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Nine Tips To Promote Your Virtual Event Effectively

Posted On June 5, 2020 By Mackenzie Edwards In Event Organizers, Events /

Do you know how to promote your virtual event? There are a few things that you have to do to make sure you draw the right audience. Here are nine of them.

How to promote your virtual event

If you’re like a lot of us in the event planning industry, you’ve had to do a lot of hustling in the last few months to quickly recalibrate your business model. You’ve had to remake yourself into a virtual event planner fast because if you didn’t you would sink. You’ve been learning new skills on the fly, and if you’ve been successful, you’ve been able to shift an existing event online or even launch some new ones.

Why I’m (Still) Happy with Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier

Posted On June 2, 2020 By Joe Heaps In Event Organizers, Speakers /

Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier is a speaker known for helping people take action on anxiety and burnout by increasing resilience and broadening our perspective. Something we could all do right now as we get through these tough times.

Marie shares why she’s still happy and helps you reflect upon your “why” of “Why I’m (Still) Happy.” She also shares a powerful message about perspective, and why that’s important today as we try to get through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Why I’m (Still) Happy with Steve Gilliland, CSP, CPAE

Posted On May 29, 2020 By Joe Heaps In Event Organizers, Speakers, Uncategorized /

Steve Gilliland, CSP, CPAE: a speaker known for his storytelling, comedy, and his ability to help people Enjoy The Ride! Steve’s blueprint to life Enjoy The Ride, helps people examine where they are personally and professionally. Something we could all do right now as we get through these tough times.

Steve shares why he’s still happy and helps you reflect upon your “why” of “Why I’m (Still) Happy.” He also shares a powerful message about the love he and his wife have, and why that’s important today as we try to get through the COVID-19 pandemic.

So gather your family around, share this video with friends and co-workers, and share on your social media channels. Pass this “Why I’m (Still) Happy” video along because everybody can use some happy. Join the “Why I’m (Still) Happy” movement by subscribing to this channel and making an inspiring comment of hope and appreciation below. #WhyImStillHappy #TogetherAtHome

Why I’m (Still) Happy with Rudy Ruettiger

Posted On May 26, 2020 By Joe Heaps In Speakers /

Rudy Ruettiger: a speaker known for his inspiring message to Dream Big and Never Quit, and his experience of playing football for Notre Dame where he made his famous tackle, and how his life story became a major motion picture, called RUDY!

Rudy shares why he’s still happy and helps you reflect upon your “why” of “Why I’m (Still) Happy.” He also shares a powerful message about the power of the dream and how no dream is too big or too small, especially as we try to get going after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ten Tips For Speakers to Increase Online Presence

Ten Tips For Speakers to Increase Your Online Presence

Posted On May 15, 2020 By Mackenzie Edwards In Articles, Uncategorized /

So you’re a speaker, and COVD-19 has left you scrambling to shift your business online. So how do you increase your online presence?

As a speaker, you know that online presence is important. But now that people are conducting most of their business online, it’s more important than ever to have an online presence that packs a punch. In fact, an effective online presence is vital.

There has always been a lot of competition online—now more than ever. As a speaker, there’s a lot of pressure to get yourself out there and really “sell yourself” online.

Being certified is a great way to let customers know you’re a great virtual speaker. We offer a certification at eSpeakers….check it out here.

If your business model has been based on live presentations, you may be new to online presenting. All this online marketing stuff might be a bit intimidating. So we’ve put together this list of key points you should keep in mind as you’re building your new online presence. These ideas can help demystify the process of moving online and will help you feel confident selling yourself as a virtual presenter!

Certified Virtual Presenters Now Available

Posted On May 12, 2020 By Joe Heaps In Event Organizers, Events, News, NSA, Speakers / 2

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Certified Virtual Presenters Now Available

Salt Lake City, UT — May 12, 2020 — The shift to online meetings brought on by Covid-19 has highlighted the urgent need for event organizers to find speakers who deliver their content remotely. Many of the old sources for keynoters and trainers do not give any indication of a presenter’s online ability via Zoom, WebEx, etc.

To assist their friends in the event organization business, eSpeakers announces the Virtual Presenter certification. This certification is a basic test of a presenter’s equipment, environment, and skill using remote presentation tools like Zoom, WebEx, etc.

Why I’m (Still) Happy with Clint Pulver

Posted On May 8, 2020 By Joe Heaps In Event Organizers, Speakers /

Clint Pulver: a speaker known for his fun, dynamic and entertaining presentations that engage and inspire people. Especially during tough times!

Clint shares why he’s still happy and helps you reflect upon your “why” of “Why I’m (Still) Happy.” He also shares a powerful message that it’s not about being the best in the world…It’s about being the best FOR the world, especially as we try to get going after the COVID-19 pandemic.

The No. 1 question on speakers’ minds today: How do I pivot to virtual?

Posted On May 7, 2020 By Joe Heaps In Uncategorized / 1

Start your pivot by becoming a Certified Virtual Presenter, a new certification administered by eSpeakers. It’s a great way to let your customers know you’ve got the equipment, environment, and skill to deliver a great remote presentation.

Event organizers are looking for speakers who can present virtually. There’s a growing need for experts who can deliver their message remotely, with impact. Make it easy for them to hire you by proudly displaying the Certified Virtual Presenter badge on your website, email signature, online profile, and other marketing material.

LEARN ABOUT CERTIFYING

Why I’m Still Happy with Jim Cathcart CSP, CPAE

Posted On May 5, 2020 By Joe Heaps In Event Organizers, NSA, Speakers /

Jim Cathcart CSP, CPAE: a hall of fame speaker known for teaching others how to improve communication, build confidence, and focus on what matters most. Especially during tough times!

Jim shares why he’s still happy and helps you reflect upon your “why” of “Why I’m (Still) Happy.” He also shares how being an optimist during tough times can help make you happy. He encourages everyone to take control of what goes into our minds and our hearts, especially as we try to get going after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Virtual Event Planning Tips: 8 Tips to Help You Move An Event Online at the Last Minute

Virtual Event Planning: 8 Tips to Help You Move An Event Online at the Last Minute

Posted On May 1, 2020 By Mackenzie Edwards In Uncategorized /

Special Announcement:
With all of the unrest and uncertainty in the world because of Covid-19, we chose to publish this article on event planning burnout to help you. Event planners and speakers alike, are facing a huge downturn because of canceled or postponed events, and here at eSpeakers we are no different. If you are struggling with how to approach the coming months, you should also read our article about how to move your speaking career to the virtual sphere.

There is no question that COVID-19 has shaken up the events industry and has planners scrambling to adapt to this new environment.

Virtual event planning used to be a sideline. Now it’s the main event.

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Rudy Ruettiger: a speaker known for his inspiring message to Dream Big and Never Quit, and his experience of playing football for Notre Dame where he made his famous tackle, and how his life story became a major motion picture, called RUDY!

Clint Pulver: a speaker known for his fun, dynamic and entertaining presentations that engage and inspire people. Especially during tough times!

Start your pivot by becoming a Certified Virtual Presenter, a new certification administered by eSpeakers. It’s a great way to let your customers know you’ve got the equipment, environment, and skill to deliver a great remote presentation.

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