How to Live Stream – The Complete Guide
Live streaming of conferences and events is becoming more and more common. There are many reasons it may make sense for you to live stream portions of your next franchise event. Here are just a few: Let’s you reach a wider audience, perhaps including franchise teams or franchisees who are not able to attend in […]
Creating an Experience: Ten Inspired Ideas That Wow Meeting Attendees
We found this interesting and fresh blog post from IACC about creating a convention EXPERIENCE. We found it thought-provoking, brainstorm-worthy and thought it might be of use for your next franchise event. Learn About Creating a Convention EXPERIENCE. We’d love to hear what YOU think. Share your thoughts, along with ideas you’ve implemented which have created […]
Where Are You in the 2018 Event Planning Process?
For the vast majority of our franchisor friends, 2018 convention planning is in the works. Perhaps the planning feels methodical, in control and exciting—but maybe the many details are looming in the background, creating a feeling that a frantic pace may be just around the corner. Being a part of franchise event planning for several […]
TIME FLIES! Sticking to Your Event Agenda
From Keynote Speaker, Troy Hazard… imagine… “You are sitting in the front row, your introduction is being read, you’re focused on your opening line as you know you need to come out of the gate to grab the audience energetically and empathetically. The conference organizer leans over and quietly whispers in your ear, ‘oh by […]
SPEAK!’s Top Twelve Most Requested Keynote Topics
Would it be helpful to see a list of popular franchise keynote topics for help in your 2018 event planning? Well, we created our SPEAK!’s Top Twelve Most Requested Keynote Topics, for just that purpose! And we’re currently in the process of gathering 2017 information as well and will update it at year’s end. So […]
To Emcee or Not to Emcee…Is That Your Question?
If your franchise system has not used an outside emcee for your event, it may seem like a non-essential expense—and technically, of course, it is. However, the benefits are beyond what you may consider on the surface—managing energy, recapping key points, and often…saving the day and making the C-suite shine! Check out our SPEAK! Why […]
SPEAK!’s Top 23 Tips for Creating a Memorable, Meaningful & Magical Awards Celebration
How was your last Awards Celebration? Is there room for improvement? Or was it so fantastic that you’re looking for ideas to top it?!?! Through the years, we’ve placed emcees at franchise awards dinners and celebrations with lots of success. However, regardless of whether or not you allocate budget to outside talent (at times we’ve […]
Spark Theme Ideas for Your Next Conference!
With 2017 approaching a halfway point (did I just say that?!?!?), many of you have your 2017 events in the rearview mirror or will very soon. So over here at SPEAK!, our conversations with our franchise clients are turning more and more to their 2018 events. And after those conversations, several times I’ve sent out […]
Making the MOST of Your Speaker Investment
Event dollars are precious…whether you’re investing in an outside speaker for the first time or utilizing outside talent throughout your agenda! Of course, finding the perfect speaker fit is crucial (which is why SPEAK! was conceptualized and created 🙂 ), but once the match is made, maximizing your investment has just begun. Through the years, […]
WHERE to Next? Meeting Destination Tips!
We were talking to our friend Marcus Johnson, from the Reno/Tahoe Convention Visitor’s Bureau about franchise convention destinations the other day and he mentioned a great article from the Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) that we thought we’d pass along. Leverage your Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) or Destination Management Organization (DMO) to Make Your […]
