve client’s goals, identifying ways to reduce costs, drive revenue and redefine excellence-we won’t just take someone’s money. We have to partner with an organization that want us to help them drive change. I hire over achievers who have the same work ethic and pride in their talents as I do, so staying true to that our allows us to thrive. I have the ability to set the tone and culture for our company and I take that commitment very seriously. The result is a happy team and that translates into fantastic client relationships. 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At the same time, I want to keep hiring new people and give them the opportunity to be part of the industry so I have to keep feeding the machine while maintaining a balance.\r\n\r\nI have an enormous challenge with the industry as a whole-how planners are perceived, how we behave, how we allow ourselves to be treated. Until we evolve from event planners into event strategists we are going to be overlooked, undervalued, overworked and frustrated. I have the tools and roadmap for upping our game and learning more sophisticated ways to plan and think about events that I write, speak and coach on. My textbook on strategic planning will publish this year. That will be a huge step forward to achieving my goal to transform the industry.\r\n\r\n3) What types of event-related technology do you use or interact with?\r\n\r\nMy team has taught me to embrace social media in a way I never would have without their encouragement. (That’s a nice way of admitting they had to shame me into it.) We use online registration systems and mobile apps that we customize for clients, have built out proprietary programs that check people in, in real time onsite, have embraced SMS marketing, audience response systems and RFID technology. Our social media presence is formidable and has really helped with awareness for the Strategic Planning Movement as well as showcasing the exceptional work SME is doing. It’s important to point out that a very smart and talented group of people do all this wiz-bang stuff for me/SME. I can’t take a bit of credit for our technological prowess.\r\n\r\n4) What do you see as the biggest trend(s) in events this year, particularly in relation to event technology?\r\n\r\nTechnology can be a powerful tool to streamline processes, automate tasks, encourage networking, track attendee behavior and provide real time information. What it can’t do is replace the face to face experience that is unique to events and that is integral to building relationships and trusted partnerships. Think of how great everyone seems in their online profile and how often those same people are duds when you meet them in person. It’s imperative for people to remember that events can be enhanced by technology but cannot be replaced by it. There is too much to gain by sitting across from someone, getting their vibe and looking them in the eye.\r\n\r\nTechnology is changing the length of general sessions, how content is formatted and presented, how people process information and what they expect/need to remain engaged. AI and VR are on their way to the events world and, in my opinion, will transform tradeshow floors in particular.\r\n\r\n5) If you could give event planners / marketers one piece of advice, what would that be?\r\n\r\nUnderstand the power of events and what it means to be a strategic planner. Take pride in the work you do and learn how to do it well. Events are not glamorous and are not fun most of the time. They are powerful tools to support marketing and shorten the sales cycle. Understand the role you can play in helping your organization achieve their goals and adding to their bottom line. Take this job seriously and present yourself as a professional. If you want to be a planner for a living because you like to decorate and choose florals, be a wedding planner or a social planner. Corporate event planning is about goals, budgets, communication strategy, effectively disseminating content, leading teams and keeping your attendees safe and comfortable. If you don’t want to work that hard please find somewhere else to be, not just for your sake but for the sake of those who have committed their lives to doing this job with dignity and professionally. That may sound rude but we’ve allowed the profession to be peppered with people who don’t respect what we do or want to live up to high standards. Until we are willing to say the hard things, we won’t see change. My goal isn’t to be popular, it’s to be effective. The people I offend are almost always the ones who I’m politely asking to reevaluate their choices. 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This week we sat down with Christy Lamagna, one of the most engaged and passionate industry leaders we have had the pleasure of taking with.\r\n\r\n1) You\'re a CEO, strategist, speaker, coach, mentor, and of course, writer—you contribute some great pieces to Corporate Event News, for example, on a pretty regular basis. Could you tell us a little bit about a typical day looks like for you now, what types of clients you generally work, and how you got to this point?\r\n\r\nMy typical day is a wonderful mix of writing, coaching, running Strategic Meetings &amp; Events, building the strategic movement to change how the event industry works, marketing SME as well as my speaking career, professional reading and philanthropy. I love so many things and am motivated by my desire to teach, give back, continue learning and share SME’s amazing skills with clients; it’s a very busy way to live but so much of it makes me happy that I don’t want to give any of it up.\r\n\r\nIt’s surreal to be at an age where people want to know ‘how I got to where I am.’ as I feel like I still have a long way to go and so much to still learn. That said, I have always believed that the only person who could limit me was myself, so I do things that scare me or intimidate me and continuously find out that much of life is just showing up and being willing to do the work. I have never been someone who could just take a paycheck and coast. The moment I master something I get bored, so I’ve continually found new ways to challenge myself. I taught strategic planning to college students for ten years. Initially writing that curriculum and teaching a year long course excited but intimidated me. I started to get bored and have since moved on to professional speaking both inside and outside the event industry, with a huge focus on strategic planning and helping the industry evolve. It is there and in writing two books that I have found my latest challenge and passion.\r\n\r\nAs for Strategic Meetings &amp; Events, our clients come from almost any industry and host events anywhere in the world. We work with people who recognize the value of strategic events and want to harness their marketing and sales power. If someone just wants to go through the motions and check a box, we’re not a good fit for each other. My team takes tremendous pride in helping our clients set and then achieve client’s goals, identifying ways to reduce costs, drive revenue and redefine excellence-we won’t just take someone’s money. We have to partner with an organization that want us to help them drive change. I hire over achievers who have the same work ethic and pride in their talents as I do, so staying true to that our allows us to thrive. I have the ability to set the tone and culture for our company and I take that commitment very seriously. The result is a happy team and that translates into fantastic client relationships. Bottom line, I’d rather make less money and be happy than to sell out.\r\n\r\n2) What\'s the biggest challenge you face in your work?\r\n\r\nMy greatest personal challenge at work is reminding myself that I can’t take on new projects right now. I want to read every book, accept every paid offer to speak, mentor and coach everyone who asks for help, add more charities to the list I already support. It’s a lot of work to stay on track as there’s just so much I want to do, learn and share.\r\n\r\nLanding new clients is always a work in progress. It’s my responsibility to make sure we have not just the right clients but the right number of client events on our calendar. That means not over extending as producing events ‘the SME Way’ requires an incredible amount of commitment and attention so we can’t take on too much at once. At the same time, I want to keep hiring new people and give them the opportunity to be part of the industry so I have to keep feeding the machine while maintaining a balance.\r\n\r\nI have an enormous challenge with the industry as a whole-how planners are perceived, how we behave, how we allow ourselves to be treated. Until we evolve from event planners into event strategists we are going to be overlooked, undervalued, overworked and frustrated. I have the tools and roadmap for upping our game and learning more sophisticated ways to plan and think about events that I write, speak and coach on. My textbook on strategic planning will publish this year. That will be a huge step forward to achieving my goal to transform the industry.\r\n\r\n3) What types of event-related technology do you use or interact with?\r\n\r\nMy team has taught me to embrace social media in a way I never would have without their encouragement. (That’s a nice way of admitting they had to shame me into it.) We use online registration systems and mobile apps that we customize for clients, have built out proprietary programs that check people in, in real time onsite, have embraced SMS marketing, audience response systems and RFID technology. Our social media presence is formidable and has really helped with awareness for the Strategic Planning Movement as well as showcasing the exceptional work SME is doing. It’s important to point out that a very smart and talented group of people do all this wiz-bang stuff for me/SME. I can’t take a bit of credit for our technological prowess.\r\n\r\n4) What do you see as the biggest trend(s) in events this year, particularly in relation to event technology?\r\n\r\nTechnology can be a powerful tool to streamline processes, automate tasks, encourage networking, track attendee behavior and provide real time information. What it can’t do is replace the face to face experience that is unique to events and that is integral to building relationships and trusted partnerships. Think of how great everyone seems in their online profile and how often those same people are duds when you meet them in person. It’s imperative for people to remember that events can be enhanced by technology but cannot be replaced by it. There is too much to gain by sitting across from someone, getting their vibe and looking them in the eye.\r\n\r\nTechnology is changing the length of general sessions, how content is formatted and presented, how people process information and what they expect/need to remain engaged. AI and VR are on their way to the events world and, in my opinion, will transform tradeshow floors in particular.\r\n\r\n5) If you could give event planners / marketers one piece of advice, what would that be?\r\n\r\nUnderstand the power of events and what it means to be a strategic planner. Take pride in the work you do and learn how to do it well. Events are not glamorous and are not fun most of the time. They are powerful tools to support marketing and shorten the sales cycle. Understand the role you can play in helping your organization achieve their goals and adding to their bottom line. Take this job seriously and present yourself as a professional. If you want to be a planner for a living because you like to decorate and choose florals, be a wedding planner or a social planner. Corporate event planning is about goals, budgets, communication strategy, effectively disseminating content, leading teams and keeping your attendees safe and comfortable. If you don’t want to work that hard please find somewhere else to be, not just for your sake but for the sake of those who have committed their lives to doing this job with dignity and professionally. That may sound rude but we’ve allowed the profession to be peppered with people who don’t respect what we do or want to live up to high standards. Until we are willing to say the hard things, we won’t see change. My goal isn’t to be popular, it’s to be effective. The people I offend are almost always the ones who I’m politely asking to reevaluate their choices. I’m willing to do that if it helps the industry as a whole.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout][/mk_mini_callout][mk_subscribe placeholder_text=\"Subscribe to our News Flash\" button_text=\"GET UPDATES\" list_id=\"4d28f79a44\"][/vc_column][/vc_row]','The Events Expert Interview Series #4: Christy Lamagna','','inherit','closed','closed','','11012-revision-v1','','','2018-04-20 17:43:13','2018-04-20 17:43:13','',11012,'https://strategic.events/11012-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11016,3,'2018-04-20 17:45:27','2018-04-20 17:45:27','[vc_row][vc_column width=\"5/6\"][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524245280086{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]Over the course of the next several months, we\'ll be interviewing some of the smartest, most interesting event professionals around--sharing their insights, advice, and unique experiences. This week we sat down with Christy Lamagna, one of the most engaged and passionate industry leaders we have had the pleasure of taking with.\r\n\r\n1) You\'re a CEO, strategist, speaker, coach, mentor, and of course, writer—you contribute some great pieces to Corporate Event News, for example, on a pretty regular basis. Could you tell us a little bit about a typical day looks like for you now, what types of clients you generally work, and how you got to this point?\r\n\r\nMy typical day is a wonderful mix of writing, coaching, running Strategic Meetings &amp; Events, building the strategic movement to change how the event industry works, marketing SME as well as my speaking career, professional reading and philanthropy. I love so many things and am motivated by my desire to teach, give back, continue learning and share SME’s amazing skills with clients; it’s a very busy way to live but so much of it makes me happy that I don’t want to give any of it up.\r\n\r\nIt’s surreal to be at an age where people want to know ‘how I got to where I am.’ as I feel like I still have a long way to go and so much to still learn. That said, I have always believed that the only person who could limit me was myself, so I do things that scare me or intimidate me and continuously find out that much of life is just showing up and being willing to do the work. I have never been someone who could just take a paycheck and coast. The moment I master something I get bored, so I’ve continually found new ways to challenge myself. I taught strategic planning to college students for ten years. Initially writing that curriculum and teaching a year long course excited but intimidated me. I started to get bored and have since moved on to professional speaking both inside and outside the event industry, with a huge focus on strategic planning and helping the industry evolve. It is there and in writing two books that I have found my latest challenge and passion.\r\n\r\nAs for Strategic Meetings &amp; Events, our clients come from almost any industry and host events anywhere in the world. We work with people who recognize the value of strategic events and want to harness their marketing and sales power. If someone just wants to go through the motions and check a box, we’re not a good fit for each other. My team takes tremendous pride in helping our clients set and then achieve client’s goals, identifying ways to reduce costs, drive revenue and redefine excellence-we won’t just take someone’s money. We have to partner with an organization that want us to help them drive change. I hire over achievers who have the same work ethic and pride in their talents as I do, so staying true to that our allows us to thrive. I have the ability to set the tone and culture for our company and I take that commitment very seriously. The result is a happy team and that translates into fantastic client relationships. Bottom line, I’d rather make less money and be happy than to sell out.\r\n\r\n2) What\'s the biggest challenge you face in your work?\r\n\r\nMy greatest personal challenge at work is reminding myself that I can’t take on new projects right now. I want to read every book, accept every paid offer to speak, mentor and coach everyone who asks for help, add more charities to the list I already support. It’s a lot of work to stay on track as there’s just so much I want to do, learn and share.\r\n\r\nLanding new clients is always a work in progress. It’s my responsibility to make sure we have not just the right clients but the right number of client events on our calendar. That means not over extending as producing events ‘the SME Way’ requires an incredible amount of commitment and attention so we can’t take on too much at once. At the same time, I want to keep hiring new people and give them the opportunity to be part of the industry so I have to keep feeding the machine while maintaining a balance.\r\n\r\nI have an enormous challenge with the industry as a whole-how planners are perceived, how we behave, how we allow ourselves to be treated. Until we evolve from event planners into event strategists we are going to be overlooked, undervalued, overworked and frustrated. I have the tools and roadmap for upping our game and learning more sophisticated ways to plan and think about events that I write, speak and coach on. My textbook on strategic planning will publish this year. That will be a huge step forward to achieving my goal to transform the industry.\r\n\r\n3) What types of event-related technology do you use or interact with?\r\n\r\nMy team has taught me to embrace social media in a way I never would have without their encouragement. (That’s a nice way of admitting they had to shame me into it.) We use online registration systems and mobile apps that we customize for clients, have built out proprietary programs that check people in, in real time onsite, have embraced SMS marketing, audience response systems and RFID technology. Our social media presence is formidable and has really helped with awareness for the Strategic Planning Movement as well as showcasing the exceptional work SME is doing. It’s important to point out that a very smart and talented group of people do all this wiz-bang stuff for me/SME. I can’t take a bit of credit for our technological prowess.\r\n\r\n4) What do you see as the biggest trend(s) in events this year, particularly in relation to event technology?\r\n\r\nTechnology can be a powerful tool to streamline processes, automate tasks, encourage networking, track attendee behavior and provide real time information. What it can’t do is replace the face to face experience that is unique to events and that is integral to building relationships and trusted partnerships. Think of how great everyone seems in their online profile and how often those same people are duds when you meet them in person. It’s imperative for people to remember that events can be enhanced by technology but cannot be replaced by it. There is too much to gain by sitting across from someone, getting their vibe and looking them in the eye.\r\n\r\nTechnology is changing the length of general sessions, how content is formatted and presented, how people process information and what they expect/need to remain engaged. AI and VR are on their way to the events world and, in my opinion, will transform tradeshow floors in particular.\r\n\r\n5) If you could give event planners / marketers one piece of advice, what would that be?\r\n\r\nUnderstand the power of events and what it means to be a strategic planner. Take pride in the work you do and learn how to do it well. Events are not glamorous and are not fun most of the time. They are powerful tools to support marketing and shorten the sales cycle. Understand the role you can play in helping your organization achieve their goals and adding to their bottom line. Take this job seriously and present yourself as a professional. If you want to be a planner for a living because you like to decorate and choose florals, be a wedding planner or a social planner. Corporate event planning is about goals, budgets, communication strategy, effectively disseminating content, leading teams and keeping your attendees safe and comfortable. If you don’t want to work that hard please find somewhere else to be, not just for your sake but for the sake of those who have committed their lives to doing this job with dignity and professionally. That may sound rude but we’ve allowed the profession to be peppered with people who don’t respect what we do or want to live up to high standards. Until we are willing to say the hard things, we won’t see change. My goal isn’t to be popular, it’s to be effective. The people I offend are almost always the ones who I’m politely asking to reevaluate their choices. I’m willing to do that if it helps the industry as a whole.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout][/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/6\"][mk_subscribe placeholder_text=\"Subscribe to our News Flash\" button_text=\"GET UPDATES\" list_id=\"4d28f79a44\"][/vc_column][/vc_row]','The Events Expert Interview Series #4: Christy Lamagna','','inherit','closed','closed','','11012-revision-v1','','','2018-04-20 17:45:27','2018-04-20 17:45:27','',11012,'https://strategic.events/11012-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11017,3,'2018-04-20 17:45:53','2018-04-20 17:45:53','[vc_row][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524245280086{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]Over the course of the next several months, we\'ll be interviewing some of the smartest, most interesting event professionals around--sharing their insights, advice, and unique experiences. This week we sat down with Christy Lamagna, one of the most engaged and passionate industry leaders we have had the pleasure of taking with.\r\n\r\n1) You\'re a CEO, strategist, speaker, coach, mentor, and of course, writer—you contribute some great pieces to Corporate Event News, for example, on a pretty regular basis. Could you tell us a little bit about a typical day looks like for you now, what types of clients you generally work, and how you got to this point?\r\n\r\nMy typical day is a wonderful mix of writing, coaching, running Strategic Meetings &amp; Events, building the strategic movement to change how the event industry works, marketing SME as well as my speaking career, professional reading and philanthropy. I love so many things and am motivated by my desire to teach, give back, continue learning and share SME’s amazing skills with clients; it’s a very busy way to live but so much of it makes me happy that I don’t want to give any of it up.\r\n\r\nIt’s surreal to be at an age where people want to know ‘how I got to where I am.’ as I feel like I still have a long way to go and so much to still learn. That said, I have always believed that the only person who could limit me was myself, so I do things that scare me or intimidate me and continuously find out that much of life is just showing up and being willing to do the work. I have never been someone who could just take a paycheck and coast. The moment I master something I get bored, so I’ve continually found new ways to challenge myself. I taught strategic planning to college students for ten years. Initially writing that curriculum and teaching a year long course excited but intimidated me. I started to get bored and have since moved on to professional speaking both inside and outside the event industry, with a huge focus on strategic planning and helping the industry evolve. It is there and in writing two books that I have found my latest challenge and passion.\r\n\r\nAs for Strategic Meetings &amp; Events, our clients come from almost any industry and host events anywhere in the world. We work with people who recognize the value of strategic events and want to harness their marketing and sales power. If someone just wants to go through the motions and check a box, we’re not a good fit for each other. My team takes tremendous pride in helping our clients set and then achieve client’s goals, identifying ways to reduce costs, drive revenue and redefine excellence-we won’t just take someone’s money. We have to partner with an organization that want us to help them drive change. I hire over achievers who have the same work ethic and pride in their talents as I do, so staying true to that our allows us to thrive. I have the ability to set the tone and culture for our company and I take that commitment very seriously. The result is a happy team and that translates into fantastic client relationships. Bottom line, I’d rather make less money and be happy than to sell out.\r\n\r\n2) What\'s the biggest challenge you face in your work?\r\n\r\nMy greatest personal challenge at work is reminding myself that I can’t take on new projects right now. I want to read every book, accept every paid offer to speak, mentor and coach everyone who asks for help, add more charities to the list I already support. It’s a lot of work to stay on track as there’s just so much I want to do, learn and share.\r\n\r\nLanding new clients is always a work in progress. It’s my responsibility to make sure we have not just the right clients but the right number of client events on our calendar. That means not over extending as producing events ‘the SME Way’ requires an incredible amount of commitment and attention so we can’t take on too much at once. At the same time, I want to keep hiring new people and give them the opportunity to be part of the industry so I have to keep feeding the machine while maintaining a balance.\r\n\r\nI have an enormous challenge with the industry as a whole-how planners are perceived, how we behave, how we allow ourselves to be treated. Until we evolve from event planners into event strategists we are going to be overlooked, undervalued, overworked and frustrated. I have the tools and roadmap for upping our game and learning more sophisticated ways to plan and think about events that I write, speak and coach on. My textbook on strategic planning will publish this year. That will be a huge step forward to achieving my goal to transform the industry.\r\n\r\n3) What types of event-related technology do you use or interact with?\r\n\r\nMy team has taught me to embrace social media in a way I never would have without their encouragement. (That’s a nice way of admitting they had to shame me into it.) We use online registration systems and mobile apps that we customize for clients, have built out proprietary programs that check people in, in real time onsite, have embraced SMS marketing, audience response systems and RFID technology. Our social media presence is formidable and has really helped with awareness for the Strategic Planning Movement as well as showcasing the exceptional work SME is doing. It’s important to point out that a very smart and talented group of people do all this wiz-bang stuff for me/SME. I can’t take a bit of credit for our technological prowess.\r\n\r\n4) What do you see as the biggest trend(s) in events this year, particularly in relation to event technology?\r\n\r\nTechnology can be a powerful tool to streamline processes, automate tasks, encourage networking, track attendee behavior and provide real time information. What it can’t do is replace the face to face experience that is unique to events and that is integral to building relationships and trusted partnerships. Think of how great everyone seems in their online profile and how often those same people are duds when you meet them in person. It’s imperative for people to remember that events can be enhanced by technology but cannot be replaced by it. There is too much to gain by sitting across from someone, getting their vibe and looking them in the eye.\r\n\r\nTechnology is changing the length of general sessions, how content is formatted and presented, how people process information and what they expect/need to remain engaged. AI and VR are on their way to the events world and, in my opinion, will transform tradeshow floors in particular.\r\n\r\n5) If you could give event planners / marketers one piece of advice, what would that be?\r\n\r\nUnderstand the power of events and what it means to be a strategic planner. Take pride in the work you do and learn how to do it well. Events are not glamorous and are not fun most of the time. They are powerful tools to support marketing and shorten the sales cycle. Understand the role you can play in helping your organization achieve their goals and adding to their bottom line. Take this job seriously and present yourself as a professional. If you want to be a planner for a living because you like to decorate and choose florals, be a wedding planner or a social planner. Corporate event planning is about goals, budgets, communication strategy, effectively disseminating content, leading teams and keeping your attendees safe and comfortable. If you don’t want to work that hard please find somewhere else to be, not just for your sake but for the sake of those who have committed their lives to doing this job with dignity and professionally. That may sound rude but we’ve allowed the profession to be peppered with people who don’t respect what we do or want to live up to high standards. Until we are willing to say the hard things, we won’t see change. My goal isn’t to be popular, it’s to be effective. The people I offend are almost always the ones who I’m politely asking to reevaluate their choices. 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src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/cit-2018-04apr-ethics-860x418.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"401\" height=\"195\" />\r\n\r\nEvery industry faces ethics challenges, and meeting planning certainly is no exception. Something that looks like an incentive can be intended as a bribe. Planners are offered so many things so often that the right thing to do can be confusing, especially for novices.\r\n\r\nExperts say several factors contribute to ethical lapses and quandaries including: not enough ethics education opportunities; industry guidelines are unclear about specific, ethically ambiguous situations; some planners, particularly those who are independent, have tighter budgets and may count on FAM trips, frequent flyer miles, hotel-stay points and other perks to defray expenses.\r\n\r\nNo wonder planners face ethics challenges as a routine part of their jobs.\r\n\r\nAccording to Joan Eisenstodt, founder of Washington, DC-based Eisenstodt Associates LLC, a meetings consulting and training firm focusing on ethics issues, “I think our industry is far less ethical than it ever was because of high turnover, the complicity of vendors, younger and newer people who aren’t members of industry organizations, and because many people believe they are underpaid and overworked and are ‘due’ the perks offered.”\r\n\r\nSometimes the right ethical choice is clear, and sometimes it isn’t. Sometimes the decision is ethically correct but gives the appearance of being unethical or at least inappropriate.\r\n<h2>Ethics Education</h2>\r\nEisenstodt believes that more ethics education is needed to make planners aware of potential issues, especially those that fall into gray areas. “We need far more education now than ever,” she says. “I think ethics needs to be on the agenda of every industry organization at every national, international and chapter meeting. If a national organization or chapter does one ethics program every few years, they believe it is okay.”\r\n\r\nKaren Kotowski, CEO of the Events Industry Council (EIC), offers a different assessment. “I think we do a fairly good job, particularly for the CMP community,” she says. “Our Events Industry Council Manual 9th Edition is the primary study resource (for the EIC’s CMP certification) and covers professionalism, ethical behavior, best practices, and how to develop and implement a code of ethics for your own organization.”\r\n\r\nThe EIC has an enforceable CMP Code of Ethics, which says that planners shouldn’t use their “position for undue personal gain and to promptly disclose to appropriate parties all potential and actual conflicts of interest.” In addition, the code says planners should “actively model and encourage the integration of ethics into all aspects of the performance of my duties.”\r\n\r\nQuestions about the EIC standards are included on the organization’s CMP exam. According to Kotowski, “CMPs are required to read and agree to abide by the CMP Standards of Ethical Conduct on their initial certification application, as well as every time they recertify.”\r\n\r\nThe EIC can remove certification from planners who violate the standards. “The process ensures a CMP receives due process and the procedures are consistently enforced if a complaint is made,” says Kotowski.\r\n<h2>Ethics Violations</h2>\r\nKotowski adds that the most frequent violations involve people who use the CMP designation after they fail to recertify. “A more infrequent, but equally serious occurrence, has been occasions where someone uses the credential who never earned it,” says Kotowski. “We can’t ensure ethical behavior. We can encourage, educate and enforce it if need be.”\r\n\r\nThe Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) has its Principles of Professional and Ethical Conduct, which asks members to “avoid any and all conflicts of interest and advise all parties, including my organization, of any situations where a conflict of interest exists.”\r\n\r\nThe PCMA principles also ask professionals to “refuse inappropriate gifts, incentives and/or services in any business dealings that may be offered as a result of my position and could be perceived as personal gain.”\r\n\r\nSome industry ethics experts say that industry standards provide general guidelines but aren’t uniform, are infrequently enforced and don’t cover many specific ethics challenges that planners commonly face.\r\n\r\nAccording to Christy Lamagna, CMP, CMM, CTSM, CEO and master strategist at Bernardsville, New Jersey-based Strategic Meetings &amp; Events, “If the industry were more strategic in how we planned and came together to form unilateral goals, standards and practices, we would be seen differently, treated differently, and better behavior on all sides would result.”\r\n<h2>Knowing Ethics Codes</h2>\r\nBut many planners aren’t familiar with industry standards. According to Eisenstodt, “I think if you asked members of the various industry organizations when they last read the code for the organization for which they are a member or hold a certification, you’d find that few have.”\r\n\r\nUnfamiliarity with ethics standards is especially common among numerous people who plan meetings but aren’t trained planners. “I think that the gap in awareness, if any exists, may be with those non-professional/part-time planners who are asked to plan a meeting, but it is not their day-to-day job,” says Kotowski.\r\n\r\nKotowski believes that untrained, part-time planners are even less aware than professional planners of potential ethical pitfalls. “I would urge those non-full-time planners to use our EIC manual as a desk reference for these practices and to become more professional in performing these activities that may not be their full-time job,” says Kotowski.\r\n\r\nLamagna agrees: “Those who plan meetings aside from their full-time responsibilities often make the wrong decisions as they are not exposed to guidelines and ethics codes. The bigger problem is that the industry is too segmented. If we had a universal platform to stand on or required a licensing procedure for this role, then we’d eliminate enormous amounts of unethical behavior.”\r\n\r\nIt’s also difficult to curb unethical behavior because suppliers and vendors may have inadequate ethics standards or none at all. Suppliers may not be clear to planners up front about the intention of their perks and gifts.\r\n\r\nAccording to Eisenstodt, “The piece of this that is not addressed is whether the vendor or supplier is complicit in any unethical behavior and, if so, how should it be addressed. Having seen clients fire planners who violated ethics codes with the complicity of vendors, and seeing the vendors continue working for their companies, means we have no real standards across the industry.”\r\n<h2>FAM Trips</h2>\r\nKnotty ethics issues can result from FAM trips — expense-paid trips that hotels, venues and CVBs offer planners to acquaint them with properties and destinations.\r\n\r\nSome planners accept FAM trips with no intention of ever considering the destination for a meeting. That’s not ethical, says Lamagna. “If you know your client base will never go to a destination, don’t accept the invite. These trips cost money and are investments in future business. Be respectful of that. If you don’t have business to share at that moment, but believe you may in the future, then consider going,” says Lamagna.\r\n\r\nHow can planners who want to do the right thing ensure that personal biases don’t influence their recommendations?\r\n\r\nLamagna offers the following advice: “I always repeat the mantra, ‘it’s not about me’ with every component of a program from menus to gifts, flowers or wine selection. I remind myself that I am not the audience. I base my recommendations on the group’s goals for the meeting, personality of executives and guests, budget, tolerance for travel, etc.”\r\n\r\nWhile FAM trips are a problem, some experts believe that other ethical problems are more common.\r\n<h2>Perks and Gifts</h2>\r\nSays Eisenstodt: “I think FAM trips are the least of our concerns. They happen less frequently. I think the issue of prizes at trade shows/hosted buyer events and even the hosted buyer events themselves are of far greater concern as are the gifts given, the undisclosed commissions, the hidden fees and so much more.”\r\n\r\nIndeed, many ethical issues stem from perks, rewards, points and gifts offered to planners or that they rarely request. Suppliers such as hotels and venues as well as CVBs bombard planners with perks such as hotel nights, airfare points, spa treatments, five-star dinners, limo rides, tickets to sporting events and concerts, and trips for family and friends.\r\n\r\nIt can be difficult for planners, especially novices, to decide when it’s ethical to accept freebies. A perk may also be a bribe, or at least give the appearance of one.\r\n\r\nOrganizations, corporations and event stakeholders know that planners are offered perks. Still, not revealing the acceptance of the gifts could be unethical if the offerings favorably impact a planner’s recommendation or decision about a property or destination. Even if a reward doesn’t influence the decision, non-disclosure could give the appearance of being unethical if the perk is revealed later.\r\n\r\nLamagna offers the following advice for dealing with perks, points, rewards and gifts. “We give any gifts we receive to the client,” she says. “For instance, a property awarded us a watch after the event. We had them send it to our client’s CEO. If you are upfront with the client and they are okay with you accepting points, use them as a perk for employees.”\r\n<h2>Gray Areas</h2>\r\nMany planners perceive some perks as gray areas. Here are two examples:\r\n\r\n<strong>A hotel, vendor or other supplier offers an expensive dinner at a swanky restaurant:</strong> “Five-star dinners should not be the norm,” says Lamagna. “That said, if a relationship has developed with a vendor who takes you out to celebrate or as a thank you, and you can separate that from ‘owing’ them something in the form of business in the future, then that may be okay. Nothing should ever be expected, done in excess or abused.”\r\n\r\n<strong>A hotel offers a room upgrade:</strong> “Accepting upgrades while on a site visit is not unethical but it is inappropriate,” says Lamagna. “Upgrades offered onsite during a program should also be declined because the meeting is not about you. You are staff, not a guest. We put into our preshow notes that no one from our team is ever to be upgraded so there is a clear path for everyone to follow.”\r\n\r\nShould a planner who has accepted points and perks not recommend the hotel even if it is a good match for the meeting? Why? “When you have to start asking yourself these questions you are blurring a line,” says Lamagna. “Focus on the client’s goals and best interests, and be transparent in your behavior. That eliminates most challenges.”\r\n\r\nEisenstodt agrees that transparency is the best course. “Destination, venue and vendor salespeople have quotas to make, and we all have been begged to get contracts signed,” says Eisenstodt. “We have an obligation to know and disclose the criteria on which we base decisions. Discussing with an internal or external stakeholder the selection criteria means that one can be more objective, and show the objectivity in the decision-making.”\r\n\r\nThe need for ethical behavior among meeting planners grows as more join the events industry. According to the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of meeting and convention planners will continue to grow 16 percent through 2018 — faster than the average for all occupations.\r\n<h2>Expert Advice</h2>\r\nPlanners can take the following steps to increase awareness about ethics:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Experienced planners should serve as ethics mentors to new planners, and newcomers should seek advice from experienced peers.</li>\r\n 	<li>Talk to a boss or coworker about a situation when the course of action isn’t clear.</li>\r\n 	<li>Put the best interests of stakeholders and clients first.</li>\r\n 	<li>Be aware of how actions might be perceived and interpreted even if they are technically ethical.</li>\r\n 	<li>Planners facing an ethical dilemma should ask themselves how they would feel if their actions were posted on social media.</li>\r\n 	<li>Corporations that lack their own codes of ethics should create such standards.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2>Corporate Ethics Codes</h2>\r\nAccording to Eisenstodt, “Most corporations, if not all, have codes of conduct/ethics.  Of the corporate planners I know, all have said they are asked once a year to do an online evaluation of ethics issues. I have helped clients write specifics, using their overall codes, for their meetings departments so that individuals knew, for example, the value of gifts or meals or entertainment they could accept.”\r\n\r\nKotowski offers advice on what the corporate codes should cover. “It would include their own specific practices and standards regarding how they interact with their clients and conduct their business,” says Kotowski.\r\n\r\nThe codes also would cover company-specific “financial practices, how they report their activities to the client, transparency in billing practices and expectation of employee interactions with vendors and suppliers,” says Kotowski.\r\n<h2>Hold Peers Accountable</h2>\r\nPlanners should know and abide by ethics codes and hold their peers accountable for doing the same. Suppose a corporate planner finds out that a peer within the same company has acted unethically. What steps should the planner take?\r\n\r\nEisenstodt offers the following advice: “It is generally thought that one should approach (not report) the person thought to have acted unethically based on the company’s code and say something like, ‘I think you did X and it seems like it might be in opposition to the company’s code of conduct in section Y,” says Eisenstodt. “Please tell me a bit more so I can understand how to apply the code to my own work.”\r\n\r\nEisenstodt advises that planners talk to human resources when in doubt about what to do, or use the company’s anonymous reporting system. “Use what works best and most comfortably for you. If the person believed to have acted unethically holds a certification, determine what you need to do and how to report the information to (the certifying organization). Do that only when certain of the information.”\r\n\r\nAccording to Lamagna, corporate planners have a duty to report ethics violations. “There is no middle ground with ethics,” says Lamagna. “Once you know something is happening that is unethical, it is incumbent on you to share the information. If you are unsure and it is not your responsibility to follow up, share the concern, not an accusation, with the appropriate person and then step aside.”\r\n\r\nThe right ethical decision isn’t always clear, and planners may see the same situations differently. However, it’s crucial that planners approach issues with a knowledge of ethics standards and a willingness to make the best efforts to apply them.\r\n\r\n[mk_mini_callout]<a href=\"http://www.themeetingmagazines.com/cit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1842 size-full\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/corporate_incentive_170.jpg\" alt=\"The Meeting Magazine. 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a three-part series recapping a conversation I had with Sue Falcone, Founder and CEO of Remarkable! A Speakers Bureau on how planners can strategically build relationships with speaker’s bureaus. The Strategic Fit - Building Relationships with Speakers\' Bureaus\" width=\"381\" height=\"254\" />This is the final piece in a three-part series recapping a conversation I had with Sue Falcone, Founder and CEO of Remarkable! A Speakers Bureau on how planners can strategically build relationships with speaker’s bureaus. <a href=\"https://strategic.events/looking-quality-speaker-money/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Part one</a> introduces the value of the speakers’ bureau, and <a href=\"https://strategic.events/whats-trending-in-the-speaking-world/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">part two</a> talks about event speaker trends.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: </strong><strong>What do you do about speakers who speak</strong><strong> </strong><strong>from</strong><strong> </strong><strong>scripts</strong><strong> </strong><strong>and</strong><strong> </strong><strong>are reluctant or unwilling to adapt the message to an audience?</strong>\r\n\r\nSue: It’s essential to make sure every client gets a unique and custom experience. Audiences will not accept “canned” presentations, although once that was the norm.  Every speaker search I do starts with a thorough questionnaire for the speaker and the planner so that I know exactly what is expected from and needed from both sides.  It doesn’t matter how many times I have worked with a client; every piece of business must be earned.  Fresh, relevant material is a must and that means adapting to the audience.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: What do</strong><strong> </strong><strong>you</strong><strong> </strong><strong>say</strong><strong> </strong><strong>to</strong><strong> </strong><strong>those</strong><strong> </strong><strong>who</strong><strong> </strong><strong>think</strong><strong> </strong><strong>they</strong><strong> </strong><strong>can’t</strong><strong> </strong><strong>afford</strong><strong> </strong><strong>to</strong><strong> </strong><strong>hire</strong><strong> </strong><strong>a speaker or to those who would prefer to simply book directly?</strong>\r\n\r\nSue: I focus on creating an experience from the initial contact, so fees are not the first thing we discuss. I want to know what the client is looking for and what the goal is for bringing in the speaker. From there, it’s my job to find solutions and secure a speaker they like and need.\r\n\r\nAs for being able to afford my services, there are a few key points to keep in mind. Always ask if the bureau’s fees are paid for by the client or the speaker as it varies by organization. At Remarkable Speakers! the speaker pays for the booking, so there is no cost to the client for utilizing my services. It is also important to know that the speaker fees we quote are not marked up to cover the fees the speaker pays us.\r\n\r\nThe additional thing to keep in mind is the expertise offered by the bureau. After listening to what the client wants, I make initial recommendations, factoring in not just the speaker’s content but their style. It has to be a good fit at every level. No one has time to waste, so working with a pro means only seeing speakers who meet your needs, style and budget. Watching clips on You Tube and searching the net for speakers can take hours and may not lead you anywhere.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy:  Planners are so often in ‘go’ mode that they forget to stop and consult the experts. It’s a good reminder that help is available and that the service providers will likely do a better job than we could. Thanks for that quick reality check!</strong>\r\n\r\nSue: I think we can all fall into that trap sometimes! To continue: as for budget: I never apologize or shy away from the cost to book a speaker. Some of the best advice ever given to me that I live by was: “when quoting fees you should be able to do it without blinking an eye. Do it with confidence, facts, and commitments.”\r\n\r\nThat doesn’t mean there isn’t room for negotiation.  Both sides need to walk away feeling good about the partnership. I can work with both parties to create mutually agreeable terms.  I love the “thrill of the hunt” and closing deals. After booking thousands of speakers I have tons of creative ways clients and speakers can find middle ground.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: My</strong><strong> </strong><strong>friend</strong><strong> </strong><strong>is a speaker. Why do I need one of yours?</strong>\r\n\r\nSue:  Now, more than ever, everyone thinks they are a speaker, or knows someone who is! I always thank my clients for the opportunity to “earn their business.” Often, when looking for a speaker, initially, people do not know what they want. Even if they have a friend or colleague in mind, it’s a good possibility they still are looking for suggestions. I find that many times after a few questions, the client is not quite as sold on their friend as it might have first appeared.\r\n\r\nKnowing the speaker has advantages but does not guarantee it’s the right fit. I ask questions about what they are looking for in their speaker, and does their friend have all need to have a successful event. I share key things to look at; great video clips, an active and engaged social media presence where you can see reviews and testimonials, and what their marketing materials look like to see how fresh, current, and relevant their speaker is. I make sure they think through the ‘why’ around choosing their friend as the speaker.  It’s important to remember that the impact of choosing the best speaker reflects on them.  I want my clients and potential clients to be seen as “rock stars” for choosing the perfect speaker and having a successful event. Sometimes their friend may be their speaker of choice.\r\n\r\nTo me it’s about helping people make good decisions so even if we don’t book a speaker, I am still thankful for creating a relationship that can be developed for future business. The other opportunity is for me to add a new speaker to my roster as we are always looking for Remarkable Speakers!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA huge thanks to Sue for her time, expertise, buoyant personality and wisdom. I speak to many people each day and few have Sue’s remarkable spirit, candor and enthusiasm. I hope you all enjoyed reading this as much as I had speaking to her. 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A Speakers Bureau on how planners can strategically build relationships with speaker’s bureaus. <a href=\"http://www.corporateeventnews.com/looking-quality-speaker-put-your-money-where-their-mouth\" rel=\"nofollow\">Part one</a> introduces the value of the speakers’ bureau, and <a href=\"http://www.corporateeventnews.com/whats-trending-speaking-world\" rel=\"nofollow\">part two</a> talks about event speaker trends.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: </strong><strong>What do you do about speakers who speak</strong><strong> </strong><strong>from</strong><strong> </strong><strong>scripts</strong><strong> </strong><strong>and</strong><strong> </strong><strong>are reluctant or unwilling to adapt the message to an audience?</strong>\r\n\r\nSue: It’s essential to make sure every client gets a unique and custom experience. Audiences will not accept “canned” presentations, although once that was the norm.  Every speaker search I do starts with a thorough questionnaire for the speaker and the planner so that I know exactly what is expected from and needed from both sides.  It doesn’t matter how many times I have worked with a client; every piece of business must be earned.  Fresh, relevant material is a must and that means adapting to the audience.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: What do</strong><strong> </strong><strong>you</strong><strong> </strong><strong>say</strong><strong> </strong><strong>to</strong><strong> </strong><strong>those</strong><strong> </strong><strong>who</strong><strong> </strong><strong>think</strong><strong> </strong><strong>they</strong><strong> </strong><strong>can’t</strong><strong> </strong><strong>afford</strong><strong> </strong><strong>to</strong><strong> </strong><strong>hire</strong><strong> </strong><strong>a speaker or to those who would prefer to simply book directly?</strong>\r\n\r\nSue: I focus on creating an experience from the initial contact, so fees are not the first thing we discuss. I want to know what the client is looking for and what the goal is for bringing in the speaker. From there, it’s my job to find solutions and secure a speaker they like and need.\r\n\r\nAs for being able to afford my services, there are a few key points to keep in mind. Always ask if the bureau’s fees are paid for by the client or the speaker as it varies by organization. At Remarkable Speakers! the speaker pays for the booking, so there is no cost to the client for utilizing my services. It is also important to know that the speaker fees we quote are not marked up to cover the fees the speaker pays us.\r\n\r\nThe additional thing to keep in mind is the expertise offered by the bureau. After listening to what the client wants, I make initial recommendations, factoring in not just the speaker’s content but their style. It has to be a good fit at every level. No one has time to waste, so working with a pro means only seeing speakers who meet your needs, style and budget. Watching clips on You Tube and searching the net for speakers can take hours and may not lead you anywhere.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy:  Planners are so often in ‘go’ mode that they forget to stop and consult the experts. It’s a good reminder that help is available and that the service providers will likely do a better job than we could. Thanks for that quick reality check!</strong>\r\n\r\nSue: I think we can all fall into that trap sometimes! To continue: as for budget: I never apologize or shy away from the cost to book a speaker. Some of the best advice ever given to me that I live by was: “when quoting fees you should be able to do it without blinking an eye. Do it with confidence, facts, and commitments.”\r\n\r\nThat doesn’t mean there isn’t room for negotiation.  Both sides need to walk away feeling good about the partnership. I can work with both parties to create mutually agreeable terms.  I love the “thrill of the hunt” and closing deals. After booking thousands of speakers I have tons of creative ways clients and speakers can find middle ground.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: My</strong><strong> </strong><strong>friend</strong><strong> </strong><strong>is a speaker. Why do I need one of yours?</strong>\r\n\r\nSue:  Now, more than ever, everyone thinks they are a speaker, or knows someone who is! I always thank my clients for the opportunity to “earn their business.” Often, when looking for a speaker, initially, people do not know what they want. Even if they have a friend or colleague in mind, it’s a good possibility they still are looking for suggestions. I find that many times after a few questions, the client is not quite as sold on their friend as it might have first appeared.\r\n\r\nKnowing the speaker has advantages but does not guarantee it’s the right fit. I ask questions about what they are looking for in their speaker, and does their friend have all need to have a successful event. I share key things to look at; great video clips, an active and engaged social media presence where you can see reviews and testimonials, and what their marketing materials look like to see how fresh, current, and relevant their speaker is. I make sure they think through the ‘why’ around choosing their friend as the speaker.  It’s important to remember that the impact of choosing the best speaker reflects on them.  I want my clients and potential clients to be seen as “rock stars” for choosing the perfect speaker and having a successful event. Sometimes their friend may be their speaker of choice.\r\n\r\nTo me it’s about helping people make good decisions so even if we don’t book a speaker, I am still thankful for creating a relationship that can be developed for future business. The other opportunity is for me to add a new speaker to my roster as we are always looking for Remarkable Speakers!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA huge thanks to Sue for her time, expertise, buoyant personality and wisdom. I speak to many people each day and few have Sue’s remarkable spirit, candor and enthusiasm. I hope you all enjoyed reading this as much as I had speaking to her. 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A Speakers Bureau on how planners can strategically build relationships with speaker’s bureaus. <a href=\"http://www.corporateeventnews.com/looking-quality-speaker-put-your-money-where-their-mouth\" rel=\"nofollow\">Part one</a> introduces the value of the speakers’ bureau, and <a href=\"http://www.corporateeventnews.com/whats-trending-speaking-world\" rel=\"nofollow\">part two</a> talks about event speaker trends.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: </strong><strong>What do you do about speakers who speak</strong><strong> </strong><strong>from</strong><strong> </strong><strong>scripts</strong><strong> </strong><strong>and</strong><strong> </strong><strong>are reluctant or unwilling to adapt the message to an audience?</strong>\r\n\r\nSue: It’s essential to make sure every client gets a unique and custom experience. Audiences will not accept “canned” presentations, although once that was the norm.  Every speaker search I do starts with a thorough questionnaire for the speaker and the planner so that I know exactly what is expected from and needed from both sides.  It doesn’t matter how many times I have worked with a client; every piece of business must be earned.  Fresh, relevant material is a must and that means adapting to the audience.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: What do</strong><strong> </strong><strong>you</strong><strong> </strong><strong>say</strong><strong> </strong><strong>to</strong><strong> </strong><strong>those</strong><strong> </strong><strong>who</strong><strong> </strong><strong>think</strong><strong> </strong><strong>they</strong><strong> </strong><strong>can’t</strong><strong> </strong><strong>afford</strong><strong> </strong><strong>to</strong><strong> </strong><strong>hire</strong><strong> </strong><strong>a speaker or to those who would prefer to simply book directly?</strong>\r\n\r\nSue: I focus on creating an experience from the initial contact, so fees are not the first thing we discuss. I want to know what the client is looking for and what the goal is for bringing in the speaker. From there, it’s my job to find solutions and secure a speaker they like and need.\r\n\r\nAs for being able to afford my services, there are a few key points to keep in mind. Always ask if the bureau’s fees are paid for by the client or the speaker as it varies by organization. At Remarkable Speakers! the speaker pays for the booking, so there is no cost to the client for utilizing my services. It is also important to know that the speaker fees we quote are not marked up to cover the fees the speaker pays us.\r\n\r\nThe additional thing to keep in mind is the expertise offered by the bureau. After listening to what the client wants, I make initial recommendations, factoring in not just the speaker’s content but their style. It has to be a good fit at every level. No one has time to waste, so working with a pro means only seeing speakers who meet your needs, style and budget. Watching clips on You Tube and searching the net for speakers can take hours and may not lead you anywhere.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy:  Planners are so often in ‘go’ mode that they forget to stop and consult the experts. It’s a good reminder that help is available and that the service providers will likely do a better job than we could. Thanks for that quick reality check!</strong>\r\n\r\nSue: I think we can all fall into that trap sometimes! To continue: as for budget: I never apologize or shy away from the cost to book a speaker. Some of the best advice ever given to me that I live by was: “when quoting fees you should be able to do it without blinking an eye. Do it with confidence, facts, and commitments.”\r\n\r\nThat doesn’t mean there isn’t room for negotiation.  Both sides need to walk away feeling good about the partnership. I can work with both parties to create mutually agreeable terms.  I love the “thrill of the hunt” and closing deals. After booking thousands of speakers I have tons of creative ways clients and speakers can find middle ground.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: My</strong><strong> </strong><strong>friend</strong><strong> </strong><strong>is a speaker. Why do I need one of yours?</strong>\r\n\r\nSue:  Now, more than ever, everyone thinks they are a speaker, or knows someone who is! I always thank my clients for the opportunity to “earn their business.” Often, when looking for a speaker, initially, people do not know what they want. Even if they have a friend or colleague in mind, it’s a good possibility they still are looking for suggestions. I find that many times after a few questions, the client is not quite as sold on their friend as it might have first appeared.\r\n\r\nKnowing the speaker has advantages but does not guarantee it’s the right fit. I ask questions about what they are looking for in their speaker, and does their friend have all need to have a successful event. I share key things to look at; great video clips, an active and engaged social media presence where you can see reviews and testimonials, and what their marketing materials look like to see how fresh, current, and relevant their speaker is. I make sure they think through the ‘why’ around choosing their friend as the speaker.  It’s important to remember that the impact of choosing the best speaker reflects on them.  I want my clients and potential clients to be seen as “rock stars” for choosing the perfect speaker and having a successful event. Sometimes their friend may be their speaker of choice.\r\n\r\nTo me it’s about helping people make good decisions so even if we don’t book a speaker, I am still thankful for creating a relationship that can be developed for future business. The other opportunity is for me to add a new speaker to my roster as we are always looking for Remarkable Speakers!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA huge thanks to Sue for her time, expertise, buoyant personality and wisdom. I speak to many people each day and few have Sue’s remarkable spirit, candor and enthusiasm. I hope you all enjoyed reading this as much as I had speaking to her. To continue the conversation, leave a note in the comments section below, find me on Twitter: @SMEChristy or email me: <a href=\"mailto:Christy.lamagna@strategic.events\" rel=\"nofollow\">Christy.lamagna@strategic.events</a>.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','The Strategic Fit - Building Relationships with Speakers\' Bureaus','','inherit','closed','closed','','11024-revision-v1','','','2018-04-23 13:09:16','2018-04-23 13:09:16','',11024,'https://strategic.events/11024-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11028,3,'2018-04-23 14:24:06','2018-04-23 14:24:06','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524488953122{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>The Strategic Fit - Building Relationships with Speakers\' Bureaus</h2>\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-11026 alignright\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/men-1979261_640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"381\" height=\"254\" />This is the final piece in a three-part series recapping a conversation I had with Sue Falcone, Founder and CEO of Remarkable! A Speakers Bureau on how planners can strategically build relationships with speaker’s bureaus. <a href=\"http://www.corporateeventnews.com/looking-quality-speaker-put-your-money-where-their-mouth\" rel=\"nofollow\">Part one</a> introduces the value of the speakers’ bureau, and <a href=\"http://www.corporateeventnews.com/whats-trending-speaking-world\" rel=\"nofollow\">part two</a> talks about event speaker trends.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: </strong><strong>What do you do about speakers who speak</strong><strong> </strong><strong>from</strong><strong> </strong><strong>scripts</strong><strong> </strong><strong>and</strong><strong> </strong><strong>are reluctant or unwilling to adapt the message to an audience?</strong>\r\n\r\nSue: It’s essential to make sure every client gets a unique and custom experience. Audiences will not accept “canned” presentations, although once that was the norm.  Every speaker search I do starts with a thorough questionnaire for the speaker and the planner so that I know exactly what is expected from and needed from both sides.  It doesn’t matter how many times I have worked with a client; every piece of business must be earned.  Fresh, relevant material is a must and that means adapting to the audience.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: What do</strong><strong> </strong><strong>you</strong><strong> </strong><strong>say</strong><strong> </strong><strong>to</strong><strong> </strong><strong>those</strong><strong> </strong><strong>who</strong><strong> </strong><strong>think</strong><strong> </strong><strong>they</strong><strong> </strong><strong>can’t</strong><strong> </strong><strong>afford</strong><strong> </strong><strong>to</strong><strong> </strong><strong>hire</strong><strong> </strong><strong>a speaker or to those who would prefer to simply book directly?</strong>\r\n\r\nSue: I focus on creating an experience from the initial contact, so fees are not the first thing we discuss. I want to know what the client is looking for and what the goal is for bringing in the speaker. From there, it’s my job to find solutions and secure a speaker they like and need.\r\n\r\nAs for being able to afford my services, there are a few key points to keep in mind. Always ask if the bureau’s fees are paid for by the client or the speaker as it varies by organization. At Remarkable Speakers! the speaker pays for the booking, so there is no cost to the client for utilizing my services. It is also important to know that the speaker fees we quote are not marked up to cover the fees the speaker pays us.\r\n\r\nThe additional thing to keep in mind is the expertise offered by the bureau. After listening to what the client wants, I make initial recommendations, factoring in not just the speaker’s content but their style. It has to be a good fit at every level. No one has time to waste, so working with a pro means only seeing speakers who meet your needs, style and budget. Watching clips on You Tube and searching the net for speakers can take hours and may not lead you anywhere.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy:  Planners are so often in ‘go’ mode that they forget to stop and consult the experts. It’s a good reminder that help is available and that the service providers will likely do a better job than we could. Thanks for that quick reality check!</strong>\r\n\r\nSue: I think we can all fall into that trap sometimes! To continue: as for budget: I never apologize or shy away from the cost to book a speaker. Some of the best advice ever given to me that I live by was: “when quoting fees you should be able to do it without blinking an eye. Do it with confidence, facts, and commitments.”\r\n\r\nThat doesn’t mean there isn’t room for negotiation.  Both sides need to walk away feeling good about the partnership. I can work with both parties to create mutually agreeable terms.  I love the “thrill of the hunt” and closing deals. After booking thousands of speakers I have tons of creative ways clients and speakers can find middle ground.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: My</strong><strong> </strong><strong>friend</strong><strong> </strong><strong>is a speaker. Why do I need one of yours?</strong>\r\n\r\nSue:  Now, more than ever, everyone thinks they are a speaker, or knows someone who is! I always thank my clients for the opportunity to “earn their business.” Often, when looking for a speaker, initially, people do not know what they want. Even if they have a friend or colleague in mind, it’s a good possibility they still are looking for suggestions. I find that many times after a few questions, the client is not quite as sold on their friend as it might have first appeared.\r\n\r\nKnowing the speaker has advantages but does not guarantee it’s the right fit. I ask questions about what they are looking for in their speaker, and does their friend have all need to have a successful event. I share key things to look at; great video clips, an active and engaged social media presence where you can see reviews and testimonials, and what their marketing materials look like to see how fresh, current, and relevant their speaker is. I make sure they think through the ‘why’ around choosing their friend as the speaker.  It’s important to remember that the impact of choosing the best speaker reflects on them.  I want my clients and potential clients to be seen as “rock stars” for choosing the perfect speaker and having a successful event. Sometimes their friend may be their speaker of choice.\r\n\r\nTo me it’s about helping people make good decisions so even if we don’t book a speaker, I am still thankful for creating a relationship that can be developed for future business. The other opportunity is for me to add a new speaker to my roster as we are always looking for Remarkable Speakers!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA huge thanks to Sue for her time, expertise, buoyant personality and wisdom. I speak to many people each day and few have Sue’s remarkable spirit, candor and enthusiasm. I hope you all enjoyed reading this as much as I had speaking to her. To continue the conversation, leave a note in the comments section below, find me on Twitter: @SMEChristy or email me: <a href=\"mailto:Christy.lamagna@strategic.events\" rel=\"nofollow\">Christy.lamagna@strategic.events</a>.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout][/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][/vc_row]','The Strategic Fit - Building Relationships with Speakers\' Bureaus','','inherit','closed','closed','','11024-revision-v1','','','2018-04-23 14:24:06','2018-04-23 14:24:06','',11024,'https://strategic.events/11024-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11029,3,'2018-04-23 14:24:59','2018-04-23 14:24:59','[vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1523887661077{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2><strong>Budget-Friendly Buffets with Massive Visual Appeal</strong></h2>\r\n<h3>By Christy Lamagna CMP, CMM, CTSM</h3>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-10964 alignright\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/column1-christylamagna-860x418.jpg\" alt=\"Budget-friendly Buffets With Massive Visual Appeal\" width=\"391\" height=\"190\" />\r\n\r\nIf you shy away from buffets over plated meals, it may be time to take another look at all that buffets have to offer. In addition to giving attendees the freedom to select their own food and quantities, buffets allow guests to stretch their legs, socialize with each other and, when planned properly, add unexpected flavors and fun to the meal.\r\n\r\nEvent strategists know a little creativity goes a long way. Inspired presentation and preparation brings fresh appeal to standard foods, elevating diners’ perceptions and enjoyment significantly while remaining within budget. Keep reading to find out how to give food a flavor makeover. With a bit of culinary creativity, you can make oatmeal (is there a more basic food?) sour cream and water colorful, fun and packed with unexpected flavor. Yes, sour cream and water are about to get interesting and delicious. Yep, I said it, delicious.\r\n\r\n<strong>Gourmet Oatmeal</strong>\r\n\r\nLet’s start with one of the world’s most tasteless foods; oatmeal. Beige in flavor as well as color, oatmeal is often viewed as something one eats only when either forced or when no other options exist. That’s about to change.\r\n\r\nInstead of the standard garnishes of brown sugar, raisins and cinnamon, why not add some pizzazz and create a gourmet toppings bar? Get creative and include sweet and savory enhancements. For savory, think: peas, pecorino cheese, cracked pepper, pistachios, sautéed mushrooms, bacon bits, scallions, salt and pepper and feta cheese. How yummy does that sound? Suddenly, oatmeal has an entirely new flavor profile and instead of being boring, is now colorful, packed with vibrant flavors, interesting textures and fun to create.\r\n\r\nFor sweet offerings think: dried cherries, chocolate chips, assorted jams, maple syrup, rock crystal sugar and almond butter. Candied walnuts, raisins, pineapple or apple chunks, strawberries and flavored syrups offer additional variety and appeal.\r\n\r\n<strong>Buffet-worthy Mash-up</strong>\r\n\r\nOn to our next buffet-worthy food makeover; mashed potatoes. An all-American favorite and staple, they are admittedly delicious but hardly exciting. With a little creativity they can go from “ho-hum” to “give me some.” Sun-dried tomatoes, roasted garlic, caramelized onions, blue cheese crumbles, chopped parsley, sautéed mushrooms, chives, pancetta, basil pesto, olives, salsa — once you start thinking, you’ll find the options are endless.\r\n\r\n<strong>Give Ethnic Cuisine a Flavor Burst</strong>\r\n\r\nBuffets are perfect for showcasing multiple ethnic cuisines, making them perfect for a flavor refresh. The next time you put out Mexican food on your buffet create a sour cream bar and add some zing to an otherwise unexciting condiment. Cilantro, lime, zesty jalapeño, chipotle, sriracha or sweet creamed corn add an unexpected flavor burst. As long as you’re being creative, why not give some zip to your salsa? Instead of the traditional hot, medium, mild, offer mango, peach, roasted tomato with red peppers, pineapple and black olive cilantro?\r\n\r\n<strong>Belly Up to the Dessert Bar</strong>\r\n\r\nDessert, considered the best part of the meal by many, also can get predictable. Until now that is. Replace ice cream with gelato and while you’re at it, create a sundae bar complete with waffle and sugar cones. Toppings can edge out the main dish when they’re delicious enough. Brownie bites, crushed chocolate bars, pretzels, Swedish fish, marshmallows, sweetened cereal (think Captain Crunch or Fruit Loops) and a myriad of other dry toppings are usually huge hits. Add hot fudge, peanut butter sauce, warm caramel, wet walnuts, Nutella, whipped cream and a variety of fruit syrups. Strawberries, blueberries, pitted cherries, sliced bananas and granola offer healthier options for those trying to be good. With all those choices AND a dessert under it all, what’s not to love?\r\n\r\n<strong>Designer Water and Inventive Ice Cubes</strong>\r\n\r\nThink you’re done? Not by a long shot. What about adding some zing to your beverages? Even water can take on new twist with a bit of inspiration. By using clear dispensers instead of pitchers or bottled options, you set the stage for gourmet creations that are fun to taste and look at. Gourmet water bars are cost-effective, easy ways to steer attendees away from expensive cans/bottles. Customize their drinks and add variety in an unexpected place. Consider adding cucumbers, lemons, limes, orange slices or mint to water dispensers. Combine ingredients (cucumber and mint, for instance) to create new flavor profiles. Create a flavor of the day or swap out options as the day progresses, offering zingier citrus flavors as guests’ energy fades.\r\n\r\nCreate iced tea bars using flavored teas, sweet tea, decaf tea and sugar-free tea as the foundation. Build on that with lemon and lime slices, cinnamon sticks and fresh mint. Go the extra mile and ask the venue to create ice cubes in the same flavors so they won’t dilute the drink when they melt. Iced tea ice cubes, complete with either lemon zest or bits of mint frozen into them now make ice interesting! With something as simple as an ice buffet alongside your beverages, guests can create fun flavor twists to whatever beverage they choose.\r\n\r\n<strong>Appealing Presentation</strong>\r\n\r\nAfter you’ve thought through the food on the buffet, pay attention to the ways it is presented and served. For the beverages, why not add colorful straws, fun glasses and paper umbrellas for a bit of color and fun? Venues often have a variety of baskets, serving bowls and plates they can mix and match to add visual appeal, color and texture.\r\n\r\nArtichokes, Brussels sprout stalks, lemons, oranges and eggplant are visually interesting in texture, color and shape. Ask the chef to create a visual feast using the foods being served on the buffet as part of the décor. Bonus tip: carry the food as décor theme to the tables with tall cylinder vases full of lemons/limes, different shaped pastas, apples in multiple colors, etc.\r\n\r\nAttendees will be delighted with new flavors to sample and the ability to construct their own meals in a setting that is visually appealing. Remember: Strategic events are about creating goal-driven experiences, and engaging all five senses is a key part of that experience. New sights, tastes, smells, textures and the sound of laughter and happy conversation should all accompany a well-designed meal.\r\n\r\nAll of these options are examples of foods, otherwise ignored, being transformed into visually appealing, delicious and affordable options. Take it a step beyond and have attendees take photos of their creations, text their flavor combinations and name their unique concoction. Food is only as interesting as the people preparing it, so tap into your imagination and let the deliciousness begin!\r\n\r\nBonus: click the below button for gourmet whipped cream recipes.\r\n\r\n[mk_button corner_style=\"rounded\" size=\"large\" url=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/gourmet-whipped-cream-recipes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" align=\"center\" fullwidth=\"true\" bg_color=\"#1d1848\"]Gourmet Whipped Cream Recipes[/mk_button]\r\n\r\n[mk_mini_callout]<a href=\"http://www.themeetingmagazines.com/corporate-incentive-travel/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1842 size-full\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/corporate_incentive_170.jpg\" alt=\"The Meeting Magazine. Corporate and Incentive travel.\" width=\"170\" height=\"55\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout]','Budget Friendly Buffets with Massive Visual Appeal','','inherit','closed','closed','','10511-revision-v1','','','2018-04-23 14:24:59','2018-04-23 14:24:59','',10511,'https://strategic.events/10511-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11030,3,'2018-04-23 14:25:29','2018-04-23 14:25:29','[vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1523887661077{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2><strong>Budget-Friendly Buffets with Massive Visual Appeal</strong></h2>\r\n<h3>By Christy Lamagna CMP, CMM, CTSM</h3>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-10964 alignright\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/column1-christylamagna-860x418.jpg\" alt=\"Budget-friendly Buffets With Massive Visual Appeal\" width=\"391\" height=\"190\" />\r\n\r\nIf you shy away from buffets over plated meals, it may be time to take another look at all that buffets have to offer. In addition to giving attendees the freedom to select their own food and quantities, buffets allow guests to stretch their legs, socialize with each other and, when planned properly, add unexpected flavors and fun to the meal.\r\n\r\nEvent strategists know a little creativity goes a long way. Inspired presentation and preparation brings fresh appeal to standard foods, elevating diners’ perceptions and enjoyment significantly while remaining within budget. Keep reading to find out how to give food a flavor makeover. With a bit of culinary creativity, you can make oatmeal (is there a more basic food?) sour cream and water colorful, fun and packed with unexpected flavor. Yes, sour cream and water are about to get interesting and delicious. Yep, I said it, delicious.\r\n\r\n<strong>Gourmet Oatmeal</strong>\r\n\r\nLet’s start with one of the world’s most tasteless foods; oatmeal. Beige in flavor as well as color, oatmeal is often viewed as something one eats only when either forced or when no other options exist. That’s about to change.\r\n\r\nInstead of the standard garnishes of brown sugar, raisins and cinnamon, why not add some pizzazz and create a gourmet toppings bar? Get creative and include sweet and savory enhancements. For savory, think: peas, pecorino cheese, cracked pepper, pistachios, sautéed mushrooms, bacon bits, scallions, salt and pepper and feta cheese. How yummy does that sound? Suddenly, oatmeal has an entirely new flavor profile and instead of being boring, is now colorful, packed with vibrant flavors, interesting textures and fun to create.\r\n\r\nFor sweet offerings think: dried cherries, chocolate chips, assorted jams, maple syrup, rock crystal sugar and almond butter. Candied walnuts, raisins, pineapple or apple chunks, strawberries and flavored syrups offer additional variety and appeal.\r\n\r\n<strong>Buffet-worthy Mash-up</strong>\r\n\r\nOn to our next buffet-worthy food makeover; mashed potatoes. An all-American favorite and staple, they are admittedly delicious but hardly exciting. With a little creativity they can go from “ho-hum” to “give me some.” Sun-dried tomatoes, roasted garlic, caramelized onions, blue cheese crumbles, chopped parsley, sautéed mushrooms, chives, pancetta, basil pesto, olives, salsa — once you start thinking, you’ll find the options are endless.\r\n\r\n<strong>Give Ethnic Cuisine a Flavor Burst</strong>\r\n\r\nBuffets are perfect for showcasing multiple ethnic cuisines, making them perfect for a flavor refresh. The next time you put out Mexican food on your buffet create a sour cream bar and add some zing to an otherwise unexciting condiment. Cilantro, lime, zesty jalapeño, chipotle, sriracha or sweet creamed corn add an unexpected flavor burst. As long as you’re being creative, why not give some zip to your salsa? Instead of the traditional hot, medium, mild, offer mango, peach, roasted tomato with red peppers, pineapple and black olive cilantro?\r\n\r\n<strong>Belly Up to the Dessert Bar</strong>\r\n\r\nDessert, considered the best part of the meal by many, also can get predictable. Until now that is. Replace ice cream with gelato and while you’re at it, create a sundae bar complete with waffle and sugar cones. Toppings can edge out the main dish when they’re delicious enough. Brownie bites, crushed chocolate bars, pretzels, Swedish fish, marshmallows, sweetened cereal (think Captain Crunch or Fruit Loops) and a myriad of other dry toppings are usually huge hits. Add hot fudge, peanut butter sauce, warm caramel, wet walnuts, Nutella, whipped cream and a variety of fruit syrups. Strawberries, blueberries, pitted cherries, sliced bananas and granola offer healthier options for those trying to be good. With all those choices AND a dessert under it all, what’s not to love?\r\n\r\n<strong>Designer Water and Inventive Ice Cubes</strong>\r\n\r\nThink you’re done? Not by a long shot. What about adding some zing to your beverages? Even water can take on new twist with a bit of inspiration. By using clear dispensers instead of pitchers or bottled options, you set the stage for gourmet creations that are fun to taste and look at. Gourmet water bars are cost-effective, easy ways to steer attendees away from expensive cans/bottles. Customize their drinks and add variety in an unexpected place. Consider adding cucumbers, lemons, limes, orange slices or mint to water dispensers. Combine ingredients (cucumber and mint, for instance) to create new flavor profiles. Create a flavor of the day or swap out options as the day progresses, offering zingier citrus flavors as guests’ energy fades.\r\n\r\nCreate iced tea bars using flavored teas, sweet tea, decaf tea and sugar-free tea as the foundation. Build on that with lemon and lime slices, cinnamon sticks and fresh mint. Go the extra mile and ask the venue to create ice cubes in the same flavors so they won’t dilute the drink when they melt. Iced tea ice cubes, complete with either lemon zest or bits of mint frozen into them now make ice interesting! With something as simple as an ice buffet alongside your beverages, guests can create fun flavor twists to whatever beverage they choose.\r\n\r\n<strong>Appealing Presentation</strong>\r\n\r\nAfter you’ve thought through the food on the buffet, pay attention to the ways it is presented and served. For the beverages, why not add colorful straws, fun glasses and paper umbrellas for a bit of color and fun? Venues often have a variety of baskets, serving bowls and plates they can mix and match to add visual appeal, color and texture.\r\n\r\nArtichokes, Brussels sprout stalks, lemons, oranges and eggplant are visually interesting in texture, color and shape. Ask the chef to create a visual feast using the foods being served on the buffet as part of the décor. Bonus tip: carry the food as décor theme to the tables with tall cylinder vases full of lemons/limes, different shaped pastas, apples in multiple colors, etc.\r\n\r\nAttendees will be delighted with new flavors to sample and the ability to construct their own meals in a setting that is visually appealing. Remember: Strategic events are about creating goal-driven experiences, and engaging all five senses is a key part of that experience. New sights, tastes, smells, textures and the sound of laughter and happy conversation should all accompany a well-designed meal.\r\n\r\nAll of these options are examples of foods, otherwise ignored, being transformed into visually appealing, delicious and affordable options. Take it a step beyond and have attendees take photos of their creations, text their flavor combinations and name their unique concoction. Food is only as interesting as the people preparing it, so tap into your imagination and let the deliciousness begin!\r\n\r\nBonus: click the below button for gourmet whipped cream recipes.\r\n\r\n[mk_button corner_style=\"rounded\" size=\"large\" url=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/gourmet-whipped-cream-recipes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" align=\"center\" fullwidth=\"true\" bg_color=\"#1d1848\"]Gourmet Whipped Cream Recipes[/mk_button]\r\n\r\n[mk_mini_callout]<a href=\"http://www.themeetingmagazines.com/corporate-incentive-travel/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1842 size-full\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/corporate_incentive_170.jpg\" alt=\"The Meeting Magazine. Corporate and Incentive travel.\" width=\"170\" height=\"55\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout]','Budget Friendly Buffets with Massive Visual Appeal','','inherit','closed','closed','','10511-autosave-v1','','','2018-04-23 14:25:29','2018-04-23 14:25:29','',10511,'https://strategic.events/10511-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11031,3,'2018-04-23 14:27:47','2018-04-23 14:27:47','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524488953122{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>The Strategic Fit - Building Relationships with Speakers\' Bureaus</h2>\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-11026 alignright\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/men-1979261_640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"381\" height=\"254\" />This is the final piece in a three-part series recapping a conversation I had with Sue Falcone, Founder and CEO of Remarkable! A Speakers Bureau on how planners can strategically build relationships with speaker’s bureaus. <a href=\"http://www.corporateeventnews.com/looking-quality-speaker-put-your-money-where-their-mouth\" rel=\"nofollow\">Part one</a> introduces the value of the speakers’ bureau, and <a href=\"http://www.corporateeventnews.com/whats-trending-speaking-world\" rel=\"nofollow\">part two</a> talks about event speaker trends.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: </strong><strong>What do you do about speakers who speak</strong><strong> </strong><strong>from</strong><strong> </strong><strong>scripts</strong><strong> </strong><strong>and</strong><strong> </strong><strong>are reluctant or unwilling to adapt the message to an audience?</strong>\r\n\r\nSue: It’s essential to make sure every client gets a unique and custom experience. Audiences will not accept “canned” presentations, although once that was the norm.  Every speaker search I do starts with a thorough questionnaire for the speaker and the planner so that I know exactly what is expected from and needed from both sides.  It doesn’t matter how many times I have worked with a client; every piece of business must be earned.  Fresh, relevant material is a must and that means adapting to the audience.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: What do</strong><strong> </strong><strong>you</strong><strong> </strong><strong>say</strong><strong> </strong><strong>to</strong><strong> </strong><strong>those</strong><strong> </strong><strong>who</strong><strong> </strong><strong>think</strong><strong> </strong><strong>they</strong><strong> </strong><strong>can’t</strong><strong> </strong><strong>afford</strong><strong> </strong><strong>to</strong><strong> </strong><strong>hire</strong><strong> </strong><strong>a speaker or to those who would prefer to simply book directly?</strong>\r\n\r\nSue: I focus on creating an experience from the initial contact, so fees are not the first thing we discuss. I want to know what the client is looking for and what the goal is for bringing in the speaker. From there, it’s my job to find solutions and secure a speaker they like and need.\r\n\r\nAs for being able to afford my services, there are a few key points to keep in mind. Always ask if the bureau’s fees are paid for by the client or the speaker as it varies by organization. At Remarkable Speakers! the speaker pays for the booking, so there is no cost to the client for utilizing my services. It is also important to know that the speaker fees we quote are not marked up to cover the fees the speaker pays us.\r\n\r\nThe additional thing to keep in mind is the expertise offered by the bureau. After listening to what the client wants, I make initial recommendations, factoring in not just the speaker’s content but their style. It has to be a good fit at every level. No one has time to waste, so working with a pro means only seeing speakers who meet your needs, style and budget. Watching clips on You Tube and searching the net for speakers can take hours and may not lead you anywhere.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy:  Planners are so often in ‘go’ mode that they forget to stop and consult the experts. It’s a good reminder that help is available and that the service providers will likely do a better job than we could. Thanks for that quick reality check!</strong>\r\n\r\nSue: I think we can all fall into that trap sometimes! To continue: as for budget: I never apologize or shy away from the cost to book a speaker. Some of the best advice ever given to me that I live by was: “when quoting fees you should be able to do it without blinking an eye. Do it with confidence, facts, and commitments.”\r\n\r\nThat doesn’t mean there isn’t room for negotiation.  Both sides need to walk away feeling good about the partnership. I can work with both parties to create mutually agreeable terms.  I love the “thrill of the hunt” and closing deals. After booking thousands of speakers I have tons of creative ways clients and speakers can find middle ground.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: My</strong><strong> </strong><strong>friend</strong><strong> </strong><strong>is a speaker. Why do I need one of yours?</strong>\r\n\r\nSue:  Now, more than ever, everyone thinks they are a speaker, or knows someone who is! I always thank my clients for the opportunity to “earn their business.” Often, when looking for a speaker, initially, people do not know what they want. Even if they have a friend or colleague in mind, it’s a good possibility they still are looking for suggestions. I find that many times after a few questions, the client is not quite as sold on their friend as it might have first appeared.\r\n\r\nKnowing the speaker has advantages but does not guarantee it’s the right fit. I ask questions about what they are looking for in their speaker, and does their friend have all need to have a successful event. I share key things to look at; great video clips, an active and engaged social media presence where you can see reviews and testimonials, and what their marketing materials look like to see how fresh, current, and relevant their speaker is. I make sure they think through the ‘why’ around choosing their friend as the speaker.  It’s important to remember that the impact of choosing the best speaker reflects on them.  I want my clients and potential clients to be seen as “rock stars” for choosing the perfect speaker and having a successful event. Sometimes their friend may be their speaker of choice.\r\n\r\nTo me it’s about helping people make good decisions so even if we don’t book a speaker, I am still thankful for creating a relationship that can be developed for future business. The other opportunity is for me to add a new speaker to my roster as we are always looking for Remarkable Speakers!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA huge thanks to Sue for her time, expertise, buoyant personality and wisdom. I speak to many people each day and few have Sue’s remarkable spirit, candor and enthusiasm. I hope you all enjoyed reading this as much as I had speaking to her. To continue the conversation, leave a note in the comments section below, find me on Twitter: @SMEChristy or email me: <a href=\"mailto:Christy.lamagna@strategic.events\" rel=\"nofollow\">Christy.lamagna@strategic.events</a>.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout]<a href=\"http://www.themeetingmagazines.com/corporate-incentive-travel/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-7555\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/logo_cen_2.png\" alt=\"Corporate Event News Logo\" width=\"202\" height=\"64\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][/vc_row]','The Strategic Fit - Building Relationships with Speakers\' Bureaus','','inherit','closed','closed','','11024-revision-v1','','','2018-04-23 14:27:47','2018-04-23 14:27:47','',11024,'https://strategic.events/11024-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11032,3,'2018-04-24 12:26:37','2018-04-24 12:26:37','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524488953122{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>The Strategic Fit - Building Relationships with Speakers\' Bureaus</h2>\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-11026 alignright\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/men-1979261_640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"381\" height=\"254\" />This is the final piece in a three-part series recapping a conversation I had with Sue Falcone, Founder and CEO of Remarkable! A Speakers Bureau on how planners can strategically build relationships with speaker’s bureaus. <a href=\"http://www.corporateeventnews.com/looking-quality-speaker-put-your-money-where-their-mouth\" rel=\"nofollow\">Part one</a> introduces the value of the speakers’ bureau, and <a href=\"http://www.corporateeventnews.com/whats-trending-speaking-world\" rel=\"nofollow\">part two</a> talks about event speaker trends.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: </strong><strong>What do you do about speakers who speak</strong><strong> </strong><strong>from</strong><strong> </strong><strong>scripts</strong><strong> </strong><strong>and</strong><strong> </strong><strong>are reluctant or unwilling to adapt the message to an audience?</strong>\r\n\r\nSue: It’s essential to make sure every client gets a unique and custom experience. Audiences will not accept “canned” presentations, although once that was the norm.  Every speaker search I do starts with a thorough questionnaire for the speaker and the planner so that I know exactly what is expected from and needed from both sides.  It doesn’t matter how many times I have worked with a client; every piece of business must be earned.  Fresh, relevant material is a must and that means adapting to the audience.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: What do</strong><strong> </strong><strong>you</strong><strong> </strong><strong>say</strong><strong> </strong><strong>to</strong><strong> </strong><strong>those</strong><strong> </strong><strong>who</strong><strong> </strong><strong>think</strong><strong> </strong><strong>they</strong><strong> </strong><strong>can’t</strong><strong> </strong><strong>afford</strong><strong> </strong><strong>to</strong><strong> </strong><strong>hire</strong><strong> </strong><strong>a speaker or to those who would prefer to simply book directly?</strong>\r\n\r\nSue: I focus on creating an experience from the initial contact, so fees are not the first thing we discuss. I want to know what the client is looking for and what the goal is for bringing in the speaker. From there, it’s my job to find solutions and secure a speaker they like and need.\r\n\r\nAs for being able to afford my services, there are a few key points to keep in mind. Always ask if the bureau’s fees are paid for by the client or the speaker as it varies by organization. At Remarkable Speakers! the speaker pays for the booking, so there is no cost to the client for utilizing my services. It is also important to know that the speaker fees we quote are not marked up to cover the fees the speaker pays us.\r\n\r\nThe additional thing to keep in mind is the expertise offered by the bureau. After listening to what the client wants, I make initial recommendations, factoring in not just the speaker’s content but their style. It has to be a good fit at every level. No one has time to waste, so working with a pro means only seeing speakers who meet your needs, style and budget. Watching clips on You Tube and searching the net for speakers can take hours and may not lead you anywhere.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy:  Planners are so often in ‘go’ mode that they forget to stop and consult the experts. It’s a good reminder that help is available and that the service providers will likely do a better job than we could. Thanks for that quick reality check!</strong>\r\n\r\nSue: I think we can all fall into that trap sometimes! To continue: as for budget: I never apologize or shy away from the cost to book a speaker. Some of the best advice ever given to me that I live by was: “when quoting fees you should be able to do it without blinking an eye. Do it with confidence, facts, and commitments.”\r\n\r\nThat doesn’t mean there isn’t room for negotiation.  Both sides need to walk away feeling good about the partnership. I can work with both parties to create mutually agreeable terms.  I love the “thrill of the hunt” and closing deals. After booking thousands of speakers I have tons of creative ways clients and speakers can find middle ground.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: My</strong><strong> </strong><strong>friend</strong><strong> </strong><strong>is a speaker. Why do I need one of yours?</strong>\r\n\r\nSue:  Now, more than ever, everyone thinks they are a speaker, or knows someone who is! I always thank my clients for the opportunity to “earn their business.” Often, when looking for a speaker, initially, people do not know what they want. Even if they have a friend or colleague in mind, it’s a good possibility they still are looking for suggestions. I find that many times after a few questions, the client is not quite as sold on their friend as it might have first appeared.\r\n\r\nKnowing the speaker has advantages but does not guarantee it’s the right fit. I ask questions about what they are looking for in their speaker, and does their friend have all need to have a successful event. I share key things to look at; great video clips, an active and engaged social media presence where you can see reviews and testimonials, and what their marketing materials look like to see how fresh, current, and relevant their speaker is. I make sure they think through the ‘why’ around choosing their friend as the speaker.  It’s important to remember that the impact of choosing the best speaker reflects on them.  I want my clients and potential clients to be seen as “rock stars” for choosing the perfect speaker and having a successful event. Sometimes their friend may be their speaker of choice.\r\n\r\nTo me it’s about helping people make good decisions so even if we don’t book a speaker, I am still thankful for creating a relationship that can be developed for future business. The other opportunity is for me to add a new speaker to my roster as we are always looking for Remarkable Speakers!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA huge thanks to Sue for her time, expertise, buoyant personality and wisdom. I speak to many people each day and few have Sue’s remarkable spirit, candor and enthusiasm. I hope you all enjoyed reading this as much as I had speaking to her. To continue the conversation, leave a note in the comments section below, find me on Twitter: @SMEChristy or email me: <a href=\"mailto:Christy.lamagna@strategic.events\" rel=\"nofollow\">Christy.lamagna@strategic.events</a>.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout]<a href=\"http://www.corporateeventnews.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-7555\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/logo_cen_2.png\" alt=\"Corporate Event News Logo\" width=\"202\" height=\"64\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][/vc_row]','The Strategic Fit - Building Relationships with Speakers\' Bureaus','','inherit','closed','closed','','11024-autosave-v1','','','2018-04-24 12:26:37','2018-04-24 12:26:37','',11024,'https://strategic.events/11024-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11033,3,'2018-04-23 14:31:08','2018-04-23 14:31:08','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524488953122{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>The Strategic Fit - Building Relationships with Speakers\' Bureaus</h2>\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-11026 alignright\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/men-1979261_640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"381\" height=\"254\" />This is the final piece in a three-part series recapping a conversation I had with Sue Falcone, Founder and CEO of Remarkable! A Speakers Bureau on how planners can strategically build relationships with speaker’s bureaus. <a href=\"http://www.corporateeventnews.com/looking-quality-speaker-put-your-money-where-their-mouth\" rel=\"nofollow\">Part one</a> introduces the value of the speakers’ bureau, and <a href=\"http://www.corporateeventnews.com/whats-trending-speaking-world\" rel=\"nofollow\">part two</a> talks about event speaker trends.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: </strong><strong>What do you do about speakers who speak</strong><strong> </strong><strong>from</strong><strong> </strong><strong>scripts</strong><strong> </strong><strong>and</strong><strong> </strong><strong>are reluctant or unwilling to adapt the message to an audience?</strong>\r\n\r\nSue: It’s essential to make sure every client gets a unique and custom experience. Audiences will not accept “canned” presentations, although once that was the norm.  Every speaker search I do starts with a thorough questionnaire for the speaker and the planner so that I know exactly what is expected from and needed from both sides.  It doesn’t matter how many times I have worked with a client; every piece of business must be earned.  Fresh, relevant material is a must and that means adapting to the audience.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: What do</strong><strong> </strong><strong>you</strong><strong> </strong><strong>say</strong><strong> </strong><strong>to</strong><strong> </strong><strong>those</strong><strong> </strong><strong>who</strong><strong> </strong><strong>think</strong><strong> </strong><strong>they</strong><strong> </strong><strong>can’t</strong><strong> </strong><strong>afford</strong><strong> </strong><strong>to</strong><strong> </strong><strong>hire</strong><strong> </strong><strong>a speaker or to those who would prefer to simply book directly?</strong>\r\n\r\nSue: I focus on creating an experience from the initial contact, so fees are not the first thing we discuss. I want to know what the client is looking for and what the goal is for bringing in the speaker. From there, it’s my job to find solutions and secure a speaker they like and need.\r\n\r\nAs for being able to afford my services, there are a few key points to keep in mind. Always ask if the bureau’s fees are paid for by the client or the speaker as it varies by organization. At Remarkable Speakers! the speaker pays for the booking, so there is no cost to the client for utilizing my services. It is also important to know that the speaker fees we quote are not marked up to cover the fees the speaker pays us.\r\n\r\nThe additional thing to keep in mind is the expertise offered by the bureau. After listening to what the client wants, I make initial recommendations, factoring in not just the speaker’s content but their style. It has to be a good fit at every level. No one has time to waste, so working with a pro means only seeing speakers who meet your needs, style and budget. Watching clips on You Tube and searching the net for speakers can take hours and may not lead you anywhere.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy:  Planners are so often in ‘go’ mode that they forget to stop and consult the experts. It’s a good reminder that help is available and that the service providers will likely do a better job than we could. Thanks for that quick reality check!</strong>\r\n\r\nSue: I think we can all fall into that trap sometimes! To continue: as for budget: I never apologize or shy away from the cost to book a speaker. Some of the best advice ever given to me that I live by was: “when quoting fees you should be able to do it without blinking an eye. Do it with confidence, facts, and commitments.”\r\n\r\nThat doesn’t mean there isn’t room for negotiation.  Both sides need to walk away feeling good about the partnership. I can work with both parties to create mutually agreeable terms.  I love the “thrill of the hunt” and closing deals. After booking thousands of speakers I have tons of creative ways clients and speakers can find middle ground.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: My</strong><strong> </strong><strong>friend</strong><strong> </strong><strong>is a speaker. Why do I need one of yours?</strong>\r\n\r\nSue:  Now, more than ever, everyone thinks they are a speaker, or knows someone who is! I always thank my clients for the opportunity to “earn their business.” Often, when looking for a speaker, initially, people do not know what they want. Even if they have a friend or colleague in mind, it’s a good possibility they still are looking for suggestions. I find that many times after a few questions, the client is not quite as sold on their friend as it might have first appeared.\r\n\r\nKnowing the speaker has advantages but does not guarantee it’s the right fit. I ask questions about what they are looking for in their speaker, and does their friend have all need to have a successful event. I share key things to look at; great video clips, an active and engaged social media presence where you can see reviews and testimonials, and what their marketing materials look like to see how fresh, current, and relevant their speaker is. I make sure they think through the ‘why’ around choosing their friend as the speaker.  It’s important to remember that the impact of choosing the best speaker reflects on them.  I want my clients and potential clients to be seen as “rock stars” for choosing the perfect speaker and having a successful event. Sometimes their friend may be their speaker of choice.\r\n\r\nTo me it’s about helping people make good decisions so even if we don’t book a speaker, I am still thankful for creating a relationship that can be developed for future business. The other opportunity is for me to add a new speaker to my roster as we are always looking for Remarkable Speakers!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA huge thanks to Sue for her time, expertise, buoyant personality and wisdom. I speak to many people each day and few have Sue’s remarkable spirit, candor and enthusiasm. I hope you all enjoyed reading this as much as I had speaking to her. To continue the conversation, leave a note in the comments section below, find me on Twitter: @SMEChristy or email me: <a href=\"mailto:Christy.lamagna@strategic.events\" rel=\"nofollow\">Christy.lamagna@strategic.events</a>.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout]<a href=\"http://www.corporateeventnews.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-7555\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/logo_cen_2.png\" alt=\"Corporate Event News Logo\" width=\"202\" height=\"64\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][/vc_row]','The Strategic Fit - Building Relationships with Speakers\' Bureaus','','inherit','closed','closed','','11024-revision-v1','','','2018-04-23 14:31:08','2018-04-23 14:31:08','',11024,'https://strategic.events/11024-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11034,1,'2018-04-23 16:39:18','2018-04-23 16:39:18','[vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524598885695{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals</h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-11068\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/strategic-gdpr-resources-for-event-professionals.jpg\" alt=\"General Data Protection Regulation takes effect on May 25th and is quickly approaching. To prepare we asked our team of Event Strategists\' to collect the top strategic GDPR resources for event professionals. See the below list for your one stop shop for all things GDPR. Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals\" width=\"550\" height=\"307\" />\r\n\r\nThe General Data Protection Regulation takes effect on May 25th and is quickly approaching. To prepare we asked our team of Event Strategists\' to collect the top strategic GDPR resources for event professionals. See the below list for your one stop shop for all things GDPR.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.gdpreu.org/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"GDPR Official Website\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">GDPR Official Website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.zdnet.com/article/gdpr-an-executive-guide-to-what-you-need-to-know/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is GDPR? Everything you need to know about the new general data protection regulations</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/news/preparing-gdpr-what-event-organizers-need-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Preparing for the GDPR: What Event Organizers Need to Know</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://skift.com/2018/04/11/what-europes-new-data-protection-law-means-for-meetings-and-events/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.smartmeetings.com/news/106252/event-marketing-plan-ready-gdpr\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/meeting-tech/eventprofs-need-know-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/design/coming-to-grips-with-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Coming to Grips With GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Coming to Grips With GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.mpiweb.org/blog/article/general-data-protection-regulation-are-you-prepared\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.meetingsnet.com/meetings-fuel/meeting-professional-s-guide-gdpr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Meeting Professional’s Guide to GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #d6a461;\">12 Specific, Practical Actions to Take Before Your Next Event to Ensure GDPR-Compliance</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PART ONE</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-two\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PART TWO</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.corporateeventnews.com/news/lenos-offers-data-privacy-and-protection-compliance-module-help-address-gdpr-concerns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lenos Offers Data Privacy and Protection Compliance Module to Help Address GDPR Concerns</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://strategic.events/sme-social-media-channels-connect/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here</a> to connect with us on social media and continue the conversation.','Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals','','publish','open','closed','','strategic-gdpr-resources-for-event-professionals','','','2018-04-24 20:55:41','2018-04-24 20:55:41','',0,'https://strategic.events/?p=11034',0,'post','',0),(11035,3,'2018-04-23 15:46:36','2018-04-23 15:46:36','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524498394029{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>Top GDPR Resources For Event Professionals</h2>\r\nThe May 25th deadline is quickly approaching so we asked our team of Event Strategists\' to collect the top GDPR resources for event professionals. See the below list for your one stop shop for all things GDPR.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/news/preparing-gdpr-what-event-organizers-need-know\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Preparing for the GDPR: What Event Organizers Need to Know\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"> Preparing for the GDPR: What Event Organizers Need to Know</a>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Top GDPR Resources For Event Professionals','','inherit','closed','closed','','11034-revision-v1','','','2018-04-23 15:46:36','2018-04-23 15:46:36','',11034,'https://strategic.events/11034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11036,3,'2018-04-23 15:48:29','2018-04-23 15:48:29','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524498418513{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>Top GDPR Resources For Event Professionals</h2>\r\nThe May 25th deadline is quickly approaching so we asked our team of Event Strategists\' to collect the top GDPR resources for event professionals. See the below list for your one stop shop for all things GDPR.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/news/preparing-gdpr-what-event-organizers-need-know/embed\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Preparing for the GDPR: What Event Organizers Need to Know\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"> Preparing for the GDPR: What Event Organizers Need to Know</a>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Top GDPR Resources For Event Professionals','','inherit','closed','closed','','11034-revision-v1','','','2018-04-23 15:48:29','2018-04-23 15:48:29','',11034,'https://strategic.events/11034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11037,3,'2018-04-23 15:51:04','2018-04-23 15:51:04','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524498662267{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>Top GDPR Resources For Event Professionals</h2>\r\nThe May 25th deadline is quickly approaching so we asked our team of Event Strategists\' to collect the top GDPR resources for event professionals. 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See the below list for your one stop shop for all things GDPR.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.gdpreu.org/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"3000\" data-title=\"GDPR Official Website\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">GDPR Official Website</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://skift.com/2018/04/11/what-europes-new-data-protection-law-means-for-meetings-and-events/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.smartmeetings.com/news/106252/event-marketing-plan-ready-gdpr\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/meeting-tech/eventprofs-need-know-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/design/coming-to-grips-with-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Coming to Grips With GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Coming to Grips With GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.mpiweb.org/blog/article/general-data-protection-regulation-are-you-prepared\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?</a>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals','','inherit','closed','closed','','11034-revision-v1','','','2018-04-23 16:23:28','2018-04-23 16:23:28','',11034,'https://strategic.events/11034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11051,3,'2018-04-23 16:24:05','2018-04-23 16:24:05','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524500643026{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>Top GDPR Resources For Event Professionals</h2>\r\nThe May 25th deadline is quickly approaching so we asked our team of Event Strategists\' to collect the top GDPR resources for event professionals. See the below list for your one stop shop for all things GDPR.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.gdpreu.org/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"3800\" data-title=\"GDPR Official Website\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">GDPR Official Website</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://skift.com/2018/04/11/what-europes-new-data-protection-law-means-for-meetings-and-events/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.smartmeetings.com/news/106252/event-marketing-plan-ready-gdpr\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/meeting-tech/eventprofs-need-know-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/design/coming-to-grips-with-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Coming to Grips With GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Coming to Grips With GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.mpiweb.org/blog/article/general-data-protection-regulation-are-you-prepared\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?</a>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals','','inherit','closed','closed','','11034-revision-v1','','','2018-04-23 16:24:05','2018-04-23 16:24:05','',11034,'https://strategic.events/11034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11052,3,'2018-04-23 16:24:48','2018-04-23 16:24:48','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524500683725{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>Top GDPR Resources For Event Professionals</h2>\r\nThe May 25th deadline is quickly approaching so we asked our team of Event Strategists\' to collect the top GDPR resources for event professionals. See the below list for your one stop shop for all things GDPR.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.gdpreu.org/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"GDPR Official Website\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">GDPR Official Website</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://skift.com/2018/04/11/what-europes-new-data-protection-law-means-for-meetings-and-events/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.smartmeetings.com/news/106252/event-marketing-plan-ready-gdpr\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/meeting-tech/eventprofs-need-know-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/design/coming-to-grips-with-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Coming to Grips With GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Coming to Grips With GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.mpiweb.org/blog/article/general-data-protection-regulation-are-you-prepared\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?</a>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals','','inherit','closed','closed','','11034-revision-v1','','','2018-04-23 16:24:48','2018-04-23 16:24:48','',11034,'https://strategic.events/11034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11053,3,'2018-04-23 16:34:53','2018-04-23 16:34:53','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524501289911{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>Top GDPR Resources For Event Professionals</h2>\r\nThe May 25th deadline is quickly approaching so we asked our team of Event Strategists\' to collect the top GDPR resources for event professionals. See the below list for your one stop shop for all things GDPR.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.gdpreu.org/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"GDPR Official Website\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">GDPR Official Website</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://skift.com/2018/04/11/what-europes-new-data-protection-law-means-for-meetings-and-events/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.smartmeetings.com/news/106252/event-marketing-plan-ready-gdpr\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/meeting-tech/eventprofs-need-know-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/design/coming-to-grips-with-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Coming to Grips With GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Coming to Grips With GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.mpiweb.org/blog/article/general-data-protection-regulation-are-you-prepared\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.meetingsnet.com/meetings-fuel/meeting-professional-s-guide-gdpr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Meeting Professional’s Guide to GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/news/preparing-gdpr-what-event-organizers-need-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Preparing for the GDPR: What Event Organizers Need to Know</a>\r\n\r\n12 Specific, Practical Actions to Take Before Your Next Event to Ensure GDPR-Compliance\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Part 1</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-two\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Part 2</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals','','inherit','closed','closed','','11034-revision-v1','','','2018-04-23 16:34:53','2018-04-23 16:34:53','',11034,'https://strategic.events/11034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11054,3,'2018-04-23 16:37:04','2018-04-23 16:37:04','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524501421174{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>Top GDPR Resources For Event Professionals</h2>\r\nThe May 25th deadline is quickly approaching so we asked our team of Event Strategists\' to collect the top GDPR resources for event professionals. See the below list for your one stop shop for all things GDPR.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.gdpreu.org/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"GDPR Official Website\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">GDPR Official Website</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://skift.com/2018/04/11/what-europes-new-data-protection-law-means-for-meetings-and-events/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.smartmeetings.com/news/106252/event-marketing-plan-ready-gdpr\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/meeting-tech/eventprofs-need-know-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/design/coming-to-grips-with-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Coming to Grips With GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Coming to Grips With GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.mpiweb.org/blog/article/general-data-protection-regulation-are-you-prepared\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.meetingsnet.com/meetings-fuel/meeting-professional-s-guide-gdpr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Meeting Professional’s Guide to GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/news/preparing-gdpr-what-event-organizers-need-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Preparing for the GDPR: What Event Organizers Need to Know</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12 Specific, Practical Actions to Take Before Your Next Event to Ensure GDPR-Compliance - PART 1</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-two\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12 Specific, Practical Actions to Take Before Your Next Event to Ensure GDPR-Compliance - PART 2</a>\r\n\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals','','inherit','closed','closed','','11034-revision-v1','','','2018-04-23 16:37:04','2018-04-23 16:37:04','',11034,'https://strategic.events/11034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11055,3,'2018-04-24 19:44:13','2018-04-24 19:44:13','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524598885695{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals</h2>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-11068 alignnone\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/strategic-gdpr-resources-for-event-professionals.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"307\" />\r\n\r\nThe General Data Protection Regulation takes effect on May 25th and is quickly approaching. To prepare we asked our team of Event Strategists\' to collect the top strategic GDPR resources for event professionals. See the below list for your one stop shop for all things GDPR.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.gdpreu.org/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"GDPR Official Website\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">GDPR Official Website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.zdnet.com/article/gdpr-an-executive-guide-to-what-you-need-to-know/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is GDPR? Everything you need to know about the new general data protection regulations</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/news/preparing-gdpr-what-event-organizers-need-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Preparing for the GDPR: What Event Organizers Need to Know</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://skift.com/2018/04/11/what-europes-new-data-protection-law-means-for-meetings-and-events/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.smartmeetings.com/news/106252/event-marketing-plan-ready-gdpr\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/meeting-tech/eventprofs-need-know-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/design/coming-to-grips-with-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Coming to Grips With GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Coming to Grips With GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.mpiweb.org/blog/article/general-data-protection-regulation-are-you-prepared\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.meetingsnet.com/meetings-fuel/meeting-professional-s-guide-gdpr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Meeting Professional’s Guide to GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #d6a461;\">12 Specific, Practical Actions to Take Before Your Next Event to Ensure GDPR-Compliance</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PART ONE</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-two\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PART TWO</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.corporateeventnews.com/news/lenos-offers-data-privacy-and-protection-compliance-module-help-address-gdpr-concerns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lenos Offers Data Privacy and Protection Compliance Module to Help Address GDPR Concerns</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://strategic.events/sme-social-media-channels-connect/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here</a> to connect with us on social media and continue the conversation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals','','inherit','closed','closed','','11034-autosave-v1','','','2018-04-24 19:44:13','2018-04-24 19:44:13','',11034,'https://strategic.events/11034-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11056,3,'2018-04-23 16:47:15','2018-04-23 16:47:15','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524502030267{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>Top GDPR Resources For Event Professionals</h2>\r\nThe May 25th deadline is quickly approaching so we asked our team of Event Strategists\' to collect the top GDPR resources for event professionals. See the below list for your one stop shop for all things GDPR.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.gdpreu.org/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"GDPR Official Website\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">GDPR Official Website</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://skift.com/2018/04/11/what-europes-new-data-protection-law-means-for-meetings-and-events/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.smartmeetings.com/news/106252/event-marketing-plan-ready-gdpr\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/meeting-tech/eventprofs-need-know-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/design/coming-to-grips-with-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Coming to Grips With GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Coming to Grips With GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.mpiweb.org/blog/article/general-data-protection-regulation-are-you-prepared\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.meetingsnet.com/meetings-fuel/meeting-professional-s-guide-gdpr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Meeting Professional’s Guide to GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/news/preparing-gdpr-what-event-organizers-need-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Preparing for the GDPR: What Event Organizers Need to Know</a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #d6a461;\">12 Specific, Practical Actions to Take Before Your Next Event to Ensure GDPR-Compliance</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PART ONE</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-two\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PART TWO</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals','','inherit','closed','closed','','11034-revision-v1','','','2018-04-23 16:47:15','2018-04-23 16:47:15','',11034,'https://strategic.events/11034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11057,3,'2018-04-23 16:49:21','2018-04-23 16:49:21','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524502116741{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>Top GDPR Resources For Event Professionals</h2>\r\nThe May 25th deadline is quickly approaching so we asked our team of Event Strategists\' to collect the top GDPR resources for event professionals. See the below list for your one stop shop for all things GDPR.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.gdpreu.org/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"GDPR Official Website\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">GDPR Official Website</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://skift.com/2018/04/11/what-europes-new-data-protection-law-means-for-meetings-and-events/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.smartmeetings.com/news/106252/event-marketing-plan-ready-gdpr\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/meeting-tech/eventprofs-need-know-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/design/coming-to-grips-with-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Coming to Grips With GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Coming to Grips With GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.mpiweb.org/blog/article/general-data-protection-regulation-are-you-prepared\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.meetingsnet.com/meetings-fuel/meeting-professional-s-guide-gdpr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Meeting Professional’s Guide to GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/news/preparing-gdpr-what-event-organizers-need-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Preparing for the GDPR: What Event Organizers Need to Know</a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #d6a461;\">12 Specific, Practical Actions to Take Before Your Next Event to Ensure GDPR-Compliance</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PART ONE</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-two\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PART TWO</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals','','inherit','closed','closed','','11034-revision-v1','','','2018-04-23 16:49:21','2018-04-23 16:49:21','',11034,'https://strategic.events/11034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11058,3,'2018-04-23 16:53:37','2018-04-23 16:53:37','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524502414773{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals</h2>\r\nThe General Data Protection Regulation takes effect on May 25th and is quickly approaching. To prepare we asked our team of Event Strategists\' to collect the top strategic GDPR resources for event professionals. See the below list for your one stop shop for all things GDPR.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.gdpreu.org/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"GDPR Official Website\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">GDPR Official Website</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://skift.com/2018/04/11/what-europes-new-data-protection-law-means-for-meetings-and-events/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.smartmeetings.com/news/106252/event-marketing-plan-ready-gdpr\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/meeting-tech/eventprofs-need-know-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/design/coming-to-grips-with-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Coming to Grips With GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Coming to Grips With GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.mpiweb.org/blog/article/general-data-protection-regulation-are-you-prepared\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.meetingsnet.com/meetings-fuel/meeting-professional-s-guide-gdpr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Meeting Professional’s Guide to GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/news/preparing-gdpr-what-event-organizers-need-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Preparing for the GDPR: What Event Organizers Need to Know</a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #d6a461;\">12 Specific, Practical Actions to Take Before Your Next Event to Ensure GDPR-Compliance</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PART ONE</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-two\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PART TWO</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals','','inherit','closed','closed','','11034-revision-v1','','','2018-04-23 16:53:37','2018-04-23 16:53:37','',11034,'https://strategic.events/11034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11060,3,'2018-04-23 17:05:20','2018-04-23 17:05:20','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524503112781{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals</h2>\r\nThe General Data Protection Regulation takes effect on May 25th and is quickly approaching. To prepare we asked our team of Event Strategists\' to collect the top strategic GDPR resources for event professionals. See the below list for your one stop shop for all things GDPR.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.gdpreu.org/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"GDPR Official Website\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">GDPR Official Website</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://skift.com/2018/04/11/what-europes-new-data-protection-law-means-for-meetings-and-events/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.smartmeetings.com/news/106252/event-marketing-plan-ready-gdpr\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/meeting-tech/eventprofs-need-know-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/design/coming-to-grips-with-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Coming to Grips With GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Coming to Grips With GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.mpiweb.org/blog/article/general-data-protection-regulation-are-you-prepared\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.meetingsnet.com/meetings-fuel/meeting-professional-s-guide-gdpr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Meeting Professional’s Guide to GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/news/preparing-gdpr-what-event-organizers-need-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Preparing for the GDPR: What Event Organizers Need to Know</a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #d6a461;\">12 Specific, Practical Actions to Take Before Your Next Event to Ensure GDPR-Compliance</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PART ONE</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-two\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PART TWO</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a href=\"https://strategic.events/sme-social-media-channels-connect/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here</a> to connect with us on social media for the latest on GDPR![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals','','inherit','closed','closed','','11034-revision-v1','','','2018-04-23 17:05:20','2018-04-23 17:05:20','',11034,'https://strategic.events/11034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11061,3,'2018-04-23 17:49:42','2018-04-23 17:49:42','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2><img class=\"wp-image-6513 alignright\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Success-Youve-Done-IT-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"635\" height=\"346\" /></h2>\r\n<h2>We’d like to extend a warm welcome and sincere, ‘thank you’ for subscribing to the \'Strategic Meetings &amp; Events\' list. We know your time is valuable.</h2>\r\n<h2>We appreciate you sharing yours with us and promise to use it wisely.</h2>\r\n<h2>Our commitment to you is that we will only share quality content, relevant templates, and tools designed to advance your career. If you have questions, comments, suggestions or ideas, please email us. We will respond to your inquiry promptly.</h2>\r\n<h2>In the meantime, we’d appreciate hearing about why you’ve subscribed to our list, and what you’re interested in learning about. Our goal is to give back, share, teach and inspire. The more you tell us what you need, the better we can serve you.</h2>\r\n<h2>If you need anything, please feel free to give us a shout at <a href=\"mailto:WeAreListening@Strategic.Events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WeAreListening@Strategic.Events</a></h2>\r\n<h2>Again, welcome!</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][mk_social_networks size=\"medium\" style=\"simple-rounded\" border_color=\"#000050\" bg_color=\"#000050\" bg_hover_color=\"#ffffff\" icon_color=\"#ffffff\" icon_hover_color=\"#000050\" align=\"center\" facebook=\"https://www.facebook.com/StrategicMeetingsEvents\" twitter=\"https://twitter.com/SME_Events\" pinterest=\"https://www.pinterest.com/strategicmeetingsevents/\" instagram=\"https://www.instagram.com/strategic.events/\" linkedin=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/strategic-meetings-&amp;-events\" youtube=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsuJ-F1Ot1zSc1ccpj_DzXA\"][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Success... You\'ve Done It!','','inherit','closed','closed','','6512-autosave-v1','','','2018-04-23 17:49:42','2018-04-23 17:49:42','',6512,'https://strategic.events/6512-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11062,3,'2018-04-23 18:22:39','2018-04-23 18:22:39','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524507755547{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals</h2>\r\nThe General Data Protection Regulation takes effect on May 25th and is quickly approaching. To prepare we asked our team of Event Strategists\' to collect the top strategic GDPR resources for event professionals. See the below list for your one stop shop for all things GDPR.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.gdpreu.org/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"GDPR Official Website\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">GDPR Official Website</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://skift.com/2018/04/11/what-europes-new-data-protection-law-means-for-meetings-and-events/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.smartmeetings.com/news/106252/event-marketing-plan-ready-gdpr\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/meeting-tech/eventprofs-need-know-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/design/coming-to-grips-with-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Coming to Grips With GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Coming to Grips With GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.mpiweb.org/blog/article/general-data-protection-regulation-are-you-prepared\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.meetingsnet.com/meetings-fuel/meeting-professional-s-guide-gdpr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Meeting Professional’s Guide to GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/news/preparing-gdpr-what-event-organizers-need-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Preparing for the GDPR: What Event Organizers Need to Know</a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #d6a461;\">12 Specific, Practical Actions to Take Before Your Next Event to Ensure GDPR-Compliance</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PART ONE</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-two\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PART TWO</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a href=\"https://strategic.events/sme-social-media-channels-connect/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here</a> to connect with us on social media for content that is both relevant and useful![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals','','inherit','closed','closed','','11034-revision-v1','','','2018-04-23 18:22:39','2018-04-23 18:22:39','',11034,'https://strategic.events/11034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11063,3,'2018-04-24 12:28:53','2018-04-24 12:28:53','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524572931458{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>The Strategic Fit - Building Relationships with Speakers\' Bureaus</h2>\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-11026 alignright\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/men-1979261_640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"381\" height=\"254\" />This is the final piece in a three-part series recapping a conversation I had with Sue Falcone, Founder and CEO of Remarkable! A Speakers Bureau on how planners can strategically build relationships with speaker’s bureaus. <a href=\"https://strategic.events/looking-quality-speaker-money/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Part one</a> introduces the value of the speakers’ bureau, and <a href=\"https://strategic.events/whats-trending-in-the-speaking-world/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">part two</a> talks about event speaker trends.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: </strong><strong>What do you do about speakers who speak</strong><strong> </strong><strong>from</strong><strong> </strong><strong>scripts</strong><strong> </strong><strong>and</strong><strong> </strong><strong>are reluctant or unwilling to adapt the message to an audience?</strong>\r\n\r\nSue: It’s essential to make sure every client gets a unique and custom experience. Audiences will not accept “canned” presentations, although once that was the norm.  Every speaker search I do starts with a thorough questionnaire for the speaker and the planner so that I know exactly what is expected from and needed from both sides.  It doesn’t matter how many times I have worked with a client; every piece of business must be earned.  Fresh, relevant material is a must and that means adapting to the audience.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: What do</strong><strong> </strong><strong>you</strong><strong> </strong><strong>say</strong><strong> </strong><strong>to</strong><strong> </strong><strong>those</strong><strong> </strong><strong>who</strong><strong> </strong><strong>think</strong><strong> </strong><strong>they</strong><strong> </strong><strong>can’t</strong><strong> </strong><strong>afford</strong><strong> </strong><strong>to</strong><strong> </strong><strong>hire</strong><strong> </strong><strong>a speaker or to those who would prefer to simply book directly?</strong>\r\n\r\nSue: I focus on creating an experience from the initial contact, so fees are not the first thing we discuss. I want to know what the client is looking for and what the goal is for bringing in the speaker. From there, it’s my job to find solutions and secure a speaker they like and need.\r\n\r\nAs for being able to afford my services, there are a few key points to keep in mind. Always ask if the bureau’s fees are paid for by the client or the speaker as it varies by organization. At Remarkable Speakers! the speaker pays for the booking, so there is no cost to the client for utilizing my services. It is also important to know that the speaker fees we quote are not marked up to cover the fees the speaker pays us.\r\n\r\nThe additional thing to keep in mind is the expertise offered by the bureau. After listening to what the client wants, I make initial recommendations, factoring in not just the speaker’s content but their style. It has to be a good fit at every level. No one has time to waste, so working with a pro means only seeing speakers who meet your needs, style and budget. Watching clips on You Tube and searching the net for speakers can take hours and may not lead you anywhere.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy:  Planners are so often in ‘go’ mode that they forget to stop and consult the experts. It’s a good reminder that help is available and that the service providers will likely do a better job than we could. Thanks for that quick reality check!</strong>\r\n\r\nSue: I think we can all fall into that trap sometimes! To continue: as for budget: I never apologize or shy away from the cost to book a speaker. Some of the best advice ever given to me that I live by was: “when quoting fees you should be able to do it without blinking an eye. Do it with confidence, facts, and commitments.”\r\n\r\nThat doesn’t mean there isn’t room for negotiation.  Both sides need to walk away feeling good about the partnership. I can work with both parties to create mutually agreeable terms.  I love the “thrill of the hunt” and closing deals. After booking thousands of speakers I have tons of creative ways clients and speakers can find middle ground.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: My</strong><strong> </strong><strong>friend</strong><strong> </strong><strong>is a speaker. Why do I need one of yours?</strong>\r\n\r\nSue:  Now, more than ever, everyone thinks they are a speaker, or knows someone who is! I always thank my clients for the opportunity to “earn their business.” Often, when looking for a speaker, initially, people do not know what they want. Even if they have a friend or colleague in mind, it’s a good possibility they still are looking for suggestions. I find that many times after a few questions, the client is not quite as sold on their friend as it might have first appeared.\r\n\r\nKnowing the speaker has advantages but does not guarantee it’s the right fit. I ask questions about what they are looking for in their speaker, and does their friend have all need to have a successful event. I share key things to look at; great video clips, an active and engaged social media presence where you can see reviews and testimonials, and what their marketing materials look like to see how fresh, current, and relevant their speaker is. I make sure they think through the ‘why’ around choosing their friend as the speaker.  It’s important to remember that the impact of choosing the best speaker reflects on them.  I want my clients and potential clients to be seen as “rock stars” for choosing the perfect speaker and having a successful event. Sometimes their friend may be their speaker of choice.\r\n\r\nTo me it’s about helping people make good decisions so even if we don’t book a speaker, I am still thankful for creating a relationship that can be developed for future business. The other opportunity is for me to add a new speaker to my roster as we are always looking for Remarkable Speakers!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA huge thanks to Sue for her time, expertise, buoyant personality and wisdom. I speak to many people each day and few have Sue’s remarkable spirit, candor and enthusiasm. I hope you all enjoyed reading this as much as I had speaking to her. To continue the conversation, leave a note in the comments section below, find me on Twitter: @SMEChristy or email me: <a href=\"mailto:Christy.lamagna@strategic.events\" rel=\"nofollow\">Christy.lamagna@strategic.events</a>.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout]<a href=\"http://www.corporateeventnews.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-7555\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/logo_cen_2.png\" alt=\"Corporate Event News Logo\" width=\"202\" height=\"64\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][/vc_row]','The Strategic Fit - Building Relationships with Speakers\' Bureaus','','inherit','closed','closed','','11024-revision-v1','','','2018-04-24 12:28:53','2018-04-24 12:28:53','',11024,'https://strategic.events/11024-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11064,3,'2018-04-24 12:32:14','2018-04-24 12:32:14','[vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524572931458{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>The Strategic Fit - Building Relationships with Speakers\' Bureaus</h2>\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-11026 alignright\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/men-1979261_640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"381\" height=\"254\" />This is the final piece in a three-part series recapping a conversation I had with Sue Falcone, Founder and CEO of Remarkable! A Speakers Bureau on how planners can strategically build relationships with speaker’s bureaus. <a href=\"https://strategic.events/looking-quality-speaker-money/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Part one</a> introduces the value of the speakers’ bureau, and <a href=\"https://strategic.events/whats-trending-in-the-speaking-world/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">part two</a> talks about event speaker trends.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: </strong><strong>What do you do about speakers who speak</strong><strong> </strong><strong>from</strong><strong> </strong><strong>scripts</strong><strong> </strong><strong>and</strong><strong> </strong><strong>are reluctant or unwilling to adapt the message to an audience?</strong>\r\n\r\nSue: It’s essential to make sure every client gets a unique and custom experience. Audiences will not accept “canned” presentations, although once that was the norm.  Every speaker search I do starts with a thorough questionnaire for the speaker and the planner so that I know exactly what is expected from and needed from both sides.  It doesn’t matter how many times I have worked with a client; every piece of business must be earned.  Fresh, relevant material is a must and that means adapting to the audience.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: What do</strong><strong> </strong><strong>you</strong><strong> </strong><strong>say</strong><strong> </strong><strong>to</strong><strong> </strong><strong>those</strong><strong> </strong><strong>who</strong><strong> </strong><strong>think</strong><strong> </strong><strong>they</strong><strong> </strong><strong>can’t</strong><strong> </strong><strong>afford</strong><strong> </strong><strong>to</strong><strong> </strong><strong>hire</strong><strong> </strong><strong>a speaker or to those who would prefer to simply book directly?</strong>\r\n\r\nSue: I focus on creating an experience from the initial contact, so fees are not the first thing we discuss. I want to know what the client is looking for and what the goal is for bringing in the speaker. From there, it’s my job to find solutions and secure a speaker they like and need.\r\n\r\nAs for being able to afford my services, there are a few key points to keep in mind. Always ask if the bureau’s fees are paid for by the client or the speaker as it varies by organization. At Remarkable Speakers! the speaker pays for the booking, so there is no cost to the client for utilizing my services. It is also important to know that the speaker fees we quote are not marked up to cover the fees the speaker pays us.\r\n\r\nThe additional thing to keep in mind is the expertise offered by the bureau. After listening to what the client wants, I make initial recommendations, factoring in not just the speaker’s content but their style. It has to be a good fit at every level. No one has time to waste, so working with a pro means only seeing speakers who meet your needs, style and budget. Watching clips on You Tube and searching the net for speakers can take hours and may not lead you anywhere.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy:  Planners are so often in ‘go’ mode that they forget to stop and consult the experts. It’s a good reminder that help is available and that the service providers will likely do a better job than we could. Thanks for that quick reality check!</strong>\r\n\r\nSue: I think we can all fall into that trap sometimes! To continue: as for budget: I never apologize or shy away from the cost to book a speaker. Some of the best advice ever given to me that I live by was: “when quoting fees you should be able to do it without blinking an eye. Do it with confidence, facts, and commitments.”\r\n\r\nThat doesn’t mean there isn’t room for negotiation.  Both sides need to walk away feeling good about the partnership. I can work with both parties to create mutually agreeable terms.  I love the “thrill of the hunt” and closing deals. After booking thousands of speakers I have tons of creative ways clients and speakers can find middle ground.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: My</strong><strong> </strong><strong>friend</strong><strong> </strong><strong>is a speaker. Why do I need one of yours?</strong>\r\n\r\nSue:  Now, more than ever, everyone thinks they are a speaker, or knows someone who is! I always thank my clients for the opportunity to “earn their business.” Often, when looking for a speaker, initially, people do not know what they want. Even if they have a friend or colleague in mind, it’s a good possibility they still are looking for suggestions. I find that many times after a few questions, the client is not quite as sold on their friend as it might have first appeared.\r\n\r\nKnowing the speaker has advantages but does not guarantee it’s the right fit. I ask questions about what they are looking for in their speaker, and does their friend have all need to have a successful event. I share key things to look at; great video clips, an active and engaged social media presence where you can see reviews and testimonials, and what their marketing materials look like to see how fresh, current, and relevant their speaker is. I make sure they think through the ‘why’ around choosing their friend as the speaker.  It’s important to remember that the impact of choosing the best speaker reflects on them.  I want my clients and potential clients to be seen as “rock stars” for choosing the perfect speaker and having a successful event. Sometimes their friend may be their speaker of choice.\r\n\r\nTo me it’s about helping people make good decisions so even if we don’t book a speaker, I am still thankful for creating a relationship that can be developed for future business. The other opportunity is for me to add a new speaker to my roster as we are always looking for Remarkable Speakers!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA huge thanks to Sue for her time, expertise, buoyant personality and wisdom. I speak to many people each day and few have Sue’s remarkable spirit, candor and enthusiasm. I hope you all enjoyed reading this as much as I had speaking to her. To continue the conversation, leave a note in the comments section below, find me on Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/SMEChristy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@SMEChristy</a> or email me: <a href=\"mailto:Christy.lamagna@strategic.events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Christy.lamagna@strategic.events</a>.[mk_mini_callout]<a href=\"http://www.corporateeventnews.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-7555\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/logo_cen_2.png\" alt=\"Corporate Event News Logo\" width=\"202\" height=\"64\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout]','The Strategic Fit - Building Relationships with Speakers\' Bureaus','','inherit','closed','closed','','11024-revision-v1','','','2018-04-24 12:32:14','2018-04-24 12:32:14','',11024,'https://strategic.events/11024-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11065,3,'2018-04-24 12:38:21','2018-04-24 12:38:21','[vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524572931458{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>The Strategic Fit - Building Relationships with Speakers\' Bureaus</h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-11026\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/men-1979261_640.jpg\" alt=\"This is the final piece in a three-part series recapping a conversation I had with Sue Falcone, Founder and CEO of Remarkable! A Speakers Bureau on how planners can strategically build relationships with speaker’s bureaus. The Strategic Fit - Building Relationships with Speakers\' Bureaus\" width=\"381\" height=\"254\" />This is the final piece in a three-part series recapping a conversation I had with Sue Falcone, Founder and CEO of Remarkable! A Speakers Bureau on how planners can strategically build relationships with speaker’s bureaus. <a href=\"https://strategic.events/looking-quality-speaker-money/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Part one</a> introduces the value of the speakers’ bureau, and <a href=\"https://strategic.events/whats-trending-in-the-speaking-world/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">part two</a> talks about event speaker trends.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: </strong><strong>What do you do about speakers who speak</strong><strong> </strong><strong>from</strong><strong> </strong><strong>scripts</strong><strong> </strong><strong>and</strong><strong> </strong><strong>are reluctant or unwilling to adapt the message to an audience?</strong>\r\n\r\nSue: It’s essential to make sure every client gets a unique and custom experience. Audiences will not accept “canned” presentations, although once that was the norm.  Every speaker search I do starts with a thorough questionnaire for the speaker and the planner so that I know exactly what is expected from and needed from both sides.  It doesn’t matter how many times I have worked with a client; every piece of business must be earned.  Fresh, relevant material is a must and that means adapting to the audience.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: What do</strong><strong> </strong><strong>you</strong><strong> </strong><strong>say</strong><strong> </strong><strong>to</strong><strong> </strong><strong>those</strong><strong> </strong><strong>who</strong><strong> </strong><strong>think</strong><strong> </strong><strong>they</strong><strong> </strong><strong>can’t</strong><strong> </strong><strong>afford</strong><strong> </strong><strong>to</strong><strong> </strong><strong>hire</strong><strong> </strong><strong>a speaker or to those who would prefer to simply book directly?</strong>\r\n\r\nSue: I focus on creating an experience from the initial contact, so fees are not the first thing we discuss. I want to know what the client is looking for and what the goal is for bringing in the speaker. From there, it’s my job to find solutions and secure a speaker they like and need.\r\n\r\nAs for being able to afford my services, there are a few key points to keep in mind. Always ask if the bureau’s fees are paid for by the client or the speaker as it varies by organization. At Remarkable Speakers! the speaker pays for the booking, so there is no cost to the client for utilizing my services. It is also important to know that the speaker fees we quote are not marked up to cover the fees the speaker pays us.\r\n\r\nThe additional thing to keep in mind is the expertise offered by the bureau. After listening to what the client wants, I make initial recommendations, factoring in not just the speaker’s content but their style. It has to be a good fit at every level. No one has time to waste, so working with a pro means only seeing speakers who meet your needs, style and budget. Watching clips on You Tube and searching the net for speakers can take hours and may not lead you anywhere.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy:  Planners are so often in ‘go’ mode that they forget to stop and consult the experts. It’s a good reminder that help is available and that the service providers will likely do a better job than we could. Thanks for that quick reality check!</strong>\r\n\r\nSue: I think we can all fall into that trap sometimes! To continue: as for budget: I never apologize or shy away from the cost to book a speaker. Some of the best advice ever given to me that I live by was: “when quoting fees you should be able to do it without blinking an eye. Do it with confidence, facts, and commitments.”\r\n\r\nThat doesn’t mean there isn’t room for negotiation.  Both sides need to walk away feeling good about the partnership. I can work with both parties to create mutually agreeable terms.  I love the “thrill of the hunt” and closing deals. After booking thousands of speakers I have tons of creative ways clients and speakers can find middle ground.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: My</strong><strong> </strong><strong>friend</strong><strong> </strong><strong>is a speaker. Why do I need one of yours?</strong>\r\n\r\nSue:  Now, more than ever, everyone thinks they are a speaker, or knows someone who is! I always thank my clients for the opportunity to “earn their business.” Often, when looking for a speaker, initially, people do not know what they want. Even if they have a friend or colleague in mind, it’s a good possibility they still are looking for suggestions. I find that many times after a few questions, the client is not quite as sold on their friend as it might have first appeared.\r\n\r\nKnowing the speaker has advantages but does not guarantee it’s the right fit. I ask questions about what they are looking for in their speaker, and does their friend have all need to have a successful event. I share key things to look at; great video clips, an active and engaged social media presence where you can see reviews and testimonials, and what their marketing materials look like to see how fresh, current, and relevant their speaker is. I make sure they think through the ‘why’ around choosing their friend as the speaker.  It’s important to remember that the impact of choosing the best speaker reflects on them.  I want my clients and potential clients to be seen as “rock stars” for choosing the perfect speaker and having a successful event. Sometimes their friend may be their speaker of choice.\r\n\r\nTo me it’s about helping people make good decisions so even if we don’t book a speaker, I am still thankful for creating a relationship that can be developed for future business. The other opportunity is for me to add a new speaker to my roster as we are always looking for Remarkable Speakers!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA huge thanks to Sue for her time, expertise, buoyant personality and wisdom. I speak to many people each day and few have Sue’s remarkable spirit, candor and enthusiasm. I hope you all enjoyed reading this as much as I had speaking to her. To continue the conversation, leave a note in the comments section below, find me on Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/SMEChristy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@SMEChristy</a> or email me: <a href=\"mailto:Christy.lamagna@strategic.events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Christy.lamagna@strategic.events</a>.[mk_mini_callout]<a href=\"http://www.corporateeventnews.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-7555\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/logo_cen_2.png\" alt=\"Corporate Event News Logo\" width=\"202\" height=\"64\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout]','The Strategic Fit - Building Relationships with Speakers\' Bureaus','','inherit','closed','closed','','11024-revision-v1','','','2018-04-24 12:38:21','2018-04-24 12:38:21','',11024,'https://strategic.events/11024-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11066,3,'2018-04-24 12:42:43','2018-04-24 12:42:43','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524573760915{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals</h2>\r\nThe General Data Protection Regulation takes effect on May 25th and is quickly approaching. To prepare we asked our team of Event Strategists\' to collect the top strategic GDPR resources for event professionals. See the below list for your one stop shop for all things GDPR.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.gdpreu.org/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"GDPR Official Website\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">GDPR Official Website</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://skift.com/2018/04/11/what-europes-new-data-protection-law-means-for-meetings-and-events/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.smartmeetings.com/news/106252/event-marketing-plan-ready-gdpr\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/meeting-tech/eventprofs-need-know-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/design/coming-to-grips-with-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Coming to Grips With GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Coming to Grips With GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.mpiweb.org/blog/article/general-data-protection-regulation-are-you-prepared\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.meetingsnet.com/meetings-fuel/meeting-professional-s-guide-gdpr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Meeting Professional’s Guide to GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/news/preparing-gdpr-what-event-organizers-need-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Preparing for the GDPR: What Event Organizers Need to Know</a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #d6a461;\">12 Specific, Practical Actions to Take Before Your Next Event to Ensure GDPR-Compliance</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PART ONE</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-two\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PART TWO</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a href=\"https://strategic.events/sme-social-media-channels-connect/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here</a> to connect with us on social media to continue the conversation and for content that is both relevant and useful.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals','','inherit','closed','closed','','11034-revision-v1','','','2018-04-24 12:42:43','2018-04-24 12:42:43','',11034,'https://strategic.events/11034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11067,3,'2018-04-24 12:44:50','2018-04-24 12:44:50','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524573888405{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals</h2>\r\nThe General Data Protection Regulation takes effect on May 25th and is quickly approaching. To prepare we asked our team of Event Strategists\' to collect the top strategic GDPR resources for event professionals. See the below list for your one stop shop for all things GDPR.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.gdpreu.org/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"GDPR Official Website\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">GDPR Official Website</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://skift.com/2018/04/11/what-europes-new-data-protection-law-means-for-meetings-and-events/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.smartmeetings.com/news/106252/event-marketing-plan-ready-gdpr\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/meeting-tech/eventprofs-need-know-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/design/coming-to-grips-with-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Coming to Grips With GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Coming to Grips With GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.mpiweb.org/blog/article/general-data-protection-regulation-are-you-prepared\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.meetingsnet.com/meetings-fuel/meeting-professional-s-guide-gdpr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Meeting Professional’s Guide to GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/news/preparing-gdpr-what-event-organizers-need-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Preparing for the GDPR: What Event Organizers Need to Know</a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #d6a461;\">12 Specific, Practical Actions to Take Before Your Next Event to Ensure GDPR-Compliance</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PART ONE</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-two\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PART TWO</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://strategic.events/sme-social-media-channels-connect/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here</a> to connect with us on social media to continue the conversation and for content that is both relevant and useful.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals','','inherit','closed','closed','','11034-revision-v1','','','2018-04-24 12:44:50','2018-04-24 12:44:50','',11034,'https://strategic.events/11034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11068,3,'2018-04-24 13:19:49','2018-04-24 13:19:49','','strategic-gdpr-resources-for-event-professionals','','inherit','open','closed','','strategic-gdpr-resources-for-event-professionals-2','','','2018-04-24 13:19:49','2018-04-24 13:19:49','',11034,'https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/strategic-gdpr-resources-for-event-professionals.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(11069,3,'2018-04-24 13:41:38','2018-04-24 13:41:38','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524577292693{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals</h2>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-11068 alignnone\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/strategic-gdpr-resources-for-event-professionals.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"307\" />\r\n\r\nThe General Data Protection Regulation takes effect on May 25th and is quickly approaching. To prepare we asked our team of Event Strategists\' to collect the top strategic GDPR resources for event professionals. See the below list for your one stop shop for all things GDPR.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.gdpreu.org/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"GDPR Official Website\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">GDPR Official Website</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.zdnet.com/article/gdpr-an-executive-guide-to-what-you-need-to-know/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What is GDPR? Everything you need to know about the new general data protection regulations\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What is GDPR? Everything you need to know about the new general data protection regulations</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://skift.com/2018/04/11/what-europes-new-data-protection-law-means-for-meetings-and-events/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.smartmeetings.com/news/106252/event-marketing-plan-ready-gdpr\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/meeting-tech/eventprofs-need-know-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/design/coming-to-grips-with-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Coming to Grips With GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Coming to Grips With GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.mpiweb.org/blog/article/general-data-protection-regulation-are-you-prepared\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.meetingsnet.com/meetings-fuel/meeting-professional-s-guide-gdpr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Meeting Professional’s Guide to GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/news/preparing-gdpr-what-event-organizers-need-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Preparing for the GDPR: What Event Organizers Need to Know</a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #d6a461;\">12 Specific, Practical Actions to Take Before Your Next Event to Ensure GDPR-Compliance</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PART ONE</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-two\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PART TWO</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://strategic.events/sme-social-media-channels-connect/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here</a> to connect with us on social media to continue the conversation and for content that is both relevant and useful.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals','','inherit','closed','closed','','11034-revision-v1','','','2018-04-24 13:41:38','2018-04-24 13:41:38','',11034,'https://strategic.events/11034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11070,3,'2018-04-24 14:01:57','2018-04-24 14:01:57','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524578513765{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals</h2>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-11068 alignnone\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/strategic-gdpr-resources-for-event-professionals.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"307\" />\r\n\r\nThe General Data Protection Regulation takes effect on May 25th and is quickly approaching. To prepare we asked our team of Event Strategists\' to collect the top strategic GDPR resources for event professionals. See the below list for your one stop shop for all things GDPR.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.gdpreu.org/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"GDPR Official Website\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">GDPR Official Website</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.zdnet.com/article/gdpr-an-executive-guide-to-what-you-need-to-know/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What is GDPR? Everything you need to know about the new general data protection regulations\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What is GDPR? Everything you need to know about the new general data protection regulations</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://skift.com/2018/04/11/what-europes-new-data-protection-law-means-for-meetings-and-events/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.smartmeetings.com/news/106252/event-marketing-plan-ready-gdpr\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/meeting-tech/eventprofs-need-know-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/design/coming-to-grips-with-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Coming to Grips With GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Coming to Grips With GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.mpiweb.org/blog/article/general-data-protection-regulation-are-you-prepared\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.meetingsnet.com/meetings-fuel/meeting-professional-s-guide-gdpr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Meeting Professional’s Guide to GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/news/preparing-gdpr-what-event-organizers-need-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Preparing for the GDPR: What Event Organizers Need to Know</a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #d6a461;\">12 Specific, Practical Actions to Take Before Your Next Event to Ensure GDPR-Compliance</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PART ONE</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-two\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PART TWO</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://strategic.events/sme-social-media-channels-connect/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here</a> to connect with us on social media to continue the conversation and for content that is both relevant and useful.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals','','inherit','closed','closed','','11034-revision-v1','','','2018-04-24 14:01:57','2018-04-24 14:01:57','',11034,'https://strategic.events/11034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11071,3,'2018-04-24 14:09:11','2018-04-24 14:09:11','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524578946586{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals</h2>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-11068 alignnone\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/strategic-gdpr-resources-for-event-professionals.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"307\" />\r\n\r\nThe General Data Protection Regulation takes effect on May 25th and is quickly approaching. To prepare we asked our team of Event Strategists\' to collect the top strategic GDPR resources for event professionals. See the below list for your one stop shop for all things GDPR.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.gdpreu.org/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"GDPR Official Website\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">GDPR Official Website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.zdnet.com/article/gdpr-an-executive-guide-to-what-you-need-to-know/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is GDPR? Everything you need to know about the new general data protection regulations</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://skift.com/2018/04/11/what-europes-new-data-protection-law-means-for-meetings-and-events/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.smartmeetings.com/news/106252/event-marketing-plan-ready-gdpr\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/meeting-tech/eventprofs-need-know-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/design/coming-to-grips-with-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Coming to Grips With GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Coming to Grips With GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.mpiweb.org/blog/article/general-data-protection-regulation-are-you-prepared\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.meetingsnet.com/meetings-fuel/meeting-professional-s-guide-gdpr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Meeting Professional’s Guide to GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/news/preparing-gdpr-what-event-organizers-need-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Preparing for the GDPR: What Event Organizers Need to Know</a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #d6a461;\">12 Specific, Practical Actions to Take Before Your Next Event to Ensure GDPR-Compliance</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PART ONE</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-two\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PART TWO</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://strategic.events/sme-social-media-channels-connect/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here</a> to connect with us on social media to continue the conversation and for content that is both relevant and useful.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals','','inherit','closed','closed','','11034-revision-v1','','','2018-04-24 14:09:11','2018-04-24 14:09:11','',11034,'https://strategic.events/11034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11072,3,'2018-04-24 15:24:56','2018-04-24 15:24:56','','g2planetlogo','','inherit','open','closed','','g2planetlogo','','','2018-04-24 15:24:56','2018-04-24 15:24:56','',11012,'https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/g2planetlogo.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(11073,3,'2018-04-24 15:28:11','2018-04-24 15:28:11','[vc_row][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524245280086{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]Over the course of the next several months, we\'ll be interviewing some of the smartest, most interesting event professionals around--sharing their insights, advice, and unique experiences. This week we sat down with Christy Lamagna, one of the most engaged and passionate industry leaders we have had the pleasure of taking with.\r\n\r\n1) You\'re a CEO, strategist, speaker, coach, mentor, and of course, writer—you contribute some great pieces to Corporate Event News, for example, on a pretty regular basis. Could you tell us a little bit about a typical day looks like for you now, what types of clients you generally work, and how you got to this point?\r\n\r\nMy typical day is a wonderful mix of writing, coaching, running Strategic Meetings &amp; Events, building the strategic movement to change how the event industry works, marketing SME as well as my speaking career, professional reading and philanthropy. I love so many things and am motivated by my desire to teach, give back, continue learning and share SME’s amazing skills with clients; it’s a very busy way to live but so much of it makes me happy that I don’t want to give any of it up.\r\n\r\nIt’s surreal to be at an age where people want to know ‘how I got to where I am.’ as I feel like I still have a long way to go and so much to still learn. That said, I have always believed that the only person who could limit me was myself, so I do things that scare me or intimidate me and continuously find out that much of life is just showing up and being willing to do the work. I have never been someone who could just take a paycheck and coast. The moment I master something I get bored, so I’ve continually found new ways to challenge myself. I taught strategic planning to college students for ten years. Initially writing that curriculum and teaching a year long course excited but intimidated me. I started to get bored and have since moved on to professional speaking both inside and outside the event industry, with a huge focus on strategic planning and helping the industry evolve. It is there and in writing two books that I have found my latest challenge and passion.\r\n\r\nAs for Strategic Meetings &amp; Events, our clients come from almost any industry and host events anywhere in the world. We work with people who recognize the value of strategic events and want to harness their marketing and sales power. If someone just wants to go through the motions and check a box, we’re not a good fit for each other. My team takes tremendous pride in helping our clients set and then achieve client’s goals, identifying ways to reduce costs, drive revenue and redefine excellence-we won’t just take someone’s money. We have to partner with an organization that want us to help them drive change. I hire over achievers who have the same work ethic and pride in their talents as I do, so staying true to that our allows us to thrive. I have the ability to set the tone and culture for our company and I take that commitment very seriously. The result is a happy team and that translates into fantastic client relationships. Bottom line, I’d rather make less money and be happy than to sell out.\r\n\r\n2) What\'s the biggest challenge you face in your work?\r\n\r\nMy greatest personal challenge at work is reminding myself that I can’t take on new projects right now. I want to read every book, accept every paid offer to speak, mentor and coach everyone who asks for help, add more charities to the list I already support. It’s a lot of work to stay on track as there’s just so much I want to do, learn and share.\r\n\r\nLanding new clients is always a work in progress. It’s my responsibility to make sure we have not just the right clients but the right number of client events on our calendar. That means not over extending as producing events ‘the SME Way’ requires an incredible amount of commitment and attention so we can’t take on too much at once. At the same time, I want to keep hiring new people and give them the opportunity to be part of the industry so I have to keep feeding the machine while maintaining a balance.\r\n\r\nI have an enormous challenge with the industry as a whole-how planners are perceived, how we behave, how we allow ourselves to be treated. Until we evolve from event planners into event strategists we are going to be overlooked, undervalued, overworked and frustrated. I have the tools and roadmap for upping our game and learning more sophisticated ways to plan and think about events that I write, speak and coach on. My textbook on strategic planning will publish this year. That will be a huge step forward to achieving my goal to transform the industry.\r\n\r\n3) What types of event-related technology do you use or interact with?\r\n\r\nMy team has taught me to embrace social media in a way I never would have without their encouragement. (That’s a nice way of admitting they had to shame me into it.) We use online registration systems and mobile apps that we customize for clients, have built out proprietary programs that check people in, in real time onsite, have embraced SMS marketing, audience response systems and RFID technology. Our social media presence is formidable and has really helped with awareness for the Strategic Planning Movement as well as showcasing the exceptional work SME is doing. It’s important to point out that a very smart and talented group of people do all this wiz-bang stuff for me/SME. I can’t take a bit of credit for our technological prowess.\r\n\r\n4) What do you see as the biggest trend(s) in events this year, particularly in relation to event technology?\r\n\r\nTechnology can be a powerful tool to streamline processes, automate tasks, encourage networking, track attendee behavior and provide real time information. What it can’t do is replace the face to face experience that is unique to events and that is integral to building relationships and trusted partnerships. Think of how great everyone seems in their online profile and how often those same people are duds when you meet them in person. It’s imperative for people to remember that events can be enhanced by technology but cannot be replaced by it. There is too much to gain by sitting across from someone, getting their vibe and looking them in the eye.\r\n\r\nTechnology is changing the length of general sessions, how content is formatted and presented, how people process information and what they expect/need to remain engaged. AI and VR are on their way to the events world and, in my opinion, will transform tradeshow floors in particular.\r\n\r\n5) If you could give event planners / marketers one piece of advice, what would that be?\r\n\r\nUnderstand the power of events and what it means to be a strategic planner. Take pride in the work you do and learn how to do it well. Events are not glamorous and are not fun most of the time. They are powerful tools to support marketing and shorten the sales cycle. Understand the role you can play in helping your organization achieve their goals and adding to their bottom line. Take this job seriously and present yourself as a professional. If you want to be a planner for a living because you like to decorate and choose florals, be a wedding planner or a social planner. Corporate event planning is about goals, budgets, communication strategy, effectively disseminating content, leading teams and keeping your attendees safe and comfortable. If you don’t want to work that hard please find somewhere else to be, not just for your sake but for the sake of those who have committed their lives to doing this job with dignity and professionally. That may sound rude but we’ve allowed the profession to be peppered with people who don’t respect what we do or want to live up to high standards. Until we are willing to say the hard things, we won’t see change. My goal isn’t to be popular, it’s to be effective. The people I offend are almost always the ones who I’m politely asking to reevaluate their choices. I’m willing to do that if it helps the industry as a whole.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout]<a class=\"mobx\" href=\"https://strategic.events/?attachment_id=11072\" data-src=\"https://www.g2planet.com/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-10607\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/g2planetlogo.png\" width=\"199\" height=\"66\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\"][mk_subscribe placeholder_text=\"Subscribe to our News Flash\" button_text=\"GET UPDATES\" list_id=\"4d28f79a44\"][/vc_column][/vc_row]','The Events Expert Interview Series #4: Christy Lamagna','','inherit','closed','closed','','11012-revision-v1','','','2018-04-24 15:28:11','2018-04-24 15:28:11','',11012,'https://strategic.events/11012-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11075,3,'2018-04-24 15:32:50','2018-04-24 15:32:50','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524583967428{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>The Events Expert Interview Series #4: Christy Lamagna</h2>\r\n<h3>By Tom Pick</h3>\r\nOver the course of the next several months, we\'ll be interviewing some of the smartest, most interesting event professionals around--sharing their insights, advice, and unique experiences. This week we sat down with Christy Lamagna, one of the most engaged and passionate industry leaders we have had the pleasure of taking with.\r\n\r\n1) You\'re a CEO, strategist, speaker, coach, mentor, and of course, writer—you contribute some great pieces to Corporate Event News, for example, on a pretty regular basis. Could you tell us a little bit about a typical day looks like for you now, what types of clients you generally work, and how you got to this point?\r\n\r\nMy typical day is a wonderful mix of writing, coaching, running Strategic Meetings &amp; Events, building the strategic movement to change how the event industry works, marketing SME as well as my speaking career, professional reading and philanthropy. I love so many things and am motivated by my desire to teach, give back, continue learning and share SME’s amazing skills with clients; it’s a very busy way to live but so much of it makes me happy that I don’t want to give any of it up.\r\n\r\nIt’s surreal to be at an age where people want to know ‘how I got to where I am.’ as I feel like I still have a long way to go and so much to still learn. That said, I have always believed that the only person who could limit me was myself, so I do things that scare me or intimidate me and continuously find out that much of life is just showing up and being willing to do the work. I have never been someone who could just take a paycheck and coast. The moment I master something I get bored, so I’ve continually found new ways to challenge myself. I taught strategic planning to college students for ten years. Initially writing that curriculum and teaching a year long course excited but intimidated me. I started to get bored and have since moved on to professional speaking both inside and outside the event industry, with a huge focus on strategic planning and helping the industry evolve. It is there and in writing two books that I have found my latest challenge and passion.\r\n\r\nAs for Strategic Meetings &amp; Events, our clients come from almost any industry and host events anywhere in the world. We work with people who recognize the value of strategic events and want to harness their marketing and sales power. If someone just wants to go through the motions and check a box, we’re not a good fit for each other. My team takes tremendous pride in helping our clients set and then achieve client’s goals, identifying ways to reduce costs, drive revenue and redefine excellence-we won’t just take someone’s money. We have to partner with an organization that want us to help them drive change. I hire over achievers who have the same work ethic and pride in their talents as I do, so staying true to that our allows us to thrive. I have the ability to set the tone and culture for our company and I take that commitment very seriously. The result is a happy team and that translates into fantastic client relationships. Bottom line, I’d rather make less money and be happy than to sell out.\r\n\r\n2) What\'s the biggest challenge you face in your work?\r\n\r\nMy greatest personal challenge at work is reminding myself that I can’t take on new projects right now. I want to read every book, accept every paid offer to speak, mentor and coach everyone who asks for help, add more charities to the list I already support. It’s a lot of work to stay on track as there’s just so much I want to do, learn and share.\r\n\r\nLanding new clients is always a work in progress. It’s my responsibility to make sure we have not just the right clients but the right number of client events on our calendar. That means not over extending as producing events ‘the SME Way’ requires an incredible amount of commitment and attention so we can’t take on too much at once. At the same time, I want to keep hiring new people and give them the opportunity to be part of the industry so I have to keep feeding the machine while maintaining a balance.\r\n\r\nI have an enormous challenge with the industry as a whole-how planners are perceived, how we behave, how we allow ourselves to be treated. Until we evolve from event planners into event strategists we are going to be overlooked, undervalued, overworked and frustrated. I have the tools and roadmap for upping our game and learning more sophisticated ways to plan and think about events that I write, speak and coach on. My textbook on strategic planning will publish this year. That will be a huge step forward to achieving my goal to transform the industry.\r\n\r\n3) What types of event-related technology do you use or interact with?\r\n\r\nMy team has taught me to embrace social media in a way I never would have without their encouragement. (That’s a nice way of admitting they had to shame me into it.) We use online registration systems and mobile apps that we customize for clients, have built out proprietary programs that check people in, in real time onsite, have embraced SMS marketing, audience response systems and RFID technology. Our social media presence is formidable and has really helped with awareness for the Strategic Planning Movement as well as showcasing the exceptional work SME is doing. It’s important to point out that a very smart and talented group of people do all this wiz-bang stuff for me/SME. I can’t take a bit of credit for our technological prowess.\r\n\r\n4) What do you see as the biggest trend(s) in events this year, particularly in relation to event technology?\r\n\r\nTechnology can be a powerful tool to streamline processes, automate tasks, encourage networking, track attendee behavior and provide real time information. What it can’t do is replace the face to face experience that is unique to events and that is integral to building relationships and trusted partnerships. Think of how great everyone seems in their online profile and how often those same people are duds when you meet them in person. It’s imperative for people to remember that events can be enhanced by technology but cannot be replaced by it. There is too much to gain by sitting across from someone, getting their vibe and looking them in the eye.\r\n\r\nTechnology is changing the length of general sessions, how content is formatted and presented, how people process information and what they expect/need to remain engaged. AI and VR are on their way to the events world and, in my opinion, will transform tradeshow floors in particular.\r\n\r\n5) If you could give event planners / marketers one piece of advice, what would that be?\r\n\r\nUnderstand the power of events and what it means to be a strategic planner. Take pride in the work you do and learn how to do it well. Events are not glamorous and are not fun most of the time. They are powerful tools to support marketing and shorten the sales cycle. Understand the role you can play in helping your organization achieve their goals and adding to their bottom line. Take this job seriously and present yourself as a professional. If you want to be a planner for a living because you like to decorate and choose florals, be a wedding planner or a social planner. Corporate event planning is about goals, budgets, communication strategy, effectively disseminating content, leading teams and keeping your attendees safe and comfortable. If you don’t want to work that hard please find somewhere else to be, not just for your sake but for the sake of those who have committed their lives to doing this job with dignity and professionally. That may sound rude but we’ve allowed the profession to be peppered with people who don’t respect what we do or want to live up to high standards. Until we are willing to say the hard things, we won’t see change. My goal isn’t to be popular, it’s to be effective. The people I offend are almost always the ones who I’m politely asking to reevaluate their choices. I’m willing to do that if it helps the industry as a whole.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout]<a class=\"mobx\" href=\"https://strategic.events/?attachment_id=11072\" data-src=\"https://www.g2planet.com/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-10607\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/g2planetlogo.png\" width=\"199\" height=\"66\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][/vc_row]','The Events Expert Interview Series #4: Christy Lamagna','','inherit','closed','closed','','11012-revision-v1','','','2018-04-24 15:32:50','2018-04-24 15:32:50','',11012,'https://strategic.events/11012-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11076,3,'2018-04-24 15:35:20','2018-04-24 15:35:20','','the-events-expert-interview-series-4-christy-lamagna','','inherit','open','closed','','the-events-expert-interview-series-4-christy-lamagna','','','2018-04-24 15:35:20','2018-04-24 15:35:20','',11012,'https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/the-events-expert-interview-series-4-christy-lamagna.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(11077,3,'2018-04-24 19:50:41','2018-04-24 19:50:41','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524595197059{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>The Events Expert Interview Series #4: Christy Lamagna</h2>\r\n<h3>By Tom Pick</h3>\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-11076 alignnone\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/the-events-expert-interview-series-4-christy-lamagna.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"758\" height=\"506\" />\r\n\r\nOver the course of the next several months, we\'ll be interviewing some of the smartest, most interesting event professionals around--sharing their insights, advice, and unique experiences. This week we sat down with Christy Lamagna, one of the most engaged and passionate industry leaders we have had the pleasure of taking with.\r\n\r\n<strong>1) You\'re a CEO, strategist, speaker, coach, mentor, and of course, writer—you contribute some great pieces to <a href=\"http://www.corporateeventnews.com/get-strategic-christy-lamagna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corporate Event News</a>, for example, on a pretty regular basis. Could you tell us a little bit about a typical day looks like for you now, what types of clients you generally work, and how you got to this point?</strong>\r\n\r\nMy typical day is a wonderful mix of writing, coaching, running Strategic Meetings &amp; Events, building the strategic movement to change how the event industry works, marketing SME as well as my speaking career, professional reading and philanthropy. I love so many things and am motivated by my desire to teach, give back, continue learning and share SME’s amazing skills with clients; it’s a very busy way to live but so much of it makes me happy that I don’t want to give any of it up.\r\n\r\nIt’s surreal to be at an age where people want to know ‘how I got to where I am.’ as I feel like I still have a long way to go and so much to still learn. That said, I have always believed that the only person who could limit me was myself, so I do things that scare me or intimidate me and continuously find out that much of life is just showing up and being willing to do the work. I have never been someone who could just take a paycheck and coast. The moment I master something I get bored, so I’ve continually found new ways to challenge myself. I taught strategic planning to college students for ten years. Initially writing that curriculum and teaching a year long course excited but intimidated me. I started to get bored and have since moved on to professional speaking both inside and outside the event industry, with a huge focus on strategic planning and helping the industry evolve. It is there and in writing two books that I have found my latest challenge and passion.\r\n\r\nAs for Strategic Meetings &amp; Events, our clients come from almost any industry and host events anywhere in the world. We work with people who recognize the value of strategic events and want to harness their marketing and sales power. If someone just wants to go through the motions and check a box, we’re not a good fit for each other. My team takes tremendous pride in helping our clients set and then achieve client’s goals, identifying ways to reduce costs, drive revenue and redefine excellence-we won’t just take someone’s money. We have to partner with an organization that want us to help them drive change. I hire over achievers who have the same work ethic and pride in their talents as I do, so staying true to that our allows us to thrive. I have the ability to set the tone and culture for our company and I take that commitment very seriously. The result is a happy team and that translates into fantastic client relationships. Bottom line, I’d rather make less money and be happy than to sell out.\r\n\r\n<strong>2) What\'s the biggest challenge you face in your work?</strong>\r\n\r\nMy greatest personal challenge at work is reminding myself that I can’t take on new projects right now. I want to read every book, accept every paid offer to speak, mentor and coach everyone who asks for help, add more charities to the list I already support. It’s a lot of work to stay on track as there’s just so much I want to do, learn and share.\r\n\r\nLanding new clients is always a work in progress. It’s my responsibility to make sure we have not just the right clients but the right number of client events on our calendar. That means not over extending as producing events ‘the SME Way’ requires an incredible amount of commitment and attention so we can’t take on too much at once. At the same time, I want to keep hiring new people and give them the opportunity to be part of the industry so I have to keep feeding the machine while maintaining a balance.\r\n\r\nI have an enormous challenge with the industry as a whole-how planners are perceived, how we behave, how we allow ourselves to be treated. Until we evolve from event planners into event strategists we are going to be overlooked, undervalued, overworked and frustrated. I have the tools and roadmap for upping our game and learning more sophisticated ways to plan and think about events that I write, speak and coach on. My textbook on strategic planning will publish this year. That will be a huge step forward to achieving my goal to transform the industry.\r\n\r\n<strong>3) What types of event-related technology do you use or interact with?</strong>\r\n\r\nMy team has taught me to embrace social media in a way I never would have without their encouragement. (That’s a nice way of admitting they had to shame me into it.) We use online registration systems and mobile apps that we customize for clients, have built out proprietary programs that check people in, in real time onsite, have embraced SMS marketing, audience response systems and RFID technology. Our social media presence is formidable and has really helped with awareness for the Strategic Planning Movement as well as showcasing the exceptional work SME is doing. It’s important to point out that a very smart and talented group of people do all this wiz-bang stuff for me/SME. I can’t take a bit of credit for our technological prowess.\r\n\r\n<strong>4) What do you see as the biggest trend(s) in events this year, particularly in relation to event technology?</strong>\r\n\r\nTechnology can be a powerful tool to streamline processes, automate tasks, encourage networking, track attendee behavior and provide real time information. What it can’t do is replace the face to face experience that is unique to events and that is integral to building relationships and trusted partnerships. Think of how great everyone seems in their online profile and how often those same people are duds when you meet them in person. It’s imperative for people to remember that events can be enhanced by technology but cannot be replaced by it. There is too much to gain by sitting across from someone, getting their vibe and looking them in the eye.\r\n\r\nTechnology is changing the length of general sessions, how content is formatted and presented, how people process information and what they expect/need to remain engaged. AI and VR are on their way to the events world and, in my opinion, will transform tradeshow floors in particular.\r\n\r\n<strong>5) If you could give event planners / marketers one piece of advice, what would that be?</strong>\r\n\r\nUnderstand the power of events and what it means to be a strategic planner. Take pride in the work you do and learn how to do it well. Events are not glamorous and are not fun most of the time. They are powerful tools to support marketing and shorten the sales cycle. Understand the role you can play in helping your organization achieve their goals and adding to their bottom line. Take this job seriously and present yourself as a professional. If you want to be a planner for a living because you like to decorate and choose florals, be a wedding planner or a social planner. Corporate event planning is about goals, budgets, communication strategy, effectively disseminating content, leading teams and keeping your attendees safe and comfortable. If you don’t want to work that hard please find somewhere else to be, not just for your sake but for the sake of those who have committed their lives to doing this job with dignity and professionally. That may sound rude but we’ve allowed the profession to be peppered with people who don’t respect what we do or want to live up to high standards. Until we are willing to say the hard things, we won’t see change. My goal isn’t to be popular, it’s to be effective. The people I offend are almost always the ones who I’m politely asking to reevaluate their choices. I’m willing to do that if it helps the industry as a whole.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout]<a class=\"mobx\" href=\"https://strategic.events/?attachment_id=11072\" data-src=\"https://www.g2planet.com/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-10607\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/g2planetlogo.png\" width=\"199\" height=\"66\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][/vc_row]','The Events Expert Interview Series #4: Christy Lamagna','','inherit','closed','closed','','11012-autosave-v1','','','2018-04-24 19:50:41','2018-04-24 19:50:41','',11012,'https://strategic.events/11012-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11078,3,'2018-04-24 15:36:13','2018-04-24 15:36:13','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524584168290{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>The Events Expert Interview Series #4: Christy Lamagna</h2>\r\n<h3>By Tom Pick</h3>\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-11076 alignnone\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/the-events-expert-interview-series-4-christy-lamagna.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"586\" height=\"390\" />\r\n\r\nOver the course of the next several months, we\'ll be interviewing some of the smartest, most interesting event professionals around--sharing their insights, advice, and unique experiences. This week we sat down with Christy Lamagna, one of the most engaged and passionate industry leaders we have had the pleasure of taking with.\r\n\r\n1) You\'re a CEO, strategist, speaker, coach, mentor, and of course, writer—you contribute some great pieces to Corporate Event News, for example, on a pretty regular basis. Could you tell us a little bit about a typical day looks like for you now, what types of clients you generally work, and how you got to this point?\r\n\r\nMy typical day is a wonderful mix of writing, coaching, running Strategic Meetings &amp; Events, building the strategic movement to change how the event industry works, marketing SME as well as my speaking career, professional reading and philanthropy. I love so many things and am motivated by my desire to teach, give back, continue learning and share SME’s amazing skills with clients; it’s a very busy way to live but so much of it makes me happy that I don’t want to give any of it up.\r\n\r\nIt’s surreal to be at an age where people want to know ‘how I got to where I am.’ as I feel like I still have a long way to go and so much to still learn. That said, I have always believed that the only person who could limit me was myself, so I do things that scare me or intimidate me and continuously find out that much of life is just showing up and being willing to do the work. I have never been someone who could just take a paycheck and coast. The moment I master something I get bored, so I’ve continually found new ways to challenge myself. I taught strategic planning to college students for ten years. Initially writing that curriculum and teaching a year long course excited but intimidated me. I started to get bored and have since moved on to professional speaking both inside and outside the event industry, with a huge focus on strategic planning and helping the industry evolve. It is there and in writing two books that I have found my latest challenge and passion.\r\n\r\nAs for Strategic Meetings &amp; Events, our clients come from almost any industry and host events anywhere in the world. We work with people who recognize the value of strategic events and want to harness their marketing and sales power. If someone just wants to go through the motions and check a box, we’re not a good fit for each other. My team takes tremendous pride in helping our clients set and then achieve client’s goals, identifying ways to reduce costs, drive revenue and redefine excellence-we won’t just take someone’s money. We have to partner with an organization that want us to help them drive change. I hire over achievers who have the same work ethic and pride in their talents as I do, so staying true to that our allows us to thrive. I have the ability to set the tone and culture for our company and I take that commitment very seriously. The result is a happy team and that translates into fantastic client relationships. Bottom line, I’d rather make less money and be happy than to sell out.\r\n\r\n2) What\'s the biggest challenge you face in your work?\r\n\r\nMy greatest personal challenge at work is reminding myself that I can’t take on new projects right now. I want to read every book, accept every paid offer to speak, mentor and coach everyone who asks for help, add more charities to the list I already support. It’s a lot of work to stay on track as there’s just so much I want to do, learn and share.\r\n\r\nLanding new clients is always a work in progress. It’s my responsibility to make sure we have not just the right clients but the right number of client events on our calendar. That means not over extending as producing events ‘the SME Way’ requires an incredible amount of commitment and attention so we can’t take on too much at once. At the same time, I want to keep hiring new people and give them the opportunity to be part of the industry so I have to keep feeding the machine while maintaining a balance.\r\n\r\nI have an enormous challenge with the industry as a whole-how planners are perceived, how we behave, how we allow ourselves to be treated. Until we evolve from event planners into event strategists we are going to be overlooked, undervalued, overworked and frustrated. I have the tools and roadmap for upping our game and learning more sophisticated ways to plan and think about events that I write, speak and coach on. My textbook on strategic planning will publish this year. That will be a huge step forward to achieving my goal to transform the industry.\r\n\r\n3) What types of event-related technology do you use or interact with?\r\n\r\nMy team has taught me to embrace social media in a way I never would have without their encouragement. (That’s a nice way of admitting they had to shame me into it.) We use online registration systems and mobile apps that we customize for clients, have built out proprietary programs that check people in, in real time onsite, have embraced SMS marketing, audience response systems and RFID technology. Our social media presence is formidable and has really helped with awareness for the Strategic Planning Movement as well as showcasing the exceptional work SME is doing. It’s important to point out that a very smart and talented group of people do all this wiz-bang stuff for me/SME. I can’t take a bit of credit for our technological prowess.\r\n\r\n4) What do you see as the biggest trend(s) in events this year, particularly in relation to event technology?\r\n\r\nTechnology can be a powerful tool to streamline processes, automate tasks, encourage networking, track attendee behavior and provide real time information. What it can’t do is replace the face to face experience that is unique to events and that is integral to building relationships and trusted partnerships. Think of how great everyone seems in their online profile and how often those same people are duds when you meet them in person. It’s imperative for people to remember that events can be enhanced by technology but cannot be replaced by it. There is too much to gain by sitting across from someone, getting their vibe and looking them in the eye.\r\n\r\nTechnology is changing the length of general sessions, how content is formatted and presented, how people process information and what they expect/need to remain engaged. AI and VR are on their way to the events world and, in my opinion, will transform tradeshow floors in particular.\r\n\r\n5) If you could give event planners / marketers one piece of advice, what would that be?\r\n\r\nUnderstand the power of events and what it means to be a strategic planner. Take pride in the work you do and learn how to do it well. Events are not glamorous and are not fun most of the time. They are powerful tools to support marketing and shorten the sales cycle. Understand the role you can play in helping your organization achieve their goals and adding to their bottom line. Take this job seriously and present yourself as a professional. If you want to be a planner for a living because you like to decorate and choose florals, be a wedding planner or a social planner. Corporate event planning is about goals, budgets, communication strategy, effectively disseminating content, leading teams and keeping your attendees safe and comfortable. If you don’t want to work that hard please find somewhere else to be, not just for your sake but for the sake of those who have committed their lives to doing this job with dignity and professionally. That may sound rude but we’ve allowed the profession to be peppered with people who don’t respect what we do or want to live up to high standards. Until we are willing to say the hard things, we won’t see change. My goal isn’t to be popular, it’s to be effective. The people I offend are almost always the ones who I’m politely asking to reevaluate their choices. I’m willing to do that if it helps the industry as a whole.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout]<a class=\"mobx\" href=\"https://strategic.events/?attachment_id=11072\" data-src=\"https://www.g2planet.com/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-10607\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/g2planetlogo.png\" width=\"199\" height=\"66\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][/vc_row]','The Events Expert Interview Series #4: Christy Lamagna','','inherit','closed','closed','','11012-revision-v1','','','2018-04-24 15:36:13','2018-04-24 15:36:13','',11012,'https://strategic.events/11012-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11079,3,'2018-04-24 15:40:12','2018-04-24 15:40:12','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524584407063{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>The Events Expert Interview Series #4: Christy Lamagna</h2>\r\n<h3>By Tom Pick</h3>\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-11076 alignnone\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/the-events-expert-interview-series-4-christy-lamagna.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"677\" height=\"452\" />\r\n\r\nOver the course of the next several months, we\'ll be interviewing some of the smartest, most interesting event professionals around--sharing their insights, advice, and unique experiences. This week we sat down with Christy Lamagna, one of the most engaged and passionate industry leaders we have had the pleasure of taking with.\r\n\r\n1) You\'re a CEO, strategist, speaker, coach, mentor, and of course, writer—you contribute some great pieces to Corporate Event News, for example, on a pretty regular basis. Could you tell us a little bit about a typical day looks like for you now, what types of clients you generally work, and how you got to this point?\r\n\r\nMy typical day is a wonderful mix of writing, coaching, running Strategic Meetings &amp; Events, building the strategic movement to change how the event industry works, marketing SME as well as my speaking career, professional reading and philanthropy. I love so many things and am motivated by my desire to teach, give back, continue learning and share SME’s amazing skills with clients; it’s a very busy way to live but so much of it makes me happy that I don’t want to give any of it up.\r\n\r\nIt’s surreal to be at an age where people want to know ‘how I got to where I am.’ as I feel like I still have a long way to go and so much to still learn. That said, I have always believed that the only person who could limit me was myself, so I do things that scare me or intimidate me and continuously find out that much of life is just showing up and being willing to do the work. I have never been someone who could just take a paycheck and coast. The moment I master something I get bored, so I’ve continually found new ways to challenge myself. I taught strategic planning to college students for ten years. Initially writing that curriculum and teaching a year long course excited but intimidated me. I started to get bored and have since moved on to professional speaking both inside and outside the event industry, with a huge focus on strategic planning and helping the industry evolve. It is there and in writing two books that I have found my latest challenge and passion.\r\n\r\nAs for Strategic Meetings &amp; Events, our clients come from almost any industry and host events anywhere in the world. We work with people who recognize the value of strategic events and want to harness their marketing and sales power. If someone just wants to go through the motions and check a box, we’re not a good fit for each other. My team takes tremendous pride in helping our clients set and then achieve client’s goals, identifying ways to reduce costs, drive revenue and redefine excellence-we won’t just take someone’s money. We have to partner with an organization that want us to help them drive change. I hire over achievers who have the same work ethic and pride in their talents as I do, so staying true to that our allows us to thrive. I have the ability to set the tone and culture for our company and I take that commitment very seriously. The result is a happy team and that translates into fantastic client relationships. Bottom line, I’d rather make less money and be happy than to sell out.\r\n\r\n2) What\'s the biggest challenge you face in your work?\r\n\r\nMy greatest personal challenge at work is reminding myself that I can’t take on new projects right now. I want to read every book, accept every paid offer to speak, mentor and coach everyone who asks for help, add more charities to the list I already support. It’s a lot of work to stay on track as there’s just so much I want to do, learn and share.\r\n\r\nLanding new clients is always a work in progress. It’s my responsibility to make sure we have not just the right clients but the right number of client events on our calendar. That means not over extending as producing events ‘the SME Way’ requires an incredible amount of commitment and attention so we can’t take on too much at once. At the same time, I want to keep hiring new people and give them the opportunity to be part of the industry so I have to keep feeding the machine while maintaining a balance.\r\n\r\nI have an enormous challenge with the industry as a whole-how planners are perceived, how we behave, how we allow ourselves to be treated. Until we evolve from event planners into event strategists we are going to be overlooked, undervalued, overworked and frustrated. I have the tools and roadmap for upping our game and learning more sophisticated ways to plan and think about events that I write, speak and coach on. My textbook on strategic planning will publish this year. That will be a huge step forward to achieving my goal to transform the industry.\r\n\r\n3) What types of event-related technology do you use or interact with?\r\n\r\nMy team has taught me to embrace social media in a way I never would have without their encouragement. (That’s a nice way of admitting they had to shame me into it.) We use online registration systems and mobile apps that we customize for clients, have built out proprietary programs that check people in, in real time onsite, have embraced SMS marketing, audience response systems and RFID technology. Our social media presence is formidable and has really helped with awareness for the Strategic Planning Movement as well as showcasing the exceptional work SME is doing. It’s important to point out that a very smart and talented group of people do all this wiz-bang stuff for me/SME. I can’t take a bit of credit for our technological prowess.\r\n\r\n4) What do you see as the biggest trend(s) in events this year, particularly in relation to event technology?\r\n\r\nTechnology can be a powerful tool to streamline processes, automate tasks, encourage networking, track attendee behavior and provide real time information. What it can’t do is replace the face to face experience that is unique to events and that is integral to building relationships and trusted partnerships. Think of how great everyone seems in their online profile and how often those same people are duds when you meet them in person. It’s imperative for people to remember that events can be enhanced by technology but cannot be replaced by it. There is too much to gain by sitting across from someone, getting their vibe and looking them in the eye.\r\n\r\nTechnology is changing the length of general sessions, how content is formatted and presented, how people process information and what they expect/need to remain engaged. AI and VR are on their way to the events world and, in my opinion, will transform tradeshow floors in particular.\r\n\r\n5) If you could give event planners / marketers one piece of advice, what would that be?\r\n\r\nUnderstand the power of events and what it means to be a strategic planner. Take pride in the work you do and learn how to do it well. Events are not glamorous and are not fun most of the time. They are powerful tools to support marketing and shorten the sales cycle. Understand the role you can play in helping your organization achieve their goals and adding to their bottom line. Take this job seriously and present yourself as a professional. If you want to be a planner for a living because you like to decorate and choose florals, be a wedding planner or a social planner. Corporate event planning is about goals, budgets, communication strategy, effectively disseminating content, leading teams and keeping your attendees safe and comfortable. If you don’t want to work that hard please find somewhere else to be, not just for your sake but for the sake of those who have committed their lives to doing this job with dignity and professionally. That may sound rude but we’ve allowed the profession to be peppered with people who don’t respect what we do or want to live up to high standards. Until we are willing to say the hard things, we won’t see change. My goal isn’t to be popular, it’s to be effective. The people I offend are almost always the ones who I’m politely asking to reevaluate their choices. 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This week we sat down with Christy Lamagna, one of the most engaged and passionate industry leaders we have had the pleasure of taking with.\r\n\r\n1) You\'re a CEO, strategist, speaker, coach, mentor, and of course, writer—you contribute some great pieces to Corporate Event News, for example, on a pretty regular basis. Could you tell us a little bit about a typical day looks like for you now, what types of clients you generally work, and how you got to this point?\r\n\r\nMy typical day is a wonderful mix of writing, coaching, running Strategic Meetings &amp; Events, building the strategic movement to change how the event industry works, marketing SME as well as my speaking career, professional reading and philanthropy. I love so many things and am motivated by my desire to teach, give back, continue learning and share SME’s amazing skills with clients; it’s a very busy way to live but so much of it makes me happy that I don’t want to give any of it up.\r\n\r\nIt’s surreal to be at an age where people want to know ‘how I got to where I am.’ as I feel like I still have a long way to go and so much to still learn. That said, I have always believed that the only person who could limit me was myself, so I do things that scare me or intimidate me and continuously find out that much of life is just showing up and being willing to do the work. I have never been someone who could just take a paycheck and coast. The moment I master something I get bored, so I’ve continually found new ways to challenge myself. I taught strategic planning to college students for ten years. Initially writing that curriculum and teaching a year long course excited but intimidated me. I started to get bored and have since moved on to professional speaking both inside and outside the event industry, with a huge focus on strategic planning and helping the industry evolve. It is there and in writing two books that I have found my latest challenge and passion.\r\n\r\nAs for Strategic Meetings &amp; Events, our clients come from almost any industry and host events anywhere in the world. We work with people who recognize the value of strategic events and want to harness their marketing and sales power. If someone just wants to go through the motions and check a box, we’re not a good fit for each other. My team takes tremendous pride in helping our clients set and then achieve client’s goals, identifying ways to reduce costs, drive revenue and redefine excellence-we won’t just take someone’s money. We have to partner with an organization that want us to help them drive change. I hire over achievers who have the same work ethic and pride in their talents as I do, so staying true to that our allows us to thrive. I have the ability to set the tone and culture for our company and I take that commitment very seriously. The result is a happy team and that translates into fantastic client relationships. Bottom line, I’d rather make less money and be happy than to sell out.\r\n\r\n2) What\'s the biggest challenge you face in your work?\r\n\r\nMy greatest personal challenge at work is reminding myself that I can’t take on new projects right now. I want to read every book, accept every paid offer to speak, mentor and coach everyone who asks for help, add more charities to the list I already support. It’s a lot of work to stay on track as there’s just so much I want to do, learn and share.\r\n\r\nLanding new clients is always a work in progress. It’s my responsibility to make sure we have not just the right clients but the right number of client events on our calendar. That means not over extending as producing events ‘the SME Way’ requires an incredible amount of commitment and attention so we can’t take on too much at once. At the same time, I want to keep hiring new people and give them the opportunity to be part of the industry so I have to keep feeding the machine while maintaining a balance.\r\n\r\nI have an enormous challenge with the industry as a whole-how planners are perceived, how we behave, how we allow ourselves to be treated. Until we evolve from event planners into event strategists we are going to be overlooked, undervalued, overworked and frustrated. I have the tools and roadmap for upping our game and learning more sophisticated ways to plan and think about events that I write, speak and coach on. My textbook on strategic planning will publish this year. That will be a huge step forward to achieving my goal to transform the industry.\r\n\r\n3) What types of event-related technology do you use or interact with?\r\n\r\nMy team has taught me to embrace social media in a way I never would have without their encouragement. (That’s a nice way of admitting they had to shame me into it.) We use online registration systems and mobile apps that we customize for clients, have built out proprietary programs that check people in, in real time onsite, have embraced SMS marketing, audience response systems and RFID technology. Our social media presence is formidable and has really helped with awareness for the Strategic Planning Movement as well as showcasing the exceptional work SME is doing. It’s important to point out that a very smart and talented group of people do all this wiz-bang stuff for me/SME. I can’t take a bit of credit for our technological prowess.\r\n\r\n4) What do you see as the biggest trend(s) in events this year, particularly in relation to event technology?\r\n\r\nTechnology can be a powerful tool to streamline processes, automate tasks, encourage networking, track attendee behavior and provide real time information. What it can’t do is replace the face to face experience that is unique to events and that is integral to building relationships and trusted partnerships. Think of how great everyone seems in their online profile and how often those same people are duds when you meet them in person. It’s imperative for people to remember that events can be enhanced by technology but cannot be replaced by it. There is too much to gain by sitting across from someone, getting their vibe and looking them in the eye.\r\n\r\nTechnology is changing the length of general sessions, how content is formatted and presented, how people process information and what they expect/need to remain engaged. AI and VR are on their way to the events world and, in my opinion, will transform tradeshow floors in particular.\r\n\r\n5) If you could give event planners / marketers one piece of advice, what would that be?\r\n\r\nUnderstand the power of events and what it means to be a strategic planner. Take pride in the work you do and learn how to do it well. Events are not glamorous and are not fun most of the time. They are powerful tools to support marketing and shorten the sales cycle. Understand the role you can play in helping your organization achieve their goals and adding to their bottom line. Take this job seriously and present yourself as a professional. If you want to be a planner for a living because you like to decorate and choose florals, be a wedding planner or a social planner. Corporate event planning is about goals, budgets, communication strategy, effectively disseminating content, leading teams and keeping your attendees safe and comfortable. If you don’t want to work that hard please find somewhere else to be, not just for your sake but for the sake of those who have committed their lives to doing this job with dignity and professionally. That may sound rude but we’ve allowed the profession to be peppered with people who don’t respect what we do or want to live up to high standards. Until we are willing to say the hard things, we won’t see change. My goal isn’t to be popular, it’s to be effective. The people I offend are almost always the ones who I’m politely asking to reevaluate their choices. 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This week we sat down with Christy Lamagna, one of the most engaged and passionate industry leaders we have had the pleasure of taking with.\r\n\r\n<strong>1) You\'re a CEO, strategist, speaker, coach, mentor, and of course, writer—you contribute some great pieces to <a href=\"http://www.corporateeventnews.com/get-strategic-christy-lamagna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corporate Event News</a>, for example, on a pretty regular basis. Could you tell us a little bit about a typical day looks like for you now, what types of clients you generally work, and how you got to this point?</strong>\r\n\r\nMy typical day is a wonderful mix of writing, coaching, running Strategic Meetings &amp; Events, building the strategic movement to change how the event industry works, marketing SME as well as my speaking career, professional reading and philanthropy. I love so many things and am motivated by my desire to teach, give back, continue learning and share SME’s amazing skills with clients; it’s a very busy way to live but so much of it makes me happy that I don’t want to give any of it up.\r\n\r\nIt’s surreal to be at an age where people want to know ‘how I got to where I am.’ as I feel like I still have a long way to go and so much to still learn. That said, I have always believed that the only person who could limit me was myself, so I do things that scare me or intimidate me and continuously find out that much of life is just showing up and being willing to do the work. I have never been someone who could just take a paycheck and coast. The moment I master something I get bored, so I’ve continually found new ways to challenge myself. I taught strategic planning to college students for ten years. Initially writing that curriculum and teaching a year long course excited but intimidated me. I started to get bored and have since moved on to professional speaking both inside and outside the event industry, with a huge focus on strategic planning and helping the industry evolve. It is there and in writing two books that I have found my latest challenge and passion.\r\n\r\nAs for Strategic Meetings &amp; Events, our clients come from almost any industry and host events anywhere in the world. We work with people who recognize the value of strategic events and want to harness their marketing and sales power. If someone just wants to go through the motions and check a box, we’re not a good fit for each other. My team takes tremendous pride in helping our clients set and then achieve client’s goals, identifying ways to reduce costs, drive revenue and redefine excellence-we won’t just take someone’s money. We have to partner with an organization that want us to help them drive change. I hire over achievers who have the same work ethic and pride in their talents as I do, so staying true to that our allows us to thrive. I have the ability to set the tone and culture for our company and I take that commitment very seriously. The result is a happy team and that translates into fantastic client relationships. Bottom line, I’d rather make less money and be happy than to sell out.\r\n\r\n<strong>2) What\'s the biggest challenge you face in your work?</strong>\r\n\r\nMy greatest personal challenge at work is reminding myself that I can’t take on new projects right now. I want to read every book, accept every paid offer to speak, mentor and coach everyone who asks for help, add more charities to the list I already support. It’s a lot of work to stay on track as there’s just so much I want to do, learn and share.\r\n\r\nLanding new clients is always a work in progress. It’s my responsibility to make sure we have not just the right clients but the right number of client events on our calendar. That means not over extending as producing events ‘the SME Way’ requires an incredible amount of commitment and attention so we can’t take on too much at once. At the same time, I want to keep hiring new people and give them the opportunity to be part of the industry so I have to keep feeding the machine while maintaining a balance.\r\n\r\nI have an enormous challenge with the industry as a whole-how planners are perceived, how we behave, how we allow ourselves to be treated. Until we evolve from event planners into event strategists we are going to be overlooked, undervalued, overworked and frustrated. I have the tools and roadmap for upping our game and learning more sophisticated ways to plan and think about events that I write, speak and coach on. My textbook on strategic planning will publish this year. That will be a huge step forward to achieving my goal to transform the industry.\r\n\r\n<strong>3) What types of event-related technology do you use or interact with?</strong>\r\n\r\nMy team has taught me to embrace social media in a way I never would have without their encouragement. (That’s a nice way of admitting they had to shame me into it.) We use online registration systems and mobile apps that we customize for clients, have built out proprietary programs that check people in, in real time onsite, have embraced SMS marketing, audience response systems and RFID technology. Our social media presence is formidable and has really helped with awareness for the Strategic Planning Movement as well as showcasing the exceptional work SME is doing. It’s important to point out that a very smart and talented group of people do all this wiz-bang stuff for me/SME. I can’t take a bit of credit for our technological prowess.\r\n\r\n4) What do you see as the biggest trend(s) in events this year, particularly in relation to event technology?\r\n\r\nTechnology can be a powerful tool to streamline processes, automate tasks, encourage networking, track attendee behavior and provide real time information. What it can’t do is replace the face to face experience that is unique to events and that is integral to building relationships and trusted partnerships. Think of how great everyone seems in their online profile and how often those same people are duds when you meet them in person. It’s imperative for people to remember that events can be enhanced by technology but cannot be replaced by it. There is too much to gain by sitting across from someone, getting their vibe and looking them in the eye.\r\n\r\nTechnology is changing the length of general sessions, how content is formatted and presented, how people process information and what they expect/need to remain engaged. AI and VR are on their way to the events world and, in my opinion, will transform tradeshow floors in particular.\r\n\r\n<strong>5) If you could give event </strong>planners / marketers<strong> one piece of advice, what would that be?</strong>\r\n\r\nUnderstand the power of events and what it means to be a strategic planner. Take pride in the work you do and learn how to do it well. Events are not glamorous and are not fun most of the time. They are powerful tools to support marketing and shorten the sales cycle. Understand the role you can play in helping your organization achieve their goals and adding to their bottom line. Take this job seriously and present yourself as a professional. If you want to be a planner for a living because you like to decorate and choose florals, be a wedding planner or a social planner. Corporate event planning is about goals, budgets, communication strategy, effectively disseminating content, leading teams and keeping your attendees safe and comfortable. If you don’t want to work that hard please find somewhere else to be, not just for your sake but for the sake of those who have committed their lives to doing this job with dignity and professionally. That may sound rude but we’ve allowed the profession to be peppered with people who don’t respect what we do or want to live up to high standards. Until we are willing to say the hard things, we won’t see change. My goal isn’t to be popular, it’s to be effective. The people I offend are almost always the ones who I’m politely asking to reevaluate their choices. I’m willing to do that if it helps the industry as a whole.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout]<a class=\"mobx\" href=\"https://strategic.events/?attachment_id=11072\" data-src=\"https://www.g2planet.com/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-10607\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/g2planetlogo.png\" width=\"199\" height=\"66\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][/vc_row]','The Events Expert Interview Series #4: Christy Lamagna','','inherit','closed','closed','','11012-revision-v1','','','2018-04-24 15:44:43','2018-04-24 15:44:43','',11012,'https://strategic.events/11012-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11082,3,'2018-04-24 15:47:38','2018-04-24 15:47:38','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524584853759{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>The Events Expert Interview Series #4: Christy Lamagna</h2>\r\n<h3>By Tom Pick</h3>\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-11076 alignnone\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/the-events-expert-interview-series-4-christy-lamagna.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"758\" height=\"506\" />\r\n\r\nOver the course of the next several months, we\'ll be interviewing some of the smartest, most interesting event professionals around--sharing their insights, advice, and unique experiences. This week we sat down with Christy Lamagna, one of the most engaged and passionate industry leaders we have had the pleasure of taking with.\r\n\r\n<strong>1) You\'re a CEO, strategist, speaker, coach, mentor, and of course, writer—you contribute some great pieces to <a href=\"http://www.corporateeventnews.com/get-strategic-christy-lamagna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corporate Event News</a>, for example, on a pretty regular basis. Could you tell us a little bit about a typical day looks like for you now, what types of clients you generally work, and how you got to this point?</strong>\r\n\r\nMy typical day is a wonderful mix of writing, coaching, running Strategic Meetings &amp; Events, building the strategic movement to change how the event industry works, marketing SME as well as my speaking career, professional reading and philanthropy. I love so many things and am motivated by my desire to teach, give back, continue learning and share SME’s amazing skills with clients; it’s a very busy way to live but so much of it makes me happy that I don’t want to give any of it up.\r\n\r\nIt’s surreal to be at an age where people want to know ‘how I got to where I am.’ as I feel like I still have a long way to go and so much to still learn. That said, I have always believed that the only person who could limit me was myself, so I do things that scare me or intimidate me and continuously find out that much of life is just showing up and being willing to do the work. I have never been someone who could just take a paycheck and coast. The moment I master something I get bored, so I’ve continually found new ways to challenge myself. I taught strategic planning to college students for ten years. Initially writing that curriculum and teaching a year long course excited but intimidated me. I started to get bored and have since moved on to professional speaking both inside and outside the event industry, with a huge focus on strategic planning and helping the industry evolve. It is there and in writing two books that I have found my latest challenge and passion.\r\n\r\nAs for Strategic Meetings &amp; Events, our clients come from almost any industry and host events anywhere in the world. We work with people who recognize the value of strategic events and want to harness their marketing and sales power. If someone just wants to go through the motions and check a box, we’re not a good fit for each other. My team takes tremendous pride in helping our clients set and then achieve client’s goals, identifying ways to reduce costs, drive revenue and redefine excellence-we won’t just take someone’s money. We have to partner with an organization that want us to help them drive change. I hire over achievers who have the same work ethic and pride in their talents as I do, so staying true to that our allows us to thrive. I have the ability to set the tone and culture for our company and I take that commitment very seriously. The result is a happy team and that translates into fantastic client relationships. Bottom line, I’d rather make less money and be happy than to sell out.\r\n\r\n<strong>2) What\'s the biggest challenge you face in your work?</strong>\r\n\r\nMy greatest personal challenge at work is reminding myself that I can’t take on new projects right now. I want to read every book, accept every paid offer to speak, mentor and coach everyone who asks for help, add more charities to the list I already support. It’s a lot of work to stay on track as there’s just so much I want to do, learn and share.\r\n\r\nLanding new clients is always a work in progress. It’s my responsibility to make sure we have not just the right clients but the right number of client events on our calendar. That means not over extending as producing events ‘the SME Way’ requires an incredible amount of commitment and attention so we can’t take on too much at once. At the same time, I want to keep hiring new people and give them the opportunity to be part of the industry so I have to keep feeding the machine while maintaining a balance.\r\n\r\nI have an enormous challenge with the industry as a whole-how planners are perceived, how we behave, how we allow ourselves to be treated. Until we evolve from event planners into event strategists we are going to be overlooked, undervalued, overworked and frustrated. I have the tools and roadmap for upping our game and learning more sophisticated ways to plan and think about events that I write, speak and coach on. My textbook on strategic planning will publish this year. That will be a huge step forward to achieving my goal to transform the industry.\r\n\r\n<strong>3) What types of event-related technology do you use or interact with?</strong>\r\n\r\nMy team has taught me to embrace social media in a way I never would have without their encouragement. (That’s a nice way of admitting they had to shame me into it.) We use online registration systems and mobile apps that we customize for clients, have built out proprietary programs that check people in, in real time onsite, have embraced SMS marketing, audience response systems and RFID technology. Our social media presence is formidable and has really helped with awareness for the Strategic Planning Movement as well as showcasing the exceptional work SME is doing. It’s important to point out that a very smart and talented group of people do all this wiz-bang stuff for me/SME. I can’t take a bit of credit for our technological prowess.\r\n\r\n4) What do you see as the biggest trend(s) in events this year, particularly in relation to event technology?\r\n\r\nTechnology can be a powerful tool to streamline processes, automate tasks, encourage networking, track attendee behavior and provide real time information. What it can’t do is replace the face to face experience that is unique to events and that is integral to building relationships and trusted partnerships. Think of how great everyone seems in their online profile and how often those same people are duds when you meet them in person. It’s imperative for people to remember that events can be enhanced by technology but cannot be replaced by it. There is too much to gain by sitting across from someone, getting their vibe and looking them in the eye.\r\n\r\nTechnology is changing the length of general sessions, how content is formatted and presented, how people process information and what they expect/need to remain engaged. AI and VR are on their way to the events world and, in my opinion, will transform tradeshow floors in particular.\r\n\r\n<strong>5) If you could give event planners / marketers one piece of advice, what would that be?</strong>\r\n\r\nUnderstand the power of events and what it means to be a strategic planner. Take pride in the work you do and learn how to do it well. Events are not glamorous and are not fun most of the time. They are powerful tools to support marketing and shorten the sales cycle. Understand the role you can play in helping your organization achieve their goals and adding to their bottom line. Take this job seriously and present yourself as a professional. If you want to be a planner for a living because you like to decorate and choose florals, be a wedding planner or a social planner. Corporate event planning is about goals, budgets, communication strategy, effectively disseminating content, leading teams and keeping your attendees safe and comfortable. If you don’t want to work that hard please find somewhere else to be, not just for your sake but for the sake of those who have committed their lives to doing this job with dignity and professionally. That may sound rude but we’ve allowed the profession to be peppered with people who don’t respect what we do or want to live up to high standards. Until we are willing to say the hard things, we won’t see change. My goal isn’t to be popular, it’s to be effective. The people I offend are almost always the ones who I’m politely asking to reevaluate their choices. I’m willing to do that if it helps the industry as a whole.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout]<a class=\"mobx\" href=\"https://strategic.events/?attachment_id=11072\" data-src=\"https://www.g2planet.com/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-10607\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/g2planetlogo.png\" width=\"199\" height=\"66\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][/vc_row]','The Events Expert Interview Series #4: Christy Lamagna','','inherit','closed','closed','','11012-revision-v1','','','2018-04-24 15:47:38','2018-04-24 15:47:38','',11012,'https://strategic.events/11012-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11083,3,'2018-04-24 16:43:26','2018-04-24 16:43:26','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524588202793{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals</h2>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-11068 alignnone\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/strategic-gdpr-resources-for-event-professionals.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"307\" />\r\n\r\nThe General Data Protection Regulation takes effect on May 25th and is quickly approaching. To prepare we asked our team of Event Strategists\' to collect the top strategic GDPR resources for event professionals. See the below list for your one stop shop for all things GDPR.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.gdpreu.org/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"GDPR Official Website\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">GDPR Official Website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.zdnet.com/article/gdpr-an-executive-guide-to-what-you-need-to-know/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is GDPR? Everything you need to know about the new general data protection regulations</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/news/preparing-gdpr-what-event-organizers-need-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Preparing for the GDPR: What Event Organizers Need to Know</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://skift.com/2018/04/11/what-europes-new-data-protection-law-means-for-meetings-and-events/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.smartmeetings.com/news/106252/event-marketing-plan-ready-gdpr\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/meeting-tech/eventprofs-need-know-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/design/coming-to-grips-with-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Coming to Grips With GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Coming to Grips With GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.mpiweb.org/blog/article/general-data-protection-regulation-are-you-prepared\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.meetingsnet.com/meetings-fuel/meeting-professional-s-guide-gdpr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Meeting Professional’s Guide to GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #d6a461;\">12 Specific, Practical Actions to Take Before Your Next Event to Ensure GDPR-Compliance</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PART ONE</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-two\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PART TWO</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://strategic.events/sme-social-media-channels-connect/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here</a> to connect with us on social media to continue the conversation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals','','inherit','closed','closed','','11034-revision-v1','','','2018-04-24 16:43:26','2018-04-24 16:43:26','',11034,'https://strategic.events/11034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11084,3,'2018-04-24 18:40:18','2018-04-24 18:40:18','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524595197059{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>The Events Expert Interview Series #4: Christy Lamagna</h2>\r\n<h3>By Tom Pick</h3>\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-11076 alignnone\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/the-events-expert-interview-series-4-christy-lamagna.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"758\" height=\"506\" />\r\n\r\nOver the course of the next several months, we\'ll be interviewing some of the smartest, most interesting event professionals around--sharing their insights, advice, and unique experiences. This week we sat down with Christy Lamagna, one of the most engaged and passionate industry leaders we have had the pleasure of taking with.\r\n\r\n<strong>1) You\'re a CEO, strategist, speaker, coach, mentor, and of course, writer—you contribute some great pieces to <a href=\"http://www.corporateeventnews.com/get-strategic-christy-lamagna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corporate Event News</a>, for example, on a pretty regular basis. Could you tell us a little bit about a typical day looks like for you now, what types of clients you generally work, and how you got to this point?</strong>\r\n\r\nMy typical day is a wonderful mix of writing, coaching, running Strategic Meetings &amp; Events, building the strategic movement to change how the event industry works, marketing SME as well as my speaking career, professional reading and philanthropy. I love so many things and am motivated by my desire to teach, give back, continue learning and share SME’s amazing skills with clients; it’s a very busy way to live but so much of it makes me happy that I don’t want to give any of it up.\r\n\r\nIt’s surreal to be at an age where people want to know ‘how I got to where I am.’ as I feel like I still have a long way to go and so much to still learn. That said, I have always believed that the only person who could limit me was myself, so I do things that scare me or intimidate me and continuously find out that much of life is just showing up and being willing to do the work. I have never been someone who could just take a paycheck and coast. The moment I master something I get bored, so I’ve continually found new ways to challenge myself. I taught strategic planning to college students for ten years. Initially writing that curriculum and teaching a year long course excited but intimidated me. I started to get bored and have since moved on to professional speaking both inside and outside the event industry, with a huge focus on strategic planning and helping the industry evolve. It is there and in writing two books that I have found my latest challenge and passion.\r\n\r\nAs for Strategic Meetings &amp; Events, our clients come from almost any industry and host events anywhere in the world. We work with people who recognize the value of strategic events and want to harness their marketing and sales power. If someone just wants to go through the motions and check a box, we’re not a good fit for each other. My team takes tremendous pride in helping our clients set and then achieve client’s goals, identifying ways to reduce costs, drive revenue and redefine excellence-we won’t just take someone’s money. We have to partner with an organization that want us to help them drive change. I hire over achievers who have the same work ethic and pride in their talents as I do, so staying true to that our allows us to thrive. I have the ability to set the tone and culture for our company and I take that commitment very seriously. The result is a happy team and that translates into fantastic client relationships. Bottom line, I’d rather make less money and be happy than to sell out.\r\n\r\n<strong>2) What\'s the biggest challenge you face in your work?</strong>\r\n\r\nMy greatest personal challenge at work is reminding myself that I can’t take on new projects right now. I want to read every book, accept every paid offer to speak, mentor and coach everyone who asks for help, add more charities to the list I already support. It’s a lot of work to stay on track as there’s just so much I want to do, learn and share.\r\n\r\nLanding new clients is always a work in progress. It’s my responsibility to make sure we have not just the right clients but the right number of client events on our calendar. That means not over extending as producing events ‘the SME Way’ requires an incredible amount of commitment and attention so we can’t take on too much at once. At the same time, I want to keep hiring new people and give them the opportunity to be part of the industry so I have to keep feeding the machine while maintaining a balance.\r\n\r\nI have an enormous challenge with the industry as a whole-how planners are perceived, how we behave, how we allow ourselves to be treated. Until we evolve from event planners into event strategists we are going to be overlooked, undervalued, overworked and frustrated. I have the tools and roadmap for upping our game and learning more sophisticated ways to plan and think about events that I write, speak and coach on. My textbook on strategic planning will publish this year. That will be a huge step forward to achieving my goal to transform the industry.\r\n\r\n<strong>3) What types of event-related technology do you use or interact with?</strong>\r\n\r\nMy team has taught me to embrace social media in a way I never would have without their encouragement. (That’s a nice way of admitting they had to shame me into it.) We use online registration systems and mobile apps that we customize for clients, have built out proprietary programs that check people in, in real time onsite, have embraced SMS marketing, audience response systems and RFID technology. Our social media presence is formidable and has really helped with awareness for the Strategic Planning Movement as well as showcasing the exceptional work SME is doing. It’s important to point out that a very smart and talented group of people do all this wiz-bang stuff for me/SME. I can’t take a bit of credit for our technological prowess.\r\n\r\n<strong>4) What do you see as the biggest trend(s) in events this year, particularly in relation to event technology?</strong>\r\n\r\nTechnology can be a powerful tool to streamline processes, automate tasks, encourage networking, track attendee behavior and provide real time information. What it can’t do is replace the face to face experience that is unique to events and that is integral to building relationships and trusted partnerships. Think of how great everyone seems in their online profile and how often those same people are duds when you meet them in person. It’s imperative for people to remember that events can be enhanced by technology but cannot be replaced by it. There is too much to gain by sitting across from someone, getting their vibe and looking them in the eye.\r\n\r\nTechnology is changing the length of general sessions, how content is formatted and presented, how people process information and what they expect/need to remain engaged. AI and VR are on their way to the events world and, in my opinion, will transform tradeshow floors in particular.\r\n\r\n<strong>5) If you could give event planners / marketers one piece of advice, what would that be?</strong>\r\n\r\nUnderstand the power of events and what it means to be a strategic planner. Take pride in the work you do and learn how to do it well. Events are not glamorous and are not fun most of the time. They are powerful tools to support marketing and shorten the sales cycle. Understand the role you can play in helping your organization achieve their goals and adding to their bottom line. Take this job seriously and present yourself as a professional. If you want to be a planner for a living because you like to decorate and choose florals, be a wedding planner or a social planner. Corporate event planning is about goals, budgets, communication strategy, effectively disseminating content, leading teams and keeping your attendees safe and comfortable. If you don’t want to work that hard please find somewhere else to be, not just for your sake but for the sake of those who have committed their lives to doing this job with dignity and professionally. That may sound rude but we’ve allowed the profession to be peppered with people who don’t respect what we do or want to live up to high standards. Until we are willing to say the hard things, we won’t see change. My goal isn’t to be popular, it’s to be effective. The people I offend are almost always the ones who I’m politely asking to reevaluate their choices. I’m willing to do that if it helps the industry as a whole.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout]<a class=\"mobx\" href=\"https://strategic.events/?attachment_id=11072\" data-src=\"https://www.g2planet.com/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-10607\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/g2planetlogo.png\" width=\"199\" height=\"66\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][/vc_row]','The Events Expert Interview Series #4: Christy Lamagna','','inherit','closed','closed','','11012-revision-v1','','','2018-04-24 18:40:18','2018-04-24 18:40:18','',11012,'https://strategic.events/11012-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11085,3,'2018-04-24 19:41:30','2018-04-24 19:41:30','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524598885695{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals</h2>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-11068 alignnone\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/strategic-gdpr-resources-for-event-professionals.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"307\" />\r\n\r\nThe General Data Protection Regulation takes effect on May 25th and is quickly approaching. To prepare we asked our team of Event Strategists\' to collect the top strategic GDPR resources for event professionals. See the below list for your one stop shop for all things GDPR.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.gdpreu.org/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"GDPR Official Website\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">GDPR Official Website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.zdnet.com/article/gdpr-an-executive-guide-to-what-you-need-to-know/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is GDPR? Everything you need to know about the new general data protection regulations</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/news/preparing-gdpr-what-event-organizers-need-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Preparing for the GDPR: What Event Organizers Need to Know</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://skift.com/2018/04/11/what-europes-new-data-protection-law-means-for-meetings-and-events/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What Europe\'s New Data Protection Law Means for Meetings and Events</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.smartmeetings.com/news/106252/event-marketing-plan-ready-gdpr\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/meeting-tech/eventprofs-need-know-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/design/coming-to-grips-with-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Coming to Grips With GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Coming to Grips With GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.mpiweb.org/blog/article/general-data-protection-regulation-are-you-prepared\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.meetingsnet.com/meetings-fuel/meeting-professional-s-guide-gdpr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Meeting Professional’s Guide to GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #d6a461;\">12 Specific, Practical Actions to Take Before Your Next Event to Ensure GDPR-Compliance</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PART ONE</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-two\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PART TWO</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.corporateeventnews.com/news/lenos-offers-data-privacy-and-protection-compliance-module-help-address-gdpr-concerns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lenos Offers Data Privacy and Protection Compliance Module to Help Address GDPR Concerns</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://strategic.events/sme-social-media-channels-connect/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here</a> to connect with us on social media and continue the conversation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals','','inherit','closed','closed','','11034-revision-v1','','','2018-04-24 19:41:30','2018-04-24 19:41:30','',11034,'https://strategic.events/11034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(11086,3,'2018-04-24 19:44:35','2018-04-24 19:44:35','[vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1524598885695{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals</h2>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-11068 alignnone\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/strategic-gdpr-resources-for-event-professionals.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"307\" />\r\n\r\nThe General Data Protection Regulation takes effect on May 25th and is quickly approaching. To prepare we asked our team of Event Strategists\' to collect the top strategic GDPR resources for event professionals. See the below list for your one stop shop for all things GDPR.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.gdpreu.org/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"GDPR Official Website\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">GDPR Official Website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.zdnet.com/article/gdpr-an-executive-guide-to-what-you-need-to-know/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is GDPR? 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To prepare we asked our team of Event Strategists\' to collect the top strategic GDPR resources for event professionals. See the below list for your one stop shop for all things GDPR. Strategic GDPR Resources For Event Professionals\" width=\"550\" height=\"307\" />\r\n\r\nThe General Data Protection Regulation takes effect on May 25th and is quickly approaching. To prepare we asked our team of Event Strategists\' to collect the top strategic GDPR resources for event professionals. See the below list for your one stop shop for all things GDPR.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.gdpreu.org/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"GDPR Official Website\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">GDPR Official Website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.zdnet.com/article/gdpr-an-executive-guide-to-what-you-need-to-know/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is GDPR? 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data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/meeting-tech/eventprofs-need-know-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://www.pcmaconvene.org/design/coming-to-grips-with-gdpr/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Coming to Grips With GDPR\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">Coming to Grips With GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.mpiweb.org/blog/article/general-data-protection-regulation-are-you-prepared\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4800\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">General Data Protection Regulation: Are You Prepared?</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.meetingsnet.com/meetings-fuel/meeting-professional-s-guide-gdpr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Meeting Professional’s Guide to GDPR</a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #d6a461;\">12 Specific, Practical Actions to Take Before Your Next Event to Ensure GDPR-Compliance</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PART ONE</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://corporateeventnews.com/12-specific-practical-actions-take-your-next-event-ensure-gdpr-compliance-part-two\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PART TWO</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.corporateeventnews.com/news/lenos-offers-data-privacy-and-protection-compliance-module-help-address-gdpr-concerns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lenos Offers Data Privacy and Protection Compliance Module to Help Address GDPR Concerns</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://strategic.events/sme-social-media-channels-connect/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here</a> to connect with us on 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id=\"le_body_row_3_col_1\"><div class=\"element-container cf\" data-style=\"\" id=\"le_body_row_3_col_1_el_1\"><div class=\"op-element-links\"><a class=\"element-settings\" href=\"#settings\">Edit Element</a><a class=\"element-clone\" href=\"#clone-element\">Clone Element</a><a class=\"element-advanced\" href=\"#op-le-advanced\">Advanced Element Options</a><a class=\"element-move\" href=\"#move\">Move</a><a class=\"element-delete\" href=\"#delete\">Remove Element</a></div>\n                <div class=\"op-hidden op-waiting\">\n                    <img class=\"op-bsw-waiting op-show-waiting\" alt=\"\" src=\"images/wpspin_light.gif\" />\n                </div><div class=\"element\"> <h2 style=\'font-size:60px;font-family:Palatino, \"Palatino Linotype\", serif;font-weight:bold;color:#040b5b;text-align:center;margin-top:20px;\'>Run Efficient General Sessions</h2> </div><div class=\"op-hidden\"><textarea class=\"op-le-shortcode\" name=\"shortcode[]\">[headline style=&quot;1&quot; 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font_color=\"%23040b5b\" width=\"556\"]Download our free resource tool: The Ballroom Checklist which will keep you on point for your next general session.[/text_block] </div><div class=\"op-hidden\"><textarea class=\"op-le-shortcode\" name=\"shortcode[]\">[text_block style=&quot;style_1.png&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; font_size=&quot;26&quot; font_font=&quot;Myriad%20Pro&quot; font_style=&quot;normal&quot; font_color=&quot;%23040b5b&quot; width=&quot;556&quot;]Download our free resource tool: The Ballroom Checklist which will keep you on point for your next general session.[/text_block]</textarea></div></div><div class=\"element-container cf\" data-style=\"\" id=\"le_body_row_4_col_2_el_2\"><div class=\"op-element-links\"><a class=\"element-settings\" href=\"#settings\">Edit Element</a><a class=\"element-clone\" href=\"#clone-element\">Clone Element</a><a class=\"element-advanced\" href=\"#op-le-advanced\">Advanced Element Options</a><a class=\"element-move\" href=\"#move\">Move</a><a 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