Lois Creamer Blog
July 2023 Meetings Update
I’m summarizing several articles with information gleaned from MeetingsNet. • Speaker Fees Rising More Than Event Budgets – Be aware that meeting professionals report that this is what they see. They also report some disconnect between speakers and planners that we...
Keynotes, Breakouts, and Workshops
It can be a confusing scenario: the overuse and misconstrued use of terms such as "keynote", "workshop", “breakout”, and "seminar", each being interpreted differently depending on the individual or organization. The lack of a universal understanding of these terms has...
Speaking Industry Update – June, 2023
I’m reading a lot about economic slowdowns, inflation, and banks failing. Yet, I’m here to tell you, the speaking industry is doing well. In fact, US hotels report they’re outperforming even their most optimistic projections. (US Hospitality Directions: May 2023)....
Speaking Industry Update May 2023
Industry Report May 2023 Hot off the press is another Special Events report. Summarizing the following main points you need to know. Understand that this report is released by AAE Speakers Bureau. As you read information regarding fees, keep this in mind. Most...
Skift meeting report on the Speaking Industry
Trust in the business world has eroded to unprecedented levels. One of the only areas it has increased is face-to-face events. Andrea Doyle, Skift Skift Meetings, an event company, wrote an article recently on the meetings industry aided by Edelman Data and...
Omnipress Speaking Industry Report 2023
Omnipress is a tech solutions provider for mainly the association market. Keep this in mind as you read. This is a comprehensive report. I’ll link below. I’m going to share highlights that should interest speakers. Very interesting statistics. 47% will be offering...
MPI Outlook Report -April, 2023
I’m happy to report MPI continues to be optimistic about the state of the meetings industry. Here are some key statistics included in their report, regarding in-person events, that you need to know. Key points Planners continue to deal with hotel industry staffing...
Meetings Update – April, 2023
AAE Speakers Bureau released their 2023 Speaking Industry Benchmark Report. I’ve pulled out highlights for you but link to the full report will be at the end of my post. Also note, I’ve included my thoughts along the way. Topics event strategists are prioritizing the...
Handle Client Discount Requests with Ease: 5 Tips & Tricks
No one likes having to negotiate a lower price. When it comes to showcasing the value of your services or products, you are often put in a situation where it’s up to you to make a compelling argument for why your fees are set at their current rate - and not cut down....